Japan Lemongrass Oil Market Size, Share, By Type (Pure Oil and Blended Oil), By Application (Food & Beverages, Fragrances, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Aromatherapy, Pharmaceuticals & Medicinal Formulations, and Others), Japan Lemongrass Oil Market Insights, Industry Trends, Forecasts to 2035.

Japan Lemongrass Oil Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• Japan Lemongrass Oil Market CAGR 2024: 6.7%
• Japan Lemongrass Oil Market Segments: Type and Application

Japan lemongrass oil refers to essential oil extracted from Cymbopogon species which people use because it has a citrus scent and displays antimicrobial activity and offers health benefits. The product serves multiple purposes because people use it as a natural flavoring in food and beverage products while its fresh scent serves as a component in fragrances and personal care products and people use it in aromatherapy for relaxation and its medicinal properties include antibacterial and anti inflammatory effects. Market growth is primarily driven by rising demand for natural ingredients and expanding clean label trends and increasing consumer preference for plant based wellness products.

Advanced technology research develops better steam distillation techniques which achieve higher purity standards and improve methods for preserving active substances like citral. The regulatory system enforces compliance with food safety regulations and cosmetic ingredient standards and guidelines for pharmaceutical usage. The future presents business opportunities through Japanese consumer demand for organic-certified oils and premium aromatherapy products and natural food preservatives and sustainable sourcing initiatives.

Market Dynamics of the Japan Lemongrass Oil Market:

The Japan lemongrass oil market is primarily driven by growing consumer preference for natural, plant-based ingredients in personal care, cosmetics, and wellness products. Rising awareness of aromatherapy and stress-relief benefits is boosting demand. Increasing incorporation in functional foods, beverages, and therapeutic formulations, along with expanding use in premium skincare, spa treatments, and home wellness solutions, is fueling market growth. Innovation in high-purity and blended oils further supports adoption across diverse industries.

Market growth is restrained by supply chain volatility, dependence on imported raw materials, and strict regulatory standards for cosmetics, foods, and therapeutic uses. Inconsistent oil quality, seasonal variations in crop yield, and limited large-scale extraction infrastructure further challenge product availability, increasing production costs and restricting market expansion in Japan.

Future opportunities lie in sustainably sourced and organic-certified lemongrass oils, development of advanced extraction and stabilization technologies, and expansion of high-purity blended wellness products. Growth in online retail channels and increased demand from functional food, cosmetic, and aromatherapy segments can drive premium product adoption and broader market expansion in Japan.

Market Segmentation

The Japan lemongrass oil market share is classified into type and application.

By Type:

The Japan lemongrass oil market is divided by type into pure oil and blended oil. Among these, the pure oil segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Higher concentration levels, stronger therapeutic properties, broader application in aromatherapy and pharmaceuticals, and rising demand for unadulterated essential oils contribute to the pure oil segment’s dominance and premium market positioning.

By Application:

The Japan lemongrass oil market is divided by application into food & beverages, fragrances, personal care & cosmetics, aromatherapy, pharmaceuticals & medicinal formulations, and others. Among these, the personal care & cosmetics segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Increasing use in skincare formulations, natural preservative properties, antimicrobial benefits, and rising consumer preference for plant-based cosmetic ingredients support the segment’s leading revenue contribution.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the Japan lemongrass oil market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market. 

Top Key Companies in Japan Lemongrass Oil Market:

• Young Living Essential Oils
• doTERRA International
• Plant Therapy
• AOS Products 
• Katyani Exports
• Arora Aromatics 
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan lemongrass oil market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Lemongrass Oil Market, By Type

• Pure Oil
• Blended Oil

Japan Lemongrass Oil Market, By Application

• Food & Beverages
• Fragrances
• Personal Care & Cosmetics
• Aromatherapy
• Pharmaceuticals & Medicinal Formulations
• Others