Demand for Folic Acid and Impact of COVID-19……..
The global folic acid
market size was valued at USD 665.2 million in 2015. The use of
advanced medical technologies for manufacturing high-quality folic acid tablets
to be used as an essential supplement during pregnancy is expected to impact
future market growth positively. Folate consumption helps to minimize the risk
of congenital disabilities such as neural tube defects (NTDs/) in infants.
What
if somebody told you, you can have multiple health benefits and you won’t have
to hit the gym or run several miles for it? Yes
several people will jump at this opportunity, and several people do. Vitamins
have a way of improving health like no other nutrients could. All of them are
important, but Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid has
its own place. Let’s dive in further to understand more about this important
vitamin and how its market is flourishing.
When
it comes to Folic Acid Market, there are several factors which are causing the
market to grow leaps & bounds. Increasing consumption of folic acid in
promising applications in various verticals of pharmaceuticals and
nutraceuticals sectors coupled with strict regulations is expected to propel
the global market demand. Raising its utilization in food and beverage industry
to increase the folic acid food fortification particularly in developed
economies such as North America and Europe is also predicted to impact the
global folic acid market positively. All these factors along with several other
positive ones lead the market to reach expected growth ofUSD 466.2 million by 2025, according to a
new report by Grand View Research, Inc.
Folic acids or vitamin B9 is a form of
water-soluble vitamin required by the body to manufacture red blood cells, and
lack of the substance causes anemia. Also, it is involved in the normal body
growth & development, production of genetic materials such as DNA and RNA
and several other bodily functions. Daily usage of vitamin B9 tablets has
proved to be safe for consumption with no health side effects.
Key industry
players operating in the global folic acid market include BASF SE, Zydus
Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Medicamen Biotech Ltd., Jiangxi Tianxin Pharmaceutical Co.
Ltd., DSM N.V., and Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. The industry
is concentrated with the top few players and is characterized by continuous
developments, diversified product portfolio, and increasing regional presence.
Acquisition and new product development are some key strategies adopted by the
industry players to increase their revenue share as well as improving their
value chain integration.
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What
Is Folic Acid And Why Is It So Important?
Folic
acids or Folate or vitamin B9 is a type of water-solvent vitamin required by
the body to produce red platelets, and its deficiency causes anemia. Additionally,
it is involved
in the normal body development and advancement, generation of genetic
materials, for example, DNA and RNA and other essential chemical & physical
functions. It encourages cell and tissue growth and
development. Folic acid is used in multivitamins supplements because it is
better absorbed.
Folic
acid support fetal development by preventing the risk of birth defects promotes
sperm viability, improves cardiovascular system by
minimizing the risk of heart attack, encourages normal cholesterol
levels, provides neurological support, and helps perinatal mood management.
Vitamin B9 is an essential nutrient found green and leafy vegetables, peas,
broccoli, oranges, corn, grains meats, and cereal. Significant folic acid
deficiency can lead to macrocytic anemia
·
Excellent sources: Leek,
green beans, parsnip, beetroot, cabbage, green peas, capsicum, spinach,
cauliflower, oranges, chick peas, orange juice, oats, peanuts, wholegrain
bread.
·
Good Sources: Cos
lettuce, wheat germ, avocado, banana, carrot, tomato, parsley, strawberry,
hazelnuts, canned salmon, cashews, almonds, walnuts.
Market
Factors At Play
Folic Acid has grown and it seems to continue doing
so, riding on the back of several factors. Some of these factors affect positively
while some of them has an inhibiting factor on the growth of the market.
However, the growing factors outweigh the inhibiting ones and the market is set
to tread the growth path.
·
Rising occurrence of diseases and pandemic like
COVID-19 makes it essential to develop new set of pharmaceuticals;
and rising growth of pharmaceuticals and neutraceuticals leads to spurt in the
growth of Folic Acid demand.
·
According to WHO, Globally, anemia
affects 1.62 billion people, which corresponds to 24.8% of the population.
The highest prevalence is in preschool-age children and the lowest prevalence
is in men. Folic acid has proven benefits in fighting anemia.
Large anemia affected population causes a growth in demand for Folic Acid.
·
Folic Acid is used in body supplements and is
involved in the normal body growth & development,
production of genetic materials such as DNA and RNA and several other bodily
functions. This makes it indispensable for the healthcare industry.
·
Folic acid food fortification has been made compulsory in many
developed economies such as the U.S., New Zealand, UK, and Australia. This
fuels the market as well.
·
Folic Acid plays a major role in providing support
to a pregnant mother in taking care of the baby, leading
to the increased demand in the market.
·
Folic Acid is used in additives for the animal feed to
help them grow devoid of any deformities and boost their immune system, leading
to additional demand in the market.
·
Some Environment Protection Laws work against the
manufacturing of Folic Acid. This proves to be an inhibiting factor for the
market.
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Region
Specific Insights
Growing
consumer’s purchasing power in emerging economies along with increasing
preference of consumption of nutraceuticals and mineral-rich instant food
products are major growth drivers, which is expected to augment folic acid
market demand during the next nine years. Asia Pacific occupied
the largest share in the folic acid market. The major demand for folic acid is
expected to arise from China, India, and Japan. Stringent regulations
pertaining product safety in the medical sector is projected to propel market
growth over the coming years.
Amendments
imposed by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and European Union (EU) and
other international regulatory authorities regarding the consumption dosages of
folic acids are predicted to reinforce further the market growth in European
region. However, raw material availability and volatile price
trends, changing health regulations and scrutinizing pharmaceutical
organizations remain bigger challenges for the global market growth.
Aggressive
Competition
Key
industry players operating in the global folic acid market include BASF SE,
Zydus Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Medicamen Biotech Ltd., Jiangxi Tianxin
Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., DSM N.V., and Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
The industry is concentrated with the top few players and is characterized by
continuous developments, diversified product portfolio, and increasing regional
presence. Acquisition and new product development are some key strategies
adopted by the industry players to increase their revenue share as well as
improving their value chain integration.
Recent
Developments
·
In the time pandemic (COVID-19), it is extremely
important to keep your immune system at its peak. According to
scientists, Folic Acid has several immune related benefits and along with other
B complex vitamins, it plays a major role in keeping immune system up and
running.
·
In India, the National Nutrition Mission
(NNM) has been set up with a three year budget of
Rs.9046.17 crore commencing from 2017-18. The NNM is a comprehensive approach
towards raising nutrition level in the country on a war footing. Iron and
Folic Acid (IFA) supplements will be given and mapped in the country.
About Grand View
Research
Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S.
based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of
California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated
research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help
clients make informed business decisions, we offer market intelligence studies
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technology to chemicals, materials and healthcare.
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