Market Size (2018)
2018
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Vertical: CNMBase Year: 2018
Market Size (2018)
2018
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Projected (2025)
2025
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CAGR (2017–2025)
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Key Players
100+
The global alpha-bisabolol market is projected to witness healthy growth during the forecast period, 2019–2025. The market was valued at USD 19,880.0 thousand in 2018 and is projected to register a CAGR of 4.60% to reach USD 27,048.4 thousand by the end of 2025. In terms of volume, the market was sized at 142.3 tons in 2018 and is likely to exhibit a CAGR of 3.62% to reach 181.3 tons by the end of 2025. The expanding cosmetic industry across the globe and regulations associated with synthetically derived cosmetics are expected to boost the demand for alpha-bisabolol and drive the growth of the global market during the review period. Likewise, the growing popularity of natural cosmetics in developing countries is estimated to create lucrative growth opportunities for players operating in the global market. However, the presence of substitutes is likely to hamper the growth of the market during the review period. Also, the declining supply of Candeia oil due to the regulations imposed by the Brazilian government and Forest Stewardship Council to protect the Candeia tree species is expected to be the challenging factor for the market players.
According to Wantstats analysis, the global alpha-bisabolol market has been segmented based on purity, application, and region. Based on purity, the global market has been divided into > 95% and < 95%. The > 95% purity segment accounted for a larger share of 89.10% in 2018 due to its increasing application in skincare products and oral hygiene products. The segment was valued at USD 17,713.1 thousand in 2018; it is expected to register a CAGR of 4.78% to reach USD 24,393.4 thousand by the end of 2025. In terms of volume, the segment was sized at 126.7 tons in 2018 and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 3.80% to reach 163.4 tons by the end of 2025.
By application, the global alpha-bisabolol market has been classified into skincare, oral hygiene products, and others. The skincare segment dominated the global alpha-bisabolol market with a share of 65.30% by value in 2018. The product is being widely preferred in skincare products due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-bactericidal, and soothing properties. The segment was valued at USD 12,981.6 thousand in 2018; it is expected to register a CAGR of 4.78% to reach USD 17,880.8 thousand by the end of 2025. In terms of volume, the segment was sized at 93.6 tons in 2018 and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 3.80% to reach 120.7 tons by the end of 2025.
The European market held the largest share of 36.00% in 2018 due to the healthy growth of the cosmetic & personal care industry in the region. The growing demand for sustainable products is also supporting the growth of the product market in the region. The market was valued at USD 7,156.8 thousand in 2018 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.66% to reach USD 9,776.5 thousand by the end of 2025. In terms of volume, the regional market was sized at 51.1 tons in 2018 and is projected to register a CAGR of 3.70% to reach 65.5 tons by the end of 2025.
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Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
Alpha-bisabolol is a natural product obtained by the fractional distillation of the essential oil of Candeia. Alpha-bisabolol can be synthesized using environmentally friendly methods. Alpha-bisabolol is mainly used in personal care and cosmetic formulations owing to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiacne, and soothing properties.
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Wantstats analysis is based on interviews with industry experts who offer insight into the market structure, market segmentation, technology assessment, competitive landscape (CL), market penetration, as well as the emerging trends. Besides primary interviews (~80%) and secondary research (~20%), their analysis is based on years of professional expertise in their respective industries. Our analysts also predict where the market will be headed in the next five to 10 years, by analyzing historical trends and the current market position. Furthermore, the varying trends in segments and categories in each region are studied and estimated based on primary and secondary research.
Primary Research
Extensive primary research was conducted to gain a deeper insight into the market and industry performance. For this particular report, we have conducted primary surveys (interviews) with the key level executives (VPs, CEOs, marketing directors, and business development managers, among others) of the major players active in the market. In addition to analyzing the current and historical trends, our analysts predict where the market is headed in the next six years.
Secondary Research
Secondary research was mainly used to collect and identify information useful for an extensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the global alpha-bisabolol market. It was also used to obtain key information about major players, market classification and segmentation according to industry trends, geographic markets, and developments related to the market and technology. For this study, analysts have gathered information from various credible sources such as European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFFCI), The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association Ltd (CTPA), Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors, American Cosmetics Manufacturers Association, The Personal Care Products Council, annual reports, SEC filings, journals, white papers, corporate presentations, company websites, and paid databases.
Market Size Estimation
Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the market and to estimate the size of various other dependent sub-markets of the global alpha-bisabolol market. The key players in the market were identified through secondary research, and their market contributions in different applications across the India were determined through primary and secondary research. This entire process included the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews for key insights with industry leaders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All the possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to arrive at the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data has been consolidated, and detailed inputs and analysis from Wantstats added before being presented in this report. The following figure shows an illustrative representation of the overall market size estimation process employed for the purpose of this study.
Base Year
2018
Historical Period
2017 – 2017
Forecast Period
2019 – 2025
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2017–2018) and forecast period (2018–2025)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
The competitive landscape is an analysis of the degree of competition among the industry players as well as industry growth and the market scenario. The key players operating in the global alpha-bisabolol market are Atina Ativos Naturais, TRI-K Industries, Inc., BASF SE, Symrise, MORRE-TEC Industries, Beijing Brilliance Bio, Biocosmethic, Clariant, Citroleo Group, Sasol Limited, and among others.
The degree of competition among the key players is moderate to high and is expected to increase further on account of the increasing demand for natural active ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics. The players are producing customized alpha-bisabolol ingredients on account of increasing demand for cosmetics and personal care products of high-quality. Additionally, the imposition of regulations on the usage of synthetic ingredients coupled with growing awareness regarding the benefits of organic personal care and cosmetic products has resulted in increased demand for natural ingredients. With supply–demand gap due to the limited availability of naturally obtained alpha-bisabolol, the players are likely to develop alpha-bisabolol of high-purity grade using environmentally friendly techniques and thus, intensify the competition in the market.
The key players operating in the global alpha-bisabolol market are adopting various organic and inorganic growth strategies, such as acquisitions, expansion, and agreements to gain maximum market share. For instance, in August 2019, Symrise opened a new research laboratory for cosmetic ingredients in Holzminden, Germany. The new laboratory will enhance the development and testing of new cosmetic ingredients. Also, in February 2017, Atina Ativos Naturais signed a strategic sales agreement with Premier Specialties Inc. to increase the sale of its personal care ingredients portfolio in North America.
Threat of new entrants
The new entrants are players willing to enter the global alpha-bisabolol market. New entrants bring in new capacity, willingness to gain market share and often substantial resources. Taking all the past and present global market trends, forces, and scenarios into consideration, the threat of new entrants to the existing players is expected to be low. A major share of alpha-bisabolol used in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics & personal care products is processed from the oil of Candeia tree, which mostly grows in Brazil. Thus, the limited availability of raw material generally at high cost is expected to be the major barrier in the entry of new players. The existing players for a steady supply of raw materials and avoid the high switching cost, enter into long-term contracts with the raw material suppliers. Besides, stringent regulatory norms associated with the use of synthetic alpha-bisabolol in the manufacturing of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals is also a factor for the new players to consider. Furthermore, the majority of processors of alpha-bisabolol are tier-1 and tier-2 players holding the highest market share, which increases the competition for new entrants.
Intensity of rivalry
The global alpha-bisabolol market is likely to witness high intensity of rivalry due to the wide demand-supply gap in the market. The limited supply and high demand intensify the rivalry between the market players. Besides, some of the prominent players are also adopting expansion and acquisition as growth strategies to attain a competitive edge. For instance, in May 2019, Symrise announced the acquisition of Cutech Biotechnology, an Italian-based company. This acquisition will help Symrise to enhance the efficacy testing of cosmetic ingredients and open new opportunities for collaboration with partners from scientific institutions. Furthermore, the tier-1 players mostly maintain long-term relationships with the buyers, which also increases the intensity of competitive rivalry.
Threat of substitutes
The threat of substitutes in the global alpha-bisabolol market is high to moderate in the current scenario. This is mainly due to the presence of a large number of substitutes for alpha-bisabolol with similar performance characteristics and at a lower cost. Some of the commonly available substitutes for alpha-bisabolol are Babassu oil, α-bulnesene, alpha lipoic acid, and glutathione. The higher cost of alpha-bisabolol and less availability limits its application in standard range cosmetics, hygiene care products, and pharmaceuticals. However, the growing awareness regarding eco-friendly and organic products is expected to fuel the demand for natural alpha-bisabolol and lower the threat of substitutes from high to moderate during the review period.
