Phytosterols Market Size To Reach $1.81 Billion By 2030

Phytosterols Market Growth & Trends

The global phytosterols market size is expected to reach USD 1.81 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2025 to 2030, as per a new report by Grand View Research Inc. Rising health awareness, coupled with the growing adoption of bio-based ingredients across the end-use industries such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, are some of the prime factors driving the growth of the market.

The market is expected to witness an increase in demand from Europe, where countries such as U.K. and Germany are among the early adopters of the bio-based economy. Pharmaceuticals, including phytosterol applications in creams, tablets, and other medicinal drugs is expected to be one of the prominent application areas. This is majorly driven by the consumer’s rising inclination towards nutraceuticals and dietary supplements to support cardiovascular and nutritional health.

Participation in R&D, along with new and innovative product launches, is one of the factors driving intense competition among the players. Furthermore, compliance with the national and international regulatory norms is one of the critical concerns for the manufacturers. Compliance with these norms for sustainable manufacturing and distribution along with acquiring certifications such as USDA and GMP is one of the major concerns among the manufacturers involved in domestic as well as offshore businesses.

Few players of the market have a global presence and well-established relationships with end-users. Such players hold a prominent share of the market, while the rest of the regional or small players hold smaller shares of the market. Therefore, the competitive rivalry in the market is expected to remain low over the forecast period. This is further accelerated by the limited number of players operating in phytosterol production business operations.

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Phytosterols Market Report Highlights

• Beta-sitosterol dominated the global market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 59.9% in 2024, driven by its cholesterol-lowering and anti-inflammatory properties, making it popular in dietary supplements and functional foods.

• The food ingredients segment led the global phytosterols market and held the largest revenue share of 49.2% in 2024, primarily driven by their cholesterol-lowering properties and compatibility with clean-label trends.

• The Europe phytosterols market dominated the global market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 51.5% in 2024. This growth is attributed to the increasing health consciousness and a growing demand for functional food ingredients.

Phytosterols Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global phytosterols market report based on product, application, and region:

Product Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Beta-Sitosterol

• Campesterol

• Stigmasterol

• Others

Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Pharmaceutical

• Cosmetics

• Food Ingredients

Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

  • Spain

  • Italy

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Malaysia

  • Australia

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East and Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • South Africa

List of Key Players in the Phytosterols Market

• BASF SE

• Arboris, LLC

• Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

• Cargill Inc.

• Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc.,

• The Lubrizol Corporation

• Advanced Organic Materials

• Ashland Global Holdings, Inc.

• Gustav Parmentier GmbH.