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全球葉酸市場預測（至 2032 年）：按等級、產地、形式、通路、用途和地區分類

Folic Acid Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Grade, Source, Form, Distribution Channel, Application, and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據，全球葉酸市場規模預計在 2025 年達到 11.5 億美元，到 2032 年將達到 15.7 億美元，預測期內的複合年成長率為 4.6%。

葉酸是維生素B9的合成形式，用於膳食補充劑和食品強化。它在DNA合成、細胞分裂和紅血球生成中發揮重要作用。通常建議孕婦補充葉酸，以幫助預防發育中胎兒的神經管缺陷。葉酸是一種水溶性維生素，對整體代謝功能至關重要，並被廣泛納入減少分娩相關併發症的公共衛生策略中。

根據美國疾病管制與預防美國（CDC）的數據，受孕前每天服用400微克葉酸，可使神經管缺陷的風險降低約80%。

增加膳食補充劑的消費

膳食補充劑消費的成長持續推動葉酸市場的發展。隨著消費者高度重視預防性醫療保健和主動健康，人們越來越傾向於選擇含葉酸的強化食品、膳食補充劑和功能性產品。此外，持續的公共衛生宣傳活動也提高了人們對葉酸在預防神經管缺陷和支持整體健康方面作用的認知，尤其是在孕婦和存在葉酸缺乏風險的人群中。注重健康的生活方式與食品科學技術創新的融合預計將進一步刺激市場需求。

開發中地區公眾意識有限

儘管全球都在努力，但發展中地區對葉酸健康益處的認知不足仍然是限制其發展的一大因素。許多地區對葉酸缺乏的後果（例如貧血和發育遲緩）仍有認知差距，導致強化葉酸產品和補充劑的攝取量較低。此外，政府主導的營養計劃和醫療基礎設施的差異也對普及教育和有效市場滲透構成挑戰。新興經濟體持續缺乏葉酸認知，這繼續限制葉酸市場成長潛力的充分發揮。

拓展至機能性食品及飲料

隨著製造商不斷創新，將葉酸添加到零嘴零食、飲料、穀物和乳製品中，消費者將能夠無縫補充每日攝取量。此外，協調一致的政府措施和食品強化法規為市場參與企業創造了充足的空間，使其能夠豐富產品組合併開發新產品，以滿足不斷變化的消費者偏好。人們越來越注重更健康的飲食習慣，注重便利性和營養強化，預計將進一步推動市場發展。

替代維生素和營養素

隨著消費者日益青睞種類繁多的綜合維他命和替代性微量營養素補充劑，葉酸在宣傳活動和產品配方方面都面臨著競爭。消費者越來越關注整體營養，而非單一營養素，這可能會分散人們對葉酸特定產品的注意力和支出。此外，針對類似健康狀況的替代成分有效性的研究也日漸深入，這可能會威脅葉酸在某些消費群體中的主導地位。

COVID-19的影響：

新冠疫情提高了人們對預防保健和免疫系統支持的認知，對葉酸市場產生了積極影響。隨著消費者在危機期間更加重視健康，對含葉酸補充劑的需求顯著增加。此外，人們越來越意識到微量營養素在對抗疾病和支持整體健康方面的重要性，這也導致了強化葉酸產品的消費增加。這種健康意識的增強可能會增強市場的持續成長，並在疫情結束後產生持久的影響。

預計醫藥級細分市場在預測期內將佔最大佔有率

預計在預測期內，藥用級葉酸將佔據最大的市場佔有率，這得益於處方藥和孕產婦補充劑中藥用級葉酸的廣泛應用，而這些產品對產品的純度、效力和合規性至關重要。此細分市場受益於營養缺乏症盛行率的上升、育齡婦女補充劑攝取量的增加以及醫療保健專業人士的推薦。此外，市場佔有率人口的不斷成長使人們面臨更高的營養缺乏相關併發症的風險，這也推動了對藥用級葉酸解決方案的強勁需求。