Bargaining power of suppliers
The bargaining power of suppliers is estimated to be low to moderate. The high cost of alpha-bisabolol and the presence of a large number of substitutes in the market with similar properties and lower cost hampers the bargaining power of suppliers. These factors offer options for buyers to switch between different suppliers. However, the eco-friendly nature of alpha-bisabolol has increased its demand over other substitutes in the cosmetic, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries and the buyers maintain long-term contracts with suppliers to avoid the high switching cost and constant supply due to the supply deficit, which is expected to increase the bargaining power of suppliers to moderate.
Bargaining power of buyers
The bargaining power of buyers is estimated to be high to moderate. The presence of substitutes increases the bargaining power of buyers. However, the limited supply and superior properties of alpha-bisabolol increase the switching cost and limit the switching options for buyers. These factors are projected to lower the bargaining power of buyers from high to moderate.
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Alpha Bisabolol Market represents a significant market opportunity with multiple growth drivers across regions and segments.
The global alpha-bisabolol market is expected to witness healthy growth registering a CAGR of 4.60% during the forecast period. The market growth is mainly driven by the growing cosmetic industry across the globe. In addition to this, high regulations on synthetically derived cosmetics is likely to boost the demand for alpha-bisabolol—a natural ingredient. Additionally, the increasing preference for natural cosmetics in developing economies is estimated to create lucrative growth opportunities for the players operating in the global market during the forecast period. However, the presence of substitutes is expected to restrain the market growth during the review period. Also, the limited supply of alpha-bisabolol due to the limited availability of raw material coupled with high cost is challenging the growth of the product market to a large extent.
Cosmetics are used to enhance the appearance. They are a mixture of chemical compounds derived either from natural or synthetic sources. The cosmetics market is growing significantly attributed to the limitless diversity of consumer aspirations, the introduction of new products, and the increasing disposable income of the growing middle-class population. According to the Cosmetics Europe, a personal care association, the European cosmetics market was valued at over USD 86.41 billion in 2018 and is projected to register a CAGR of nearly 3.78% in the coming years. In the European cosmetics market, the natural cosmetics segment held a share of 5% in 2018, an increase to 7.8% from 6.4% in 2014. Thus, the increasing demand for natural cosmetics containing less amount of synthetic substances and the shift toward the adoption of natural ingredients and sustainable raw materials are factors expected to increase the demand for alpha-bisabolol in the cosmetic industry.
Moreover, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that regulates the ingredients used in cosmetics has certified the use of alpha-bisabolol. alpha-bisabolol is processed from essential oil derived from German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Myoporum crassifolium. alpha-bisabolol has proved to be beneficial when used in body care products such as moisturizers, lotions, sunscreen products, anti-aging and eyecare creams, cosmetics, facial cleansers, and lipsticks. alpha-bisabolol offers several benefits such as reduces the incidence of sunburn, acts as an anti-irritant, anti-aging agent, and enhances the appearance of damaged skin. It has become a key ingredient in major skincare products, including after-sun products and products for sensitive skin, due to the skin soothing property and high tolerability. Thus, the benefits associated with the use of alpha-bisabolol in cosmetics and increasing demand for natural ingredients are the key factors expected to drive the demand for alpha-bisabolol in the synthesis of chemicals and fuel the global market growth during the forecast period.
The presence of substitutes for alpha-bisabolol is expected to hamper the demand and growth of the global market to an extent during the forecast period. Babassu oil, α-bulnesene, alpha lipoic acid, and glutathione are some of the major substitutes for alpha-bisabolol. The substitute products are derived from natural sources and offer properties similar to alpha-bisabolol, such as antioxidant, smoothing agent, and anti-inflammatory. Besides, they are available at a lower cost as compared to alpha-bisabolol.
Alpha-bisabolol is mainly derived from the oil of the Candeia tree, which grows in the southeast and mid-west region of Brazil in the Mata Atlantica forest. According to a study conducted by the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), around 20,000 m3 of candeia is required every year to meet the demand for candeia oil across the globe. Candeia is an endangered tree species in Brazil and increasing deforestation has led to the imposition of regulations from the Brazil government and Forest Stewardship Council. This is expected to result in a decline in the supply of candeia oil and producers are uncertain about the supply of candeia oil. This will create a supply–demand gap, which is expected to be a major challenge for the processors of alpha-bisabolol.
