Linalool

Global Linalool Market to Reach US$444.3 Million by 2030

The global market for Linalool estimated at US$387.8 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$444.3 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Synthetic, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 1.7% CAGR and reach US$275.9 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Natural segment is estimated at 3.3% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$105.6 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 4.4% CAGR

The Linalool market in the U.S. is estimated at US$105.6 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$84.1 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 4.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 0.9% and 1.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 1.2% CAGR.

Global Linalool Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Is Linalool Emerging as a High-Value Ingredient in Health and Wellness?

Linalool, a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in over 200 plant species—including lavender, basil, and coriander—is rapidly gaining attention in multiple industries due to its aromatic, therapeutic, and antimicrobial properties. Widely used as a fragrance agent in cosmetics and personal care products, linalool is now being leveraged for its wellness-enhancing effects in aromatherapy, pharmaceuticals, and functional food applications. Its floral, slightly spicy aroma, combined with its anxiolytic and anti-inflammatory properties, makes it a sought-after ingredient in the growing clean-label, plant-based consumer segment.

In the wellness and essential oils market, linalool is a key compound in calming and sleep-supportive formulations. As mental health and holistic wellness become priorities in global consumer behavior, demand is surging for naturally derived compounds with stress-reduction and relaxation benefits. Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical industry is investigating linalool’s neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic potential, with preliminary studies suggesting possible therapeutic value in managing anxiety disorders, pain, and even neurodegenerative conditions. This has broadened linalool`s appeal beyond fragrance and flavoring to include potential medical and functional health applications.

How Is Product Purity, Source Traceability, and Extraction Technology Evolving?

The linalool market is evolving toward higher purity grades, improved consistency, and more sustainable sourcing methods. Extraction from botanical sources using CO2 and solvent-free techniques is gaining popularity among manufacturers seeking to meet clean-label and organic certification standards. Synthetic linalool—often produced from petrochemical sources—remains prevalent in bulk industrial use, but is facing growing resistance in premium personal care and food applications due to consumer concerns around synthetic additives.

As demand for traceable, non-GMO, and allergen-free ingredients increases, suppliers are investing in vertically integrated supply chains to ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and sustainable harvesting practices. Additionally, advancements in fermentation-based and biosynthetic production are enabling scalable, high-purity linalool manufacturing without depleting natural plant resources. These biotech-based methods are particularly attractive to companies focused on consistency, reduced environmental impact, and cost-efficiency over long production runs.

What Trends Are Shaping Market Adoption Across Key Sectors?

The personal care and cosmetics industries remain the dominant users of linalool, particularly in fragrances, shampoos, lotions, and deodorants, where its olfactory appeal and antimicrobial properties provide both sensory and functional benefits. However, new growth is being driven by food and beverage companies, which are introducing linalool-rich botanical extracts in teas, candies, and functional beverages for flavoring and calming effects. Regulatory approvals for its use as a flavoring agent in food have expanded its utility across nutraceutical and herbal supplement markets.

Homecare and ambient scenting are also emerging as key application areas, with linalool-infused products used in air fresheners, candles, and disinfectants due to its pleasant scent and antimicrobial efficacy. The clean beauty and aromatherapy movements are emphasizing natural terpenes like linalool as therapeutic ingredients, often highlighting its presence in lavender-based stress relief blends and skin-soothing balms. These trends, coupled with growing consumer knowledge of natural bioactives, are driving premium positioning and market differentiation for linalool-containing products.

What Is Driving Growth in the Linalool Market Globally?

The growth in the linalool market is driven by several factors, including the clean-label movement, expanding aromatherapy use, and increasing interest in natural therapeutic compounds. Rising demand for botanical-based ingredients across beauty, wellness, and food industries is pushing formulators to seek versatile compounds with both sensory and health benefits. Regulatory acceptance of linalool in food and cosmetics across key markets like the U.S., EU, and Asia-Pacific is supporting its wider adoption.

Innovation in bio-based and fermentation-driven production is also enabling scalable and sustainable supply, while premium personal care brands are actively marketing linalool for its soothing properties. The convergence of wellness trends with plant science, coupled with evolving consumer preferences for functional fragrance and therapeutic botanicals, is anchoring linalool’s global market expansion across both consumer and clinical applications.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Linalool market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Type (Synthetic, Natural); Application (Essential-Oils, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Epileptic, Sedative, Other Applications); End-Use (Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Other End-Uses)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 47 Featured) -

• Arora Aromatics Pvt. Ltd.
• Axxence Aromatic GmbH
• BASF SE
• Bedoukian Research, Inc.
• Chemical Point UG
• Ernesto Ventós S.A.
• Firmenich SA
• Givaudan S.A.
• Haining Baichuan Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Hangzhou Dayangchem Co., Ltd.
• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
• Jiangxi East Flavor & Fragrance Co., Ltd.
• Jiaxing Sunlong Industrial & Trading Co., Ltd.
• Kunshan Odowell Co., Ltd.
• Menthaallied
• NHU Hong Kong Trading Co., Ltd.
• Phoenix Aromas & Essential Oils LLC
• Robertet Group
• Royal DSM N.V.
• Symrise AG

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