The medium chain triglycerides market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The medium chain triglycerides market has seen strong growth in recent years. It will increase from $2.05 billion in 2024 to $2.26 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 9.9%.
This growth can be attributed to the rising use of mineral oils, a surge in demand for dietary supplements, greater focus on weight management solutions, and an increase in the intake of healthy diets.
The medium chain triglycerides market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The medium chain triglycerides market is expected to grow to $3.25 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 9.5%.
Growth is driven by the rising prevalence of obesity, increasing use of weight management and organic supplements, and the growing consumption of nutritional and functional foods. Key trends include plant-based material development, product innovations, technological advancements, and new applications in food and beverage delivery.
The growing incidence of obesity is expected to drive the expansion of the medium-chain triglycerides market in the future. Obesity is a complex disease marked by excessive body fat accumulation, which negatively impacts health. This rise in obesity is linked to unhealthy eating habits, a lack of exercise, and growing health consciousness. Medium-chain triglycerides are efficiently absorbed and transported to the liver, where they are rapidly converted into energy instead of being stored as fat, which can lead to increased metabolism. According to the World Heart Foundation, in March 2023, about 2.3 billion adults and children worldwide were obese or overweight, and by 2025, this number is projected to reach 2.7 billion, thus fueling the medium-chain triglycerides market.
The medium chain triglycerides market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Source: Coconut, Palm, Other Sources
2) By Form: Dry Form, Liquid Form
3) By Application: Nutraceutical Supplements, Food And Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics And personal care, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Coconut: Coconut Oil-Based MCT, Coconut-Derived MCT Powder, Organic Coconut MCT, Non-GMO Coconut MCT, Coconut MCT Oil For Keto And Weight Management, Coconut MCT Oil For Sports And Endurance, Fractionated Coconut MCT Oil, Coconut MCT Oil Blends (With Other Oils Or Ingredients), Coconut MCT Oil For Skin And Cosmetic Use
2) By Palm: Palm Oil-Based MCT, Palm-Derived MCT Powder, Organic Palm MCT, Non-GMO Palm MCT, Palm MCT Oil For Nutritional Supplements, Palm MCT Oil For Sports Nutrition, Fractionated Palm MCT Oil, Palm MCT Oil In Personal Care Products
3) By Other Sources: Dairy-Based MCT (From Milk Or Whey), Synthetic MCT (From Laboratory Sources), MCT From Other Tropical Oils ( Kernel Oil, Mango Seed Oil), MCT From Plant-Based Oils (Soy, Sunflower), MCT From Algae, MCT From Animal Fats (Beef, Lamb), Blends Of MCT From Multiple Sources, MCT Derived From Inedible Plant Sources (Palm Kernel Shell)
Leading businesses in the medium chain triglycerides market are concentrating on creating innovative, technologically advanced solutions to meet various critical industry needs, such as the invention of a new MCT chocolate. This deliciously nutritious ingredient can be used in a variety of foods like snacks, smoothies, coffee, and baked products, making it attractive to health-savvy consumers. For example, Morinaga Milk, a company from Japan renowned for its milk products and confectioneries, introduced a new MCT chocolate in September 2024, intended specifically for people who are looking to manage their weight. This inventive product offers a healthier alternative to regular chocolate, supporting weight management objectives while still providing the delightful flavor of chocolate. MCTs are recognized for their potential benefits such as accelerating fat oxidation and boosting energy levels, which makes this chocolate an appropriate option for individuals seeking to incorporate nutritional foods into their diet. This launch exemplifies Morinaga Milk's dedication to creating products that satisfy health-conscious clients in search of efficient, user-friendly dietary answers.
Major companies operating in the medium chain triglycerides market are:
• Nestle Health Science S.A.
• BASF SE
• Wilmar International Ltd.
• ABF Ingredients
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Musim Mas Group
• Lonza Group AG
• The Nisshin OilliO Group Ltd.
• IOI Oleochemical
• Stepan Company
• Croda International Plc
• KLK Oleo
• Sternchemie GmbH & Co. KG (Stern-Wywiol Gruppe GmbH & Co. KG)
• Oleon NV
• Jarrow Formulas Inc.
• ABITEC
• Connoils LLC
• Acme-Hardesty (Jacob Stern & Sons Inc.)
• Barlean's
• CREMER OLEO GmbH & Co. KG
• Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH
North America was the largest region in the medium chain triglycerides market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the medium chain triglycerides market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.