Betaine Market Report 2026

The betaine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.29 billion in 2025 to $4.58 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of sugar beet processing, growth of dietary supplement consumption, increasing use in pharmaceutical formulations, rising demand from personal care industry, availability of synthetic betaine production.

The betaine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.83 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for clean-label ingredients, rising focus on digestive and liver health products, expansion of sustainable animal feed solutions, growing investments in plant-based chemicals, increasing applications in wellness products. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for natural betaine sources, rising use in functional foods and supplements, growing adoption in personal care formulations, expansion of animal nutrition applications, enhanced focus on plant-based ingredients.

The rising demand for personal care and cosmetic products is expected to drive the growth of the betaine market. Personal care and cosmetic products are consumer goods used for hygiene, grooming, or beautification and are typically rinsed off after use. Betaine is widely used in these products to help the skin maintain hydration by balancing moisture gains and losses. Its mildly soothing properties make it a common ingredient in cleansing formulations to counteract the potentially irritating effects of detergents. For example, in December 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US-based government agency, U.S. household spending on personal care products and services rose by 9.7% in 2023 compared with 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for personal care and cosmetic products is supporting the betaine market.

Leading companies in the betaine market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as natural betaine sources, to enhance hydration, improve gut health, and support overall wellness in pets. Natural betaine acts as an osmolyte, maintaining optimal fluid balance and supporting digestive function. For instance, in April 2025, IFF, a US-based health ingredients provider, launched Betafin Pet, a natural betaine product designed to support hydration, gut health, and overall wellness in cats and dogs. Formulated with clean-label ingredients and enzyme-driven palatability, Betafin Pet ensures easy consumption while aligning with sustainability and responsible sourcing practices. Tested in IFF’s specialist R&D centers in the US and Europe, the product ensures efficacy and quality, enabling pet food manufacturers to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier, functional pet nutrition.

In November 2025, Aekyung Chemical Co., Ltd., a South Korea-based specialty chemicals and raw materials provider, acquired PT Evonik Sumi Asih for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Aekyung Chemical to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian betaine market and strengthen its portfolio of surfactants for personal care and industrial applications. PT Evonik Sumi Asih, based in Indonesia, supplies betaines and esters primarily for the personal care and consumer goods industries.

Major companies operating in the betaine market are Associated British Foods PLC, BASF SE, Nutreco N.V., Solvay S.A., American Crystal Sugar Company, Amino GmbH, Kao Corporation, Stepan Company, Sunwin Biotech Shandong Co. Ltd., Merck KGaA, Inolex Inc., Navneet Chemical, Prasol Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Alpspure Lifesciences Private Limited, Orison Chemicals Limited, Evonik Industries, Trouw Nutrition, AB Vista, HEALTHY (HANGZHOU) HUSBANDRY SCI-TECH, Tianshi Siliao, Agrana, Asahi Kasei, Niacet Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the betaine market in 2025. The regions covered in the betaine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the betaine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The betaine market consists of sales of betaine citrate and betaine aspartate. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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