Albumins And Albuminates Market

The article discusses the increasing demand for albumins, albuminates, and their derivatives worldwide, with a forecasted growth in market volume and value from 2022 to 2030. It covers consumption, production, imports, and exports of albumins and albuminates, highlighting key countries and growth trends in the market.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for albumins, albuminates and other derivatives (excluding egg albumin) worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +4.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 323K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +6.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $3.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Albumins, Albuminates And Other Derivatives (Excluding Egg Albumin)

Global albumins and albuminates consumption reduced to 235K tons in 2022, dropping by -4.5% on the year before. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 246K tons, and then fell slightly in the following year.

The global albumins and albuminates market value skyrocketed to $2.2B in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (36K tons), Japan (29K tons) and Denmark (25K tons), together comprising 38% of global consumption. India, France, Canada, Italy, Brazil, South Korea, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Russia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +42.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest albumins and albuminates markets worldwide were China ($445M), Japan ($336M) and India ($125M), with a combined 41% share of the global market. France, Canada, Denmark, South Korea, Brazil, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany, Italy and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Italy, with a CAGR of +37.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of albumins and albuminates per capita consumption was registered in Denmark (4,316 kg per 1000 persons), followed by New Zealand (1,405 kg per 1000 persons), the Netherlands (389 kg per 1000 persons) and Canada (241 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of albumins and albuminates was estimated at 30 kg per 1000 persons.

In Denmark, albumins and albuminates per capita consumption increased at an average annual rate of +26.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+0.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-8.2% per year).

Production

World Production of Albumins, Albuminates And Other Derivatives (Excluding Egg Albumin)

Global albumins and albuminates production amounted to 228K tons in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11%. Global production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, albumins and albuminates production fell to $1.2B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $1.6B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the United States (56K tons), New Zealand (29K tons) and Germany (29K tons), together comprising 50% of global production. The Netherlands, Italy, France, Lithuania, Argentina, Belgium, Ireland, Poland, Australia and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +458.8%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Albumins, Albuminates And Other Derivatives (Excluding Egg Albumin)

In 2022, purchases abroad of albumins, albuminates and other derivatives (excluding egg albumin) decreased by -3.5% to 274K tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 284K tons, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, albumins and albuminates imports surged to $2.9B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

In 2022, China (36K tons), Japan (29K tons) and Denmark (26K tons) represented the largest importer of albumins, albuminates and other derivatives (excluding egg albumin) in the world, constituting 33% of total import. The Netherlands (17K tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Germany (17K tons), the UK (15K tons), Poland (13K tons), India (13K tons) and the United States (12K tons). All these countries together held approx. 32% share of total imports. France (10K tons), Canada (9.7K tons), Brazil (7.6K tons) and South Korea (7.3K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +30.2%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest albumins and albuminates importing markets worldwide were China ($499M), Japan ($356M) and the UK ($189M), with a combined 36% share of global imports. The Netherlands, Germany, the United States, India, Canada, France, South Korea, Poland, Denmark and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

In terms of the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +33.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average albumins and albuminates import price stood at $10,731 per ton in 2022, surging by 36% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($14,832 per ton), while Denmark ($3,920 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Albumins, Albuminates And Other Derivatives (Excluding Egg Albumin)

In 2022, global exports of albumins, albuminates and other derivatives (excluding egg albumin) expanded slightly to 266K tons, growing by 1.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, albumins and albuminates exports skyrocketed to $2.9B in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

In 2022, the United States (67K tons), distantly followed by Germany (40K tons), the Netherlands (36K tons), New Zealand (22K tons), Poland (18K tons), Italy (16K tons) and the UK (12K tons) represented the key exporters of albumins, albuminates and other derivatives (excluding egg albumin), together achieving 79% of total exports. France (11K tons), Belgium (8.8K tons), Ireland (6.1K tons), Australia (5.6K tons), Argentina (5.3K tons) and Lithuania (5.3K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +72.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($818M), Germany ($451M) and the Netherlands ($407M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 57% of global exports. New Zealand, Poland, the UK, Australia, France, Ireland, Lithuania, Italy, Argentina and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +102.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average albumins and albuminates export price amounted to $11,001 per ton, jumping by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, albumins and albuminates export price increased by +72.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($22,646 per ton), while Italy ($2,865 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+17.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform