The global tea polysaccharides market was valued at $886.7 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $1.9 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2023 to 2032.
Tea polysaccharides are a type of complicated carbohydrates found in tea leaves. Polysaccharides are lengthy, interconnected chains of molecular sugars. They primarily originate from the innermost cells of tea plants such as Camellia sinensis, which are commonly utilized for making a variety of teas such as green tea, black tea, and oolong tea.
Tea polysaccharides are extracted from tea leaves by using an procedure which is long and time-taking. When fresh tea leaves shrivel up, they lose moisture and develop more flexible. The browned leaves are subsequently rolled or shredded, which breaks down cell walls and stimulates polysaccharide release. The leaves are then oxidized (fermented) in the event of black tea but not in the scenario of green tea. The tea leaves are dried after oxidation to eliminate extra moisture. The dried leaves are then finely processed to make tea powder. In the end, tea polysaccharides are removed from powdered tea using solvents such as hot water or alcohol by procedures such as extraction with hot water, ultrasonic-assisted extraction, or microwave-assisted extraction.
The global tea polysaccharides market was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the disease affected the entire globe, governments enacted tight lockdown measures and travel restrictions, disrupting tea polysaccharide supply lines and distribution networks. Closures of tea farms, processing plants, and shipping routes reduced market output and availability of tea polysaccharides. Furthermore, consumer behavior altered as consumers prioritized basic commodities and lowered discretionary expenditure on non-essential products such as tea polysaccharides.
The surge in requirement for functional and natural components has a significant impact on the tea polysaccharides industry. In the past five years, there has been a noticeable trend in consumer tastes toward healthier options and an increased focus on the nutritional content of food and beverages. Consumers look for goods that provide extra health advantages beyond basic nutrition, which has resulted in the increased popularity of functional additives.
On the other hand, tea polysaccharides are predominantly obtained from tea leaves, and the availability & grade of tea leaves might vary regionally and seasonally. This limited supply of raw materials can pose a challenge in meeting the surge in demand for tea polysaccharides. The tea polysaccharides market faces competition from plant extracts, functional fibers, and other polysaccharides, which have an impact on its market growth.
The tea polysaccharides market is segmented into type, form, application, and region. By type, the market is classified into oolong tea, black tea, green tea, and others. By form, the market is bifurcated into powder and liquid. By application, the market is classified into the food & beverages industry, nutraceuticals industry, and others. Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, and the rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and the rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East, and Africa).
The players that operate in the global tea polysaccharides market have adopted various developmental strategies to expand their tea polysaccharides market share, increase profitability, and remain competitive in the market. Key players profiled in this report include Xi'an Sunhealth Biotech Co., Ltd, Wellgreen Technology Co., Ltd, Seebio Biotech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, Finlays, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. IFF, Mark T. Wendell Tea Company, RFI Ingredients, LLC., Martin Bauer Group GmbH & Co. KG, Hunan Nutramax Inc., and Tea Source.
Tea polysaccharides are a type of complicated carbohydrates found in tea leaves. Polysaccharides are lengthy, interconnected chains of molecular sugars. They primarily originate from the innermost cells of tea plants such as Camellia sinensis, which are commonly utilized for making a variety of teas such as green tea, black tea, and oolong tea.
Tea polysaccharides are extracted from tea leaves by using an procedure which is long and time-taking. When fresh tea leaves shrivel up, they lose moisture and develop more flexible. The browned leaves are subsequently rolled or shredded, which breaks down cell walls and stimulates polysaccharide release. The leaves are then oxidized (fermented) in the event of black tea but not in the scenario of green tea. The tea leaves are dried after oxidation to eliminate extra moisture. The dried leaves are then finely processed to make tea powder. In the end, tea polysaccharides are removed from powdered tea using solvents such as hot water or alcohol by procedures such as extraction with hot water, ultrasonic-assisted extraction, or microwave-assisted extraction.
The global tea polysaccharides market was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the disease affected the entire globe, governments enacted tight lockdown measures and travel restrictions, disrupting tea polysaccharide supply lines and distribution networks. Closures of tea farms, processing plants, and shipping routes reduced market output and availability of tea polysaccharides. Furthermore, consumer behavior altered as consumers prioritized basic commodities and lowered discretionary expenditure on non-essential products such as tea polysaccharides.
The surge in requirement for functional and natural components has a significant impact on the tea polysaccharides industry. In the past five years, there has been a noticeable trend in consumer tastes toward healthier options and an increased focus on the nutritional content of food and beverages. Consumers look for goods that provide extra health advantages beyond basic nutrition, which has resulted in the increased popularity of functional additives.
On the other hand, tea polysaccharides are predominantly obtained from tea leaves, and the availability & grade of tea leaves might vary regionally and seasonally. This limited supply of raw materials can pose a challenge in meeting the surge in demand for tea polysaccharides. The tea polysaccharides market faces competition from plant extracts, functional fibers, and other polysaccharides, which have an impact on its market growth.
The tea polysaccharides market is segmented into type, form, application, and region. By type, the market is classified into oolong tea, black tea, green tea, and others. By form, the market is bifurcated into powder and liquid. By application, the market is classified into the food & beverages industry, nutraceuticals industry, and others. Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, and the rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and the rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East, and Africa).
The players that operate in the global tea polysaccharides market have adopted various developmental strategies to expand their tea polysaccharides market share, increase profitability, and remain competitive in the market. Key players profiled in this report include Xi'an Sunhealth Biotech Co., Ltd, Wellgreen Technology Co., Ltd, Seebio Biotech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, Finlays, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. IFF, Mark T. Wendell Tea Company, RFI Ingredients, LLC., Martin Bauer Group GmbH & Co. KG, Hunan Nutramax Inc., and Tea Source.
