Saponins are a class of chemical compounds found in particular abundance in various plant species. More specifically, they are amphipathic glycosides grouped phenomenologically by the soap-like foaming they produce when shaken in aqueous solutions, and structurally by having one or more hydrophilic glycoside moieties combined with a lipophilic triterpene derivative
Saponin industry has low technology barrier and is mainly concentrated in China. Currently, there are many producing companies in the world saponin industry. The main players are Laozhiqing Group, Yongxin Youxiang, Tianmao, Hubei Jusheng Technology and Weihe Pharma. The global production of saponin increases to 14695.5 MT in 2016 from 13331.3 MT in 2011 with average growth rate of 1.97%. Global saponin capacity utilization rate remained at around 54.26% in 2016.
We tend to believe this industry is a rising industry, and the consumption increasing degree will show a smooth growth curve. And the price presents decreasing trend according to the economy development status and international competition. Also, there is fluctuation in gross margin.
Over the next five years, LPI(LP Information) projects that Saponin will register a 0.2% CAGR in terms of revenue, reach US$ 970 million by 2023, from US$ 950 million in 2017.
This report studies the global market, especially in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa, focuses on the top 5 players in each region, with sales, price, revenue and market share from 2013 to 2018, the top players:
- Laozhiqing Group
- Yongxin Youxiang
- Tianmao
- Hubei Jusheng Technology
- Weihe Pharma
- Yunan Notoginseng
- KPC Pharmaceuticals
- Yunnan Baiyao Group
- Zhongheng Group
- Hongjiu Biotech
- Jilin Changqing Ginseng
- SKBioland
- Indena
- Fusong Nature
- Jike Biotech Group
- Fuji Oil Group
- Fanzhi Group
- Sabinsa
Market Segment by Regions, this report splits Global into several key Regions, with sales, revenue, market share of top players in these regions, from 2013 to 2018 (forecast), like
- North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
- Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Southeast Asia, India and Korea)
- Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy and Russia etc.)
- South America (Brazil, Chile, Peru and Argentina)
- Middle East and Africa (Egypt, South Africa, Saudi Arabia)
Split by Product Types, with sales, revenue, price, market share of each type, can be divided into
- Theasaponins
- Diosgenin
- Notoginsenoside
- Ginsenoside
- Soyasaponin
- Others
Split by applications, this report focuses on sales, market share and growth rate in each application, can be divided into
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food & Beverage
- Agricultural Application
- Daily Chemicals
- Others