Middle East & Africa Retinol Market Size & Outlook
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MEA retinol market highlights
- The MEA retinol market generated a revenue of USD 128.2 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, synthetic was the largest revenue generating type in 2025.
- Natural is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 128.2 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 157.0 million |
| Growth rate | 2.6% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Synthetic |
| Fastest growing segment | Natural |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Natural, Synthetic |
| Key market players worldwide | Basf SE, Beauty Solutions, Biotics Research, Divi's Laboratories, Drunk Elephant, Eluminex Biosciences, Koninklijke DSM NV |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 8.7% of the global retinol market in 2025.
- Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- North America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 450.5 million by 2033.
Synthetic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 84.24% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa retinol market based on natural, synthetic covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
In the past few years, the food & beverages industry in the Middle East & Africa has grown significantly owing to the increasing population and ongoing urban development that has resulted in a surged demand for high-quality nutritional food products in the region.
According to South Africa Poultry Association, the poultry industry in the country accounted for shares of approximately 41% and 18% of the total animal product and agricultural gross values, respectively in South Africa in 2020. The flourishing poultry industry in Middle East & Africa is fueling the growth of retinol market as it is used as a supplement in animal feed to ensure that animals receive vital nutrients in sufficient quantity.
However, low awareness among people regarding feed quality and high inclination toward sociocultural and religious beliefs are expected to restrict the usage of retinol in animal feed and food & beverage industries in the country in the coming years.
Key Regions: U.S. , UK , Japan , Brazil , South Africa
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Retinol Market Scope
Retinol Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eluminex Biosciences | View profile | 1-10 | Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, Asia | https://eluminexbio.com/ |
| Biotics Research | View profile | 251-500 | Rosenberg, Texas, United States, North America | https://www.bioticsresearch.com |
| Beauty Solutions | View profile | 11-50 | New York, New York, United States, North America | https://www.beautysolutionsltd.com |
| Divi's Laboratories | View profile | 10001+ | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Asia | https://www.divislabs.com/ |
| Drunk Elephant | View profile | 51-100 | Houston, Texas, United States, North America | http://www.drunkelephant.com/ |
| Basf SE | View profile | 111855 | Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 | https://www.basf.com |
| Koninklijke DSM NV | View profile | 20682 | Het Overloon 1, P.O. Box 6500, Heerlen, LI, Netherlands, 6411 TE | https://www.dsm.com |
MEA retinol market size, by country, 2021-2033 (US$M)
Middle East & Africa Retinol Market Outlook Share, 2025 & 2033 (US$M)
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