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Key Market Segments
By Type
- Green Tea
- Black Tea
- Oolong Tea
- Others
By Form
- Powder
- Liquid
By Application
- Food and Beverages Industry
- Nutraceuticals Industry
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Turkey
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- TeaSource LLC
- Martin Bauer Holding GmbH & Co. KG
- RFI Ingredients
- Wellgreen Technology Co.,Ltd.
- The Mark T. Wendell Tea Company
- Hunan Nutramax Inc.
- Finlays
- Seebio Biotech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
- Xi'an Sunhealth Biotech Co., Ltd
- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: TEA POLYSACCHARIDES MARKET, BY TYPE
CHAPTER 5: TEA POLYSACCHARIDES MARKET, BY FORM
CHAPTER 6: TEA POLYSACCHARIDES MARKET, BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 7: TEA POLYSACCHARIDES MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
According to this report, the tea polysaccharides market size was valued at $886.70 million in 2022, and is estimated to reach $1.9 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2023 to 2032.Tea polysaccharides are a type of complicated carbohydrates found in tea leaves. Polysaccharides are lengthy, interconnected chains of molecular sugars. They primarily originate from the innermost cells of tea plants such as Camellia sinensis, which are commonly utilized for making a variety of teas such as green tea, black tea, and oolong tea.
Tea polysaccharides are mainly extracted from tea leaves through an extensive procedure. When fresh tea leaves shrivel up, they lose moisture and develop more flexible. The browned leaves are subsequently rolled or shredded, which breaks down cell walls and stimulates polysaccharide release. The leaves are then oxidized (fermented) in the event of black tea but not in the scenario of green tea. The tea leaves are dried after oxidation to eliminate extra moisture. The dried leaves are then finely processed to make tea powder. In the end, tea polysaccharides are removed from powdered tea using solvents such as hot water or alcohol by procedures such as extraction with hot water, ultrasonic-assisted extraction, or microwave-assisted extraction.
The surge in requirement for functional and natural components has a significant impact on the tea polysaccharides industry. In the past five years, there has been a noticeable trend in consumer tastes toward healthier options and an increased focus on the nutritional content of food and beverages. Consumers look for goods that provide extra health advantages beyond basic nutrition, which has resulted in the increased popularity of functional additives.
The processing and extraction of tea polysaccharides are occasionally difficult and resource-intensive, which contributes to increased pricing. Tea leaves contain extremely few polysaccharides, requiring massive amounts of raw material to achieve considerable yields. This makes procuring sufficient tea leaves more difficult and increases total production costs.
In addition, the extraction procedure itself is often time-consuming and costly. Several extraction procedures, including hot water extraction, enzyme hydrolysis, and ultrasound-assisted extraction, are used for the separation and purification of tea polysaccharides. These processes frequently need specialized equipment and expert labor, raising total manufacturing costs.
Elevated extraction and manufacturing costs of tea polysaccharides influence the affordability and financial viability of adding this component to food and beverage items. Manufacturers and product creators may find it difficult to justify the expenses related to tea polysaccharides, especially when there are cheaper alternatives available.
Furthermore, high pricing may limit the accessibility of tea polysaccharides since smaller manufacturers or businesses with limited resources may find it difficult to make investments in the requisite production and extraction procedures. This scarcity further restricts the availability and application of tea polysaccharides in a larger range of products.
Liquid tea polysaccharides are gaining popularity in the market because of their potential health advantages and flexible uses in a variety of sectors. Tea polysaccharides, obtained from tea leaves, have gained popularity as customers desire natural and functional ingredients due to their antioxidant and immune-boosting characteristics. However, commercial obstacles include a lack of understanding of the advantages of liquid tea polysaccharides and the expensive production expenses related to extraction and purification. Despite these challenges, there are promising market opportunities driven by rising demand for clean-label and organic products, particularly in the food and beverage sectors, along with the expanding nutraceutical and cosmetic industries, where liquid tea polysaccharides have potential applications in functional beverages, supplements, and skincare products.
The tea polysaccharides market is segmented into type, form, application, and region. By type, the market is classified into oolong tea, black tea, green tea, and others. By form, the market is classified into powder and liquid. By application, the market is classified into the food & beverages industry, nutraceuticals industry, and others. Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America (the U. S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, and the rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and the rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East, and Africa).
Players operating in the global tea polysaccharides market have adopted various developmental strategies to expand their tea polysaccharides market share, increase profitability, and remain competitive in the market. Key players profiled in this report include Xi'an Sunhealth Biotech Co., Ltd, Wellgreen Technology Co., Ltd, Seebio Biotech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, Finlays, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. IFF, Mark T. Wendell Tea Company, RFI Ingredients, LLC., Martin Bauer Group GmbH & Co. KG, Hunan Nutramax Inc., and Tea Source.
Key Findings of the Study
On the basis of type, black tea segment dominated the tea polysaccharides industry in 2022 and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period.On the basis of form, powder segment dominated the tea polysaccharides industry in 2022 and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period.
By application, the food & beverages industry segment dominated the global market in 2022 and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period.
Region wise, Europe region accounted for the highest tea polysaccharides market share in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.0%.
Companies Mentioned
- TeaSource LLC
- Martin Bauer Holding GmbH & Co. KG
- RFI Ingredients
- Wellgreen Technology Co.,Ltd.
- The Mark T. Wendell Tea Company
- Hunan Nutramax Inc.
- Finlays
- Seebio Biotech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
- Xi'an Sunhealth Biotech Co., Ltd
- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Methodology
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They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
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