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Global Lipid Nutrition Market Size, Trends, and Analysis - Forecasts To 2026 By Type (Omega- 3, Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCDS), Omega-6, Others), By Application (Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals, Infant Formula, Food Fortification, Pharmaceutical, Animal Nutrition, Others), By Form (Liquid, Powder), By Source (Plant Source, Animal Source), By Region (North America, Asia Pacific, CSA, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa); End-User Landscape, Company Market Share Analysis & Competitor Analysis
Lipids, including waxes, oils, fats, steroids, and related substances, are recognized as a heterogeneous group of compounds. These are concentrated energy sources as well as cell membrane structural components. Lipid nutrition is important for the proper functioning and metabolism of our body in our daily diet. Also, in animal nutrition, lipid nutrition is widely used to increase the lipid content in animals to improve their health.
The growth in the market for nutritional lipids is due to the growing obese population, increasing occurrences of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), and increasing consumer health awareness. Factors such as aging demographics, evolving eating preferences, and growing applications of infant formulas and nutritional supplements are driving the penetration of the product. One of the main developments in this market is technological progress towards microencapsulation in developing economies, which is also intended to facilitate the size of the lipid nutrition market due to its numerous benefits in applications such as functional foods, animal nutrition, and pharmaceuticals, among others.
Furthermore, the growing availability of a vegan source of lipid nutrition along with the increasing occurrence of natural products will boost the outlook for the industry. In the development of functional foods and beverages, the demand for healthy lipids is growing due to the cholesterol-lowering properties of certain lipids. Moreover, this segment's growth is fueled by the rising food & beverage industry around the world.
Healthy diets play a crucial role, to get rid of chronic illnesses. High-fat results in heart disease, cancer, obesity, and degenerative and osteoporosis, especially trans fats and unsaturated. In the United States, more than 75% of cancer cases are due to an unbalanced lifestyle.
The Omega-3 products accounted for the largest revenue share in 2019 owing to the growing awareness among consumers associated with the health benefits and preventive medical products of omega-3, which is anticipated to fuel market growth over the forecast era. Moreover, technical developments in microencapsulation to support pharmaceuticals and other industries have resulted in increased sales of capsules, functional foods, and oils containing Omega-3 acid.
The market for MCTS is projected to broaden at a CAGR over the projected timeframe. The changing trend towards healthier lifestyles to prevent healthcare costs is one of the key drivers of the growth of the industry. Also, increasing levels of pollution have improved the need for supplements to prolong healthier life expectancies. The main contributing factors for product demand are developments in encapsulation technology along with the advent of soft gels.
The dietary supplements & nutraceuticals segment is anticipated to boost market share during the forecast era. The changing trend towards healthier lifestyles to prevent healthcare costs is one of the key drivers of the growth of the industry. Also, increasing levels of pollution have improved the need for supplements to prolong healthier lifespans. The main supporting factors for product demand are developments in encapsulation technology along with the advent of soft gels.
Animal nutrition applications are anticipated to grow during the expected timeframe at a high CAGR pace. The product penetration will be accompanied by main health benefits for pets, including the improved immune system, reduced inflammation along healthy skin. Also, successful osteoarthritis treatment, especially in cats and dogs, will support the development of the market.
The plant segment is anticipated to grow during the expected timeframe at a high CAGR pace. The rising vegan population worldwide has had a positive effect on product demand due to improved public health awareness. Rich omega-6 and MCTs content especially in sunflower, corn, safflower, and coconut oil will accelerate the market growth.
The animal source segment is anticipated to boost market share during the forecast era in terms of volume. Increasing demand for omega-3 and other products dependent on fish oil has boosted industry demand due to high levels of DHA and EPA. Moreover, the comparatively enhanced rate of absorption in humans along with non-GMO properties offers a favorable outlook for development in the industry.
During the forecast era, the liquid lipid nutrition segment is estimated to bolster market share. One of the main factors driving the market growth is the growing use of soft gels for supplement dosage due to its ease of use. Efficient functionality and a high rate of absorption further open new possibilities for the demand for products.
In terms of sales, the powder lipid nutrition market will see tremendous growth over the forecast era. Cost-effective properties along with superior shelf life, ease in handling and manufacturing, are key factors driving demand in the market.
The North American region remains the leading marketplace for the coming years in terms of sales. The product demand would be propelled by the rising prevalence of obesity & diabetes resulting in the need for a healthy diet. The regional demand will be driven by expansion in the functional food & beverage sector followed by supportive dietary supplement regulations.
The Asia-Pacific region will demonstrate a significant CAGR rate over the expected timeframe attributed to the increasing demand for innovative technologies, and fortified food. At the same time, countries like Japan, South Korea, and India are also among the fast-growing markets, owing to the growing nutrition markets for infants and women. Moreover, huge funds are being pumped into the food industry by foreign firms as the Asia Pacific Nutritional Lipids Market is rising rapidly.
Archer Daniels Midland Company, Omega Protein Corporation, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Nordic Naturals, Inc., Pharma Marine as, Neptune Wellness Solutions, Kerry Group PLC, Polaris Nutritional Lipids, Croda International PLC, BASF SE, FMC Corporation, and Frieslandcampina, among others are the prime competitors that compete in the market.
Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.
In February 2021, FMC Corporation entered into a collaboration with Novozymes to co-develop enzyme solutions
In October 2020, ADM entered into a joint venture with Marifig and formally launch PlantPlus Foods offers a diversified range of finished plant-based food products across South and North America.
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The Global Lipid Nutrition Market has been studied from the year 2019 till 2026. However, the CAGR provided in the report is from the year 2021 to 2026. The research methodology involved three stages: Desk research, Primary research, and Analysis & Output from the entire research process.
The desk research involved a robust background study which meant referring to paid and unpaid databases to understand the market dynamics; mapping contracts from press releases; identifying the key players in the market, studying their product portfolio, competition level, annual reports/SEC filings & investor presentations; and learning the demand and supply-side analysis for the Lipid Nutrition Market.
The primary research activity included telephonic conversations with more than 50 tier 1 industry consultants, distributors, and end-use product manufacturers.
Finally, based on the above thorough research process, an in-depth analysis was carried out considering the following aspects: market attractiveness, current & future market trends, market share analysis, SWOT analysis of the company and customer analytics.
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