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

The report covers Global Lutein Market Size and is Segmented by Application (Food and Beverage, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed, and Other Applications) and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World).

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

Lutein Market Size

Lutein Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 387.65 Million
Market Size (2030) USD 525.90 Million
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 6.29 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Europe
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Lutein Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Lutein Market Analysis

The Lutein Market size is estimated at USD 387.65 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 525.90 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.29% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

This market is mainly driven by the increasing demand for dietary supplements especially for eye care as it acts as an antioxidant and supports the functioning of the eye to promote healthy vision and other health issues such as diabetes, and heart problems. For instance, in Australia, lutein supplements are listed as medicines on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods and therefore claim to be safe for consumption and in New Zealand, these are approved as nutritive substances that are permitted to be added in infant and follow-on formulas.

Factors such as an increase in demand for lutein as a natural colorant in food and beverage applications and the use of lutein in animal feed additives are expected to drive the demand for this ingredient in various consumer markets. In addition, increasing government initiatives for diabetes and heart problems are considered to drive the product demand across the end users. Moreover, the sheer number of aged demographics thereby increasing vitamins and dietary supplement business across emerging economies is a factor augmenting the growth of the product. According to the United States VMHS Survey, dietary supplements for diabetes, heart problems, and other disease accounted for approximately 40% of the Lutein market. Moreover, demographics of more than 65 years of age accounted for approximately 36% in terms of unit consumption. In addition, increasing consumer awareness of preventative healthcare across the globe and the barrage of information available online is driving the product demand.

Lutein Industry Overview

The lutein market is highly competitive due to the presence of large regional and domestic players such as BASF SE, Chr. Hansen Holding AS, Koninklijke DSM NV, Kemin Industries Inc., and Allied Biotech Corporation. Major players are adopting mergers, expansions, acquisitions, and partnerships, along with new product development, as strategic approaches to expand their presence. Start-ups are focusing on utilizing R&D infrastructure for technological advancements in novel products. New companies are concentrating on the integration of technology for product innovation and enhancement to make a mark in the industry. An Al-based technology start-up, Brightseed, searches plants for bioactive compounds that are good for human health. The company's forager ecosystem' artificial intelligence (Al) platform accelerates the discovery of plant-based ingredients with applications in the production of medications, dietary supplements, and other goods.

Lutein Market Leaders

  1. BASF SE

  2. Chr. Hansen Holding A/S

  3. Kemin Industries, Inc.

  4. Allied Biotech Corporation

  5. Koninklijke DSM N.V.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Lutein Market Concentration
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Lutein Market News

  • In November 2021, Ashland launched a soy-free GPM lutein with new eye health ingredients to address eye strain from excessive screen time. It also launched extended-release ingredients N-dur xr caffeine and melatonin for powdered drink products.
  • In June 2021, OmniActive Health Technologies announced the launch of Integrative Actives, a platform that facilitates the delivery of multiple actives into concentrated smaller doses. Nutritears was the first product created using OmniActive's Integrative Actives platform. It featured a clinically substantiated combination of ingredients, including lutein and zeaxanthin isomers, curcuminoids, and vitamin D3.
  • In May 2021, PharmaLinea unveiled a line of preventative eye health supplements in consumer-friendly formats. The move came as the pandemic had increased screen time and contributed to rising eye health-related concerns. The two new additions to PharmaLinea's line of private-label eye health supplements were Vision Orosticks and Vision Liquid Sticks. The line had two new product forms for further differentiation: sticks with orodispersible powder and sticks with liquid. The entire line was based on the source of highly sought-after carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin.

Lutein Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 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 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's 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 Application
    • 5.1.1 Food and Beverage
    • 5.1.2 Dietary Supplements
    • 5.1.3 Pharmaceuticals
    • 5.1.4 Animal Feed
    • 5.1.5 Other Applications
  • 5.2 Geography
    • 5.2.1 North America
    • 5.2.1.1 United States
    • 5.2.1.2 Canada
    • 5.2.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.2.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.2.2 Europe
    • 5.2.2.1 Spain
    • 5.2.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.2.2.3 Germany
    • 5.2.2.4 France
    • 5.2.2.5 Italy
    • 5.2.2.6 Russia
    • 5.2.2.7 Rest of Europe
    • 5.2.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.3.1 China
    • 5.2.3.2 Japan
    • 5.2.3.3 India
    • 5.2.3.4 Australia
    • 5.2.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.4 Rest of the World
    • 5.2.4.1 South America
    • 5.2.4.2 Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Kemin Industries Inc.
    • 6.3.2 BASF SE
    • 6.3.3 Chr. Hansen Holding AS
    • 6.3.4 Allied Biotech Corporation
    • 6.3.5 OmniActive Health Technologies
    • 6.3.6 Koninklijke DSM NV
    • 6.3.7 Industrial Organica SA de CV
    • 6.3.8 Lycored Corp.
    • 6.3.9 Divi's Laboratories Ltd
    • 6.3.10 Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Lutein Industry Segmentation

Lutein is a type of organic pigment called a carotenoid that occurs naturally in green plants and the fat of plant-eating animals, egg yolk, the corpus luteum, and the retina.

The lutein market is segmented into applications and geography. The application segment includes food and beverage, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, and other applications. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (in USD million).

Application Food and Beverage
Dietary Supplements
Pharmaceuticals
Animal Feed
Other Applications
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe Spain
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World South America
Middle East and Africa
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Lutein Market Research FAQs

How big is the Lutein Market?

The Lutein Market size is expected to reach USD 387.65 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.29% to reach USD 525.90 million by 2030.

What is the current Lutein Market size?

In 2025, the Lutein Market size is expected to reach USD 387.65 million.

Who are the key players in Lutein Market?

BASF SE, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Kemin Industries, Inc., Allied Biotech Corporation and Koninklijke DSM N.V. are the major companies operating in the Lutein Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Lutein Market?

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

Which region has the biggest share in Lutein Market?

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

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

In 2024, the Lutein Market size was estimated at USD 363.27 million. The report covers the Lutein Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Lutein Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Lutein Industry Report

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