Market overview
The global lycopene food colors market is worth USD 63 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 108 mn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Tomato extract is the largest by source segment.
| Scope | Red and orange natural colourants based on lycopene from tomato extract, fermentation or synthesis, sold as oleoresins, powders, beadlets and emulsions to food and beverage makers. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 60 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 63 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 108 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 125,373 kilograms |
| Volume 2036 | 203,736 kilograms |
| Average price 2026 | USD 502 per kilogram |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Lycopene Food Colors market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 63 mn |
| 2027 | USD 66 mn |
| 2028 | USD 70 mn |
| 2029 | USD 74 mn |
| 2030 | USD 78 mn |
| 2031 | USD 82 mn |
| 2032 | USD 87 mn |
| 2033 | USD 92 mn |
| 2034 | USD 97 mn |
| 2035 | USD 102 mn |
| 2036 | USD 108 mn |
Lycopene Food Colors market segmentation
By source
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato extract | 55.0% | 53.1% | USD 35 mn | 5.1% |
| Fermentation | 15.0% | 19.2% | USD 9.4 mn | 8.1% |
| Synthetic | 30.0% | 27.6% | USD 19 mn | 4.6% |
By application
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages | 30.0% | 31.6% | USD 19 mn | 6.0% |
| Confectionery and bakery | 22.0% | 21.1% | USD 14 mn | 5.0% |
| Meat and savoury | 18.0% | 18.1% | USD 11 mn | 5.5% |
| Dairy and desserts | 12.0% | 12.0% | USD 7.6 mn | 5.5% |
| Others | 18.0% | 17.2% | USD 11 mn | 5.0% |
By form
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil suspension | 32.0% | 30.0% | USD 20 mn | 4.8% |
| Powder and beadlets | 38.0% | 38.0% | USD 24 mn | 5.5% |
| Water-dispersible emulsion | 30.0% | 32.0% | USD 19 mn | 6.2% |
By colour shade
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 52.0% | 50.0% | USD 33 mn | 5.1% |
| Orange | 34.0% | 35.0% | USD 21 mn | 5.8% |
| Pink and other | 14.0% | 15.0% | USD 8.8 mn | 6.2% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct to food makers | 62.0% | 60.0% | USD 39 mn | 5.2% |
| Distributors | 30.0% | 31.0% | USD 19 mn | 5.8% |
| Online and small packs | 8.0% | 9.0% | USD 5.0 mn | 6.8% |
Top 25 countries for lycopene food colors by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 78.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.3%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 14 mn | 22.0% | USD 23 mn | 5.0% |
| 2 | Germany | USD 6.3 mn | 10.0% | USD 10 mn | 5.0% |
| 3 | China | USD 5.7 mn | 9.0% | USD 12 mn | 7.5% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | USD 4.4 mn | 7.0% | USD 6.9 mn | 4.6% |
| 5 | France | USD 3.8 mn | 6.0% | USD 5.9 mn | 4.6% |
| 6 | Japan | USD 3.8 mn | 6.0% | USD 5.6 mn | 4.0% |
| 7 | India | USD 3.1 mn | 5.0% | USD 6.8 mn | 8.0% |
| 8 | Brazil | USD 3.1 mn | 5.0% | USD 5.9 mn | 6.5% |
| 9 | Mexico | USD 2.5 mn | 4.0% | USD 4.5 mn | 6.0% |
| 10 | Italy | USD 2.5 mn | 4.0% | USD 3.9 mn | 4.4% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 1.6 mn | 2.5% | USD 2.6 mn | 4.9% |
| 12 | Netherlands | USD 1.1 mn | 1.8% | USD 1.8 mn | 5.0% |
| 13 | Canada | USD 0.93 mn | 1.5% | USD 1.5 mn | 4.9% |
| 14 | Australia | USD 0.80 mn | 1.3% | USD 1.3 mn | 4.9% |
| 15 | Russia | USD 0.72 mn | 1.1% | USD 0.99 mn | 3.3% |
| 16 | South Korea | USD 0.66 mn | 1.0% | USD 1.1 mn | 4.9% |
| 17 | Turkey | USD 0.60 mn | 1.0% | USD 1.2 mn | 7.5% |
| 18 | Poland | USD 0.57 mn | 0.9% | USD 0.91 mn | 4.9% |
| 19 | Switzerland | USD 0.54 mn | 0.8% | USD 0.86 mn | 4.9% |
| 20 | Argentina | USD 0.50 mn | 0.8% | USD 0.82 mn | 5.0% |
| 21 | Indonesia | USD 0.49 mn | 0.8% | USD 1.0 mn | 7.5% |
| 22 | Thailand | USD 0.46 mn | 0.7% | USD 0.96 mn | 7.6% |
| 23 | Egypt | USD 0.44 mn | 0.7% | USD 0.91 mn | 7.6% |
| 24 | Belgium | USD 0.43 mn | 0.7% | USD 0.69 mn | 4.9% |
| 25 | Saudi Arabia | USD 0.42 mn | 0.7% | USD 0.85 mn | 7.4% |
| Rest of world | USD 3.6 mn | 5.7% | USD 6.1 mn | 5.4% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- dsm-firmenich
- BASF
- Lycored
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Oterra
- Sensient Technologies
- GNT Group
- Kalsec
- Roha
- Chenguang Biotech
- DDW The Color House
- Vidya Herbs
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Allied Biotech
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 lycopene food colors 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 source, by application, by form, by colour shade, by sales channel. 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 lycopene food colors market?
The global lycopene food colors market is estimated at USD 60 mn in 2025 and USD 63 mn in 2026.
How fast will the lycopene food colors market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 108 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 45 mn.
Which country is the largest market for lycopene food colors?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 14 mn in 2026, 22.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 41.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.0% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which lycopene food colors segment is largest?
In the by source split, Tomato extract is the largest segment with 55.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading lycopene food colors companies?
Global leaders include dsm-firmenich, BASF, Lycored.
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