PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1872199
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1872199
The global market for Nootkatone was estimated to be worth US$ 8.6 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 16.8 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Nootkatone cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Nootkatone is a natural organic compound widely recognized for its distinctive grapefruit aroma and flavor. It is primarily found in grapefruit, as well as in certain essential oils like those from Alaskan yellow cedar and vetiver. Beyond its use as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient in food, beverages, and cosmetics, nootkatone has gained attention for its insect-repellent properties, making it an effective, environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic repellents. Its biodegradability and low toxicity further enhance its appeal in applications ranging from personal care to pest control, positioning nootkatone as a versatile and sustainable bio-based ingredient.
In 2024, global Nootkatone production reached approximately 3.5 MT, with an average global market price of around 2447 USD/KG.
Nootkatone is a naturally occurring organic compound best known for its distinctive citrus aroma and flavor, commonly associated with grapefruit. It is found in small quantities in grapefruit, Alaskan yellow cedar, and some essential oils, and is widely used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, as well as a fragrance component in perfumes and personal care products. Its appealing scent and stability make it a preferred ingredient for adding natural citrus notes without the need for artificial additives.
Beyond its applications in flavor and fragrance, nootkatone has gained significant attention in the pest control industry due to its potent insect-repellent properties. It is effective against a range of pests, including mosquitoes, ticks, and bed bugs, making it a valuable alternative to traditional synthetic repellents such as DEET. Importantly, nootkatone is non-toxic to humans and pets, environmentally friendly, and biodegradable, which aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and safe pest management solutions. These characteristics have positioned it as an innovative ingredient for both commercial and consumer insect-repellent products.
In addition to pest control, nootkatone offers potential benefits in agriculture and public health initiatives, particularly in reducing the spread of vector-borne diseases like Lyme disease, malaria, and Zika virus. Its dual role as a fragrance and repellent enhances its versatility, creating opportunities for incorporation into household and personal care products without compromising sensory appeal. This multifunctionality makes nootkatone attractive to manufacturers seeking natural and effective solutions that meet evolving regulatory and consumer preferences.
Despite its many advantages, the large-scale production of nootkatone presents challenges, as natural extraction yields are low and costly. To address this, companies are exploring biotechnological and synthetic methods to produce nootkatone more efficiently and sustainably. With continued advancements in fermentation and green chemistry, the availability and affordability of nootkatone are expected to improve, further driving its adoption across diverse industries, from flavor and fragrance to pest control and beyond.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Nootkatone, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Nootkatone by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Nootkatone market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) 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 Nootkatone.
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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 Nootkatone 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 Nootkatone 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 Nootkatone 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.