Glycosides And Vegetable Alkaloids Market

The global market for glycosides and vegetable alkaloids is projected to experience growth in both volume and value over the next eight years, with an anticipated CAGR of +2.1% and +3.1% respectively. Consumption reached 137K tons in 2022, with China, the United States, and India leading in volumes. Production also saw growth, with China being the largest producer. Imports and exports of glycosides and vegetable alkaloids are also on the rise, particularly in countries like the United States, Germany, and China. Prices and trends in consumption, production, and trade varied by country, with fluctuations recorded in certain years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for glycosides and vegetable alkaloids worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 162K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $13.5B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Glycosides And Vegetable Alkaloids

For the fourth year in a row, the global market recorded growth in consumption of glycosides and vegetable alkaloids, which increased by 2.1% to 137K tons in 2022. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The global glycosides and vegetable alkaloids market revenue expanded slightly to $10.5B in 2022, with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (16K tons), the United States (15K tons) and India (9.1K tons), together accounting for 29% of global consumption. Germany, Japan, France, Brazil, Ireland, Indonesia, Nigeria, Spain, Turkey and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +13.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest glycosides and vegetable alkaloids markets worldwide were Japan ($1.6B), the United States ($791M) and Turkey ($745M), with a combined 29% share of the global market. India, China, Nigeria, Brazil, Indonesia, Germany, France, the UK, Spain and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +13.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of glycosides and vegetable alkaloids per capita consumption was registered in Ireland (900 kg per 1000 persons), followed by France (78 kg per 1000 persons), Spain (73 kg per 1000 persons) and Germany (66 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of glycosides and vegetable alkaloids was estimated at 17 kg per 1000 persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the glycosides and vegetable alkaloids per capita consumption in Ireland was relatively modest. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: France (+1.2% per year) and Spain (-8.1% per year).

Production

World Production of Glycosides And Vegetable Alkaloids

For the fourth consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in production of glycosides and vegetable alkaloids, which increased by 0.8% to 134K tons in 2022. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum volume in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glycosides and vegetable alkaloids production fell modestly to $9.5B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +52.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $9.7B in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Production By Country

China (50K tons) remains the largest glycosides and vegetable alkaloids producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 37% of total volume. Moreover, glycosides and vegetable alkaloids production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (11K tons), fivefold. Germany (8.8K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.6% share.

In China, glycosides and vegetable alkaloids production increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+7.9% per year) and Germany (+0.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Glycosides And Vegetable Alkaloids

In 2022, global glycosides and vegetable alkaloids imports expanded remarkably to 94K tons, with an increase of 14% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, glycosides and vegetable alkaloids imports surged to $4.1B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (18K tons), distantly followed by Germany (8K tons), China (6.5K tons), Ireland (4.8K tons), France (4.6K tons) and India (4.3K tons) were the key importers of glycosides and vegetable alkaloids, together making up 49% of total imports. The Netherlands (3.6K tons), the UK (3.2K tons), Brazil (3.2K tons), Austria (2.8K tons), Italy (2.8K tons), Spain (2.5K tons) and Singapore (2.2K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Singapore (+16.6%), Germany (+16.1%), China (+15.7%), Austria (+12.8%), the UK (+7.9%), the Netherlands (+7.2%), Spain (+6.3%), Brazil (+5.0%), France (+4.9%), India (+2.5%), Italy (+2.0%) and Ireland (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +16.6% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Germany, China, the United States, Austria and Singapore increased by +5.7, +4.6, +2.1, +1.7 and +1.6 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($878M) constitutes the largest market for imported glycosides and vegetable alkaloids worldwide, comprising 21% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($281M), with a 6.8% share of global imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at +2.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.6% per year) and Brazil (+7.3% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average glycosides and vegetable alkaloids import price stood at $43,847 per ton in 2022, rising by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 16%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $54,729 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($49,938 per ton), while Singapore ($21,442 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Glycosides And Vegetable Alkaloids

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of glycosides and vegetable alkaloids, which increased by 12% to 91K tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, glycosides and vegetable alkaloids exports rose significantly to $4B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 15%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

China represented the key exporting country with an export of around 40K tons, which accounted for 44% of total exports. Germany (11K tons) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (8.3%), Sweden (7%) and India (6.5%). The following exporters - the United States (3.4K tons), the Netherlands (2.5K tons), France (1.8K tons) and Malaysia (1.8K tons) - together made up 10% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to glycosides and vegetable alkaloids exports from China stood at +5.9%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+25.7%), Sweden (+12.5%), France (+7.7%), the United States (+5.6%), Malaysia (+5.6%), Germany (+4.2%), Spain (+3.8%) and India (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +25.7% from 2012-2022. While the share of Sweden (+3.3 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+2.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of India (-1.6 p.p.), Spain (-1.6 p.p.) and Germany (-1.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($1.4B) remains the largest glycosides and vegetable alkaloids supplier worldwide, comprising 35% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($453M), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by India, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +9.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-6.6% per year) and India (+5.5% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average glycosides and vegetable alkaloids export price amounted to $43,812 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 4.4% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $61,725 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($151,229 per ton), while Sweden ($6,406 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+4.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform