The Global Lecithin Market is expected to grow from US$1,520.934 million in 2025 to US$2,065.898 million in 2030, at a CAGR of 6.32%.
Lecithin is a multi-purpose food ingredient which functions as an emulsifier and dispersing agent. Its surface-active property enables it to interact well with other substances in food such as carbohydrates and proteins The global lecithin market is expected to have a significant growth due to the rise in demand for lecithin from various end-use industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and cosmetic industry. There is a trend of consumption of natural ingredients such as lecithin which is expected to drive the market growth. However, common side effects of excess consumption like nausea, diarrhea and environmental threats of genetically modified food can hamper the market growth.
By source, soy segment is expected to have a significant market share due to the easy availability of soybean and cost-effective extraction process. By application, the healthcare segment is estimated to have a considerable market growth rate due to the rise in demand for natural ingredients and rising health concern. By geography, the Asia Pacific region is expected to have a significant market shared due to a rise in export opportunity from countries such as India to the European market.
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Lecithin Market Size in 2025 | US$1,520.934 million |
| Lecithin Market Size in 2030 | US$2,065.898 million |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 6.32% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Million |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in Lecithin Market |
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| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
The global lecithin market is analyzed into the following segments:
By source
Soy
Sunflower
Egg
Others
By application
Food
Feed
Pharmaceuticals
Others
By form
Powdered
Granulated
Liquid
By Geography
North America
USA
Canada
Mexico
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Spain
Others
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Others
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Others