Beta Carotene Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers Global Beta-Carotene Market Suppliers and it is segmented by Type (Natural and Synthetic); by End-Use (Food and Beverages, Cosmetic Industry, Animal Feed, and Pharmaceutical and Dietary Supplements); and by Geography.

Beta Carotene Market Size

Beta Carotene Market Summary

Beta Carotene Market Analysis

The Beta Carotene Market size is estimated at USD 645.87 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 771.93 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.63% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Beta carotene is an organic, strongly colored red-orange pigment that is abundantly found in plants and fruits. Beta carotene has tremendous health benefits as a provitamin A and is also popular as a colorant for food and beverage applications. Beta carotene is a powerful antioxidant, it helps the body scavenge free radicals, thereby limiting the damage to cell membranes, DNA, and protein structures in the cell thus reducing the risk of cancer.
  • Increasing preference towards naturally derived ingredients and cleaner label solutions has instigated the natural beta carotene segment's growth.
  • The increased demand for immunity-boosting food products and dietary supplements among the consumers has been observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has encouraged the key players to innovate in the category. Further, various scientific studies have depicted that the regularly consumption of food products rich in Beta carotene, Ascorbic acid & other essential vitamins are good options to build resilience in the body against viruses such as COVID-19, hence creates a potential market growth for the category.
  • Increasing demand for beta carotene in the food industry, coupled with its vivid application in other end-user industries, such as pharmaceuticals for coloring, pro-vitamin A source in dietary supplements, health ingredient in animal feed, antioxidant in cosmetic products, has been propelling the market growth, globally.

North America Holds a Significant Market Share

The North American beta carotene market is expected to grow at a significant growth rate in the near future. Among all carotenoids, the human body can easily convert beta carotene into retinol (precursor vitamin A), which is a major ingredient in dietary supplements. In the United States, Beta carotene (95% pure) is permitted as a colorant under 21 CFR 73.95 and 21 CFR 166.110 and a pro-vitamin A nutrition supplement under 21 CFR 182.5245 and 21 CFR 184.1245. Further, more than 60% of the American population prefer having beta-carotene and other carotenoids vitamins in their regular diet. Beverage manufacturers have launched various RTD containing beta carotene, nature-identical being the most predominant form. For instance, Vitatine which is an antibiotic subsidiary signed an exclusive agreement with B & D Nutritional Ingredient which will bring its natural beta carotene available in the United States for application in the food and beverages and dietary supplement industry. Also, beverage brand GacLife has launched the world's first line of gac-based wellness products with functions for skin and vision care. Gac fruit is a fruit found in certain Southeast Asian regions and comprises of high concentration of carotenoids, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Hence, creating a potential market growth for the category during the forecast period

Beta Carotene Market : Market Size(%), by Region, Global, 2019

Beta Carotene Industry Overview

Major players in the global beta carotene market are, Royal DSM, Sensient Technologies, Chr. Hansen, and BASF SE. Other players include FMC Corporation, Foodchem International, D.D. Williamson & Co. Inc., Merck & Company Inc., and Lycored Corp. The major manufacturers in the global beta carotene market are expanding their presence and procurement procedures, along with significant investment in R&D. For instance, in November 2017, Chr. Hansen had extended its patented encapsulation technology to increase the stability of beta carotene color pigments for its application in beverage products. The technology-enabled beverage manufacturers to use the ingredient in smaller quantities. Therefore, a cost-effective measure with maximum utility.

Beta Carotene Market Leaders

  1. BASF SE

  2. Koninklijke DSM N.V.

  3. Chr. Hansen A/S

  4. Sensient Technologies

  5. LycoRed Ltd.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Beta Carotene Market Concentration
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Beta Carotene Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables and Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Type
    • 5.1.1 Natural
    • 5.1.2 Synthetic
  • 5.2 By End-Use
    • 5.2.1 Food and Beverages
    • 5.2.1.1 Bakery
    • 5.2.1.2 Confectionery
    • 5.2.1.3 Dairy
    • 5.2.1.4 Beverages
    • 5.2.1.5 Others
    • 5.2.2 Cosmetic Industry
    • 5.2.3 Animal Feed
    • 5.2.4 Pharmaceutical and Dietary Supplements
  • 5.3 By Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 Germany
    • 5.3.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.3 France
    • 5.3.2.4 Russia
    • 5.3.2.5 Spain
    • 5.3.2.6 Italy
    • 5.3.2.7 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 India
    • 5.3.3.2 China
    • 5.3.3.3 Japan
    • 5.3.3.4 Australia
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Asia Pacific
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East & Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Position Analysis
  • 6.2 Most Active Companies
  • 6.3 Most Adopted Strategy
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 BASF SE
    • 6.4.2 Koninklijke DSM N.V
    • 6.4.3 Sensient Technologies
    • 6.4.4 D.D. Williamson & Co. Inc.
    • 6.4.5 Lycored Corp.
    • 6.4.6 Bioextract
    • 6.4.7 Parry Nutraceuticals
    • 6.4.8 Foodchem International
    • 6.4.9 Allied Biotech Corp.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

8. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE MARKET

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Beta Carotene Industry Segmentation

The global beta carotene market is segmented by type into, natural and synthetic. By end-use, the market is segmented into, food and beverages, cosmetic industry, animal feed, pharmaceutical, and dietary supplements. The food and beverages segment can be further sub-segmented into, bakery, confectionery, dairy, beverages, and others. The study also covers the global level analysis of the major regions, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa for the beta carotene market.

By Type Natural
Synthetic
By End-Use Food and Beverages Bakery
Confectionery
Dairy
Beverages
Others
Cosmetic Industry
Animal Feed
Pharmaceutical and Dietary Supplements
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Russia
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific India
China
Japan
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa South Africa
Saudi Arabia
Rest of Middle East & Africa
By Type
Natural
Synthetic
By End-Use
Food and Beverages Bakery
Confectionery
Dairy
Beverages
Others
Cosmetic Industry
Animal Feed
Pharmaceutical and Dietary Supplements
By Geography
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Russia
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific India
China
Japan
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa South Africa
Saudi Arabia
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Beta Carotene Market Research FAQs

How big is the Beta Carotene Market?

The Beta Carotene Market size is expected to reach USD 645.87 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.63% to reach USD 771.93 million by 2030.

What is the current Beta Carotene Market size?

In 2025, the Beta Carotene Market size is expected to reach USD 645.87 million.

Who are the key players in Beta Carotene Market?

BASF SE, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Chr. Hansen A/S, Sensient Technologies and LycoRed Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Beta Carotene Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Beta Carotene Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Beta Carotene Market?

In 2025, the Europe accounts for the largest market share in Beta Carotene Market.

What years does this Beta Carotene Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Beta Carotene Market size was estimated at USD 622.42 million. The report covers the Beta Carotene Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Beta Carotene Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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