Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA): Market Research Report

August 2011 | 199 pages | ID: C3B094DA030EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) in US$ Million.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2008 through 2017.

The report profiles 36 companies including many key and niche players such as Aiko Natural Products Co., Ltd., Cognis, Dalian Innobioactives Co., Ltd., Jarrow Formulas, Lipid Nutrition, Natures Way, NOW Foods, Vitae Caps, S.A., and Zhongshan Unicare Natural Medicine Co. Limited.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Contents

1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

2.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Global Market Snapshots
A Primer
Market Outlook
Market Scenario
Impact of Recession on Global CLA Market
CLA a Rising Star in the Ingredients Market
Manufacturers Walk a Tightrope Between Pricing and Functional Claims
Regional Disparity in Usage Leads to Erratic Sales
Requirements for a Successful CLA Market
Scientific Evidence Varies for CLA
Gaining Legislative Approval Essential for CLA Market Growth
CLA Clinical Trials Depicting Weight Control

3.MARKET DRIVERS AND INHIBITORS

Factors Assisting Development of the CLA Market
Weight Concerns

Table 1. Percentage Breakup of Popular Therapy Areas in Supplements and Functional Foods Ingredients Market (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Aging Population
Increasing Disposable Income
Growing Interest in Naturals
Rising Consumer Awareness
Rise in Healthcare Costs and Preventive Treatment
Technological Advancements
Widening Enduse Applications
Favorable Regulatory Environment
Effective Marketing
Clinical Evidence
Factors Inhibiting Growth of the CLA Market
Regulatory Issues
Slow and Insignificant Results
Lack of Awareness of Potential Health Benefits
Short Life Span of Weight Loss Ingredients
Wide Availability of Low Standard Supplements
Contradictory Clinical Reports Regarding CLA’s Efficacy
Consumer Skepticism
High Prices

4.TRENDS AND ISSUES

Weight Loss Supplements Rise in Popularity
CLA: A Ray of Hope for the Overweight

Table 2. Obesity Rates in Major Countries Worldwide (2008): Percentage of Total Population in the US, Mexico, Europe, United Kingdom, Germany, and Finland (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Obesity Reaches Alarming Levels in Developing Countries
Baby Boomers to Foster Growth in the CLA Market
Consumer Look Towards Satiety Weight Management Products
CLA Manufactures Target Healthy Overweight
CLA Acquires Place on the Food Map
CLA Catching Up With the LOHAS Trend
Obese/Overweight Children: Potential CLA Consumers
CLA Finds Usage in Sports Nutritional Products
Ranchers Turning Back to Grass Diet for Cattle

5.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction to Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Definition of CLA
Natural Sources of CLA

Table 3. Content of CLA in Various Food Sources (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Approximate Adult Consumption of CLA from Diet- Intake by Country

Deficiency of CLA
CLA as an Ingredient
Production
Product Forms
Recommended Dosage of CLA
Process of Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion
Absorption and Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Areas Addressed by CLA
Enhances Immune System
Reduces Fat
Regulates Blood Sugar
Checks Hypothyroidism
Minimizes Carcinogenic Risks
Promotes Heart Health
Stimulates Weight Loss
Prevents Osteoporosis and Joint Cartilage Degeneration
Relieves Symptoms of Asthma
CLA Free From Side Effects
Overdose of CLA
Distribution Channels for CLA Supplements and Fortified Food Products

6.END-USE ANALYSIS

CLA in Dietary Supplements
CLA in Functional Foods
CLA in Animal Nutrition

7.REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT

Regional Regulatory Aspects
European Union
The United States
Canada
Japan

8.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

Bainbridge & Knight Launch Weight Loss Supplement
Vega Nutritionals Launches New Meal Replacement Product
Finnmax Total Fit CLA Introduced in Russia
Cognis Rolls Out Tonalin CLA
LiveGreat Unveils CLA Enriched Chocolate Milk
Old Home Foods Introduces US’s First CLA Fortified Yogurt
ALLMAX Introduces CLA80 FEMME
4LIFE INTRODUCES CLA FORTIFIED BIOEFA

