Market overview
The global chlorophyll extract market is worth USD 169 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 288 mn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Sodium copper chlorophyllin is the largest by type segment.
| Scope | Chlorophyll, sodium copper chlorophyllin and related green pigments extracted from plants, sold as food colour, supplement and personal care ingredients. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 160 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 169 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 288 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 3,359 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 5,459 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 50,250 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Chlorophyll Extract market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 169 mn |
| 2027 | USD 178 mn |
| 2028 | USD 188 mn |
| 2029 | USD 198 mn |
| 2030 | USD 209 mn |
| 2031 | USD 221 mn |
| 2032 | USD 233 mn |
| 2033 | USD 246 mn |
| 2034 | USD 259 mn |
| 2035 | USD 273 mn |
| 2036 | USD 288 mn |
Chlorophyll Extract market segmentation
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium copper chlorophyllin | 48.0% | 44.9% | USD 81 mn | 4.8% |
| Natural chlorophyll extract | 32.0% | 34.5% | USD 54 mn | 6.3% |
| Liquid chlorophyll supplements | 20.0% | 20.6% | USD 34 mn | 5.8% |
By application
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and beverage colours | 36.0% | 34.3% | USD 61 mn | 5.0% |
| Dietary supplements | 30.0% | 33.0% | USD 51 mn | 6.5% |
| Personal and oral care | 20.0% | 20.0% | USD 34 mn | 5.5% |
| Pharmaceutical and other | 14.0% | 12.7% | USD 24 mn | 4.5% |
By physical form
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid | 40.0% | 38.0% | USD 68 mn | 5.0% |
| Powder | 36.0% | 36.0% | USD 61 mn | 5.5% |
| Paste and oleoresin | 24.0% | 26.0% | USD 41 mn | 6.3% |
By plant source
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | 38.0% | 36.0% | USD 64 mn | 4.9% |
| Grass and leafy greens | 26.0% | 25.0% | USD 44 mn | 5.1% |
| Silkworm excrement and mulberry | 22.0% | 21.0% | USD 37 mn | 5.0% |
| Algae-derived | 14.0% | 18.0% | USD 24 mn | 8.2% |
By grade
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food grade | 50.0% | 48.0% | USD 84 mn | 5.1% |
| Pharmaceutical grade | 20.0% | 21.0% | USD 34 mn | 6.0% |
| Cosmetic grade | 18.0% | 20.0% | USD 30 mn | 6.6% |
| Feed and technical grade | 12.0% | 11.0% | USD 20 mn | 4.6% |
Top 25 countries for chlorophyll extract by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 72.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 89.9%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 37 mn | 22.0% | USD 63 mn | 5.4% |
| 2 | China | USD 17 mn | 10.0% | USD 33 mn | 6.9% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 14 mn | 8.0% | USD 21 mn | 4.4% |
| 4 | India | USD 10 mn | 6.0% | USD 22 mn | 7.9% |
| 5 | Japan | USD 10 mn | 6.0% | USD 15 mn | 3.8% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | USD 8.4 mn | 5.0% | USD 14 mn | 4.8% |
| 7 | France | USD 8.4 mn | 5.0% | USD 13 mn | 4.4% |
| 8 | Brazil | USD 6.8 mn | 4.0% | USD 12 mn | 6.3% |
| 9 | Italy | USD 5.1 mn | 3.0% | USD 7.8 mn | 4.4% |
| 10 | South Korea | USD 5.1 mn | 3.0% | USD 8.9 mn | 5.8% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 4.7 mn | 2.8% | USD 8.0 mn | 5.4% |
| 12 | Canada | USD 4.1 mn | 2.4% | USD 6.9 mn | 5.4% |
| 13 | Australia | USD 3.5 mn | 2.1% | USD 5.9 mn | 5.4% |
| 14 | Mexico | USD 3.0 mn | 1.8% | USD 5.1 mn | 5.4% |
| 15 | Netherlands | USD 2.6 mn | 1.5% | USD 4.4 mn | 5.4% |
| 16 | Turkey | USD 2.2 mn | 1.3% | USD 3.8 mn | 5.4% |
| 17 | Russia | USD 1.9 mn | 1.1% | USD 3.2 mn | 5.4% |
| 18 | Indonesia | USD 1.6 mn | 1.0% | USD 3.1 mn | 6.6% |
| 19 | Thailand | USD 1.4 mn | 0.8% | USD 2.4 mn | 5.4% |
| 20 | Egypt | USD 1.2 mn | 0.7% | USD 2.0 mn | 5.3% |
| 21 | Poland | USD 1.1 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.8 mn | 5.3% |
| 22 | Switzerland | USD 0.89 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.5 mn | 5.3% |
| 23 | Belgium | USD 0.78 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.3 mn | 5.5% |
| 24 | Taiwan | USD 0.66 mn | 0.4% | USD 1.1 mn | 5.5% |
| 25 | Vietnam | USD 0.57 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.1 mn | 6.7% |
| Rest of world | USD 17 mn | 10.1% | USD 29 mn | 5.3% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Sensient
- Oterra
- Givaudan
- Döhler
- ADM
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- GNT
- Roha Dyechem
- San-Ei Gen F.F.I.
- Chenguang Biotech Group
- Synthite Industries
- Plant Lipids
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Aarkay Food Products
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the chlorophyll extract market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by type, by application, by physical form, by plant source, by grade. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the chlorophyll extract market?
The global chlorophyll extract market is estimated at USD 160 mn in 2025 and USD 169 mn in 2026.
How fast will the chlorophyll extract market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 288 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 120 mn.
Which country is the largest market for chlorophyll extract?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 37 mn in 2026, 22.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 40.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 7.9% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which chlorophyll extract segment is largest?
In the by type split, Sodium copper chlorophyllin is the largest segment with 48.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading chlorophyll extract companies?
Global leaders include Sensient, Oterra, Givaudan, Döhler.
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