
Essential Oils Market
Essential Oils Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Lavender Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Peppermint Oil, Lemon Oil and Other Types), Source, Distribution Channel, Application, End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Essential Oils Market is accounted for $11.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $24.7 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 13.8% during the forecast period. Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that capture the natural aroma and beneficial properties of their source. Obtained through processes like steam distillation or cold pressing, these oils contain the essence of the plant's fragrance and therapeutic qualities. Commonly used in aromatherapy, skincare, and holistic healing, essential oils are valued for their potential to enhance well-being, relieve stress, and treat various ailments. Each oil has unique characteristics and uses, making them versatile tools in natural health practices.
According to the Global Wellness Institute, in 2020 there were over 1,60,000 spas, earning $68 billion in revenue globally. Spa revenue was growing by 8.7% annually prior to 2020.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Growing aromatherapy industry
The market is witnessing a surge in demand, fueled by the growing popularity of aromatherapy. Consumers are increasingly seeking natural remedies for health and wellness, driving the expansion of this industry. Aromatherapy, with its therapeutic benefits and pleasant fragrances, is gaining traction as a holistic approach to relaxation and healing. This trend is prompting the introduction of innovative products and the exploration of new applications, further propelling the growth of the market.
Restraint:
Availability of synthetic and substandard products
Despite stringent regulations, some producers cut corners, using cheaper synthetic alternatives or diluting oils with inferior substances. This compromises purity and potency, deceiving consumers and potentially causing adverse effects. The presence of such products underscores the importance of thorough research and sourcing from reputable suppliers. Vigilance and education are essential to safeguard against the risks associated with synthetic and substandard essential oils.
Opportunity:
Increasing demand for natural ingredients
The market is witnessing a surge in demand for natural ingredients. Consumers are increasingly seeking products that are sourced from natural and organic materials due to growing health and environmental concerns. This trend is driving manufacturers to prioritize the use of natural ingredients in their essential oil formulations. As a result, there is a noticeable shift towards plant-based extracts and botanicals, reflecting a broader consumer preference for clean-label and sustainable products.
Threat:
High price of essential oils
The market is marked by soaring prices, often rendering these aromatic extracts unaffordable for many consumers. Factors such as scarcity of raw materials, intricate extraction processes, and growing demand contribute to the steep costs. Additionally, the market's reliance on natural resources susceptible to environmental fluctuations exacerbates price volatility. As a result, accessing these essential oils, renowned for their therapeutic and aromatic properties, becomes a luxury rather than a commonplace indulgence for health and wellness enthusiasts.
Covid-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the essential oils industry, altering its definition and perception. Essential oils, traditionally known for their therapeutic and aromatic properties, saw a surge in demand as people sought natural remedies and wellness products amidst health concerns. This heightened interest led to a broader recognition of essential oils for their antiviral and immune-boosting potential. Consequently, the definition of essential oils expanded beyond aromatherapy to encompass their role in supporting overall health and well-being during a global health crisis.
The peppermint oil segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The peppermint oil is expected to be the largest during the forecast period. With its invigorating scent and numerous therapeutic benefits, including promoting digestion and relieving headaches, it enjoys popularity in aromatherapy and holistic wellness practices. As a natural remedy, it's often utilized in skincare, haircare, and household cleaning products, reflecting the growing consumer demand for natural alternatives. Peppermint oil's distinct properties make it a staple in the essential oils market, catering to health-conscious individuals seeking holistic solutions.
The pharmaceutical segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The pharmaceutical segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties are increasingly recognized, fostering their utilization in pharmaceutical formulations. This market convergence emphasizes the industry's shift towards holistic healthcare solutions. Key players are leveraging essential oils' versatility to develop innovative products, catering to the growing demand for natural remedies in pharmaceuticals.
Region with largest share:
North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period driven by increasing consumer interest in natural remedies and aromatherapy. With a diverse range of applications spanning from skincare to holistic wellness, essential oils have become mainstream products in households across the continent. Factors such as rising health consciousness and demand for organic, chemical-free alternatives contribute to the market's expansion.
