North America Phytosterols Market Report

North America Phytosterols Market Size

The North America phytosterols market size was valued at USD 223.55 million in 2024, and the market size is expected to reach USD 501.08 million by 2033 from USD 244.53 million in 2025. The market is growing at a CAGR of 9.38% during the forecast period.

Phytosterols are a type of steroid found in plant cells. They are very similar to the structure of cholesterol present in the body and vary only in some carbon chains. Phylosterol is found in many plant-derived food products. When consumed, due to its structural similarity with cholesterol, it competes with cholesterol during the absorption process in the intestine.This lowers the cholesterol absorption of the body and hence the blood cholesterol levels. Hence, food and beverages containing phytosterols are recommended, especially for cardiovascular patients. However, many modern foods and beverages does not contain significant amount of phytosterols. Food and beverage products which contain added phytosterols are available on a commercial scale in many countries.

Increase in demand for healthy food and beverage products, health benefits associated with the consumption phytosterols added food products and growing awareness among the general population are driving the market growth. Increasing number of cardiovascular diseases and highly developed food and beverage industry are expected to propel the market growth. However, undesirable risks due to the consumption of phytosterol rich products are inhibiting the market growth.Phytosterols are a combined term consisting of phytosterols and phytosterols. The term refers to the plant-derived sterols found in the fatty tissue of plants. There is a wide variety of phytosterols; there are about 200 different types of phytosterols. High concentrations of phytosterols are found naturally in vegetable oils, beans, and nuts. The chemical structure of phytosterols is similar to that of cholesterol. The difference between the two is in the levels of blood absorption.

Market Drivers

One of the drivers of the North America Phytosterols Market is the increasing prevalence of diseases. The health benefits associated with phytosterols have increased their demand among consumers because they prevent the absorption of cholesterol and associated diseases. In addition, phytosterols have other beneficial effects, such as anti-cancer and antioxidant properties against various diseases, which are expected to further drive the market in the coming years. The increasing demand for herbal and mineral extracts as food additives in beverages and foods is expected to create many opportunities for the market in the coming years. At present, β-sitosterols and campesterol have witnessed the widespread adoption of phytosterol supplements. This segment has a high adoption rate in the phytosterols market due to the growing awareness of the health benefits. Additionally, increased government support has spurred the need for phytosterols and their related products. Avenasterol, ergosterol, brassicasterol, lupeol, stigmasterol, and cycloartenol are other popular segments in the global phytosterols market. The rapid growth of phytosterols in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals is expected in the coming years due to the growing awareness of health and the health benefits that phytosterols provide. These apps have the potential to generate high returns due to the expected increase in health awareness.

Market Restraints

However, strict laws requiring approval for the use of these ingredients in supplements and food preparations may hamper the growth of the phytosterols market during the review period.

North America Phytosterols Market Segmentation:

• type

• application

By type

• Campesterol

• Stigmasterol

• Beta-sitosterol

• Avenasterol

Due to its effectiveness in lowering the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body, it is widely used in several prepared foods. It is also found in some vegetable oils. By application, the market is categorized into Pharmaceuticals, Food, Feed and Cosmetics. The food segment accounted for the largest market share because of the increasing applications of phytosterols in food and beverage products and its associated health benefits.

Impact of covid-19 on North America Phytosterols Market

COVID-19 has affected almost every country in the world and India is no exception. Some countries are severely affected, while others have managed to control the spread by implementing containment measures and maintaining social distancing. The World Bank said at a press conference that India would likely post its worst growth performance since liberalization in 1991 in this fiscal year due to the Corona outbreak. Restaurants and cafes have been on the front lines of the crisis, and many have already been forced to close due to city-wide closures or a decline in customs due to social distancing.

Regional Analysis:

• United States

• Canada

• Mexico

• Rest of North America

North America dominates the global market for phytosterols due to the developed economy, high public awareness of diseases associated with high levels of cholesterol in the body, and favourable government regulations regarding the use of phytosterols. Other factors that positively influence market growth in the region are availability reimbursement policies and the increase in people's per capita income.

Key Players:

1. BASF SE

2. DuPont

3. Bunge Limited

4. Pharmachem Laboratories

5. Raisio Plc

6. Unilever plc

7. Archer Daniels Midlands

8. Gustav Parmenteir GmbH

9. Connoils LLC

10. Cargill Incorporated.

Recent Developments

• On June 11, 2019, Raisio Group invested $ 55 million in developing healthy food and value-added plant products. Thanks to this investment, the company has strengthened its position in the European market.
• On February 5, 2019, ADM finalized its acquisition with Ziegler Group, one of the main European industry players in the phytosterols market. Through this acquisition, the company improved its portfolio of nutritional products and the penetration of products in the market.
• Unilever has applied to the Food Standards Agency to market phytosterol esters as a novel food ingredient, and input is sought on the application. Phytosterol esters are used in the food industry for their cholesterol-lowering properties. Free phytosterols are naturally present at low levels in vegetable oils and in foods derived from these oils. This is the third application submitted by the Unilever Company for this new food ingredient in the European Union. Two of these applications, including this one, were filed in the UK.
• BASF has acquired Cloudfarms, a farm management, traceability and precision agriculture Software Company focused on pig production. Cloudfarms' livestock management solution enables producers around the world to continually improve the efficiency and productivity of complex agricultural operations. With Cloudfarms' livestock management system, producers can manage, track and analyze their production data from daily operations in real time. Gaining insights with digital solutions by connecting and analyzing data along the value chain can increase efficiency, animal vitality and sustainability.