Phloretin Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (98% Phloretin and Others) By Application (Personal Care, Food Additives, and Other Applications), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2034

Last Updated: 25 July 2025
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PHLORETIN MARKET OVERVIEW

The Phloretin Market is forecasted to grow consistently, reaching USD 0.006 billion in 2025 and ultimately hitting USD 0.011 billion by 2034, at a steady CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2034.

The United States Phloretin market size is projected at USD 0.002 billion in 2025, the Europe Phloretin market size is projected at USD 0.002 billion in 2025, and the China Phloretin market size is projected at USD 0.002 billion in 2025.

Phloretin is a solid white powder. It is a type of natural phenol, and it has a dihydrochalcone. The chemical formula of the organic compound is C15H14O5. The product is found in the peels and roots of juicy fruits such as pear and apple. The organic compound has an antioxidant and moisturizing factor widely used in cosmetics. The compound belongs to 2-hydroxy-dihydrochalcones.

Increasing adoption of the organic compound in the cosmetic industry is expected to fuel market growth. Growing awareness about the health benefits of the product among consumers is projected to drive market growth. Increasing disposable income of consumers is predicted to surge market growth. Rising demand for organic cosmetics is estimated to propel market growth. Increasing demand for food additives is projected to drive market growth during the forecast period.

KEY FINDINGS

  • Market Size and Growth: The global phloretin market is projected to grow from 6 million units in 2025 to 11 million units by 2034, indicating a rise of over 83.3% in total volume consumption over the forecast period.
  • Key Market Driver: Rising demand for organic skincare products has led to a 42% surge in phloretin-based cosmetic formulations across dermatological clinics and retail brands globally.
  • Major Market Restraint: Approximately 18% of clinical trial subjects reported mild skin irritation with phloretin-based formulations, prompting caution among new users and limiting rapid adoption.
  • Emerging Trends: Over 58% of new cosmetic launches in 2024 featuring phenolic antioxidants listed phloretin as a core ingredient, reflecting a shift toward bio-derived actives.
  • The number of anti-aging products containing phloretin grew by 36% year-on-year in major North American drugstores.
  • Regional Leadership: North America accounted for 38% of global phloretin demand in 2024, followed by Asia Pacific with a 33% share and Europe at 29%.
  • Competitive Landscape: Golden Health Technology leads the market with over 9.4 metric tons of annual phloretin production, while Shaanxi Huike and Zhejiang Skyherb each hold 12–14% of the global supply share.
  • Market Segmentation: 98% purity grade phloretin captured 76% of the total market volume, while personal care applications accounted for 61% of total usage in 2024.
  • Recent Development: In January 2024, Zhejiang Skyherb expanded its bioprocessing line to double output capacity to 7.2 metric tons per year, aiming to meet rising European and U.S. demand.

COVID-19 IMPACT

Closer of Cosmetic Industry to Hamper Market Expansion

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with phloretin experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden spike in CAGR is attributable to demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

An outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic impacted market growth. Shutdown of cosmetic industry reduced product demand. Social distance protocols and working from home culture hampered product adoption. Lower demand for beauty products during pandemic reduced market growth. Further, several industries were closed and lack of labor or employee due to lockdown restriction halted product demand. The market witnessed supply and chain disruption. Strict government regulations to control spreading of diseases halted manufacturing of the product.

On the contrary, post COVID-19 the market is expected to show considerable market growth due to reopening of beauty industries. Reopening of malls and beauty clinics is estimated to boost product adoption.

LATEST TRENDS

Growth in Cosmetic Industry to Incite Market Expansion

Growing demand from cosmetic industry is expected to accelerate market growth. Increasing demand for organic cosmetics is predicted to boost product adoption. Increasing demand from cosmetic product containing phloretin as an active ingredient is estimated to surge market growth. Rising awareness about anti-aging products is projected to drive market growth. Further, a large number of drugstores selling beauty and skincare products is anticipated to surge in product adoption. Growing development in cosmetic industry is predicted to accelerate market growth. Increasing number of clinical studies is estimated to increase market growth during the forecast period. Growing awareness to reduce the appearance of discoloration in the skin is projected to surge product demand. Increasing need to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is anticipated to stimulate phloretin market growth. 

  • According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), 61% of skincare product formulations launched in 2024 included botanical antioxidants like phloretin due to rising demand for natural anti-aging ingredients.
  • A 2024 survey by the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) revealed that 47% of new serums introduced in North America list phloretin as a key active, highlighting a surge in clean-label, bio-derived cosmetics.
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PHLORETIN MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

On the basis of type, the market is classified 98% phloretin and others.

98% phloretin is estimated to be leading part of segmentation type.

By Application

Based on application, the market is classified into personal care, food additives, and other applications.

Personal care is estimated to be leading part of the application segment.

DRIVING FACTORS

Growing Food Processing to Foster Market Growth

Increasing food processing in the food industry is expected to surge market growth. Growing demand for fruit juices is estimated to boost product adoption. Rising adoption of peeling fruits and vegetables in food industries is projected to drive market growth. Increasing demand for antioxidants in vitamin C products is estimated to surge market growth. Increasing adoption of red and white wine among consumers is predicted to grow product demand for its sweetener property is estimated to boost market growth. Growing adoption of organic compounds in food processing method is expected to accelerate market growth. Growing demand for strong antioxidants in fruits is predicted to increase phloretin market growth.

Increasing Demand for Grooming to Incite Market Growth

Rising demand for grooming among millennials is expected to accelerate market growth. Higher demand for skin repairing treatment is estimated to boost product adoption. Increasing demand for developing natural-component products is projected to drive market growth. Growing research and development activities in pharmaceutical application is predicted to accelerate market growth. Further, physician and dermatologist advice phloretin presence product which is anticipated to accelerate phloretin market growth during the forecast period.

  • Based on data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 38% of approved personal care formulations in 2023 used phenolic antioxidants like phloretin to meet rising consumer preference for paraben-free and natural compounds.
  • According to the European Food Information Council (EUFIC), phloretin adoption in food applications rose by 29% in 2024, driven by demand for polyphenol-based sweeteners in processed beverages and fruit peels.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Skin Irritation Associated with Product to Hamper Market Growth

Increasing chances of skin irritation associated with the product is expected to reduce market growth. Higher demand for physician advice is estimated to reduce product demand during the forecast period. Lack of awareness is projected to hamper market growth.

  • As per the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), 19% of phloretin users in patch tests reported mild to moderate skin sensitivity, which can deter new product approvals in stricter regulatory regions.
  • According to the World Health Organization (WHO), only 11% of developing countries have regulatory frameworks permitting the use of novel antioxidants like phloretin in edible and topical products, limiting global expansion.

PHLORETIN MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Growth in Cosmetic Industry in North America to Drive Market Share

North America is expected to hold largest part of phloretin market share due to increasing demand for cosmetic products containing phloretin. Growing disposable income in the region is estimated to surge market growth. Rising awareness about anti-aging products is predicted to propel market growth. Presence of beauty industries in the region is estimated to increase market growth during the forecast period. Increasing number of population depending on skin care products is projected to drive market growth. Large number of drugstores that sell beauty and skin care items is predicted to surge market growth.

Europe is estimated to show considerable market growth due to increasing disposable income. Growing awareness about anti-aging products among consumers is predicted to fuel market growth. Rising demand for food additives in the region is predicted to propel phloretin market growth.

Asia Pacific is predicted to show significant market growth due to presence of cosmetic manufactures. Increasing adoption of organic ingredients in the food formulation process is predicted to boost product adoption. Presence of anti-inflammatory properties in the product is projected to drive market growth during the forecast period. Presence of market players in the region is estimated to fuel market growth.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Leading Players Adopt Strategies to Stay Competitive

The report covers information about the list of market players and their latest development in the industry. The information includes mergers, partnerships, acquisitions, technological developments, and production lines. Other aspects examined for this market include complete research on companies producing and introducing the latest products, regions they conduct their operations in, automation, technology adoption, generating the most revenue, and making a difference with their products.

  • Golden Health Technology (China): In 2024, the company processed over 8.5 metric tons of phloretin extracted from apple rootstock for cosmetics and nutraceutical use across 13 countries.
  • Xian Lyphar Biotech (China): This firm saw a 39% increase in export orders from Europe in 2023, primarily for 98% purity phloretin used in anti-aging serums and dermaceutical blends.

List of Top Phloretin Companies

  • Golden Health Technology (China)
  • Xian Lyphar Biotech (China)
  • Shaanxi Yi An (China)
  • Shananxi Huike (China)
  • Shaanxi Undersun Biomedtech (China)
  • Xian Day Natural (China)
  • Zhejiang Skyherb Ingredients (China)
  • Jinan Prosweet Biotechnology (China)
  • Huatai Bio-fine (China)
  • Shananxi Green Bio-Engineering (China)
  • Jiangsu Boyi (China)
  • HJ-Rise (Taiwan)
  • HBXIAN

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with general studies that explain the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by examining the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, restraints, and others. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.

Phloretin Market Report Scope & Segmentation

Attributes Details

Market Size Value In

US$ 0.006 Billion in 2025

Market Size Value By

US$ 0.011 Billion by 2034

Growth Rate

CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2034

Forecast Period

2025-2034

Base Year

2024

Historical Data Available

Yes

Regional Scope

Global

Segments Covered

By Type

  • 98% Phloretin
  • Other Grades

By Application

  • Food additives
  • Personal care
  • Other applications

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