Tea Polyphenols Market

Global Tea Polyphenols Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The Tea Polyphenols Market was valued at USD 290.12 million in 2024, and it is expected to grow at a 5.8% CAGR from 2024 to 2029 to reach a valuation of USD 384.59 million by 2029.

Current Scenario of the Global Tea Polyphenols Market

Tea polyphenols are natural chemical components found in tea leaves. Aflavins, tannins, catechins, and flavonoids are among the polyphenols found in tea. Oolong tea, green tea, and black tea are all made from the same Camellia Sinensis plant, but they are processed differently. Oolong tea is made up of partially oxidized tea leaves, black tea is made up of fully oxidized tea leaves, and green tea is made up of unoxidized tea leaves. Tea polyphenols are safer than regular tea because they have greater absorption qualities and are caffeine-free. In terms of anti-oxidative qualities, tea polyphenols have been linked to a variety of health advantages including the prevention of heart disease, cancer, neurological illnesses, diabetes, and age-related diseases.

MARKET GROWTH

One of the primary factors propelling the tea polyphenols market’s growth is the growing consumer knowledge of the different health benefits afforded by tea polyphenols. Increased customer awareness of a healthy lifestyle, as well as favorable government regulations, have had a positive impact on the market over the anticipated timeframe.

MARKET DRIVERS

Growing demand for green tea and tea polyphenols in dietary supplements, rising health consciousness among consumers about the consumption of healthy foods, expanding urbanization, and rising disposable income are the primary factors driving the growth of the tea polyphenols market.

Polyphenol additions are used in small amounts in a variety of food products to improve their taste, flavor, aroma, texture, and freshness. Consumers' changing lifestyle patterns, as well as the growing female workforce, have resulted in increased consumption of processed foods and beverages, which has boosted the worldwide tea polyphenols market share.

Furthermore, increasing consumer awareness of tea polyphenols food and its health benefits as a functional beverage and dietary supplement is driving the tea polyphenols market forward. Tea polyphenols are being produced and consumed in numerous end-uses such as ready-to-drink teas, nutraceutical supplements, teas, and functional beverages as the world's population ages. Growing health concerns have increased the demand for nutraceutical products and green tea, which has increased the demand for tea polyphenols. Consumer desire for natural and organic food options will drive market growth, thanks to rapid technological advancements in the food business. Tea polyphenols are inexpensive and come from natural sources, which is advantageous to producers. Furthermore, as compared to artificial sources, these items have a variety of nutritional benefits and require less processing, making them a popular ingredient in a variety of applications. Furthermore, the rising trend of using tea polyphenols in bakery and confectionery, dairy, and meat products due to its health benefits is likely to drive the tea polyphenols market forward.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

Constipation and gastrointestinal problems caused by tea polyphenols are prominent factors limiting the global tea polyphenols market's growth throughout the predicted period. Additionally, the stringent government rules and regulations imposed in certain regions are expected to stymie the growth of the global tea polyphenols market.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Tea Polyphenols Market By Product

Green tea polyphenols became the most popular type of tea polyphenols in 2023, accounting for 72.5 percent of total market volume.

Green tea polyphenols are frequently used to treat skin cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, and weight loss. Green tea polyphenols are made by boiling fresh leaves at a high temperature, which preserves the polyphenols in the tea intact. Green tea polyphenols are often regarded as modern-day nutraceuticals. Green tea, in addition to being the largest sector, is predicted to be the fastest-growing polyphenol product, with a CAGR of 8.8% from 2024 to 2029.

Following green tea polyphenols, oolong tea polyphenols accounted for almost 17% of overall market volume in 2023.

 Oolong tea has a lower polyphenol content than green tea but a higher polyphenol content than black tea. Oolong tea polyphenols aid in the prevention of diseases such as diabetes, and as a result, it is gaining popularity in modern society.

Global Tea Polyphenols Market By Application

In 2023, functional beverages became the dominant application for tea polyphenols, accounting for more than 50% of the total market volume.

Bottled water, bottled tea, juices, and energy drinks are examples of functional beverages. Tea is the most popular beverage in the world, second only to water. The increased consumption of functional beverages such as bottled tea and energy drinks in Japan and China is likely to drive market expansion.

Functional beverages were followed by functional foods, which consumed almost 30% of all. The antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiallergic, and neuroprotective qualities of tea polyphenols have increased their use in the food and beverage sector, particularly in new drinks for overweight and diabetic customers. Beyond fundamental nutritional functions, it also helps to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Global Tea Polyphenols Market By Distribution Channel

Due to changing buying behavior following the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internet retailing distribution channel segment has surpassed USD 120 million in 2023.

Due to the widespread availability of the internet and easy online accessibility, the general use of tea polyphenol extracts is rapidly rising. Furthermore, internet retailing allows for convenient ordering at lower prices from anywhere on the planet. Tea polyphenols market sales will also be accelerated by freely available information from producers and distributors, as well as easy purchasing.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Due to its increasing use in the nutraceutical industry for its flavor and antioxidant benefits, the Asia Pacific tea polyphenol market is expected to reach USD 126 million by 2029.

The market for tea polyphenols in the Asia Pacific is predicted to develop at a faster rate than the rest of the world, accounting for a large share of the revenue. Due to the region's rural population, Asia Pacific countries such as India, China, and Japan are the major producers of tea leaves. Because of fewer government controls, China is a significant manufacturer and distributor of tea extracts.

Tea polyphenol markets in the Asia Pacific are primarily driven by expansion in the food and beverage industry.

In addition, due to the hectic nature of modern living, there will be an increase in demand for packaged food and beverages, which will propel the market forward. Tea polyphenol is used in packaged foods to extend their shelf life and keep them fresh.

Tea polyphenol manufacturing capacity is rapidly increasing in North America, owing to rising consumer demand for nutritional supplements, particularly in the United States.

Changes in dietary preferences, rising health concerns among the youthful population, and expanding production rates are all driving the tea polyphenols market in the region.

North America was closely followed by Europe, which consumed 29% of all tea polyphenols in 2023.

Tea polyphenols have become more popular as a result of their high antioxidant properties and the easy availability of polyphenol products at low prices. Tea polyphenols are in high demand for treating coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and obesity, and for their anti-oxidant characteristics, which aid in the prevention of neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These factors are expected to boost the market demand in Europe during the forecast period.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL TEA POLYPHENOLS MARKET

Ajinomoto OmniChem Natural Specialty, Amax NutraSource, Frutarom, Indena, Layn Natural Ingredients, arry Callebaut, Bioserae, Chr. Hansen, DSM, and DuPont-Danisco are some of the notable companies in the global Tea Polyphenols market.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MARKET

• Berkem Group strengthened and expanded its portfolio of outsourced services for the cosmetics and nutraceutical markets by acquiring EUROLYO in February 2018 within its extraction division.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL TEA POLYPHENOLS MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global tea polyphenols market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on type, product, and region.

By Product

• Black Tea Polyphenols
• Green Tea Polyphenols
• Oolong Tea Polyphenols

By Application

• Functional Beverages
• Functional Food
• Dietary Supplement
• Cosmetics
• Others

Distribution Channel

• Internet Retailing
• Mass Retailing
• Direct Sales
• Others

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa