Eye Health Ingredients Market size is projected to exceed USD 290 million by 2024; according to a new research report.

Rising diseases including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts will propel product demand. Protection from UV radiation, elimination of free radicals and enhancing strong vision are other key features stimulating the industry growth.

Zeaxanthin and Lutein are the broadly used eye care ingredients, high efficiency and effectiveness in lower dosages causes low zeaxanthin consumption compared to lutein. Lutein will witness CAGR exceeding 6.5% up to 2024. Rising demand for infant supplementary to overcome vision deficiency among children are the main factors driving lutein demand.

Bilberry extracts will be worth over USD 25 million by 2024. Potential application outlook in healthcare industry to treat vision disorders will enhance the product penetration. Retinal health enhancement and blood sugar level maintenance are the key substantial benefits.

Demand for animal eye health ingredients market will witness over 7% growth up to 2024. Preventive care among owners of pet and commercial animal will remain a key driving factor for the segment.

Shifting consumer preference towards naturally sourced products will drive the industry growth. Synthetic eye health ingredients market is driven by low processing costs with high benefits which will impact natural eye health ingredients market price trend.

High surgery costs are the factors influencing consumers toward OTC supplements to avoid substantial costs on clinical treatments. Development and innovation in terms of product personalization and customization will be a key strategy for the nutraceutical industry.

Capsule, soft gel & tablets accounted for more than 40% of the industry share in 2016. Reduced side effects along with ease in consumption are the factors positively influencing the product penetration.

Age related macular degeneration treatment is the leading segment for the product consumption. Rising dry eye syndrome diseases globally is another factor fueling the eye health ingredients market.

U.S. eye health ingredients market could witness over 5% growth through to 2024. Growing consumer health consciousness coupled with increasing product launches will drive the regional demand. Low vision and blindness is observed in over 3.2 million people in the North America in 2015, which is estimated to surpass 6 million by 2024.

Europe, led by Germany and UK will witness growth over 5.5%. High geriatric population along with increasing consumer spending on healthcare will propel the regional industry growth.

China and India together will witness CAGR over 6.5% up to 2024. Increase in consumer purchasing power along with growing consumer interest for a healthy lifestyle will stimulate industry growth.

Global industry share is fragmented with large number of manufacturers including Allied Biotech, FMC Corporation, DSM and BASF. MacuShield, Alcon, Amway, Bausch & Lomb, Efamol, Solgar and Swanson are the major customers. Technological advancement and product innovations have led manufacturers to launch gummies for vision enhancement.

Eye health ingredients market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume in tons and revenue in USD million from 2013 to 2024, for the following segments:

Eye Health Ingredients Market, By Source

Natural
Synthetic

Eye Health Ingredients Market, By Ingredient

Lutein
Zeaxanthin
Beta Carotene
Vitamin A
Bilberry Extracts
Others (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc & Omega-3 fatty acids, Astaxanthin)

Eye Health Ingredients Market, By Form

Soft gel, capsule & tablets
Liquid
Powder

Eye Health Ingredients Market, By Application

Human
Animal

Eye Health Ingredients Market, By Disease Indication

Age related macular degeneration
Cataract
Dry eye syndrome
Other indications

The above information has been provided on a regional and country basis for the following:

North America
U.S.
Canada
EU
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Poland
Russia
Netherlands
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Malaysia
Indonesia
Thailand
Singapore
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
South Africa