Global Apricot Oil Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

The global apricot oil market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period (2020 - 2025). The market is driven by robust demand for organic health-based products, with increased consumption among health-conscious consumers of high-quality essential oils, which is entailed in various application areas. Apricot Kernel Oil is extensively used as a skin care product for revitalizing salve that soothes and prevents acne, inflammation, and dryness. It is also used under the eyes and is known to diminish the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. It has found popular use in culinary applications and is used both in sweet and savory dishes and drinks, including dried fruits, marmalade, preserves, fruit jellies, juices, and liqueurs. This oil has high levels of vitamin E and K, and is packed with a number of powerful antioxidants that adds to the health benefits of this oil. Customers are increasingly becoming aware of the benefits if the product, thus driving the growth of the market in the forecast period.

Key Market Trends

Increased Demand for Turkish Apricot Oil Products

The fruits are extensively cultivated in Mediterranean and Central Asia; the largest producers of Apricots is Turkey. Apricot oil is that it contains vitamins E and A, both of which have been associated with healthier skin. Turkish apricot kernels is said to be one of the finest and Turkish apricot oil is a brand in itself. The highest importers of Turkish apricot are United States, Germany and France. Various retail shops across the globe such as Turk Attar, Batafood, the Organic Beauty Shop, Green-berry Organics and Olvita sell premium Turkish apricot oil products. The production of apricots in Turkey has increased significantly over the past few years, thus keeping the demand high and driving the market towards considerable growth in the forecast period.

Asia Pacific Dominates the Market

Asia-Pacific registers as the dominated region across the globe and in Asia-Pacific, China and India holds the largest share of apricot oil consumption. Though the production volume is high, consumption exceeds production, resulting in higher import volumes when compared to export volumes. Various Indian companies like Forrest Essentials, Herbal Bio Solutions and Khadi Natural sells various apricot oil products. It is believed that apricots originated in China and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many years. This popularity of apricot oil in the region has lasted the test of time and is effective in driving the market the the coming years as well.

Competitive Landscape

The global apricot oil market is fragmented, yet competitive and the major strategies adopted by the key players of the market studied includes product innovation, partnership, expansion, and mergers and acquisition. Greenwood Essential, Frontier Natural Products Co-op, NOW foods and Starwest Botanicals are some of the prominent players.

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