Global L-carnitine Market Size & Outlook, 2020-2028

The l-carnitine industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 276.1 million by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 5.1% is expected of the worldwide l-carnitine industry from 2021 to 2028.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$185.0
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$276.1
CAGR, 2021 - 2028
5.1%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global l-carnitine market highlights

  • The global l-carnitine market generated a revenue of USD 185.0 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 276.1 million by 2028.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2021 - 2028) of 5.1% by 2028.
  • In terms of segment, bioprocess accounted for a revenue of USD 141.5 million in 2020.
  • Bioprocess is the most lucrative process segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2020.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2028.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 185.0 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 276.1 million
Growth rate5.1% (CAGR from 2020 to 2028)
Largest segmentBioprocess
Fastest growing segmentBioprocess
Historical data covered2017 - 2019
Base year for estimation2020
Forecast period covered2021 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationChemical Synthesis, Bioprocess

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 37.8% of the global l-carnitine market in 2020.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • By country, South Africa is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 3.1 million by 2028.

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Bioprocess was the largest segment with a revenue share of 76.49% in 2020. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global l-carnitine market based on chemical synthesis, bioprocess covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.


  • Global L-carnitine Process Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Chemical Synthesis
    • Bioprocess
  • Global L-carnitine Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Food & Pharma Grade
    • Feed Grade
  • Global L-carnitine Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Animal Feed
    • Healthcare Products
    • Functional Food & Beverages
    • Medicines

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Global l carnitine market size, by region, 2017-2028 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: L carnitine market size, 2020 (US$M)

Global l carnitine market share, by process, 2020 & 2028 (%, US$M)

L-carnitine market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global l-carnitine market, by region, 2020 (US$M)

Global l carnitine market size, by region, 2017-2028 (US$M)

Process 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 CAGR
North America 60.7 63.5 66.5 70.0 73.5 77.1 81.0 85.1 89.5 94.3 99.3 105.3 5.2%
Europe 46.0 48.0 50.1 52.4 54.9 57.4 60.0 62.9 65.9 69.1 72.4 76.6 4.9%
Asia Pacific 38.6 40.6 42.7 45.0 47.3 49.8 52.5 55.4 58.4 61.7 65.2 69.3 5.6%
Latin America 10.1 10.4 10.8 11.3 11.9 12.3 12.9 13.4 14.0 14.7 15.3 16.1 4.5%
MEA 5.5 5.8 6.0 6.3 6.5 6.8 7.0 7.4 7.7 8.1 8.4 8.8 4.3%
Overall 160.9 168.3 176.1 185.0 194.1 203.4 213.4 224.2 235.5 247.9 260.6 276.1 5.1%

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