Saw Palmetto Extracts Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Growth By Type (Liquid Products (with Fatty Acids 85-95%) and Powder Products (with Fatty Acids 25-45%)) By Application (Pharmaceutical Industry and Dietary Supplement), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2034

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SAW PALMETTO EXTRACTS MARKET OVERVIEW

The global saw palmetto extracts market size in 2025 is estimated to be USD 0.15 billion, with projections to grow to USD 0.23 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 5.53% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034.

The United States Saw Palmetto Extracts market size is projected at USD 0.04 billion in 2025, the Europe Saw Palmetto Extracts market size is projected at USD 0.04 billion in 2025, and the China Saw Palmetto Extracts market size is projected at USD 0.03 billion in 2025.

Saw palmetto extracts are an extraction part of the fruits of Serenoa ripens. The fruit is rich in free fatty acids, flavonoids, free & conjugated sterols, and high molecular weight polysaccharides. It is a small palm tree grown natively in sub-tropical regions of the U.S. (United States). The Indian Americans highly used the extraction of fruits for medical purposes for centuries.

Increasing awareness about the medical benefits of the product is estimated to surge market growth. Promoting the health of male physiology and growing herbal medical science beliefs among population are anticipated to propel market expansion. Rapid popularity of herbal products among population is expected to expand market growth. Rising middle-class population and increasing income of middle class population. These factors are predicted to boost product adoption among consumers. Growing prevalence of diseases and high demand for a dietary supplement is anticipated to accelerate market growth. High need for organic medical products is predicted to expand market progress in the upcoming years. On the contrary, some studies claim the product has negative health benefits. Also, chances of side effects such as mild headache and abdominal pain. Such disadvantages of the product are estimated to hamper saw palmetto extracts market growth.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Lower Demand for the Product During Pandemic to Halt Market Growth

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with saw palmetto extracts experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels.

An outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic halted production activities. High demand for advanced medicines or vaccines to fight against coronavirus to hamper market growth. Increasing COVID-19 cases fuel healthcare industry and growing need to reduce the spreading diseases. 

However, post-pandemic witness positive growth and high demand to improve health create a lucrative opportunity for the development of the market.

LATEST TRENDS

Growth in Herbal Medicinal Products to Accelerate Market Expansion

Increasing demand for herbal medicinal products among consumers is expected to surge market growth. The products are natural and safe for the patients. It is commonly sold as capsules, powders, tablets, fresh or dried plants, and tea extracts. Saw palmetto extracts are extracted from the fruit Serenoa ripens. Herbal medicinal products usually extract the juice from the fruits which contains several minerals and vitamins. These health benefits are assorted and sold in solid and liquid forms. Such medicines formulation is easy to consume and readily available in the market. People adopt herbal medicine to improve or maintain health and cure diseases. Herbal medicines also go through lab testing to ensure it is safe for patients. These factors are responsible for fueling saw palmetto extracts market growth in the upcoming years.

• According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), over 50% of men above 50 years experience benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a key condition addressed by saw palmetto supplements. This has led to a substantial demand increase for saw palmetto extracts in prostate health formulations, with NIH-funded trials highlighting a 33% improvement in urinary symptom scores among users of high-quality extracts.

• As per the European Medicines Agency (EMA), 37% of herbal medicinal product approvals in 2023 included saw palmetto as a key ingredient, showing a growing trend toward plant-based urological remedies. This shift is supported by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines (EDQM), which standardized saw palmetto extract concentrations used in over 25 product lines across EU member countries.

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SAW PALMETTO EXTRACTS MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type, the market is divided into liquid products (with fatty acids 85-95%) and powder products (with fatty acids 25-45%).

Liquid products (with fatty acids 85-95%) are expected to be the leading part of the segmentation type.

By Application

Based on the application, the market is divided into pharmaceutical industry and dietary supplement.

Dietary supplement is expected to be the leading part of application segmentation.

DRIVING FACTORS

Growing Middle-Class Population and Developing Economies to Drive Market Progress

Increase number of middle-class population across the world is expected to surge market growth. Growing awareness about the benefits of the product and increasing demand for health benefits products in developed countries are anticipated to propel market growth. Increase in income of middle –class population and demand for the product is expected to witness a positive shift in countries such as India, China, Brazil, Turkey, Indonesia, and others. Growing consumer spending on health benefits products and demand for organic products. Such advantages of the product are expected to expand market growth in the upcoming years. Rapid development in the medical sector and government initiatives to support herbal medicinal products are anticipated to propel market growth. The presence of professionals and increasing demand for the product among physicians and doctors are expected to accelerate saw palmetto extracts market growth.

Increasing Demand for Health Supplements to Stimulate Market Progress

Growing demand for health supplements to improve health is expected to expand market growth. The compound is traditionally used for the symptomatic treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP). The product has fatty acid, which is believed to block the enzyme which is responsible for the transformation of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Such health benefits of the product are estimated to expand market growth. An increase in the prevalence of such diseases and high demand to cure the disease is anticipated to accelerate market growth. Further, the use of dietary supplements helps to improve reproductive systems. Growing consumption of health-related products is expected to surge saw palmetto extracts market growth in the upcoming years.

• According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the global male population aged 60 years and older reached 610 million in 2024, with projections of further growth. This aging demographic directly correlates with increased prostate health issues, boosting the demand for natural therapies like saw palmetto extract.

• Data from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) indicates that 23.9% of U.S. adults used non-prescription natural supplements in 2023 for managing chronic conditions. Saw palmetto extract, being a prominent prostate health supplement, is a top choice, especially among men aged 45 to 65, who account for nearly 60% of all supplement-based prostate treatment purchases.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Side Effects of the Supplement to Hamper Market Growth

Some research studies claim the product has negative health benefits. Also, chances of side effects such as mild headache and abdominal pain. Such disadvantages of the product are estimated to hamper market growth.

• According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Report on Traditional and Complementary Medicine 2023, only 54 countries have national policies regulating herbal medicine quality and efficacy. This regulatory inconsistency limits the standardized production and global trade of saw palmetto extract products.

• A study by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) found that 28% of saw palmetto supplements tested in 2023 failed to meet label claims for fatty acid content, which is the active component. This quality inconsistency restricts consumer trust and deters healthcare professionals from recommending such products.

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SAW PALMETTO EXTRACTS MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Favorable Geographical Condition in North America to Drive Market Share

North America is expected to witness a represent significant saw palmetto extracts market share due to favorable geographical conditions for farming. Increasing health care awareness and adoption of herbal products. Presence of a large consumer base and the increase in planation of the fruits in the region. Such advantages of the product are predicted to expand market growth.

Europe is anticipated to witness substantial market growth due to growing popularity of health benefits and high consumer demand. Promoting the health of male physiology and developing herbal medical science beliefs among consumers are anticipated to propel market expansion.  

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Leading Players Adopt New 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.

• Valensa International (USA): Valensa International is a leading U.S.-based supplier of standardized saw palmetto extracts. According to data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Valensa holds over 15 active patents related to lipidosterolic extract technologies, enabling enhanced bioavailability and compliance with USP standards for prostate health supplements.

• Martin Bauer (Germany): Martin Bauer, a key player in the European phytopharmaceutical sector, sources saw palmetto berries through a certified sustainable supply chain. According to the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM), Martin Bauer contributed to over 40 million doses of herbal prostate treatments dispensed across Germany in 2023, accounting for over 32% of the market share for plant-based urological therapies.

List of Top Saw Palmetto Extracts Companies

• Acetar Bio-Tech
• Valensa International
• Euromed
• Xian Sanjiang
• Martin Bauer
• Naturex
• JIAHERB
• Indena
• Maypro
• Bio-Botanica
• Sabinsa

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.