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Profiles of 100 companies operating in the Alpha Bisabolol Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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RPM International Inc
Company Headquarters: Ohio, US Founded: 1947 Workforce: ~ 16,800 Company Working: RPM International Inc is a multinational company with its subsidiaries specialising in specialty coatings, building materials, sealants, and other related services. The company operates across four segments including performance coatings, construction products, consumer, and specialty products. The company offers diverse product portfolio by enabling production through its 122 manufacturing facilities. With presence in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and Africa, company makes its products available in around 170 countries and territories out of which North America region holds the maximum share in terms of revenue generation.
Akzo Nobel N.V.
Company Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands Founded: 1994 Workforce: ~35,200 Company Working: Akzo Nobel N.V. operates its business by manufacturing products of various industries such as decorative paints, automotive & specialty coatings, industrial coatings, powder coating and marine, protective and yacht coatings. The automotive and specialty coatings segment of the business comprises products such as aerospace coatings, consumer electronics coatings, automotive OEM coatings, vehicle refinishes and sign finishes. Further, its industrial coatings segment offers products including coil and extrusion coatings, wood finishes, packaging coatings, and adhesives. The company owns more than 3,100 patents and has robust research and development capabilities which is evident from the fact that it has spent around USD 1.33 billion on research and development in last five years and possess five R&D centers. The brand portfolio offered by the company includes Dulux, Sikkens, International and Interpon and has a strong geographical presence in around 150 countries.
Sherwin Williams Company
Company Headquarters: Ohio, US Founded: 1866 Workforce: ~ 64,000 Company Working: Sherwin Williams Company specializes in the manufacturing of numerous types of paints and coatings products. The company makes its products available through a chain of over 5,000 stores which are operated by the company and through mass merchandisers, independent paint dealers, home centers, automotive retailers, hardware stores, and industrial distributors across various parts of North America, parts of Europe, China, Australia, and New Zealand. The company serves numerous industries such as transportation, construction, and packaging by offering a wide array of product under brands such as Miniwax, Purdy, Carbot and Krylon, among others. Also, it has around 136 manufacturing and distribution facilities across various geographical regions, further enabling the company to expand their market penetration.
CHIMEI
Company Headquarters: Tainan City, Taiwan Founded: 1960 Workforce: ~ 5,000 Company Working: CHIMEI, a leading company in the materials and specialty chemicals industry, has a strategic approach focused on innovation, sustainability, and customer-centricity. The company aims to continuously enhance its position by prioritizing research and development efforts, driving technological advancements, and delivering innovative solutions. CHIMEI emphasizes sustainable practices throughout its operations, integrating environmental stewardship into its production processes and product lifecycle management. By minimizing environmental impact and promoting resource efficiency, CHIMEI strives to contribute to a more sustainable future. The company's strategic direction also revolves around understanding and exceeding customer expectations. CHIMEI actively collaborates with customers to comprehend their specific needs and challenges, offering tailored solutions, technical support, and reliable service. Customer satisfaction is a top priority, and CHIMEI's dedication to delivering superior product quality and exceptional customer service sets it apart in the industry.
Videolar-Innova S.A
Company Headquarters: Sao Paulo, Brazil Founded: 1988 Workforce: ~ 5,000 Company Working: Videolar-Innova S.A (Innova) is a leading technology company based in Brazil, specializing in providing innovative solutions and services for various industries. With a strong presence in the market, Innova offers a diverse range of products and services that cater to sectors such as telecommunications, energy, transportation, and public safety. The company is renowned for its expertise in developing cutting-edge technologies, including smart grids, advanced communication systems, software solutions, and IoT (Internet of Things) applications. Innova's solutions are designed to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and improve overall performance for its clients. Innova is committed to delivering excellence in its products and services. The company has dominant presence in Brazil region.The company's team of experts works closely with customers to understand their unique requirements and provide customized solutions and support. Innova also emphasizes the importance of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction in all aspects of its operations.
Kumho P&B Chemicals. Inc
Company Headquarters: Seoul, Korea Founded: 1976 Workforce: ~ 385 Company Working: Kumho P&B Chemicals. Inc (KPBC) is a leading petrochemical company based in South Korea. KPBC has established itself as a prominent player in the global petrochemical industry. The company specializes in the production and distribution of a wide range of petrochemical products, including polymers, synthetic resins, and specialty chemicals. The company places a strong emphasis on research and development, constantly striving for innovation and product improvement. The company has its presence in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East regions. KPBC products find application across various industries, including automotive, electronics, packaging, and construction. KPBC commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction positions it as a trusted partner in the petrochemical industry, driving growth and delivering value to its customers worldwide.
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