The global piperine market size was estimated at USD 3.4 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% from 2021 to 2028. Piperine is a bioactive compound extracted from black pepper. It has wide applications in various sectors such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The rising demand for healthy food and beverage products with bioactive ingredients acts as the major driving factor for the market growth. The growing production of black pepper in Asia Pacific and the rising imports from North America and Europe are further projected to provide significant growth opportunities to the market in near future.
The growing application of piperine in the pharmaceutical sector and the rising R&D activities in the sector are expected to provide significant growth opportunities to the piperine market during the forecast period. Along with food applications, piperine is also used to enhance the bioavailability of drugs due to various bioactive effects such as antimicrobial action, and physiological effects that can contribute to general human health. However, the side effects of piperine such as burning sensations in the stomach and throat will restrict the market growth over the forecast timeline.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare expert recommended a daily intake of nutritional food to maintain the immunity of the body, which further increased the demand for dietary piperine across the globe. Therefore, the significant demand for dietary fibers during the pandemic positively impacted the global piperine market. However, due to restricted production, disturbed supply chains, and reduced demand, the companies experienced a slight shortfall in sales. Despite this overall short slack in market revenue, it is expected that the sector will soon witness healthy growth in the upcoming years after COVID limitations.
Based on application, the market is further classified into food and beverages, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics and personal care. The food and beverages segment held the largest market share of around 45% in 2020. The major application of piperine in food products includes breakfast cereals, processed vegetables, thus the expansion of the food and beverages industry contributed to the segmental share. Piperine is widely adopted in the food industry as a flavor component and functional substance due to its spicy flavor therefore significantly contributing to the market growth.
The pharmaceutical segment is estimated to register the fastest CAGR of 5.2% from 2021 to 2028. The growing usage of piperine in the pharmaceutical industry as a bioactive component is one of the major factors influencing the market growth over the forecast period. Moreover, the significant growth in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in emerging economies such as India, China, and others is further projected to provide ample opportunities for the growth of the market in near future.
Based on type, the global piperine market is categorized into organic and inorganic. The inorganic segment dominated the market and contributed to the largest revenue share of more than 60% in 2020 and is expected to register a CAGR of 4.6% from 2021 to 2028. The high yield capacity and low cost of inorganic farming of black pepper production is the major factor that contributes to the highest share of the segment. Moreover, the significant demand for whole black pepper for the extraction of piperine further contributes to the market growth as it was widely produced through the inorganic method and consist high content of piperine.
The organic segment is estimated to register the highest CAGR of 5.1% from 2021 to 2028. The rising trend of consumers towards organic piperine products for various health benefits is projected to propel market growth. Moreover, the introduction of different organic piperine-based cosmetics products by the companies is further projected to increase the demand over the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR of 5.2% from 2021 to 2028. China, Japan, and India are positively contributing to the growth. With the rising trend towards healthy and nutritional food products with the largest growing population, the region is perceiving enormous demand for piperine. The projected growth is primarily driven by the increasing consumption of black pepper, in India, China, and Indonesia as the piperine is mainly extracted from the black pepper. According to the International Pepper Community (IPC) India, China, and Indonesia accounted for around 56,260, 39,750, and 15,250 metric tons of black pepper consumption respectively in 2019.
Europe contributed to the second largest market share of more than 20% in 2020. High consumption of black pepper in the region further contributed to the major share in the global market for piperine. Moreover, the substantial awareness regarding the intake of healthy nutritional products in developed economies such as Germany, the U.K., and France further contributed to the market growth. Additionally, the significant growth in the personal care industry coupled with the rising usage of piperine in cosmetics products further provides significant growth to the market.
The market is characterized by the presence of several well-established players and several small and medium players. Vendors are centering on the product launches to meet consumer expectations with changing piperine-based products consciousness. Additionally, vendors are trying to provide organic piperine for the use in the production of various healthy and nutritional products. Moreover, vendors are focused on expansions to various geographies and increasing the customer base. Such initiatives are expected to boost the sales and demand for the products among consumers. Some of the prominent players operating in the global piperine market are:
Report Attribute |
Details |
Market size value in 2021 |
USD 3.5 Billion |
Revenue forecast in 2028 |
USD 4.9 Billion |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 4.8% from 2021 to 2028 |
Base year for estimation |
2020 |
Historical data |
2017 - 2019 |
Forecast period |
2021 - 2028 |
Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD Million and CAGR from 2021 to 2028 |
Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments covered |
Type, application, region |
Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Central & South America; Middle East & Africa |
Country scope |
U.S.; Germany; France; U.K.; China; India; Brazil; South Africa |
Key companies profiled |
Sabinsa Corporation; Himalayan Herbaria Inc.; Plamed Green Science Group; Formulate Health; United Laboratories; Merck; Z Natural Foods, LLC; NaturmedScientific; BioCrick BioTech; HERBAL CREATIONS |
Customization scope |
Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts’ working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope. |
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2028. For this study, Million Insights has segmented the global piperine market report based on type, application, and region:
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