Market Overview:

The global licorice extract market reached a value of US$ 1,810 Million in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 2,439 Million by 2027, exhibiting at a CAGR of 4.40% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Licorice extract is a herbal extract derived from wild and organically grown Glycyrrhiza glabra licorice roots. It has a sweet and aromatic flavor and is produced by boiling the pulp of licorice roots. It is commonly available in paste, liquid, block and powdered forms that are used as a natural sweetener and flavoring agent in candies, beverages and medicines. It exhibits various anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties that aid in the treatment of hot flashes, acid reflux, digestive ailments, menopausal symptoms, heartburn and bacterial and viral infections. Licorice extract also aids in treating peptic ulcers, hepatitis C, preventing cavities, improving blood sugar levels and promoting weight loss. As a result, it finds extensive application across various industries, such as pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food and beverage.

Licorice Extract Market Trends:

Significant growth in the food and beverage industry is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. Licorice extract is widely used in food products as a food additive or natural sweetener in cake batters, chewing gums, sweet custard and can also be mixed into a meat rub as a flavor enhancer. Additionally, the increasing product demand in the pharmaceutical industry is favoring the market growth. Licorice extract is widely used to manufacture medicines for indigestion, toothache, asthma, fever, bronchitis and skin infections. Moreover, the shifting consumer preference toward organic products, especially among the millennials due to the rising health consciousness, is providing a thrust to the market growth. In line with this, the widespread product adoption in the tobacco industry as a de-bittering agent is positively impacting the market growth. Other factors, including rising expenditure capacities of the consumers, along with the widespread product adoption in the cosmetic industry as a natural skin brightener, are anticipated to drive the market toward growth.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global licorice extract market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, form and application.

Breakup by Product Type:

• Food Grade
• Feed Grade
• Pharmaceutical Grade
   

Breakup by Form:

• Block
• Powder
• Paste
• Others
   

Breakup by Application:

• Food and Beverages
• Pharmaceutical
• Tobacco
• Others
   

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Alfarid Corporation Limited, AOS Products Pvt. Ltd., Avestia Pharma, C.E. Roeper GmbH, F&C Licorice Ltd., Herbochem, Hyundai Bioland, Mafco Worldwide LLC, Maruzen Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Norevo GmbH, Shaanxi FUJIE Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and VPL Chemicals Pvt Ltd.

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