L-carnitine Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Process (Bioprocess, Chemical Synthesis), By Product (Food & Medicines Grade, Feed Grade), By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

L-carnitine Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Process (Bioprocess, Chemical Synthesis), By Product (Food & Medicines Grade, Feed Grade), By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030


L-Carnitine Market Growth & Trends


The global L-carnitine market size is expected to reach USD 298.7 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2023 to 2030, as per a new report by Grand View Research Inc. Growing consumer awareness regarding product benefits, along with increasing demand from end-use industries such as pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and animal feed, is expected to drive the market during the forecast period.

L-carnitine and its derivatives are used for numerous applications including male infertility, kidney treatment, cardiovascular diseases, weight reduction, and bone mass. It is also used in various products including animal feed, health supplements, functional drinks, medicines, and other nutraceutical products.

Manufacturers are focused on R&D activities to reduce the complexity in manufacturing techniques as well as product differentiation. Major manufacturers like Lonza, Ajinomoto, Sigma Tau Group, and Seikatsu have patented their manufacturing processes. Production of L-carnitine by chemical synthesis is executed on an industrial scale. However, manufacturers prefer bioprocess for the production, as the process generates higher yield and lesser waste as compared to chemical synthesis.

Companies engaged in the production and export of L-carnitine follow stringent standards such as current goods manufacturing procedure (CGMP), sanitary standard operation procedure (SSOP), and ISO standards. Companies offering food-grade products are required to obtain kosher and halal certifications.

In 2022, North America emerged as the largest regional market. The growth in this region can be attributed to increasing research and development activities in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Furthermore, increasing demand for the pet supplements and animal feed formulations is expected to drive industry growth during the forecast period.

