What Fueled The Previous Growth In The Citrus Seeds Market?
The citrus seeds market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, there has been a significant increase in the size of the citrus seeds market. It is predicted to expand from $4.73 billion in 2024 to $5.11 billion in 2025, witnessing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%.
The previous growth can be linked to the increased demand for natural products, traditional use in herbal medicine, heightened consciousness about antioxidants, initial inclusion in cosmetic formulations, growing favourability of essential oils, development of organic agriculture, and initial studies on the health benefits of seed extracts.
How Does the Forecast Look for the Citrus Seeds Market?
The citrus seeds market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the market size for citrus seeds is anticipated to witness robust expansion, escalating to $6.9 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.
The predicted growth during the forecast period is due to a surge in consumer preference for plant-based components, growth of the nutraceutical industry, increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly commodities, a heightened focus on supplements to boost immunity, and the emergence of clean-label items in the realm of food and cosmetics. The forecast period will also see major trends such as the inclusion of citrus seeds in tailored nutrition, breakthrough into functional drinks, soaring importance of natural preservatives, their inclusion in organic skincare regimens, growth in biopesticides, elevated usage in eco-friendly cleaners, and broadening of applications of citrus seeds in the pharmaceutical industry.
What Are The Leading Drivers Of Growth In The Citrus Seeds Market?
The citrus seed market is poised for robust expansion, buoyed by burgeoning demand from the personal care sector. This industry spans the manufacturing and retail of items tied to personal hygiene, skincare, cosmetics, wellness, and grooming, intending to enhance one's health and physical appearance. Increasing cognizance of health, wellness, and self-care among consumers, besides the surging demand for sustainable and natural products, is boosting the personal care industry. Citrus seed's immense value in personal care items is due to its essential oils, antioxidants, and vitamins, all contributing to its moisturizing, anti-aging, and antimicrobial properties. This makes it an excellent ingredient for skincare and haircare formulations. For instance, a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US governmental agency, documented a 12.3% rise in personal care product and service spending, escalating from $771 in 2021 to $866 in 2022, in December 2023. Therefore, this escalating demand from the personal care sector is acting as a significant growth driver for the citrus seed market.
How Are The Segments Defined Within The Global Citrus Seeds Market?
The citrus seedsmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Orange Seeds, Lemon Seeds, Grapefruit Seeds, Mandarin Seeds, Others Products
2) By Nature: Organic, Conventional
3) By Sales Channel: Direct Or Business To Business, Modern Trade, Specialty Store, Online Retailers, Other Sales Channels
4) By Application: Food And Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Animal Feed, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Orange Seeds: Sweet Orange Seeds, Bitter Orange Seeds
2) By Lemon Seeds: Eureka Lemon Seeds, Lisbon Lemon Seeds, Ponderosa Lemon Seeds
3) By Grapefruit Seeds: Pink Grapefruit Seeds, White Grapefruit Seeds, Ruby Red Grapefruit Seeds
4) By Mandarin Seeds: Clementine Seeds, Satsuma Seeds, Honey Mandarin Seeds
5) By Other Products: Lime Seeds, Pomelo Seeds, Bergamot Seeds, Yuzu Seeds
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How Are Emerging Trends Reshaping The Dynamics Of The Citrus Seeds Market?
Leading firms in the citrus seed market are introducing inventive products like citrus fibers, which offer unique functional advantages such as augmenting texture and stability in food items. Acquired from the pulp and skin of citrus fruits, citrus fiber boasts functional benefits in food and drink products by enhancing texture, stability and dietary fiber content. To exemplify, in January 2023, Fiberstar Inc., an American plant-based food ingredient production company, announced a fresh series of Citri-Fi 400 citrus fiber. As a citrus juice byproduct, the Citri-Fi 400 organic series unites insoluble and soluble fibers with native pectin, delivering superior water-retaining and emulsification capacities for a silky mouth-feel. This double-functionality heightens food and beverage products' texture, stability, and nutritional value, even at application levels less than 1%. Certified by USDA as organic, non-allergenic, gluten-free, and E-numbers free, Citri-Fi 400 has also been distinguished as an organic source by the European Union, demonstrating its versatility and sustainability.
Who Are the Key Players In The Citrus Seeds Market?
Major companies operating in the citrus seeds market are:
• Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.
• Dole Food Company Inc.
• Citrosuco S.A.
• Sun Pacific Inc.
• Citrofrut
• Yantai North Andre Juice Co. Ltd.
• Sunkist Growers Inc.
• Gless Ranch Inc.
• Sun Orchard LLC
• Alico Inc.
• Brite Leaf Citrus Nursery
• Noble Citrus
• Southern Citrus Nurseries
• Citrusvil S.A.
• Territorial Seed Company
• Greenfield Citrus Nursery
• St Mamet
• Lyn Citrus Seed Inc.
• The Wonderful Company LLC
• Moora Citrus
• FRUITS ROUGES & Co.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Citrus Seeds Market?
North America was the largest region in the citrus seeds market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the citrus seeds market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