預計在預測期內，線上部分將以最高的複合年成長率成長。

預計線上市場將在預測期內實現最高成長率，這主要得益於電商平台的便利性和可近性，使消費者和小買家能夠輕鬆購買葉酸補充劑。疫情加速了數位健康通路的普及，消費者對非接觸式購物的偏好日益成長，這進一步刺激了線上銷售。此外，線上平台產品日益多樣化和價格競爭力的提升也促進了強勁成長。

佔比最大的地區：

預計北美將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率，這得益於其成熟的醫療基礎設施、對孕產婦營養重要性的高度認知以及完善的政府強化法規。強化食品和膳食補充劑的普及，以及主要製藥和膳食補充劑公司在研發方面的大量投入，進一步鞏固了北美的主導。此外，確保全民葉酸攝取的監管標準以及龐大的老化人口規模，將繼續支撐該地區龐大的市場需求。

複合年成長率最高的地區：

預計亞太地區將在預測期內實現最高的複合年成長率。該地區市場的快速擴張得益於可支配收入的提高、健康意識的增強以及政府為消除營養不良而採取的積極舉措。中國和印度等國家正透過廣泛的公共衛生計劃和針對婦女和兒童的免費補充劑供應計劃來推動這一成長。此外，不斷壯大的中階和持續加強的醫療基礎設施預計將維持該地區葉酸需求的高速成長軌跡。

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目錄

第1章執行摘要

第2章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相關利益者
  • 調查範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 資料探勘
    • 數據分析
    • 數據檢驗
    • 研究途徑
  • 研究材料
    • 主要研究資料
    • 次級研究資訊來源
    • 先決條件

第3章市場走勢分析

  • 驅動程式
  • 抑制因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 應用分析
  • 新興市場
  • COVID-19的影響

第4章 波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買方的議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭對手之間的競爭

5. 全球葉酸市場（依等級）

  • 食品級
  • 醫藥級
  • 飼料級

6. 全球葉酸市場（依來源）

  • 化學合成
  • 發酵衍生（植物來源）

7. 全球葉酸市場（依形式）

  • 粉末
  • 錠劑
  • 膠囊
  • 液體

8. 全球葉酸市場（依分銷管道）

  • 離線
  • 線上

9. 全球葉酸市場（按應用）

  • 食品/飲料
  • 製藥
  • 營養保健品和膳食補充劑
  • 動物飼料
  • 其他

第 10 章全球葉酸市場（按地區）

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲國家
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 紐西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地區
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 卡達
    • 南非
    • 其他中東和非洲地區

第11章 重大進展

  • 協議、夥伴關係、合作和合資企業
  • 收購與合併
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務擴展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第12章：公司簡介

  • BASF SE
  • DSM-Firmenich AG
  • Zydus Lifesciences Limited
  • Medicamen Biotech Ltd.
  • Jiangxi Tianxin Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
  • Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  • Balchem Corporation
  • Xinjiang Wujiaqu Xingnong Cycle Chemical Co. Ltd.
  • Merck KGaA
  • Lonza Group AG
  • Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals
  • Xinfa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Nantong Changhai Food Additive Co. Ltd.
  • Hebei Jiheng Group Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
  • Gnosis by Lesaffre
  • Vertellus Holdings LLC
  • Shengda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Product Code: SMRC30247

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Folic Acid Market is accounted for $1.15 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $1.57 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9 used in dietary supplements and food fortification. It plays a vital role in DNA synthesis, cell division, and red blood cell production. Commonly recommended for pregnant women, it helps prevent neural tube defects in developing fetuses. As a water-soluble vitamin, folic acid is crucial for overall metabolic function and is widely included in public health strategies to reduce birth-related complications.

According and data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), daily intake of 400 micrograms of folic acid before conception can reduce the risk of neural tube defects by approximately 80%.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing nutraceutical consumption

Rising consumption of nutraceuticals continues to propel the folic acid market. As consumers place higher value on preventative healthcare and proactive wellness, there is a notable shift toward fortified foods, dietary supplements, and functional products containing folic acid. Moreover, sustained public health campaigns have raised awareness about the role of folic acid in preventing neural tube defects and supporting overall health, particularly for pregnant women and populations at risk for deficiencies. The convergence of health-conscious lifestyles and innovation in food science is expected to further accelerate market demand.

Restraint:

Limited public awareness in developing regions

Despite global efforts, limited awareness about the health benefits of folic acid remains a prominent constraint in developing regions. In many areas, knowledge gaps persist regarding the consequences of folic acid deficiency, such as anemia and developmental disorders, resulting in underutilization of fortified products and supplements. Additionally, variations in government-led nutrition initiatives and healthcare infrastructure pose challenges to widespread education and effective market penetration. This persistent lack of awareness in emerging economies continues to restrict the full realization of folic acid market growth potential.

Opportunity:

Expansion into functional foods and beverages

As manufacturers innovate to incorporate folic acid in snacks, drinks, cereals, and dairy products, consumers can supplement their daily intake seamlessly. Furthermore, collaborative government initiatives and mandates for food fortification create ample scope for market participants to diversify portfolios and develop new products tailored to evolving consumer preferences. The ongoing trend of health-oriented diets, focused on convenience and enhanced nutrition, is expected to fuel the market.

Threat:

Substitute vitamins and nutrients

With consumers' access to a broad range of multivitamins and alternative micronutrient supplements, folic acid faces competition in both awareness campaigns and product formulations. An increasing focus on holistic nutritional intake, rather than targeting single nutrients, could divert attention and expenditures away from folic acid-specific products. Moreover, evolving research on the efficacy of alternative ingredients in addressing similar health conditions may challenge the primacy of folic acid in certain consumer segments.

Covid-19 Impact:

The Covid-19 pandemic positively influenced the folic acid market by fostering greater awareness of preventative healthcare and immune system support. As consumers became increasingly concerned about maintaining health during the crisis, the demand for supplements, including folic acid, experienced a marked uptick. Additionally, heightened recognition of the importance of micronutrients in combating illness and supporting general well-being led to increased consumption of folic acid-fortified products. This heightened health consciousness is likely to have a lasting impact, reinforcing sustained market growth even beyond the pandemic period.

The pharmaceutical grade segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The pharmaceutical grade segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, attributed to the widespread usage of pharmaceutical-grade folic acid in prescription medications and prenatal supplements, where product purity, efficacy, and compliance with regulatory standards are paramount. The segment benefits from a growing prevalence of deficiency disorders, increasing rates of supplementation among women of childbearing age, and recommendations from healthcare professionals. Additionally, the expanding geriatric population and their elevated risk of deficiency-related complications reinforce strong demand for pharmaceutical-grade folic acid solutions.

The online segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the online segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, primarily driven by the convenience and accessibility provided by e-commerce platforms, enabling consumers and small-scale buyers to source folic acid supplements with minimal effort. The proliferation of digital health channels and an increasing consumer preference for contactless shopping, accelerated by the pandemic, have further stimulated online sales. Additionally, growing product variety and competitive pricing on online platforms contribute to the robust growth.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share, supported by mature healthcare infrastructure, high awareness regarding the importance of prenatal nutrition, and firmly established governmental fortification mandates. Widespread access to fortified foods and dietary supplements, combined with significant R&D investments by leading pharmaceutical and nutraceutical firms, further underpins North America's leadership. Moreover, regulatory standards ensuring population-wide exposure to folic acid and a large aging demographic continue to support substantial market demand in the region.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR. The region's rapid market expansion is propelled by rising disposable income, escalating health awareness, and substantial government initiatives aimed at eradicating nutrient deficiencies. Countries such as China and India are driving this growth with widespread public health programs and free supplementation initiatives targeting women and children. Additionally, an expanding middle class and continual enhancement of healthcare infrastructure are expected to maintain the region's high growth trajectory for folic acid demand.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Folic Acid Market include BASF SE, DSM-Firmenich AG, Zydus Lifesciences Limited, Medicamen Biotech Ltd., Jiangxi Tianxin Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Balchem Corporation, Xinjiang Wujiaqu Xingnong Cycle Chemical Co. Ltd., Merck KGaA, Lonza Group AG, Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals, Xinfa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Nantong Changhai Food Additive Co. Ltd., Hebei Jiheng Group Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Gnosis by Lesaffre, Vertellus Holdings LLC, and Shengda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Key Developments:

In May 2025, Emcure Pharmaceuticals has approved the incorporation of a wholly-owned subsidiary named Emcure Generics Private Limited, based in Pune, Maharashtra. The new entity will focus on manufacturing, promoting, selling, and distributing pharmaceutical and related products.

In November 2023, Buhler and dsm-firmenich join forces to advance efforts to combat hidden hunger in Nigeria. In collaboration with Buhler, dsm-firmenich, a leading innovator in health and provider of nutritional solutions, is committed to combatting hidden hunger through the provision of nutritional solutions such as fortified rice. "Nigeria's malnutrition is growing steadily due to factors such as suboptimal diets, economic conditions, and environmental change; it poses a great health risk.

Grades Covered:

  • Food Grade
  • Pharmaceutical Grade
  • Feed Grade

Sources:

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Fermentation-Derived (Plant-derived)

Forms Covered:

  • Powder
  • Tablet
  • Capsule
  • Liquid

Distribution Channels Covered:

  • Offline
  • Online

Applications Covered:

  • Food & Beverages
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
  • Animal Feed
  • Other Applications

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Application Analysis
  • 3.7 Emerging Markets
  • 3.8 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Folic Acid Market, By Grade

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Food Grade
  • 5.3 Pharmaceutical Grade
  • 5.4 Feed Grade

6 Global Folic Acid Market, By Source

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Chemical Synthesis
  • 6.3 Fermentation-Derived (Plant-derived)

7 Global Folic Acid Market, By Form

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Powder
  • 7.3 Tablet
  • 7.4 Capsule
  • 7.5 Liquid

8 Global Folic Acid Market, By Distribution Channel

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Offline
  • 8.3 Online

9 Global Folic Acid Market, By Application

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Food & Beverages
  • 9.3 Pharmaceuticals
  • 9.4 Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
  • 9.5 Animal Feed
  • 9.6 Other Applications

10 Global Folic Acid Market, By Geography

  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 North America
    • 10.2.1 US
    • 10.2.2 Canada
    • 10.2.3 Mexico
  • 10.3 Europe
    • 10.3.1 Germany
    • 10.3.2 UK
    • 10.3.3 Italy
    • 10.3.4 France
    • 10.3.5 Spain
    • 10.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 10.4 Asia Pacific
    • 10.4.1 Japan
    • 10.4.2 China
    • 10.4.3 India
    • 10.4.4 Australia
    • 10.4.5 New Zealand
    • 10.4.6 South Korea
    • 10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 10.5 South America
    • 10.5.1 Argentina
    • 10.5.2 Brazil
    • 10.5.3 Chile
    • 10.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 10.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 10.6.2 UAE
    • 10.6.3 Qatar
    • 10.6.4 South Africa
    • 10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

11 Key Developments

  • 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 11.3 New Product Launch
  • 11.4 Expansions
  • 11.5 Other Key Strategies

12 Company Profiling

  • 12.1 BASF SE
  • 12.2 DSM-Firmenich AG
  • 12.3 Zydus Lifesciences Limited
  • 12.4 Medicamen Biotech Ltd.
  • 12.5 Jiangxi Tianxin Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
  • 12.6 Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  • 12.7 Balchem Corporation
  • 12.8 Xinjiang Wujiaqu Xingnong Cycle Chemical Co. Ltd.
  • 12.9 Merck KGaA
  • 12.10 Lonza Group AG
  • 12.11 Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals
  • 12.12 Xinfa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • 12.13 Nantong Changhai Food Additive Co. Ltd.
  • 12.14 Hebei Jiheng Group Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
  • 12.15 Gnosis by Lesaffre
  • 12.16 Vertellus Holdings LLC
  • 12.17 Shengda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Grade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Food Grade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical Grade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Feed Grade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Source (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Chemical Synthesis (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Fermentation-Derived (Plant-derived) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Form (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Powder (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Tablet (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Capsule (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Liquid (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Offline (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Online (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Food & Beverages (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Animal Feed (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Folic Acid Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.