L-carnitine Market Report Highlights

  • Increasing preventive healthcare in major economies across the globe, including the U.S., China, and India, has led to rising consumption of functional drinks, which in turn, is expected to propel the product demand
  • The market exhibits production of L-carnitine through biotechnological techniques using micro-organisms or enzymes. These processes use achiral precursors or racemic mixtures as raw materials for extraction of L-carnitine and offer the highest yield as compared to other means
  • Increasing demand for animal feed from emerging economies such as China, India, and Vietnam are expected to drive the feed grade product segment during the forecast period
  • Manufacturers in the market enter into contracts with the suppliers and buyers, thereby gaining a competitive edge in the market. They have also been investing heavily in R&D and capacity expansions to increase their market share
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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. InProductation Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Process & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. InProductation Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Productulation & Data Visualization
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Raw Material & Manufacturing Trends
3.2.2. Sales Channel Analysis
3.2.3. List of Potential End-Users
3.3. Price Trend Analysis
3.3.1. Factors Influencing Prices, 2018-2030
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.6. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
3.7. Business Environment Analysis: L-carnitine Market
3.7.1. Industry Analysis – Porter’s
3.7.1.1. Supplier Power
3.7.1.2. Buyer Power
3.7.1.3. Substitution Threat
3.7.1.4. Threat from New Entrant
3.7.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.7.2. PESTEL Analysis
3.7.2.1. Political Landscape
3.7.2.2. Environmental Landscape
3.7.2.3. Social Landscape
3.7.2.4. Product Landscape
3.7.2.5. Economic Landscape
3.7.2.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. L-carnitine Market: Supplier Portfolio Analysis
4.1. List of Key Raw Material Suppliers
4.2. Raw Material Trends
4.3. Portfolio Analysis/Kraljic Matrix
4.4. Engagement Model
4.5. Negotiation Strategies
4.6. Sourcing Best Practices
Chapter 5. L-carnitine Market: Process Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Process movement analysis & market share, 2018 & 2030
5.2. Chemical Synthesis
5.2.1. L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Chemical Synthesis 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
5.3. Bioprocess
5.3.1. L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Bioprocess 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
Chapter 6. L-carnitine Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Product movement analysis & market share, 2018 & 2030
6.2. Food & Pharma Grade
6.2.1. L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Food & Pharma Grade 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
6.3. Feed Grade
6.3.1. L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Feed Grade 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
Chapter 7. L-carnitine Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Application movement analysis & market share, 2018 & 2030
7.2. Animal Feed
7.2.1. L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, in Animal Feed 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
7.3. Healthcare Products
7.3.1. L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, in Healthcare Products 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
7.4. Functional Food & Beverage
7.4.1. L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, in Functional Food & Beverage 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
7.5. Medicines
7.5.1. L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, in Medicines 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
Chapter 8. L-carnitine Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Regional movement analysis & market share, 2018 and 2030
8.2. North America
8.2.1. North America L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.2. North America L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.3. North America L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.4. North America L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.5. U.S.
8.2.5.1. U.S. L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.5.2. U.S. L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.5.3. U.S. L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.5.4. U.S. L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.6. Canada
8.2.6.1. Canada L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.6.2. Canada L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.6.3. Canada L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.6.4. Canada L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.7. Mexico
8.2.7.1. Mexico L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.7.2. Mexico L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.7.3. Mexico L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.2.7.4. Mexico L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Europe L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.2. Europe L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.3. Europe L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.4. Europe L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.5. Germany
8.3.5.1. Germany L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.5.2. Germany L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.5.3. Germany L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.5.4. Germany L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.6. France
8.3.6.1. France L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.6.2. France L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.6.3. France L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.6.4. France L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.7. UK
8.3.7.1. UK L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.7.2. UK L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.7.3. UK L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.7.4. UK L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.8. Italy
8.3.8.1. Italy L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.8.2. Italy L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.8.3. Italy L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.3.8.4. Italy L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4. Asia Pacific
8.4.1. Asia Pacific L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.2. Asia Pacific L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.3. Asia Pacific L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.4. Asia Pacific L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.5. China
8.4.5.1. China L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.5.2. China L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.5.3. China L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.5.4. China L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.6. India
8.4.6.1. India L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.6.2. India L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.6.3. India L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.6.4. India L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.7. Japan
8.4.7.1. Japan L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.7.2. Japan L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.7.3. Japan L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.7.4. Japan L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.8. Australia
8.4.8.1. Australia L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.8.2. Australia L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.8.3. Australia L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.8.4. Australia L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.9. South Korea
8.4.9.1. South Korea L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.9.2. South Korea L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.9.3. South Korea L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.9.4. South Korea L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.10. ASEAN
8.4.10.1. ASEAN L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.10.2. ASEAN L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.10.3. ASEAN L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.4.10.4. ASEAN L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.5. Central & South America
8.5.1. Central & South America L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.5.2. Central & South America L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.5.3. Central & South America L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.5.4. Central & South America L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.5.5. Brazil
8.5.5.1. Brazil L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.5.5.2. Brazil L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.5.5.3. Brazil L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.5.5.4. Brazil L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.5.6. Argentina
8.5.6.1. Argentina L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.5.6.2. Argentina L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.5.6.3. Argentina L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.5.6.4. Argentina L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.6. Middle East & Africa
8.6.1. Middle East & Africa L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.6.2. Middle East & Africa L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.6.3. Middle East & Africa L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.6.4. Middle East & Africa L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.6.5. Saudi Arabia
8.6.5.1. Saudi Arabia L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.6.5.2. Saudi Arabia L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.6.5.3. Saudi Arabia L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.6.5.4. Saudi Arabia L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.6.6. South Africa
8.6.6.1. SOUTH AFRICA L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.6.6.2. SOUTH AFRICA L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by Process, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.6.6.3. SOUTH AFRICA L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts ,by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
8.6.6.4. SOUTH AFRICA L-carnitine Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Recent Developments & Their Impact On The Industry
9.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization (Key innovators, Market leaders, Emerging players)
9.3. Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
9.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
9.5. Strategy Mapping
9.6. Company Listing
9.6.1. Lonza
9.6.1.1. Company Overview
9.6.1.2. Financial PerProductance
9.6.1.3. Process Benchmarking
9.6.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.6.2. Northeast Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. (NEPG)
9.6.2.1. Company Overview
9.6.2.2. Financial PerProductance
9.6.2.3. Process Benchmarking
9.6.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.6.3. Biosint S.p.A.
9.6.3.1. Company Overview
9.6.3.2. Financial PerProductance
9.6.3.3. Process Benchmarking
9.6.4. Cayman Chemical
9.6.4.1. Company Overview
9.6.4.2. Financial PerProductance
9.6.4.3. Process Benchmarking
9.6.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.6.5. Merck KGaA
9.6.5.1. Company Overview
9.6.5.2. Financial PerProductance
9.6.5.3. Process Benchmarking
9.6.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.6.6. Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
9.6.6.1. Company Overview
9.6.6.2. Financial PerProductance
9.6.6.3. Process Benchmarking
9.6.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.6.7. Ceva
9.6.7.1. Company overview
9.6.7.2. Financial perProductance
9.6.7.3. Process benchmarking
9.6.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.6.8. . Kaiyuan Hengtai Nutrition Co., Ltd.
9.6.8.1. Company overview
9.6.8.2. Financial perProductance
9.6.8.3. Process benchmarking
9.6.9. ChengDa PharmaCeuticals Co., Ltd.
9.6.9.1. Company overview
9.6.9.2. Financial perProductance
9.6.9.3. Process benchmarking
9.6.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.6.10. Huanggang Huayang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
9.6.10.1. Company overview
9.6.10.2. Financial perProductance
9.6.10.3. Process benchmarking
9.6.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.6.11. HuBeiYuancheng SaichuangTechnology Co, .Ltd.
9.6.11.1. Company overview
9.6.11.2. Financial perProductance
9.6.11.3. Process benchmarking
9.6.11.4. Strategic Initiatives

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