Squalene Market Growth & Forecast | 2023-28

Market Insights

The market for squalene is estimated to grow from USD 158.05 million in 2023 to USD 226.87 million by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.49% during the forecast period.

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What is the squalene market?

Squalene is a naturally obtained organic compound and is used as a biochemical precursor to the whole family of steroids. Squalene is also used as an adjuvant in vaccines. It is mainly obtained from shark liver oil for commercial purposes. However, plant sources (such as amaranth seed, rice bran, wheat germs, and olives) and biosynthetic sources (such as genetically engineered yeast cells) are also used nowadays to meet the growing demand for squalene.

Market Dynamics

Driver: Surge in demand for cosmetic products

The cosmetics industry is embracing diversity by expanding makeup shade ranges, leveraging online shopping convenience, and introducing personalized cosmetics. This shift in consumer preferences and demand for products that cater to all ethnicities is driving the market for squalene in cosmetics.

Restraints: Stringent Regulations

Shark liver oil, a traditional source of squalene, is facing restrictions due to overfishing and shark population conservation. Regulatory bodies like NEAFC, NEAFC, and NAFO have imposed quotas, leading to a supply shortage and potential market restrictions for animal-sourced squalene.

Opportunities: Emerging renewable sources for production

Shark liver oil supply is volatile due to restrictions and the low squalene content of vegetable oils. High retail prices affect regions. Low squalene content requires olives and amaranth, leading to high squalene retail prices. New technologies for squalene production, such as sugarcane, are emerging.

Challenges: Unstable raw material costs

Regulations have led to a decline in shark fishing activities, affecting shark liver and fin supply. As a result, companies are shifting to vegetable-sourced squalene, particularly in Europe. However, irregular olive supply and fluctuating raw material prices affect the squalene market, potentially hindering industry growth and causing alternative product development.

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Key Players

The following are the key players operating in the market-

• Nucelis LLC
• Empresa Figueirense De Pesca,
• Lda, Arbee Biomarine Extracts Pvt. Ltd.
• New Zealand Green Health Limited
• Sophim,Amyris
• Kishimoto Special Liver Oil Co. Ltd.
• SeaDragon Marine Oils Limited
• Arista Industries Inc.
• Ekiz Olive Oil & Soap Inc.

Segment Analysis

By Source Type

The market is segmented asintonimal source, vegetable source, and biosynthetic source. The animal source segment held the largest share of the market in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. Squalene obtained from animal sources is far less economical than that obtained from vegetable and biosynthetic sources. It is the prime factor behind the dominance of animal sources in the global squalene market.

By End-Use Industry Type

The squalene market is segmented as cosmetics, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and others. The cosmetics segment holds the largest share of the market and is also expected to witness healthy growth during the forecast period. Strong demand from the cosmetics and skin care industry, owing to the growing demand for high-quality products is the major factor behind the dominance of the segment.

By Region

Europe held more than 28.2% of the market share in 2022. whereas Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth during the same period. Growing demand for natural cosmetics, the high spending power of consumers, and increasing demand from the healthcare and cosmetics industries are the prime factors behind the dominance of Europe in the global squalene market.

Significant economic development in the Asia-Pacific region, the growing spending power of consumers, rapid urbanization, and a growing presence of major pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturers in the region are the major factors driving the growth of the Asia-Pacific’s squalene market. North America is also expected to offer significant growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Segmentation

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The market is segmented into the following categories. 

By Source Type:

• Animal Source 
• Vegetable Source 
• Biosynthetic Source 

By End-Use Industry Type:

• Cosmetic 
• Food & Beverage 
• Pharmaceuticals 
• Others 

By Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.

More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data.

We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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