Baobab Market Share

Global Baobab Market Overview

Baobab Market Size was valued at USD 2.36 Billion in 2023. The baobab market industry is projected to grow from USD 2.67 Billion in 2024 to USD 6.208 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.12% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). A significant market driver that will accelerate market growth in the anticipated time frame is the rising demand for organic cosmetic and personal care products.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Baobab Market Trends

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  Rising demand for baobab supplements is driving the market growth

  
  

One of the major trends in the baobab industry that is accelerating market expansion is the rising popularity of baobab supplements. The baobab fruit has been used for centuries in Africa and has a unique tart flavor compared to a cross between grapefruit, pear, and vanilla. The baobab market may be impacted by shifting customer tastes, preferences, purchasing patterns, and other unfavorable elements like the increased threat of new competitors and demographic shifts. Baobab has gained popularity and is frequently found in foods, capsules, and supplements. Furthermore, to boost the market share of their products, baobab manufacturers are implementing creative and distributive techniques. During the anticipated term, these measures will accelerate the expansion of the baobab market CAGR.

Furthermore, when applied topically to the skin, baobab possesses moisturizing, hydrating, and occlusive effects. The baobab cosmetics and personal care market has expanded dramatically in recent years due to its health benefits and increased demand for organic products. The nutritional components in cosmetics made from baobabs support dermis protection and skin calming. It guards against inflammatory problems while aiding in hair restoration and skin smoothness. It is appropriate for anti-aging, moisturizing, after-sun, and hair-restructuring skincare. Increasing demand for natural cosmetics and personal care items will fuel market expansion over the forecast period. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, the fruit pulp of the baobab tree has seven to ten times as much vitamin C as an orange. There are numerous more significant minerals and vitamins in fruit and seeds. According to a research trial, Baobab oil may benefit some people with acne. This is because it contains a lot of linoleic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory effects that is driving the market's expansion. Thus, driving the baobab market revenue.

Baobab Market Segment Insights

Baobab Category Insights

The baobab market segmentation, based on category includes organic and conventional. The organic segment dominated the market. Baobab that is grown organically is produced without artificial fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Due to this, it is a desirable option for customers looking for natural, sustainable, and healthful food products.

Baobab Form Insights

The baobab market segmentation, based on form, includes oil, powder and pulp. The oil category generated the most income. The clear, supple liquid, oil, is taken from a specific tree's fruit pulp. Fatty acids, which are necessary for maintaining human health, are present in the oil. Compared to coconut oil, baobab oil has a higher nutritional content and can be utilized in various culinary and baking processes. Due to its anti-inflammatory qualities, which help lessen redness and irritation from skin problems like acne or eczema, it is also utilized in skin care products.

Figure 1: Baobab Market, by Distribution channel, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Baobab Application Insights

The baobab market segmentation, based on application includes food & beverages (beverages, sweet & savory snacks, dairy & frozen desserts, others), nutraceuticals, personal care and others. The food & beverages segment dominated the market. Due to growing worries about bone health and nutritional deficiencies among older population groups, customers have gravitated more towards healthy drinks in recent years. The demand for baobab powder as a natural component for blending into juices and smoothies has increased due to growing awareness of nutritional inadequacies and the increased intake of fruits and vegetables.

Baobab Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American baobab market area will dominate this market. The region's baobab market is expanding as a result of the rising demand for natural and healthy ingredients among food makers.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: BAOBAB MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe baobab market accounts for the second-largest market share. The region's baobab market is expanding as a result of consumers' growing interest in functional foods and beverages. Further, the German baobab market held the largest market share, and the UK baobab market was the fastest growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific Baobab Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. The fastest growing baobab markets in the world are found in this region, which also includes emerging economies like China and India. In addition to being key hubs for the functional food and beverage industry, China and India are large consumers of nutraceuticals products, creating strong product demand. Moreover, China’s baobab market held the largest market share, and the Indian baobab market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Baobab Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the baobab market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, baobab industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the baobab industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the baobab industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to market. Major players in the baobab market attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations include Baobab Foods LLC (US), Afriplex (PTY) Ltd. (South Africa), Mighty Baobab Limited (UK), Eco-Products (South Africa), B'Ayoba (Zimbabwe), Organic Africa (Zimbabwe), Baobab Fruit Company Senegal (Italy), Ojoba Collective (Finland), Mukwati Oils (Pvt) Ltd (Zimbabwe), Baonane SARL (Senegal), Savannah Fruits Company (Ghana), PARODI NUTRA S.R.L. (Italy), Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH (Germany), Nexira (France), and Woodland Foods (US).

The Savannah Fruits Company is established in Ghana and focuses on ethically manufacturing and distributing Baobab oil, virgin coconut oil, and other natural goods from Africa. They also produce and sell high-quality, traditionally handcrafted shea butter. It supplies premium ingredients to the markets for cosmetics and food. It collaborates with neighborhood cooperatives to empower Ghanaian women in a long-lasting, lucrative way. It offers a completely traceable supply chain and logistical service from beginning to end, including collecting the nuts in West African shea parklands, processing in local communities, organic refinement in cutting-edge facilities in Europe, and shipping and delivery to its clients worldwide.

The leading supplier and manufacturer of oils, waxes, seed flours, colorants, and flavorings are Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH. Along with customers in the food and pharmaceutical trades, it serves those in the chemical-technical, cosmetics, and animal feed industries. Its extensive network of carefully chosen suppliers across the globe, ongoing communication with the raw material markets, on-site production, comprehensive and customer-focused services it provides, and the high standards of our fully staffed quality assurance and product development departments, in addition to its extensive quality certificates, all serve to guarantee high levels of efficiency and productivity.

Key Companies in the baobab market include.

• Baobab Foods LLC (US)


• Afriplex (PTY) Ltd. (South Africa)


• Mighty Baobab Limited (UK)


• Eco-Products (South Africa)


• B'Ayoba (Zimbabwe)


• Organic Africa (Zimbabwe)


• Baobab Fruit Company Senegal (Italy)


• Ojoba Collective (Finland)


• Mukwati Oils (Pvt) Ltd (Zimbabwe)


• Baonane SARL (Senegal)


• Savannah Fruits Company (Ghana)


• PARODI NUTRA S.R.L. (Italy)


• Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH (Germany)


• Nexira (France)


• Woodland Foods (US)

Baobab Industry Developments

February 2022: RonaCare Baobab and RonaCare Hibiscus are two new cosmetic components from Merck, a worldwide pioneer in research and technology. These two products contain nutrients from the baobab fruit and hibiscus flower, two superfoods whose effects can also be applied to the skin. Botanical extracts can be used in various topical solutions, from everyday skincare to dermo-cosmetics, and are environmentally friendly and ethically obtained.

January 2020: Two new Baobab products have been developed by EcoProducts B'Ayoba, the southern African company that produces the only FairWild and organically certified Baobab Fruit Powder in the market. These include Red Baobab Tea and Ready-to-Use Baobab Paste, both primarily intended for drinking.

Baobab Market Segmentation

Baobab Category Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Organic


• Conventional

Baobab Form Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Oil


• Powder


• Pulp

Baobab Application Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

•  Food & Beverages




• Beverages


• Sweet & Savory Snacks


• Dairy & Frozen Desserts


• Others




• Nutraceuticals


• Personal Care


• Others

Baobab Regional Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  
  

• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  
  

• Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  • Asia-Pacific
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  

• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America