Market Insights
The glutathione market was estimated at USD 353.1 million in 2021 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% during 2022-2028 to reach USD 576.7 million in 2028.

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Market Drivers
Introduction
Glutathione is an important antioxidant found in the human body that aids in the fight against free radicals. It also helps in the detoxification of chemicals produced naturally by the body, as well as in the detoxification of drugs and pollutants present in the environment.
Market Drivers
The prime factors that are driving the glutathione market are:
- The surge in supplement intakes across the globe.
- Growing adoption of glutathione in chemotherapy along with its increasing usage by various food manufacturers to enhance the dietary benefits of food products.
Segments Analysis
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Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High Growth Opportunity
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Product Type Analysis
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Reduced Glutathione and Oxidized Glutathione
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Reduced Glutathione is expected to account for the major share of the market during the forecast period.
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Application Type Analysis
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Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Nutraceutical, and Food
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The pharmaceutical segment is anticipated to account for the major share of the market during the forecast period.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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North America is estimated to be the leading region in the market during the forecast period.
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By Product Type
Reduced glutathione is expected to account for the major share of the market during the forecast period.
The market is segmented as reduced glutathione and oxidized glutathione. There is a continuous rise in the cases of cancer across the globe. Rapid growth in population, changes in lifestyle, increase in the number of smokers and tobacco use are the major factors responsible for the rising prevalence of cancer. Therefore, increasing burden of cancer around the globe is expected to drive the growth for reduced glutathione, owing to its ability to protect cancer patients from the harmful side effects of chemotherapy.
By Application Type
The pharmaceutical segment is anticipated to account for the major share of the market during the forecast period.
The market is segmented as pharmaceutical, cosmetics, nutraceutical, and food. The growth of the segment is supported by the incessant demand for manufacturing drugs, which is realized by pharmaceutical manufacturers. As a result of the product's high utilization in the manufacture of many pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical manufacturers generate enormous growth opportunities for the glutathione market, driving the segment's growth over the forecast period.
Regional Insights
North America is estimated to be the leading region in the market during the forecast period.
The region’s growth is owing to the presence of major pharmaceutical companies in the region such as Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer. In addition, the regional market for glutathione bears immense growth potential as the product is extensively used in the production of various pharmaceutical products. Furthermore, the region's market growth can be attributed to several benefits associated with the product such as tissue repair & building and immune system boosting. The product is also used to treat diseases such as asthma, cataracts, and anemia.

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Key Players
Some of the major players in the market are:
- Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.
- Nissor Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Shenzhen GSH Bio-tech Co., Ltd
- KOHJIN Life Sciences Co., Ltd
- Anhui GSH Bio-Technology Co., Ltd
- Kaiping Genuine Biochemical Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
- Herbo Nutra
- Haihang Industry Co., Ltd.
- Meteoric Biopharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
- Xi’an Fengzu Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Research Methodology
This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s glutathione market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2022 to 2028. After a continuous interest in our glutathione market report from the industry stakeholders, we have tried to further accentuate our research scope to the glutathione market to provide the most crystal-clear picture of the market. The report segments and analyses the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.
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 1000 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 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
Report Features
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Market trend and forecast analysis.
- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors
Market Segmentation
This report studies the market, covering a period of 12 years of trends and forecasts. 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 glutathione market is segmented into the following categories.
By Product Type
- Reduced Glutathione
- Oxidized Glutathione
By Application Type
- Pharmaceutical
- Cosmetics
- Nutraceutical
- Food
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)
Target Audience
The following is a list of the customers that the market aims to convert the most:
- Manufacturers
- Suppliers
- Distributors
- Organizations
- Government bodies
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- Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances.
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