PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1704364
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1704364
Flaxseed oil, also called linseed oil, is a dense liquid derived from the seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). It serves both culinary and nutritional purposes due to its high omega-3 fatty acid content, particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). The oil is esteemed for its nutritional profile, potential health advantages, and support for digestive wellness.
Flaxseed oil is categorized into cold-pressed, hot-pressed, and extraction methods. Cold-pressed extraction involves obtaining oil or juice from seeds, nuts, or fruits without external heat application. These oils come in various types such as organic and conventional, and are distributed through direct sales, online retail, supermarkets, and hypermarkets. They find diverse uses in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.
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The flaxseed oil market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.93 billion in 2024 to $5.24 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing disposable incomes of consumers, growing global population has led to a larger consumer base, ancient medicinal use, long-standing agricultural cultivation of flax plants, and nutritional awareness.
The flaxseed oil market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.64 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing research and development activities, rising use of natural and organic ingredients in cosmetics, increasing consumer focus on health and wellness, growing commercialization of flaxseed oil, and rising consumer awareness of green surfactants. Major trends in the forecast period include innovations in extraction and processing technologies, sustainable and organic farming practices, rising demand for natural and organic products, microbial-based flaxseed oil surfactants, and product innovations.
The growing awareness of health is expected to drive the expansion of the flaxseed oil market in the future. Health consciousness refers to individuals' awareness and concern for their health and overall well-being. This includes being mindful of lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management. The rise in health consciousness is fueled by greater awareness of chronic diseases, a focus on personalized health, the impact of social trends, and the desire for longer, better-quality lives. Flaxseed oil is rich in essential amino acids, minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc, and antioxidants. As consumers become more health-conscious, they actively seek foods and oils that offer nutritional benefits beyond basic nourishment. For example, in May 2023, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based national statistics body, reported that UK healthcare spending reached approximately $354.88 billion (£283 billion) in 2022, marking a slight increase of 0.7% from 2021. Therefore, the rising health consciousness is expected to propel the growth of the flaxseed oil market.
The flaxseed oil market is also poised for growth due to rising demand for natural and organic products. Natural products derive ingredients from natural sources, while organic products adhere to stringent standards of organic agriculture. This trend is driven by evolving consumer preferences and heightened awareness of health and environmental concerns. Flaxseed oil, valued for its nutritional benefits, skincare properties, and compatibility with organic farming, is increasingly incorporated into natural and organic products. Notably, statistics from the UK's Department for Environment indicate significant growth in organically grown cereal crops and vegetables, reflecting the expanding organic farming sector. This burgeoning demand underscores flaxseed oil's role in meeting consumer preferences for natural and organic choices.
Leading companies in the flaxseed oil market are responding to consumer demand by innovating with organic flaxseed oil products. These products are cultivated and processed without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs, aligning with sustainable agricultural practices. For instance, Sirio recently launched its PureOrganix range at Vitafoods Europe 2024, featuring organic gummies and softgels formulated with trending ingredients such as flaxseed oil and evening primrose oil. These products meet stringent EU-Organic certification criteria, enabling European brands to swiftly introduce rigorously tested and optimized formulations to the market.
Major companies operating in the flaxseed oil market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Fonterra Co-operative Group, GNC Holdings LLC, Blackmores Limited, Nature's Way Products LLC, Natural Factors Nutritional Products Ltd., Natrol LLC, Healthy Oilseeds LLC, Krishi Oils Limited, Gustav Heess Oleochemische Erzeugnisse GmbH, Bioriginal Food, Pharmavite, Linwoods Health Foods, Rapunzel Naturkost, Bartoline Limited, Nature's Bounty, Shape Foods, Spectrum Organic Products Inc., Skin Science Company, Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH, Heze Zonghoo Jianyuan Biotech Co Ltd., Rexall Sundown Inc.
North America was the largest region in the flaxseed oil market in 2024. The regions covered in the flaxseed oil market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the flaxseed oil market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The flaxseed oil market consists of sales of cold-pressed, expeller-pressed, and solvent-extracted oil. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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This report focuses on flaxseed oil market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.