9.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

BASF Acquires Cognis Holding GmbH
Cognis Receives EFSA’s Approval for Tonalin®
Lipid Nutrition Files New Claim Dossier
EFSA Grants Safety Approval for Clarinol®
Cognis Receives Novel Food Approval in China
Lipid Nutrition and ChemPoint Ink Distribution Agreement
Clarinol™ Receives GRAS Status

10.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Aiko Natural Products Co., Ltd. (China)
Cognis (Germany)
Dalian Innobioactives Co., Ltd (China)
Jarrow Formulas (US)
Lipid Nutrition (The Netherlands)
Natures Way (US)
NOW Foods (US)
Vitae Caps, S.A. (Spain)
Zhongshan Unicare Natural Medicine Co. Limited (China)

11.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 5. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conjugated Linoleic Acid by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World 10-Year Perspective for Conjugated Linoleic Acid by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2008, 2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

12.THE UNITED STATES

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Major Highlights
Outlook
Obesity Epidemic in the US

Table 7. Obesity Rates in the US: Percentage Share of the Total Population in 2008, 2000, 1990, and 1980 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. US Obesity Rates (2010): Percentage Share for States- Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Michigan, Indiana, South Carolina, Texas and North Carolina (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Weight Control Products Fare Well Amid Grim Economy

Table 9. US Market for Weight Control Liquids/ Powders (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Distribution Channels – Supermarkets, Drug Stores, and Discount Stores (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Flooded with Weight Loss Products – US Leads the Trend

Table 10. New Weight-Loss Product Launches in the US (2008): Percentage Share as to the Total Beverages, Foods, and Supplements Product Launches (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. New Weight-Loss Product Launches in Europe (2008): Percentage Share as to the Total Beverages, Foods, and Supplements Product Launches (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

CLA Regulatory Scenario
FDA Alerts Consumers over Harmful Weight Loss Products
Product Introductions/Innovations
Recent Industry Activity
Key Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 12. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conjugated Linoleic Acid Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

13.CANADA

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Outlook
Regulatory Scenario
Product Introductions/Innovations

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 13. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conjugated Linoleic Acid Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

14.JAPAN

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Outlook
Obesity Issue in Japan Gaining Ground
Regulatory Scenario

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 14. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conjugated Linoleic Acid Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15.EUROPE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Outlook
Regulatory Scenario in the European Union
Recent Industry Activity
Key Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 15. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conjugated Linoleic Acid by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. European 10-Year Perspective for Conjugated Linoleic Acid by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe for Years 2008, 2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15A.FRANCE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Outlook
Regulatory Outlook

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 17. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conjugated Linoleic Acid Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15B.GERMANY

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Outlook
Health Conscious Consumers Drive Demand for Healthy Foods
Product Introductions/Innovations
Recent Industry Activity
Key Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 18. Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conjugated Linoleic Acid Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15C.ITALY

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Outlook

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 19. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conjugated Linoleic Acid Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15D.THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Outlook
Product Introductions/Innovations

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 20. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conjugated Linoleic Acid Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15E.REST OF EUROPE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Outlook

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 21. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conjugated Linoleic Acid Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

16.ASIA-PACIFIC

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Outlook
Obesity: The New Plague in Asia-Pacific

Table 22. Percentage of Overweight Men and Women in Select Asian Countries (2005 & 2010) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

China –Worrying Trends of Rising Obesity
Product Introductions/Innovations
Recent Industry Activity
Key Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 23. Asia Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conjugated Linoleic Acid Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

17.REST OF WORLD

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Outlook
Obesity: A Growing Crisis in Saudi Arabia

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 24. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conjugated Linoleic Acid Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Total Companies Profiled:
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
The United Kingdom
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)