Beta Arbutin Market

Market Overview

The global beta arbutin market is expected to reach USD 1,263.38 million in 2026 from USD 892.19 million in 2021 at a CAGR of 6.0 % during 2021–2026

Beta-ARBUTIN is a synthetic whitening material appearing as White needle crystal or powder. It is one of the safest and most efficient whitening materials and protects skin from damages caused by free radicals. Beta-Arbutin is a skin agent that eliminates melanin pigment by inhibiting Tyrosinase activity. It is ideal for use in whitening, bleaching, and skin lightening products.

Arbutin is extracted from bearberry and acts as a tyrosine inhibitor to reduce melanin pigmentation. In Asia-Pacific, natural arbutin is consumed because of the high pigmentation of the skin. In regions such as, North America and Europe, aging and wrinkles are common problems compared to hyperpigmentation. Furthermore, increasing the cosmetics business globally and shifting trends toward herbal cosmetics is influencing demand for extract in the cosmetics industry. Manufactures focusing more on providing organic skincare products are also anticipated to boost the market growth.

Furthermore, increasing demand for anti-aging products in developed countries is expected to propel the beta arbutin market. Growing consumer awareness and a rise in disposable income are estimated to have significant growth.

Segmental Analysis

The global beta arbutus market is segmented by type and application.

By Types Analysis

Based on the type, the market is segmented into Purity ≥99% and Purity <99%

Global Purity ≥99% market is worth USD 600.01 billion in 2019 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period. Purity>99 is expected to hold a market share for the arbutin market. Changing environmental conditions and rising pollution are exhibiting the importance of sunscreen application.

By Application Analysis

Based on the application, the market is segmented into cosmetics, medicines. It has been observed that overexposure to UV light can lead to skin cancer. In 2018, in the U.K., around 86% of melanoma skin cancer was found to be preventable using sun protection and sunscreen. The rapidly expanding sun protection market is benefiting the demand for effective active ingredients such as arbutin. For instance, Derma E Skin Brightener cream contains vitamins and arbutin herbal extracts and is used in brightening the complexion, reducing wrinkles, skin tone, and liver spots.

It is used as an anti-infective for treating urinary disorders and bronchitis disorders. Moreover, growing applications of herbal products in the management of infections are advancing the demand for arbutin. Around 80% of the population in developing countries use herbal medicine Exelvit Cistibell is a dietary supplement formulated with combined d-mannose, berberine, and arbutin, which is used for the prevention of urine infections and cystitis.

Regional Analysis

Geographically, the global beta arbutin market is segmented into four major regions: Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa.

North America is expected to hold market share in the global beta arbutin market. North America to Reach USD 104.86 Million by 2025 at a CAGR of 3.2% is attributed to consumers being more willing to buy anti-aging products such as Nutri-Cell Complex, Skin Odyssey, and Advanced Anti-Ageing Night Cream by Viviane Woodard, rather than modern skin-brightening and skin depigmentation products.

Moreover, the easy availability of substitute products, including 10% Niacinamide Booster by Paula's Choice and Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum by PCA Skin, are expected to hamper the beta arbutin market growth in North America. Furthermore, increasing pollution, rising exposure to UV radiation, and subsequently rising skin pigmentation along with extensive marketing of the beta arbutin products are likely to attract a huge consumer base, which, in turn, is anticipated to support the market growth.

The Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market for the global beta arbutin market and be the same in the coming years with extensive marketing and constantly growing adoption of depigmentation products. A huge population base is willing to whiten and brighten skin tone, which does not naturally occur due to hyperpigmentation, including hormonal activity, exposure to intense sunlight, and intensified UV radiation due to pollution. 

In addition, the millennial population in the region is influenced by social media, which compels consumers to opt for products that can make their skin whiter and remove pigmentation to look more beautiful. It offers an opportunity for manufacturers to introduce skin whitening and lightening cosmetic products to meet consumer demand.

Beta Arbutin Market Segmentation

By Type

• Purity: ≥99%
• Purity: <99%

By Application

• Cosmetics
• Medicine
• Others

By Region

America

• North America
  • U.S
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• South America

Europe

• Western Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • K
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Western Europe
• Eastern Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Australia
• Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

• The Middle East
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • Rest of the Middle East