United Kingdom Herbal Extracts Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Source (Fruits, Flowers and Bulbs, Leaves, Barks and Stems, Rhizomes and Roots, Others), By Application (Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverages, Animal Feed, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Nutraceuticals, Others), and United Kingdom Herbal Extracts Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Herbal Extracts Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Herbal Extracts Market Size was estimated at USD 1,460.34 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 9.00% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Herbal Extracts Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 3767.12 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, the United Kingdom Herbal Extracts Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 3767.12 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 9.00% from 2025 to 2035. The market is expected to advance due to increased demand for preservative-free, gluten-free, non-artificially flavored, and color-free food and beverage items.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom herbal extracts market refers to the industry focused on the production and application of materials that may be in the form of liquids, solids, powders, and others. which are used as high organic sources vital component. The concentrated material known as an herbal extract is made from the leaves, roots, flowers, or seeds of therapeutic plants. These extracts' inherent healing qualities make them popular in food, cosmetics, medications, and nutritional supplements. Various methods, such as solvent extraction, cold pressing, or distillation, are used to get them and preserve the active ingredients that are thought to have medicinal benefits. The need for immunity-boosting products and growing health consciousness are major factors driving the market's expansion. Herbal extracts are becoming increasingly important in everyday routines, from herbal teas to herbal pills, as consumers are more inclined toward preventive healthcare. Further supporting long-term demand include the aging population and rising interest in anti-inflammatory and stress-relieving treatments. Moreover, growing R&D expenditures allow for improvements in extraction processes, formulation strategies, and quality to produce standardized, superior herbal extract products with constant potency and purity, guaranteeing consumer choice.  

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom herbal extracts market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom herbal extracts market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom herbal extracts market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom herbal extracts is driven by the country's developing food and beverage industry, rising population, and food consumption rates. Besides, rising living standards, excessive labor, a hectic lifestyle, and climate change due to more concerned about their health. The demand for natural herbal extracts used in cosmetics and personal care products is anticipated to grow as a result of the continuous development of new products and the growing use of natural ingredients like essential oils, shampoos, soaps, and infant items also include them. Essential oils are widely used in the personal care and cosmetics sector of the market for general hygiene and are frequently found in air fresheners, body sprays, and fragrances.

Restraining Factors

However, the market might face declining growth from some barriers, such as expensive production costs, sophisticated machinery, stringent quality control, and occasionally seasonal or rare plants. As a result, small businesses frequently find it difficult to cover these expenses, which restricts their ability to enter new markets. Moreover, obstacles to the market for herbal extracts include uneven raw material quality, a lack of standardization, and possible adverse effects, all of which can erode customer confidence and prevent investment in businesses from adopting them nationwide.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom herbal extracts market share is classified into source and application.

• The rhizomes and roots segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom herbal extracts market is divided by source into fruits, flowers and bulbs, leaves, barks and stems, rhizomes and roots, and others. Among these, the rhizomes and roots segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. Pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics are just a few of the industries that benefit from the rhizomes and roots section. Roots and rhizomes contain concentrated bioactive components that make them essential raw materials for herbal extracts. Among the essential rhizomes and roots utilized are ashwagandha, valerian, ginger, turmeric, ginseng, licorice, and licorice root.

• The pharmaceuticals segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom herbal extracts market is segmented by application into pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, animal feed, personal care and cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and others. Among these, the press-and-sinter segment held the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of UK is the major center of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The country earns this position due to sophisticated technologies and highly skilled professionals. Further, growing consumer confidence in natural alternatives and the global movement toward integrative healthcare are driving demand for pharmaceuticals. In addition to traditional treatments, doctors and practitioners are now more likely to suggest botanical substances, which supports the use of herbal extracts in medicine. Furthermore, interest in herbal supplements for cardiovascular wellness, joint health, and cognitive support has increased due to the aging population.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom herbal extracts 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.

List of Key Companies

• Herbal Apothecary UK
• Rutland Biodynamics Ltd
• Woodland Herbs
• The Botanical Extract Co. Ltd.
• Blue Sky Botanics
• Ransom Naturals
• 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 United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom herbal extracts market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Herbal Extracts Market, By Source

• Fruits
• Flowers and Bulbs
• Leaves
• Barks and Stems
• Rhizomes and Roots
• Others

United Kingdom Herbal Extracts Market, By Application

• Pharmaceuticals
• Food and Beverages
• Animal Feed
• Personal Care and Cosmetics
• Nutraceuticals
• Others