According to 24 Chemical Research, the global De-Glycyrrhizic Acid Licorice Extract (DGL) Market was valued at USD 18 million in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 19 million in 2025 to USD 25 million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period. De-Glycyrrhizic Acid Licorice Extract is a specialized botanical derivative in which glycyrrhizin has been removed while retaining the extract’s broader therapeutic and functional properties. DGL is used across digestive health supplements, herbal remedies, functional foods, and pharmaceutical applications.
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What’s Driving the Market
- Rising demand for natural digestive health solutions: Growing consumer preference for natural and herbal remedies is supporting DGL demand, particularly among health-conscious and aging populations seeking plant-based approaches to digestive wellness.
- Scientific validation and product innovation: Research into DGL’s role in mucosal defense and gastric health is supporting product development. Manufacturers are expanding delivery formats including chewable tablets, lozenges, and capsules, while research into anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties is creating additional interest in functional foods and dietary supplements.
- Nutraceutical industry expansion: The report states that the global nutraceuticals market, where DGL is a key ingredient, is projected to grow at a CAGR exceeding 8% over the next five years, providing a broader demand environment for DGL-based products.
Chemical Industry Pulse
The botanical ingredients industry is increasingly focused on standardized extracts, traceable raw materials, advanced purification, and convenient delivery formats. DGL fits into this wider movement because its production requires the removal of glycyrrhizin while maintaining consistent quality and purity. Manufacturers are therefore investing in extraction efficiency, formulation development, and quality-control systems that can support pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food applications. The market is also being shaped by demand for plant-based ingredients and the expansion of functional foods and beverages. Combination formulations represent another area of product development, with DGL being explored alongside ingredients such as probiotics, L-Glutamine, and zinc carnosine. At the supply side, seasonal licorice-root availability, raw-material quality, and sourcing stability remain important considerations for manufacturers seeking consistent production. Regulatory requirements for herbal products and standardized potency further influence commercialization and international market expansion.
Market Segmentation Highlights
- By Type: Pharmaceutical Grade, Food Grade, and Other Grades. Pharmaceutical Grade is identified as the dominant segment because medicinal applications require stringent purity, consistency, and quality standards.
- By Application: Food & Beverages, Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceuticals, and Other Applications. Nutraceuticals represent the most dynamic application segment, supported by growing consumer awareness of digestive health and demand for natural wellness products.
- By End User: Manufacturers (B2B), Healthcare Providers, and Retail Consumers. Manufacturers (B2B) constitute the primary end-user segment because pharmaceutical companies, nutraceutical brands, and functional-food producers purchase DGL in bulk for finished-product formulation.
- By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales (B2B), Online Retail, and Pharmacies & Health Stores. Direct Sales (B2B) is the leading channel, reflecting the importance of customized specifications, technical support, negotiated pricing, traceability, and quality documentation.
- By Form: Powder, Liquid Extract, and Capsules/Tablets. Powder is the most prevalent form because of its versatility, stability, handling characteristics, storage advantages, and suitability as an intermediate ingredient.
Regional Outlook
- Asia-Pacific: The leading market according to the report’s regional analysis. China and India benefit from licorice cultivation, established herbal supply chains, manufacturing capabilities, and strong traditional-medicine integration through Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda.
- North America: A significant market supported by demand for natural and organic supplements, established pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, and consumer awareness of digestive health. Regulatory standards also influence product quality and commercialization.
- Europe: A mature and significant market with a long history of herbal remedies, sophisticated regulatory systems for herbal medicinal products, and demand for natural digestive-health solutions.
- South America: An emerging market supported by increasing awareness of herbal supplements, expanding retail channels, and growing middle-class populations in countries such as Brazil and Argentina.
- Middle East & Africa: A developing market, with demand concentrated in GCC countries and South Africa. Preventive healthcare, traditional medicine systems, international nutraceutical brands, and improving distribution networks are supporting market development.
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Competitive Landscape & Key Players
The De-Glycyrrhizic Acid Licorice Extract market is characterized by a concentrated group of specialized botanical ingredient manufacturers, with strong participation from Asian producers. The report highlights technical expertise in deglycyrrhizination, stringent quality control, raw-material sourcing, and extraction capabilities as important competitive factors. Companies are also developing specialized formulations, custom extraction services, organic and non-GMO product lines, and strategic partnerships with finished-product manufacturers. Key companies profiled include Jiangsu Tiansheng Pharmaceutical, Qinghai Lake Pharmaceutical, SA Herbal Bioactives, Natural Remedies, F&C Licorice Ltd., Zagros Licorice Co., and Maruzen Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
Key Market Trends
The DGL market is being shaped by the continued integration of botanical ingredients into nutraceutical and digestive-wellness products. Enhanced-bioavailability formulations and convenient delivery formats such as chewables, lozenges, and capsules are receiving increasing attention. Combination formulations containing DGL with probiotics, L-Glutamine, or zinc carnosine represent another product-development direction. The market is also moving beyond traditional supplements toward functional beverages, nutritional bars, and other food formats. At the same time, manufacturers are focusing on extraction efficiency, product purity, traceability, and standardized quality as regulatory requirements become more important across international markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the De-Glycyrrhizic Acid Licorice Extract Market size in 2024?
The global market was valued at USD 18 million in 2024.
What is the projected market size by 2032?
The market is projected to reach USD 25 million by 2032.
What is the expected CAGR?
The market is projected to grow at a 4.5% CAGR during the forecast period.
Report Scope
The De-Glycyrrhizic Acid Licorice Extract (DGL) Market report provides detailed analysis of market sales, sales volume, revenue, product types, applications, regional markets, and key companies. The study covers Pharmaceutical Grade, Food Grade, and Other Grades, along with Food & Beverages, Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceuticals, and other applications. It provides company profiles, product specifications, production capacity and sales, revenue, pricing, gross margins, and sales performance. The research also includes demand by application and type, key-player sales and market share, price by type, import and export volumes, regional consumption, regional value, trade balance, capacity, production, capacity utilization, ex-factory pricing, revenue, cost, and gross margin. Historical data covers 2020–2025, with 2025 as the base year according to the report attributes.
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