by Introduction to Aroma Chemicals
Aroma chemicals are complex organic compounds that are added to consumer products to provide scent. They are majorly used in perfumes, soaps, candles, air fresheners and other household products that primarily aim to deliver an aroma or scent. Some common aroma compounds include esters, aldehydes, alcohols, ketones, terpenes, and aromatic hydrocarbons. The aroma chemicals industry is majorly focused on producing natural as well as synthetic aroma chemicals depending on the target application. While natural aroma compounds are extracted from various plants, flowers, fruits etc., synthetic aroma compounds mimic natural scents and are produced through chemical synthesis.
Growth in the Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry
The personal care industry in India has been witnessing robust growth over the past few years owing to rising income levels, changing lifestyles and increasing focus on personal hygiene. Growing demand for premium personal care products such as deodorants, perfumes, color cosmetics etc. has significantly propelled the demand for aroma chemicals in India. Changing consumer preferences towards herbal and natural ingredients are prompting manufacturers to introduce novel product ranges infused with exotic natural extracts and essential oils. This has provided a boost to the India Aroma Chemicals market. Several international personal care giants have established production bases in India to cater to the huge domestic as well as overseas demand.
Increase in Demand from Home Care Segment
Stimulated by growing urbanization, nuclear family structures and increasing women workforce participation, the demand for home care products in India like dishwash wash, fabric care and air care products has increased steadily over the past decade. Aromatic ingredients play a vital role in imparting pleasant fragrance to these products. The home care segment in India has witnessed rapid innovation and new product launches catering to the evolving needs of modern Indian households. This has augmented the need for custom aroma chemical blends and solutions in the home care space. Leading domestic and multinational companies have increased local sourcing of aroma ingredients to support their domestic manufacturing capacities.
Growing Natural & Organic Product Trend
Propelled by rising health awareness and changing risk perceptions, consumer preference for natural & organic personal care items has grown significantly in India in recent years. There is huge domestic demand as well international export potential for beauty products comprising of natural aroma ingredients. This has encouraged several Indian aroma chemical producers to develop new product ranges based on plant-based ingredients, essential oils and herbal extracts sourced from different parts of the country. According to industry estimates, the domestic demand for India aroma chemicals market grew at a CAGR of around 8% during 2015-2020. This trend is expected to continue and support aroma chemical demand in the coming years.
Rising Export Opportunities
With increasing global appreciation of India’s heritage of Ayurveda and other traditional wellness practices, the export potential of aroma chemicals sourced from Indian botanicals has increased manifold in recent times. Several foreign personal care brands have started sourcing exotic natural aroma ingredients from India to enrich their ‘ethnic’ and ‘spice’ product ranges targeted at global multicultural consumers. Government initiatives like active participation in global trade fairs and establishment of campaign offices have amplified awareness about the wide scope of Indian aromatic compounds in overseas markets. This has translated into huge opportunities for the Indian aroma exports which grew at an estimated CAGR of 12% during 2015-2020 period. Major importing regions include North America, Europe, Middle East and other Asian nations.
Overall, Backed by robust demand drivers across personal care, home care and other key application industries, India aroma chemicals market is poised for strong growth in the coming years. The emergence of online retail channels and e-commerce platforms are further expected to fuel the demand for scented products. Industry players should focus on R&D to develop novel plant-based as well as synthetic aroma ingredients and leveraging the opportunities in natural products space and overseas markets. With a bounty of indigenous aromatic raw materials and increasing policy support, India has huge potential to become a prominent global exporter of distinguished aroma chemicals.
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1.Source: CoherentMI, Public sources, Desk research
2.We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
