Global Zeaxanthin Market

Global Zeaxanthin Market Size

The global zeaxanthin market size was valued at USD 120.04 million in 2024. The global market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.19% from 2025 to 2033 and be worth USD 243.78 million by 2033 from USD 129.87 million in 2025.

Zeaxanthin is a pigment found in plants and is responsible for the colour of fruits and vegetables, these pigments are often considered carotenoids and are often found in eye care formulas. Zeaxanthin is one of the most abundant carotenoids, the main sources of zeaxanthin are spinach, kale, peas, sweet corn, among others. Due to the apparent benefits for eye and cardiovascular health, most nutraceutical companies actively add zeaxanthin in their multivitamin formulations. Other companies have specifically targeted the eye health segment and offer products exclusively for the eyes like Ocuvite, a special eye vitamin from Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (providers of eye health products).

Rapid advances in science and technology, rising health care costs, changes in food laws affecting product labeling and claims, and an aging population are some of the factors contributing to the growth of the global zeaxanthin market. Consumers are also interested in information on various functional foods and food ingredients in finished products. Food for health is an important part of an overall healthy lifestyle, which includes a balanced diet and physical activity, and one of the main factors fueling the growth of this market is the interest in achieving well-being. Through food, this trend towards well-being is strong in the markets from the United States and Western Europe. Zeaxanthin products are finding huge demand as they are considered as powerful antioxidants that can offer protection against oxidative stress and finding usage in treatments of cardiovascular disease, cataracts, macular degeneration, and photosensitivity. Zeaxanthin is often recommended in age-related macular degeneration and manufacturers are launching supplements targeting this population group. The nutricosmetics market has also seen a rebound with manufacturers looking to subsequent product launches to gain market share and brand equity. For example, ZSS Skincare, an American manufacturer of skincare products, has launched several products that contain zeaxanthins. ZSS has also partnered with GNC, a trading company focused on the retail of health and nutrition products. With this partnership, the company focuses on promoting large-scale sales of zeaxanthin products. Strict product approval and regulation standards hamper the zeaxanthin market growth. Also, the lack of consumer awareness of Zeaxanthin also slows the worldwide market boom.

REPORT COVERAGE

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Europe accounts for the majority of the zeaxanthin market and is likely to grow at a rate of 8.2% throughout 2030. European countries such as Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands are home to several of the major manufacturers of zeaxanthin business. The European Committee for Standardization established a technical committee of experts in 2017 to develop regulations and standardization specifically for algae and seaweed products. The committee aims to improve the reliability of the seaweed supply chain to increase consumer confidence in seaweed products and improve the market as a whole. This is estimated to support the growth of the zeaxanthin market, as it is derived in large quantities from algae. Major players wishing to expand their production facilities can see Europe as a key region for future growth.

KEY PLAYERS IN ZEAXANTHIN MARKET

Key Players In Zeaxanthin Market are LycoRed Ltd, Kemin Industries Inc, Pharma Base S.A, Kailu Ever Brilliance Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Cardax, Inc, Fenchem Biotek Ltd, Piveg, Inc, Kalsec Inc, Cayman Chemical Company, Hansen Holding A/S, Sabinsa Corporation, Kingherbs Limited, BASF S.E, DSM N.V.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• Z Skin Systems has developed oral and topical nutricosmetics using zeaxanthin. Cosmetic chemists, beauty bloggers, legacy brand leaders, and many more have recognized that lifestyle and diet affect skin health. Therefore, it is not surprising that nutricosmetics are coming to the market with advanced and more sophisticated formulations.

• Kemin and DSM launched the Optisharp Natural brand of zeaxanthin. Kemin and DSM are extending their long-term association with lutein to offer more effective zeaxanthin. Optisharp Natural, made with Kemin Industries' brand name Zeaxanthin, provides significant benefits for skin, cognitive, and eye health. Under the agreement, DSM will act as the exclusive global distributor of zeaxanthin for human nutrition for Kemin Industries, and Kemin will act as DSM's exclusive supplier of natural zeaxanthin crystalline material.

• Royal DSM, a renowned company for life sciences and materials, signed a deal with P&R Group (Italy) to procure Vitatene S.A.U., a company operating from León (Spain) and a manufacturer of natural carotenoids.

MARKET SEGMENTATION     

This research report on the global zeaxanthin market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on product, form, end user & region.     

By Product

• Natural Zeaxanthin
• Synthetic Zeaxanthin

By Form

• Bead-lets Oil
• Powder

By End User  

• Cosmetics
• Food and Beverage
• Dietary Supplement
• Others

By Region

• North America 
• Europe
• The Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa