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市場調查報告書
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乳木果油市場-全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會與預測:按產品、應用、銷售管道、地區和競爭格局分類,2021-2031年Shea Butter Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product, By Application, By Sales Channel, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F |
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全球乳木果油市場預計將從 2025 年的 32.3 億美元成長到 2031 年的 49.7 億美元,複合年成長率為 7.45%。
這種植物油提取自非洲乳木果樹(Vitellaria paradoxa)的果實,因其卓越的潤膚功效和高皂化率而備受推崇。市場成長主要由食品業驅動,在巧克力和糖果甜點生產中,它是重要的可可脂替代品(CBE);此外,化妝品行業對天然植物護膚品的需求也十分強勁。這些成長要素包括該成分的多功能性,以及消費者在個人保健產品和食品領域日益成長的對潔淨標示和永續成分的需求。
| 市場概覽 | |
|---|---|
| 預測期 | 2027-2031 |
| 市場規模:2025年 | 32.3億美元 |
| 市場規模:2031年 | 49.7億美元 |
| 複合年成長率:2026-2031年 | 7.45% |
| 成長最快的細分市場 | 生的,未精煉的 |
| 最大的市場 | 歐洲 |
然而,該行業在供應鏈永續性和保護乳木果種植園免受環境破壞方面面臨嚴峻挑戰。根據全球乳木果聯盟的數據,2023年乳木果年出口量約為50萬噸,凸顯了全球需求的龐大規模。儘管需求旺盛,但該行業仍依賴野生採摘而非有組織的農業生產,因此極易受到氣候變遷和天氣變化導致的供應波動的影響。如果沒有大規模的保護措施,這些波動可能會阻礙未來的市場成長。
受潔淨標示趨勢和消費者對植物來源保濕成分偏好的推動,個人護理和化妝品行業的需求不斷成長,成為全球乳木果油市場的主要驅動力。領先的美容公司正積極改進產品配方,強調乳木果油作為關鍵成分,充分利用其富含的維生素和脂肪酸,發揮保濕和抗衰老功效。這項策略重點也體現在各大品牌的財務表現。例如,歐舒丹國際公司(L'Occitane International SA)在2024年6月公佈,截至2024年3月31日的會計年度,集團淨銷售額達到25.4億歐元,這一成長主要得益於其大量使用乳木果油的旗艦產品線。
同時,為因應可可市場供不應求和價格波動,糖果業正加速使用乳木果油作為「可可脂替代品(CBE)」。製造商採用乳木果硬脂酸來保持巧克力產品的質地和酥脆度,同時兼顧永續性,這一轉變顯著提高了油脂供應商的盈利。根據AAK於2024年4月發布的2023年度報告,巧克力和糖果甜點油脂行業的營業利潤在第四季度成長了56%,這表明在可可價格飆升的情況下,乳木果油替代品的重要性日益凸顯。這種需求也促進了原產國的出口收入成長。 2024年6月,加納出口促進局(GEPA)公佈,2023會計年度非傳統出口收入(主要來自乳木果產品)總計約39.4億美元。
全球乳木果油市場面臨的主要障礙是供應鏈中嚴重的永續性危機。此供應鏈幾乎完全依賴野生採摘的乳木果,而非系統化種植的乳木果。這種對天然林區的依賴使得市場極易受到氣候模式和環境惡化所導致的極端價格波動的影響。氣溫上升和降雨量變化無常對乳木果樹造成壓力,導致產量大幅波動和價格不穩定。這使得大型化妝品和食品製造商的採購工作更加複雜。這種不確定性阻礙了長期合約的簽訂,並促使工業買家轉向更可靠的合成替代品和其他植物油,從而有效地抑制了市場的潛在成長。
雪上加霜的是,植物資源基礎正在迅速枯竭,這造成了永久性結構性短缺的風險。由於土地開墾用於農業以及過度砍伐用於木炭生產,乳木果產區的耕地面積正在減少。 2024年9月,全球乳木果聯盟指出了這項威脅,並估計該產業每年因土地侵蝕和森林砍伐而損失約800萬棵乳木果樹。這種資源的急劇減少正在降低可供出口的乳木果數量,並直接限制了市場為滿足不斷成長的國際需求而擴大生產的能力。
隨著乳木果油產業從勞力密集的手工生產轉向工業化規模加工,冷壓和機械萃取技術的普及正在改變全球乳木果油市場。這項轉變的驅動力在於,企業需要規範產品質量,並透過減少對原料堅果出口的依賴,在原產國創造更多經濟價值。西非各國政府正積極資助這項工業化進程,以確保向全球市場穩定供應優質乳木果油。根據《非洲農業綜合企業》2025年7月的報告顯示,加納政府正投資460萬美元用於重新運作PBC Shea Limited的工廠,目標是每天將200噸堅果加工成優質乳木果油和乳木果油。
此外,將乳木果油融入「認證純素」和「植物來源替代食品」中,代表著顯著的成長趨勢,使其用途不再局限於傳統糖果甜點。乳木果油無需部分氫化即可複製乳脂肪的融化特性和質地,因此在純素起司、塗抹醬和奶油中備受青睞。這一特性使製造商能夠開發出潔淨標示」的產品,吸引那些尋求永續植物來源產品的注重健康的消費者。該領域的商業性成功顯而易見。 2025年7月,AAK報告稱,其專注於植物來源脂肪解決方案的食品配料部門在2025年第二季度實現了7.64億瑞典克朗的營業利潤,表明市場對其產品認可度很高。
The Global Shea Butter Market is projected to expand from a valuation of USD 3.23 Billion in 2025 to USD 4.97 Billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 7.45%. Derived from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), this vegetable fat is highly valued for its emollient characteristics and significant saponifiable content. The market's growth is largely driven by the food sector, where it functions as a vital Cocoa Butter Equivalent (CBE) for chocolate and confectionery production, as well as by the cosmetics industry's intense demand for natural, plant-based skincare solutions. These drivers are underpinned by the ingredient's adaptability and a growing consumer shift toward clean-label and sustainable raw materials in both personal care and food products.
| Market Overview | |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2027-2031 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD 3.23 Billion |
| Market Size 2031 | USD 4.97 Billion |
| CAGR 2026-2031 | 7.45% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Raw/Unrefined |
| Largest Market | Europe |
Nevertheless, the industry contends with serious obstacles related to supply chain sustainability and the protection of shea parklands from environmental harm. Data from the Global Shea Alliance indicates that annual shea nut exports hit roughly 500,000 metric tonnes in 2023, underscoring the vast scale of global requirements. Despite this high demand, the sector's dependence on wild harvesting rather than organized farming makes it vulnerable to supply fluctuations triggered by climate change and erratic weather; without scaled preservation initiatives, these volatility issues threaten to hinder future market growth.
Market Driver
Rising demand within the personal care and cosmetics sectors acts as a dominant catalyst for the Global Shea Butter Market, fueled by the clean label trend and consumer preference for plant-based hydration. Leading beauty corporations are actively revising their product formulations to highlight shea butter as a key ingredient, leveraging its rich composition of vitamins and fatty acids for moisturizing and anti-aging benefits. This strategic focus is reflected in the financial results of major brands; for instance, L'Occitane International S.A. reported in June 2024 that the group attained net sales of €2.54 billion for the year ending March 31, 2024, with growth significantly driven by flagship lines that rely heavily on shea butter.
Simultaneously, the confectionery industry is increasingly utilizing shea butter as a Cocoa Butter Equivalent (CBE) to navigate supply shortages and price volatility in the cocoa market. Manufacturers are turning to shea stearin to preserve the texture and snap of chocolate products while maintaining economic viability, a shift that has notably enhanced the profitability of fat suppliers. AAK's Annual Report 2023, released in April 2024, noted a 56% rise in operating profit for its Chocolate & Confectionery Fats division during the fourth quarter, illustrating the importance of shea alternatives during cocoa inflation. This demand also boosts export revenues for origin nations; the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) revealed in June 2024 that non-traditional export earnings, anchored by shea products, totaled approximately $3.94 billion for the 2023 fiscal year.
Market Challenge
The primary obstacle hindering the Global Shea Butter Market is a severe sustainability crisis within a supply chain that depends almost entirely on wild-harvested nuts rather than systematic farming. This reliance on natural parklands leaves the market vulnerable to extreme volatility caused by erratic climate patterns and environmental degradation. As rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall stress the trees, harvest yields vary significantly, leading to price instability that complicates procurement for major cosmetic and food manufacturers. Such unpredictability discourages long-term agreements and pushes industrial buyers toward reliable synthetic substitutes or other plant fats, effectively constraining potential market growth.
Compounding this issue is the rapid exhaustion of the botanical resource base, creating a risk of permanent structural deficits. The clearing of land for agriculture and the aggressive cutting of trees for charcoal are diminishing the productive area of the shea belt. In September 2024, the Global Shea Alliance highlighted this threat, estimating that the industry loses approximately 8 million shea trees each year to encroachment and deforestation. This dramatic destruction of resources curtails the volume of kernels available for export, directly limiting the market's capacity to expand production in response to growing international needs.
Market Trends
The transition toward Cold-Pressed and Mechanical Extraction Technologies is transforming the Global Shea Butter Market, as the industry shifts from labor-intensive manual methods to industrial-scale processing. This evolution is driven by the necessity to standardise product quality and retain greater economic value within origin countries by reducing dependence on raw nut exports. West African governments are actively funding this industrialisation to ensure a consistent supply of premium butter for the global market. As reported by African Agribusiness in July 2025, the Ghanaian government has invested US$4.6 million to revitalise the PBC Shea Limited plant, targeting a daily processing capacity of 200 tons of nuts into high-quality oil and butter.
Furthermore, the incorporation of shea butter into Certified Vegan and Plant-Based Food Alternatives represents a significant growth trajectory, extending its application beyond traditional confectionery uses. Its ability to replicate the melting profile and texture of dairy fats without partial hydrogenation makes it highly desirable for vegan cheeses, spreads, and butters. This capability enables manufacturers to create clean-label products that attract health-conscious consumers looking for sustainable plant-based options. The commercial success of this sector is evident; AAK reported in July 2025 that its Food Ingredients division, which focuses on plant-based oil solutions, achieved an operating profit of SEK 764 million in the second quarter of 2025, signaling strong market adoption.
Report Scope
In this report, the Global Shea Butter Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Shea Butter Market.
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