Global riboflavin market is estimated to be valued at USD 493.4 Mn in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9% from 2025 to 2032. Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is an essential nutrient required by the human body for growth and development. It plays a vital role in various metabolic processes through its involvement as a precursor for flavin mononucleotide and flavin adenine dinucleotide. As a water-soluble vitamin, riboflavin needs to be supplemented through diet. It is naturally present in a variety of foods including milk, eggs, meat, leafy green vegetables, mushrooms, and legumes. Deficiency of riboflavin can lead to health issues like cracks at the corners of the mouth, inflammation of the mouth, sore throat, itchy skin, and seborrheic dermatitis. Due to growing health awareness and increasing demand for nutritional supplements, global riboflavin can witness growth in the near future.
Market Dynamics-
Global riboflavin market growth is driven by factors such as increasing consumer preference for nutritional supplements, growing health consciousness, rising cases of riboflavin deficiencies, and expanding food & beverage industry. However, high costs associated with natural extraction of riboflavin from foods and synthetic production can hamper the market growth. Novel applications of riboflavin as an additive in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and animal feed can present new avenues for market expansion. However, the market faces certain restraints due to presence of riboflavin in many routine foods. Strict regulatory norms governing dietary supplements can hamper the market growth. Increasing adoption of vegan and vegetarian diets as riboflavin intake can be challenging through a non-meat diet can offer growth opportunities. Product innovation leading to enhanced formulations presents another favorable growth prospect.
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