Region with highest CAGR:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the highest CAGR over the forecast period. There has been a noticeable increase in demand for essential oils across countries in the region. This demand is fueled by a rising interest in natural and organic products, as well as a growing awareness of the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. Many countries in the region have a long history of traditional medicine practices that incorporate the use of essential oils. This cultural heritage contributes to the widespread acceptance and usage of essential oils in the region.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Essential Oils market include Cargill, Takasago International Corporation, VedaOils, Azelis, Turpaz Industries, PT Indika Energy Tbk, Sydney Essential Oil Co., India Essential Oils, DoTerra, Flavex Naturextrakte GmbH, Falcon, Ungerer Limited, Pure Essential Supply Inc., Miracle Botanicals and Sun Essential Oils.
Key Developments:
In October 2023, Azelis, a service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, acquired 100% of the shares of BLH SAS, a distributor of flavors & fragrances focused on the fine perfumery market in France.
In January 2023, PT Indika Energy Tbk (INDY) announced that its diversification into the essential oil industry through its subsidiary, PT Indika Multi Properti (IMP), which acquired a 46% stake in PT Natura Aromatik Nusantara (NAN) for IDR 179.60 billion (~USD 11.55 billion)
Types Covered:
• Lavender Oil
• Tea Tree Oil
• Peppermint Oil
• Lemon Oil
• Other Types
Sources Covered:
• Citrus Oils
• Herb Oils
• Floral Oils
• Wood Oils
• Spice Oils
Distribution Channels Covered:
• Online Retail
• Specialty Stores
• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Direct Sales
Applications Covered:
• Aromatherapy
• Spa and Wellness
• Massage Oil
• Cleaning & Home
• Fragrances
• Animal feed
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Pharmaceutical
• Food & Beverages
• Nutraceuticals
• Personal Care
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
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- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
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- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Application Analysis
3.7 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Essential Oils Market, By Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Lavender Oil
5.3 Tea Tree Oil
5.4 Peppermint Oil
5.5 Lemon Oil
5.6 Other Types
6 Global Essential Oils Market, By Source
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Citrus Oils
6.3 Herb Oils
6.4 Floral Oils
6.5 Wood Oils
6.6 Spice Oils
7 Global Essential Oils Market, By Distribution Channel
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Online Retail
7.3 Specialty Stores
7.4 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
7.5 Direct Sales
8 Global Essential Oils Market, By Application
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Aromatherapy
8.3 Spa and Wellness
8.4 Massage Oil
8.5 Cleaning & Home
8.6 Fragrances
8.7 Animal feed
8.8 Other Applications
9 Global Essential Oils Market, By End User
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Pharmaceutical
9.3 Food & Beverages
9.4 Nutraceuticals
9.5 Personal Care
9.6 Other End Users
10 Global Essential Oils Market, By Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 Italy
10.3.4 France
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Australia
10.4.5 New Zealand
10.4.6 South Korea
10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Argentina
10.5.2 Brazil
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.2 UAE
10.6.3 Qatar
10.6.4 South Africa
10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11 Key Developments
11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies
12 Company Profiling
12.1 Cargill
12.2 Takasago International Corporation
12.3 VedaOils
12.4 Azelis
12.5 Turpaz Industries
12.6 PT Indika Energy Tbk
12.7 Sydney Essential Oil Co.
12.8 India Essential Oils
12.9 DoTerra
12.10 Flavex Naturextrakte GmbH
12.11 Falcon
12.12 Ungerer Limited
12.13 Pure Essential Supply Inc.
12.14 Miracle Botanicals
12.15 Sun Essential Oils
List of Tables
1 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Lavender Oil (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Tea Tree Oil (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Peppermint Oil (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Lemon Oil (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Source (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Citrus Oils (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Herb Oils (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Floral Oils (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Wood Oils (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Spice Oils (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Online Retail (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Specialty Stores (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Supermarkets and Hypermarkets (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Direct Sales (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Aromatherapy (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Spa and Wellness (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Massage Oil (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Cleaning & Home (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Fragrances (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Animal feed (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Food & Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Nutraceuticals (2022-2030) ($MN)
31 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Personal Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
32 Global Essential Oils Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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