Lutein Market Updates

Global Lutein Market size was valued at USD 370.02 Million in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 390.74 Million in 2024 to USD 604.23 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% in the forecast period (2025-2032).

Key players in the competitive lutein market focus on innovation of product, quality, and good marketing strategy. Big firms are investing in research and development for enhancing bioavailability and effectiveness of lutein in beverages, functional foods, and dietary supplements. In addition, companies are expanding their product lines to offer clean-label and wellness-based products. Companies are also focusing on natural, plant-based lutein. 'DSM Nutritional Products', 'Kemin Industries, Inc.', 'BASF SE', 'Zeaxanthin, Inc.', 'Chr. Hansen Holding A/S', 'Allied Biotech Corporation', 'Naturex S.A.', 'Cargill, Incorporated', 'Nutraceutical Corporation', 'Lonza Group Ltd.', 'Hunan NutraMax Inc.', 'Piveg, Inc.', 'Valensa International', 'Nexira', 'Hawkins Watts Limited'

Long-term health-promoting vitamins and ingredients such as lutein are gaining popularity as consumers' focus shifts from reactive to preventative healthcare. The need to prevent visual issues before they occur has led to increased demand for lutein-enriched products due to the trend towards preventative treatment, particularly in the field of eye care. The market is growing due to the increased emphasis on prevention.

Increasing Demand for Natural Ingredients: Consumers are using plant-based and natural elements to enhance functional meals and dietary supplements. The major source of lutein is from the flower of marigold, believed to be a natural enhancer for eye health. This effort to include clean-label and organic products among consumers through their move toward using more and more natural elements encourages manufacturers to focus on lutein's plant-based origin.

In 2024, the North American lutein market was over 5.8% of the global market's revenue. The demand for lutein-based products in this area is being driven by the established dietary supplement industry, which is characterized by a high per capita intake of vitamins and minerals. In addition, the need for lutein is being fueled by the growing emphasis on healthy aging and preventative healthcare practices. Further supporting market growth is lutein use in nutraceutical formulations and as an additive to functional foods and beverages. The lutein market in North America is predicted to have a significant growth over the next few years, since there is increasing demand for natural health products and raising awareness of the benefits lutein can offer.