PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1862282
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1862282
The global market for Folate was estimated to be worth US$ 290 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 627 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 12.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Folate cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. The report mainly study 3rd generation and the 4th generation products.
The major players in global Folate market include Lesaffre (Gnosis), DSM-Firmenich, etc. The top 1 player occupies about 60% shares of the global market. Europe is the main market, and occupies over 80% of the global market. 5-MTHF Calcium Salt is the main type, with a share about 70%. Tablets is the key application, which holds a share about 60%.
Folate market drivers
The folate market is a dynamic and growing sector, primarily driven by increasing health awareness and mandatory government regulations.
1. Government Mandates for Food Fortification
This is arguably the single most powerful driver of the folic acid market.
Neural Tube Defect (NTD) Prevention: Over 80 countries have implemented mandatory fortification of staple foods (primarily wheat flour, cornmeal, and rice) with folic acid. This public health initiative is proven to drastically reduce the incidence of NTDs like spina bifida and anencephaly in newborns.
Expanding Geographies: As more countries, particularly in Asia, Africa, and South America, consider or implement fortification programs, the demand for folic acid from governments and large-scale food producers continues to grow.
2. Rising Health Consciousness and Preventive Healthcare
Consumers are increasingly proactive about their health, seeking out products that support wellness and prevent disease.
Cardiovascular Health: Folate helps lower homocysteine levels in the blood, a known risk factor for heart disease and stroke. This drives demand from health-conscious adults.
Cognitive Function & Mental Health: Folate is crucial for brain health and neurotransmitter synthesis. It's linked to reducing the risk of age-related cognitive decline, dementia, and is often used as a supplement to support mental well-being and manage depression.
General Wellness: Consumers are more educated about the role of B-vitamins in energy production, cell repair, and DNA synthesis, fueling the demand for multivitamins and B-complex supplements containing folate.
3. The Rapid Growth of the Dietary Supplements Industry
The global supplements market is booming, and folate is a cornerstone ingredient.
Prenatal Vitamins: This is a massive and consistent segment. Almost every prenatal vitamin on the market contains a high dose of folate, making it a non-negotiable purchase for millions of expecting mothers.
Bioavailability Trend: The shift towards active folate (L-methylfolate) is a major sub-trend. This form is marketed as being better absorbed, especially for the significant portion of the population with a MTHFR gene mutation that hinders folic acid conversion. This allows brands to create premium, targeted products.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Folate, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Folate by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Folate market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Folate.
Market Segmentation
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Segment by Type
Segment by Application
By Region
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Folate manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Folate in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Folate in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.