Ursolic Acid Global Market Report 2026

Ursolic acid is a naturally occurring chemical compound present in various plants, such as rosemary and apples. It is believed to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cancer-fighting properties. Due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant advantages, ursolic acid is often included in skincare products to improve skin health and offer protection against damage.

The primary types of ursolic acid include 25% ursolic acid, 50% ursolic acid, 90% ursolic acid, 98% ursolic acid, and others. The 25% ursolic acid is extracted from different sources and standardized to 25% for enhanced formulation reliability and consistency. Ursolic acid is available in various forms such as powdered form, capsules, and liquid form, and it finds applications in industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the ursolic acid market by increasing costs of imported botanical raw materials, extraction equipment, solvents, and pharmaceutical-grade processing inputs. Asia-Pacific and Latin America are most affected due to dependence on plant sourcing, while North America and Europe face higher costs for refined extracts. These tariffs are increasing production costs and affecting supply consistency. However, they are also encouraging local cultivation, regional extraction facilities, and innovation in efficient extraction technologies.

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The ursolic acid market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.01 billion in 2025 to $0.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing use of herbal extracts, growth of cosmetic ingredient markets, rising demand for natural supplements, expansion of pharmaceutical research on plant compounds, availability of botanical raw materials.

The ursolic acid market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.02 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for clean-label products, rising use in functional foods, expansion of anti-aging skincare applications, growing investments in natural ingredient extraction, increasing focus on preventive healthcare. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of natural bioactive compounds, rising demand for plant-derived ingredients, expansion of ursolic acid in skincare formulations, increasing adoption in nutraceutical products, enhanced focus on antioxidant properties.

The rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is expected to drive the growth of the ursolic acid market in the coming years. Ursolic acid may help lower heart rate, inhibit proliferating cell nuclear antigen expression in damaged artery cells, and reduce lipid peroxide levels by scavenging free radicals. For example, in September 2024, according to a report by the Stroke Foundation, an Australia-based national charity focused on stroke prevention, 45,785 Australians experienced a stroke in 2023, equivalent to one stroke every 11 minutes. Of these, 34,793 were first-time occurrences. Hence, the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases supports the growth of the ursolic acid market.

The expanding cosmetics industry is expected to propel the growth of the ursolic acid market going forward. Cosmetics include products designed for cleansing, beautifying, enhancing attractiveness, or altering appearance, such as skincare, haircare, and makeup. The growth of the cosmetics market is fueled by rising consumer preference for natural and herbal products, increased awareness of skin health, and demand for anti-aging, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory solutions. For instance, in June 2025, according to Cosmetics Europe, a Belgium-based cosmetics industry association, the European cosmetics market reached $120.58 billion (€104 billion) in retail sales in 2024, with the skincare segment alone accounting for $34.89 billion (€30.1 billion). Therefore, the growth of the cosmetics industry is supporting the ursolic acid market.

The increasing global focus on health, fitness, and active lifestyles is expected to drive the growth of the ursolic acid market. Health and fitness awareness reflects growing consumer understanding and adoption of physical activity, wellness routines, and nutritional strategies to support muscle health, metabolic balance, and overall well-being. Rising participation in sports, exercise, and wellness activities is driving demand for natural bioactive compounds, such as ursolic acid, which aid in muscle maintenance, recovery, and antioxidant support. For example, in February 2025, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), a US-based fitness trade association, 247.1 million Americans participated in at least one sport, fitness, or outdoor activity in 2024, marking the highest participation ever recorded. Therefore, the increasing health and fitness awareness is propelling the growth of the ursolic acid market.

Major companies operating in the ursolic acid market are Sabinsa Corporation, Sami-Sabinsa Group Limited, Changsha Staherb Natural Ingredients Co. Ltd., Shaanxi Jintai Biological Engineering Co. Ltd., Hunan NutraMax Inc., Changsha E.K. HERB Co. Ltd., Xi'an Tonking Biotech Co. Ltd., Geneham Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., MP Biomedicals LLC, Cayman Chemical Company, Chengdu King-Tiger Pharm-Chem Tech Co. Ltd., Shaanxi JoryHerb Bio-Technology Co. Ltd., Purestar Chem Enterprise Co. Ltd., Hangzhou Ruijiang Chemical Co. Ltd., Changsha Organic Herb Inc., Xi'an Natural Field Bio-Technique Co. Ltd., Hunan Huakang Biotech Inc., Xi'an Nature Choice Co. Ltd., Shaanxi M.R Natural Product Co. Ltd., Qingdao BNP Co. Ltd., Xi'an B-Thriving I/E Co. Ltd., Shaanxi Guanjie Technology Co. Ltd., Acetar Bio-Tech Inc., Hubei YuanCheng Saichuang Technology Co. Ltd., Changsha Gentcare Natural Ingredients Inc., Xi'an Huisun Bio-Tech Co. Ltd., Xi'an Arisun ChemPharm Co. Ltd., Naturalin Bio-Resources Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the ursolic acid market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest market in ursolic acid market. The regions covered in the ursolic acid market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the ursolic acid market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The ursolic acid market consists of sales of ursolic acid from various sources such as oreganp and holy basil. 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Form: Powdered Form; Capsules; Liquid Form
• 2) By Type: 25% Ursolic Acid; 50% Ursolic Acid; 90% Ursolic Acid; 98% Ursolic Acid; Other Types
• 3) By End-Use: Pharmaceuticals; Food and Beverage; Cosmetics; Nutraceuticals; Other End-Uses
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Powdered Form: Standardized Ursolic Acid Powder; Organic Ursolic Acid Powder
• 2) By Capsules: Standard Capsules; Vegetarian Capsules; Gelatin Capsules
• 3) By Liquid Form: Ursolic Acid Extracts; Liquid Supplements Containing Ursolic Acid; Ursolic Acid Oil Formulations
• Companies Mentioned: Sabinsa Corporation; Sami-Sabinsa Group Limited; Changsha Staherb Natural Ingredients Co. Ltd.; Shaanxi Jintai Biological Engineering Co. Ltd.; Hunan NutraMax Inc.; Changsha E.K. HERB Co. Ltd.; Xi'an Tonking Biotech Co. Ltd.; Geneham Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.; MP Biomedicals LLC; Cayman Chemical Company; Chengdu King-Tiger Pharm-Chem Tech Co. Ltd.; Shaanxi JoryHerb Bio-Technology Co. Ltd.; Purestar Chem Enterprise Co. Ltd.; Hangzhou Ruijiang Chemical Co. Ltd.; Changsha Organic Herb Inc.; Xi'an Natural Field Bio-Technique Co. Ltd.; Hunan Huakang Biotech Inc.; Xi'an Nature Choice Co. Ltd.; Shaanxi M.R Natural Product Co. Ltd.; Qingdao BNP Co. Ltd.; Xi'an B-Thriving I/E Co. Ltd.; Shaanxi Guanjie Technology Co. Ltd.; Acetar Bio-Tech Inc.; Hubei YuanCheng Saichuang Technology Co. Ltd.; Changsha Gentcare Natural Ingredients Inc.; Xi'an Huisun Bio-Tech Co. Ltd.; Xi'an Arisun ChemPharm Co. Ltd.; Naturalin Bio-Resources Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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