What Are Essential Oils, and Do They Work?
Essential oils, also known
as volatile oils/aetherolea/ethereal oils, are derived from leaves, stems,
flowers, bark, roots, or other parts of a plant. Essential oil is obtained from
various herbs and plants, such as orange, eucalyptus, corn mint, peppermint,
citronella, lemon, lime clover leaf, and spearmint, using distillation methods
such as steam and water distillation. An essential oil contains volatile aroma
compounds and real essence of the plant from which it is derived. Essential
oils are primarily used in cosmetics & toiletries, food items and beverages.
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The major factor boosting
the market growth is the increasing consumer preference for natural and organic
products be it cosmetics, food or similar other product categories. This in
turn, has led the manufacturers operating in such industries to develop products
that contain natural additives. Thus, the growing usage of essential oils among
the aforementioned industries, coupled with factors which include increasing
disposable income and improved standards of living in emerging economies,
supplement the market growth. The factors restricting the market growth are
high price of essential oils, availability of synthetic substitutes, and
limited availability of raw materials. Government support and favorable
regulations are likely to offer lucrative opportunities for market growth. The
leading essential oil market players, such as doTERRA International and Moksha
Lifestyle Products, develop a wide variety of essential oils, such as ginger
oil, basil seeds oil, and others, to cater to the increasing demands of essential
oils in varied industries.
The essential oil market
is segmented on the basis of product type, application, and geography. The
product segment is further classified as orange, eucalyptus, corn mint,
peppermint, citronella, lime, lemon, clover leaf, spearmint, and others. Orange
oil segment accounted for the maximum revenue share in 2015 and is likely to
consolidate its position during the forecast period, owing to its
anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and antispasmodic product characteristics. In
addition, the food and flavor industry majorly uses orange oil due to its fresh
smell and juicy flavor. Based on application, the essential oil market is
classified as food & beverages, medical, cleaning & home, spa &
relaxation, and others. Spa & relaxation is estimated be the fastest
growing application segment, closely followed by the applications of essential
oils in Food & beverages. Other applications, such as health &
wellness, cleaning products where essential oil serves as sweet-smelling mixes,
and healthy substitutes for synthetic drugs are anticipated to witness
sustainable development in future. Based on geography, the market is
categorized into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The prominent players
analyzed in this report include d?TERRA International, Biolandes, Sydney
Essential Oils Co. Pty Ltd, Young Living Essential Oils, Farotti SRL, The
Lebermuth Company, Essential Oils of New Zealand, H.Reynaude & Fils, Moksha
Lifestyle Products, and West India Species, Inc.
KEY BENEFITS
This report provides an
in-depth analysis of the world essential oil market to elucidate the potential
investment pockets.
The current trends and
future scenarios are outlined to determine the overall market potential and
single out profitable trends to gain a stronger foothold in the market.
This report provides
information regarding key drivers, restraints, and opportunities with their
detailed impact analysis.
Quantitative analyses of
the current market and future estimations for 2016-2022 are provided to
indicate the present and future market lucrativeness.
Porter's Five Forces Model
and SWOT analysis of the industry illustrate the potency of the buyers and
suppliers.
Value chain analysis
provides a clear understanding on the roles of the stakeholders involved.
ESSENTIAL OIL MARKET
SEGMENTATION
By Product
Orange
Eucalyptus
Corn mint
Peppermint
Citronella
Lemon
Lime
Clover Leaf
Spearmint
Others (Cederwood,
Lavandin, Litsea Cubeba & Lemongrass Oil, Coriander, Basil, Mandarine,
Patchouli, Tea Tree Oil)
By Application
Food & Beverages
Medical
Cleaning & Home
Spa & Relaxation
Others (Cosmetics, Paint,
Petroleum, Textile, Paper & Printing, Perfumes & Fragrances, and Dental
Preparation Industries)
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