Global Phytosterols Market – Products, Raw Material Sources and Applications

Global Phytosterols Market – Products, Raw Material Sources and Applications

Report Synopsis
Phytosterols, a collective term for plant sterols and plant stanols, are plant-derived compounds that are structurally related to cholesterol. Phytosterols are one of the most important bioactive compounds for their positive effect on lowering blood cholesterol levels. Numerous clinical trials have demonstrated that daily consumption of phytosterols from phytosterol-enriched foods can significantly lower serum low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol. An average phytosterol intake of 2 g/day lowers serum LDL-cholesterol by 8%-10%.

Global market for phytosterols is estimated at 23.8 thousand metric tons, valued at US$483 million, in 2022, the volume demand for phytosterols worldwide is further projected to reach 27.2 thousand metric tons, equated to US$560 million, by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 2.7% between 2022 and 2027. Consumption of phytosterols is the highest in Europe, estimated at 45% share in 2022 followed by Asia-Pacific with a share of 32% in the same year.

Research Findings & Coverage
• Phytosterols global market is explored in this report with respect to product types and applications
• The study extensively analyzes each product type and key application of Phytosterols in all major regions (30 independent countries) for the analysis period
• The report provides comprehensive analysis of each application with growth factors citation globally
• Report discusses Phytosterols’ pricing trends, installed capacities, regulatory and industry landscape related to Phytosterols
• Key business trends focusing on product innovations/developments, M&As, JVs and other recent industry developments
• Major companies profiled – 36
• The industry guide includes the contact details for 42 companies

Product Outline
The report analyzes the market for key product types of Phytosterols including:
• Free Sterols
• Sterol Esters
• Stanol Esters

The market for application areas of Phytosterols analyzed comprise the following:
• Food & Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Dietary Supplements
• Cosmetics & Personal Care

Analysis Period, Units and Growth Rates
• The report reviews, analyzes and projects the global Phytosterols market for the period 2021-2027 in terms of market volume in metric tons and value in US$, and the compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) projected from 2022 through 2027

Geographic Coverage
• North America (The United States and Canada)
• Europe (Western Europe - Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and The United Kingdom; and Eastern Europe - Greece, Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia)
• Asia-Pacific (Australia, China (including Hong Kong), India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam)
• South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, and Uruguay)