Market Trends of Tocopherol Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Tocopherol Market according to our research experts:
Strong Demand from Feed Industry
Mixed tocopherol usage in Animal feed industry is booming due to rising concern over animal health. Growing demand for high quality poultry meat and pork has driven the demand of tocopherol in the feed industry. All-rac-alpha-tocopherol acetate is the most common vitamin E form used to supplement animal feeds. Application in animal feed has got a huge opportunity in the field of tocopherol. Adequate amount of tocopherol is required in animal nutrition to protect them from malnutrition and pathogen. In addition, the rising concerns of heat stress on animals are also anticipated to boost the use of tocopherol in animal feeds. Thus, with the rise in demand for quality meat and poultry products globally, the demand for the use of tocopherol in animal feed is also expected to increase.
North America Dominated the Global Market
The United States tocopherol market is driven by high demand from feed, functional foods, and dietary supplements sectors. The US consumers exhibited enhanced awareness regarding the health benefits of vitamin-E and its sources due to their beneficial effects. Furthermore, it reduces the probability of pregnancy-related disorders. The US food and beverage industry is experiencing greater demand for tocopherol, due to increased consumption of organic and fortified foods, such as cereals, fruit juices, and spreads. The Europe tocopherol market is driven by the robust demand projected from the food, cosmetics, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and animal nutrition sectors. These sectors are using natural and semi-natural antioxidants that are manufactured by using tocopherol.
