Teenagers’ vision health problems are becoming more and more serious, driving the growth of the lutein market

Lutein, also known as plant lutein, is a carotenoid with the chemical formula C40H56O2. It is widely found in vegetables, fruits, flowers and other plants. Its chemical formula contains two ketone rings and is present in the macula of the human retina. The main pigment of the area. Lutein is a fat-soluble vitamin whose absorption spectrum contains near-blue-violet light, which can help the retina of the eye resist ultraviolet rays. The human body supplements a large amount of lutein, which helps maintain the durability of vision, improves visual reaction time, and reduces visual damage; for myopia, supplementing lutein can delay the increase in myopia.

In recent years, the number of myopia among teenagers has increased rapidly, and eye health has become more and more important. Lutein, as an effective health care product that protects vision, is very popular among consumers. Industrial Research Center issued the 2023 Global and Chinese Leaf In-depth research report on the lutein industry》Realistically, the global lutein market size may grow from US$385 million in 2023 to US$511 million in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. %.

​ ​ In the pharmaceutical field, lutein is used in the production of eye health supplements and drugs. In the nutraceutical world, lutein is included in a variety of dietary supplements and functional foods that promote eye health. The market size of lutein for pharmaceuticals and health care products is growing the fastest, driving the overall market growth of lutein.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              According to product form, powder and crystal lutein are the mainstream product forms in the market

Powdered lutein has a variety of applications and can be mixed with other ingredients and is suitable for a variety of products, such as dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages. The ease of mixing makes lutein powder more useful for businesses. For convenience. However, crystalline lutein is suitable for use in some more demanding fields. For example, in the production of lutein esters, crystalline lutein will be preferred because of its superior purity and ability to form ester bonds.

According to the field of application, lutein beverage products will increase at the highest speed

Lutein is often added to functional beverages to increase the functionality of the beverage, and its antioxidant properties make it an important ingredient in products targeting eye health and skin health. Lutein beverages include juices, smoothies and nutritional drinks. The bright yellow color of lutein makes it suitable as a natural colorant in beverages. It can be used to enhance the visual appeal of products such as juices, energy drinks and carbonated drinks, replacing Artificial food coloring. As demand for clean labels and natural ingredients continues to grow, lutein is one of the limited options for beverage manufacturers.

Asia -Pacific region is the largest regional market in the global lutein market

Countries in Asia-Pacific, especially China and India, have well-established agricultural sectors and strong supply chain infrastructure, with the ability to grow lutein-rich crops and process them for various applications, coupled with efficient supply chain networks , enabling Asia-Pacific countries to meet the growing local and international demand for lutein, thereby having a competitive advantage in the market.

At this stage, the major players in the global lutein market are fully committed to developing new products and occupying the market through new product releases. For example, Kemin Industries (USA) expanded its distribution agreement with Diethelm Keller Siber Hegner (DKSH) to include Kemin Food Technologies Asia’s distribution in the Philippines and Indonesia.