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Trehalose Market By Application (Food And Beverages, Cosmetics And Pharmaceuticals), By End User (Industrial Service And Food Service) and Regional Analysis (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) and – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2023–2028)

Published: March, 2023
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Pages: 175
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Trehalose Market Size, Growth and Forecast (2023-2023)

Trehalose Market size was estimated at USD 242.7 million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach over USD 304.4 million by 2028 with a CAGR of about 5%.

Trehalose Market

Trehalose Market Overview:

Trehalose is a non-reducing sugar that resembles sucrose in its chemical structure and characteristics. It is commonly found in natural products like mushrooms, honey, baker's yeast. It is known that some of these sources in dry form contain almost 20% trehalose. Trehalose has wide applications in food due to its unique properties, such as stability at high temperatures, acids, and non-reducing characteristics. It is an ideal sugar for lyophilization of various products in the pharmaceutical industry and as an ingredient for dry, baked and processed foods. Trehalose is well suited for sugary nutritional drinks and other energy drinks. In addition to the pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries, trehalose is also used in cosmetic products such as skin moisturizers and anti-ageing creams. 

Recent Developments in Trehalose Industry:

  • In February 2019, Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL), a clinical biopharmaceutical company, announced a final agreement with Bioblast Pharma Ltd., under which Seelos has acquired all commercial and development rights. Bioblast's patented trehalose for 90 mg (trehalose) solution, as well as the existing inventory of the drug that should be sufficient to meet current research needs.

  • In India, Cargill began operating in 1987. It works in refined oils, food ingredients, grains and oilseeds, cotton, animal nutrition, industrial specialties, and structured business financing. Cargill markets the major consumer brands of edible oils, such as Nature Fresh, Gemini, Sweekar, Leonardo Olive Oil, Rath, and Sunflower.

REPORT COVERAGE:

REPORT METRIC

DETAILS

Market Size Available

2023–2028

Base Year

2022

Forecast Period

2023-2028

CAGR

5%

Segments Covered

By Application, End-User and Region

Various Analyses Covered

Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview on Investment Opportunities

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa

Market Leaders Profiled

HAYASHIBARA CO. LTD, The Ingredient House, Life Sciences Advanced Technologies, Cargill Inc, Penta Manufacturer, Fenchem and Others.

Trehalose Market Drivers and Restraints:

The main driver of the global trehalose market is the increasing demand for this product since it is used in the food and beverage industry, the pharmaceutical industry and the cosmetic industry.

This trehalose has specific properties, such as the ability to maintain and conserve a wide range of biological molecules that makes it ideal for use as a food preservative and can be used to increase the shelf life of products such as snacks and cakes. Because the taste is sweet, trehalose is increasingly used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of tablets, syrups, and other drugs with a pleasant smell and taste. It is anticipated to fuel the growth of the trehalose market. Trehalose is also used in anti-aging creams, skin creams, and hair shampoos to protect the skin and provide nutrition, which is a driver of the trehalose market that is supposed further to stimulate the trehalose market in the forecast period. 

Many consumers are increasingly looking for a convenient frozen dessert snack that offers health benefits, tastes good, and provides a healthy snack experience. In addition, some of the main factors that stimulate the market are the increase in disposable income, the introduction of products with a longer shelf life, the increase in impulsive purchases and the high demand for frozen food products. Due to the lack of time, the market has grown from selling raw foods like frozen meat, fish, vegetables and fruits to prepared meals and frozen vegetable mixes (with meat, rice and pasta), frozen desserts and baked goods. Ice cream and cakes have become the main product category in this market. 

Trehalose is an essential component of the circulating fluid of insects. It acts as a storage form for the flowing fluid of insects and is vital with respect to respiration. Factors that affect market growth include flavors, which include sweetness, fat content, and texture. This, in turn, revitalizes the global trehalose market, due to its high consumption of frozen products. However, the availability of substitutes is a factor that can hinder the demand for trehalose and slow growth in the target market during the outlook period. The inclination towards low-calorie sweeteners and beverages is a constant trend observed in the global trehalose business.

Trehalose Market Segmentation:

Application:            

  • Food and Beverages           

  • Confectionary

  • Bakery

  • Frozen Food

  • Fruit

  • Dairy

  • Pharmaceuticals   

  • Tablet

  • Syrup

  • Chewable Medicines

  • Cosmetics

End User:                      

  • Industrial Service  

  • Food Service        

In the food industry, the trehalose market is further segmented into bakery, confectionery, frozen food, dairy, and fruit. In the pharmaceutical sector, trehalose is mainly employed in the making of chewable drugs, syrups, and medicines to avoid any unpleasant odor and taste. Moreover, in cosmetics, trehalose is adopted for the manufacturing of several hair and skincare products, as it is known to protect the skin and hair by avoiding dehydration and offering suffering nutrition.

The trehalose market is segmented according to the end-user as industrial and foodservice. The rise in food services is foreseen to create lucrative growth opportunities for this business in the coming years.

Impact of COVID-19 on Trehalose Market:

The Covid-19 pandemic had a tremendous impact on the end-user industries like food & beverages. The shutdown of manufacturing units as a part of the global and national lockdown has resulted in a decline in the sales of the trehalose market. The same trend is expected to continue for some as people stick to particular food varieties to combat the pandemic. Although restaurants and bars may be closed, people still eat and high-quality food still needs to be produced, shipped, and delivered to the customer. Food safety remains the number one concern for all manufacturers, but it should now include measures to stop the coronavirus. Normal food handling procedures should be sufficient to combat COVID-19, provided social distancing and other measures are followed. Nevertheless, after the recuperation from coronavirus, the call for trehalose is anticipated to surge with its applications.

Trehalose Market Regional Analysis:

  • North America

  • Europe

  • The Asia Pacific

  • Latin America

  • The Middle East and Africa

The North American trehalose market has a significant revenue share in the studied market and is expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast period. Increasing demand for trehalose in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to rapid urbanization in the region is expected to drive revenue growth in North America over the estimated period. The trehalose market in Asia-Pacific is foreseen to progress with a considerable CAGR in this market throughout the prediction period because of the increasing operations of key players in this locale. Increased disposable income and purchasing power of the people, along with population growth in the countries of the region, which in turn increases the demand of the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry and is likely to drive the growth of the trehalose market in Asia-Pacific during the projection period.

Trehalose Market Key Players:

Major Key Players in the Global Trehalose Market are

  1. HAYASHIBARA CO. LTD

  2. The Ingredient House

  3. Life Sciences Advanced Technologies

  4. Cargill Inc

  5. Penta Manufacturer

  6. Fenchem

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