Licorice Extract Market

Global Licorice Extract Market Size

The global licorice extract market size was calculated to be USD 2.29 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to be worth USD 4.18 billion by 2034 from USD 2.45 billion In 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.90% during the forecast period.

Current Scenario of the global global Licorice Extract Market

The Global Licorice Extract Market is augmented to have the highest market revenue owing to the increasing benefits of licorice extracts, growing awareness of licorice extracts for the treatment of COVID-19, and increasing forces by the cosmetic industry. Licorice extract is primarily used in sweets as a flavoring agent and a sweetener. Licorice extracts are produced from the glycyrrhiza glabra plant, mainly in North Africa, Western Asia, and Southern Europe. Licorice extracts are broadly utilized in traditional medicine and herbalism. Licorice extracts are 30 to 50 times sweeter than sugar. In addition, it is also used as a flavoring agent for tobacco, which offers natural sweetness. Licorice is generally produced in India, China, Italy, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkey. In addition, licorice extracts are crucially used as a flavoring agent for enhancing the sweetness of some food. These are some significant factors that boost the global licorice extract market growth during the forecast period.

MARKET DRIVERS

The increasing awareness among the population across the globe regarding the benefits of licorice extracts for the treatment of COVID-19 and the rapidly increasing forces by the cosmetic industry are the significant factors fueling the global licorice market growth in the upcoming years. Moreover, licorice extract is considered the oldest herbal remedy globally, which is produced from glycyrrhiza glabra. Licorice extract is a flavor ingredient used in a variety of foods and beverages. It's also used as a sweetener to make sure foods are sweeter. However, it isn't the only natural sweetener or food ingredient on the market. Stevia, a natural sweetener, is becoming increasingly extensively used and recognized. Anise is a naturally occurring plant with a taste that is quite similar to licorice. It is used to treat several ailments, used as a flavoring agent in sweets candies, and drinks. In recent years, most of the world's population has used licorice roots to treat coughs, heartburn, acid reflux, and bacterial and virus infections. It is also available as a capsule in the market. These are the primary factors that propel the global licorice extract market growth during 2022 - 2027.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The government regulations regarding declining the tobacco industry and the availability of various alternatives in place of licorice in the food and beverage sector are the essential factors that hamper the licorice extract market growth in the upcoming years. The government has declared several rules and regulations on the tobacco industry. It was in the idea of declining the tobacco sector since it harms the lives of many people. Keeping the safety of the people in view, the government has decided to slow down the tobacco industry, which in turn hinders the growth of licorice extract. On the other hand, licorice extracts are replaced by star anise, which offers the same flavor as licorice. Thus, the global licorice extract market will grow in the near future.

MARKET CHALLENGES

Some of the world's population may be sensitive to licorice and experience various symptoms including congestive heart failure, absence of a menstrual period, erectile dysfunction, excess fluid in the lungs, fluid and sodium retention, high blood pressure, headache, hypertensive encephalopathy, hypokalemic myopathy, lethargy, muscle wasting, mineralocorticoid effects, swelling, tiredness, weakness, etc. According to a study, it is said that people who intake a massive amount of salt or 5-6 grams of licorice may suffer from these problems. Therefore, although licorice extract is considered safe as a food ingredient, it may possess the above-mentioned side effects. Thus, it slows down the global licorice extract market growth during the forecast period.

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SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Licorice Extract Market Analysis By Product Type

• Feed grade
• Food grade
• Pharmaceutical grade

Depending on the product type, the global licorice extract market is augmented into feed grade, food grade, and pharmaceutical grade. Pharmaceutical grades tend to hold the most prominent global licorice extract market share. Licorice extract is traditionally proven that be majorly used in medicines to treat various diseases. In addition, European medical agencies included licorice in herbal medicine. On the other hand, feed grade is estimated to have a significant CAGR due to the adoption of licorice extracts to enhance and improve the immunity and health of the livestock.

Global Licorice Extract Market Analysis By Form

• Powder
• Liquid
• Block

Depending on the form, the global licorice extract market is divided into powder, liquid, and block. Besides liquid and block, powder form plays a dominant role in the global licorice extract market. It is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for licorice extracts in powder form by the food & beverage sector and pharmaceutical sector.

Global Licorice Extract Market Analysis By Application

• Pharmaceutical
• Food & Beverage
• Tobacco
• Others

The global licorice extract market is divided into pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, tobacco, and others, depending on the application. However, the pharmaceutical sector held the maximum global licorice extract market growth during 2022 - 2027 owing to the anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-microbial properties of licorice extracts broadly used in pharmaceutical firms.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Asia Pacific region held the largest global licorice extract market share and is projected to have the highest CAGR in the global licorice extract market during the foreseen period owing to the increasing demand for licorice extract and increasing awareness regarding the benefits of the licorice extracts among the population mainly in India and China. On the other hand, North America and Europe tend to hold significant global licorice extract market growth owing to the increasing opportunities for new suppliers of licorice, mainly in Germany, the U.S., and France. Furthermore, the Middle East & Africa Licorice Extract Market tends to grow with a significant CAGR in the upcoming years owing to the rising food and beverage industry in Africa, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia.

Key Market Players

The companies covered in the report include Norevo GmbH, FC Licorice, MAFCO Worldwide LLC, Zagros Licorice Co, Sedan Osareh Co, Naturex SA, VPL Chemicals, Aseh Co, and Others.

Recent Developments in the Licorice Extract Market

Norevo GmbH explains that its licorice paste is low-viscous and comfortable to handle. Moreover, like blocks or granules, it offers the advantage of dissolving faster and thoroughly. Thus, these are primarily used in the food and beverage industry.

MAFCO Worldwide LLC announced new Magna brand products used for multi-tasking and addressing flavor-formulation problems. It also added that these brands are available in powder and liquid forms.