The Global Allantoin Market was valued at approximately USD 4.03 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to expand at a robust CAGR of 9.05% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. Allantoin, a nitrogen-rich compound with significant soothing, moisturizing, and healing properties, has increasingly emerged as a vital component in several consumer and industrial formulations. Derived naturally from comfrey root or synthesized through urea-based processes, allantoin finds widespread application in personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and even food and beverage sectors, due to its safe, non-toxic, and bioactive profile. As the global push toward safer, more skin-compatible ingredients gathers pace, allantoin is being adopted across innovative product portfolios, particularly in anti-aging creams, therapeutic ointments, and dermatological treatments.
The market's expansion is strongly driven by the surge in demand for high-performance skincare and pharmaceutical products that promote skin regeneration and hydration. A burgeoning middle-class population with increased spending on beauty and wellness, coupled with heightened consumer awareness regarding ingredient transparency and sustainability, is propelling the demand for naturally sourced and high-purity allantoin. Additionally, industrial and food-grade allantoin are witnessing traction due to their emerging applications in niche sectors like biodegradable lubricants, dietary supplements, and functional beverages. However, the market must grapple with constraints such as synthetic production challenges, patent encumbrances, and fluctuating raw material costs that may potentially curb scalability in certain regions.
Regionally, Asia Pacific dominates the global allantoin landscape, underpinned by massive production capabilities, abundant comfrey root resources, and rising consumption of personal care and OTC pharmaceutical products in countries like China, Japan, and South Korea. Europe follows closely, fueled by stringent cosmetic ingredient regulations and a thriving organic personal care market. North America continues to show steady uptake owing to its advanced pharmaceutical R&D ecosystem and a well-established nutraceuticals market. Meanwhile, Latin America and the Middle East & Africa, though currently smaller in scale, are projected to witness rapid adoption due to improving healthcare infrastructures and the proliferation of consumer-centric wellness products.
Major market player included in this report are:
BASF SE
Lubon Industry Co., Ltd.
Ashland Inc.
Clariant AG
Rita Corporation
Akema S.r.l.
EMD Performance Materials
Kumar Organic Products Ltd.
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.
Luotian Guanghui Chemical Co., Ltd.
RITA Corporation
Zhanhua Jinyuan Lide Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Shaanxi Top Pharm Chemical Co., Ltd.
Merck KGaA
Global Allantoin Market Report Scope:
Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.
By Application:
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Pharmaceuticals
Food and Beverages
Industrial
By Source:
Comfrey Root
Urea
Synthetic
By Purity:
99%
98%
95%
By Form:
Powder
Solution
Capsules
Tablets
By Grade:
Pharmaceutical Grade
Cosmetic Grade
Food Grade
Industrial Grade
By Region:
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Key Takeaways:
Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Global Allantoin Market Report Scope & Methodology
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Forecast Model
1.2.2. Desk Research
1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
1.4.1. Market Definition
1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
1.5.2. Limitations
1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings
Chapter 3. Global Allantoin Market Forces Analysis
3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Allantoin Market 2024-2035
3.2. Drivers
3.2.1. Rising Demand for High-Performance Skincare & Pharmaceutical Products
3.2.2. Growth of Natural & Clean-Label Personal Care Trends
3.3. Restraints
3.3.1. Synthetic Production Challenges & Patent Encumbrances
3.3.2. Fluctuating Raw Material Costs
3.4. Opportunities
3.4.1. Emerging Applications in Biodegradable Lubricants & Functional Beverages
3.4.2. Expansion of Food-Grade & Industrial-Grade Allantoin Uses
Chapter 4. Global Allantoin Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter's Five Forces Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's Five Forces Forecast Model 2024-2035
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
4.3.1. Political
4.3.2. Economical
4.3.3. Social
4.3.4. Technological
4.3.5. Environmental
4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies 2025
4.6. Market Share Analysis 2024-2025
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Allantoin Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025-2035
5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Personal Care Products
5.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
5.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.3. Cosmetics
5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.4. Pharmaceuticals
5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.5. Food and Beverages
5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
5.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.6. Industrial
5.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
5.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
Chapter 6. Global Allantoin Market Size & Forecasts by Source 2025-2035
6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Comfrey Root
6.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
6.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.3. Urea
6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.4. Synthetic
6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
Chapter 7. Global Allantoin Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035