Aromatherapy Market

Aromatherapy Overview for 2024 to 2034

The aromatherapy market is expected to be valued at USD 7,048.0 million in 2024. The pace of progress for the market from 2024 to 2034 is expected to be encouraging, with a CAGR of 6.4%. By the end of the forecast period, the aromatherapy industry value is slated to hit USD 13,106.40 million.

Aromatherapy Market Insights

• Aromatherapy’s use as a form of physical pain-reliving therapy is developing the demand for the treatment.
• Convenience afforded by aromatherapy, with the treatment not requiring patients to leave their homes, is endearing to consumers.
• Growing popularity of essential oils is one of the significant factors leading to market growth.
• Aromatherapy under the jurisdiction of doctors at hospitals is giving the treatment a professional look and increasing its adoption among patients.
• Increasing number of people are turning to alternative medicine to treat their pains, and aromatherapy is one such alternative medicine treatment that is becoming more popular.

Attributes	Details
Aromatherapy Market Value for 2024	USD 7,048.0 million
Projected Market Value for 2034	USD 13,106.40 million
Value-based CAGR of Market for 2024 to 2034	6.4%

Aromatherapy Market Trends

• Inhalation aromatherapy is becoming more popular as a treatment for conditions like depression and anxiety, thus expanding the scope of aromatherapy.
• Compared to other treatments, aromatherapy is renowned for its minimal side effects and thus the therapy is winning over consumers.
• Skin disorders like acne are being treated with the help of aromatherapy, as disdain towards cosmetics and surgeries increases among a certain contingent of consumers.
• With an increase in the number of people being affected by sleep disorders, treatments for insomnia are being sought on a more frequent basis. Aromatherapy is one such treatment being increasingly sought by sleep-deprived consumers.
• Beauty experts and influencers are advocating the use of essential oils and thus the market is expanding through the means of social media.
• Lack of scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of aromatherapy in treating and curing disorders is making people skeptical of the procedure, thus constraining the growth of the market.
• Ingestion or absorption by the skin of essential oils can seriously affect the health of consumers, especially children, and thus the market growth is limited.

Category-wise Outlook

Consumables are the products predominantly used in aromatherapy. Topical application is the top mode of delivery of aromatherapy.

Growing Support for Essential Oils Ensures the Upward Mobility of Consumables in Aromatherapy

Consumables are expected to account for 86.4% of the market share by product type in 2024. Factors driving the growth of consumables in aromatherapy are:

• Consumables are reigning at the top of the product type segment owing to the immense popularity of essential oils as a form of alternative treatment.
• Essential oils are considered a cheaper alternative to diffusers like aroma lamps and thus their adoption is increasing among consumers.

Attributes	Details
Top Product Type	Consumables
Market Share (2024)	86.4%

Growing Importance Given to Topical Medicine Translates to the Aromatherapy Market

Topical application is anticipated to account for 52.3% of the market share by mode of delivery in 2024. Some of the factors for the growth of topical application are:

• Topical mode of medication remains ever-popular in the healthcare sector and this popularity is reflected in the aromatherapy market.
• Topical mode of application is reputed to be more effective in aromatherapy treatment, especially for skin disorders, and thus it is increasing in popularity among patients.

Attributes	Details
Top Mode of Delivery	Topical Application
Market Share (2024)	52.3%

Country-wise Analysis

Organic products are seeing increasing popularity in the Asia Pacific and the organic nature of essential oils is thus making the product popular in the region. Availability of a diverse number of plants is also helping the market’s cause in the Asia Pacific.

Growing mental illness numbers in Europe are propelling the market in the region. Rising popularity of alternative medicine is positively influencing the market growth in North America.

Countries	CAGR (2024 to 2034)
China	9.5%
India	6.8%
United Kingdom	5.5%
Germany	5.9%
France	5.2%

Popularity of Herbal Medicine and Products Lays the Pathway for the Progress of Aromatherapy in India

The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 6.8% in India for the forecast period. Some of the factors driving the growth of the market in the country are:

• Herbal medicine is trusted among Indian consumers. Thus, plant-related therapies have an easy gateway into India, which is being taken advantage of by essential oil suppliers.
• Increasing number of people suffering from skin disorders is propelling the demand for aromatherapy in India.

Rise in Mental Illness Problems Boosting the Market in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is set to see the market expand at a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period. Prominent factors driving the growth of the market are:

• Aromatherapy is increasingly being viewed as a reliever of stress and anxiety in the United Kingdom and thus the market is progressing nicely in the country.
• Number of people suffering from mental illness is rising in the United Kingdom. A 2016 survey published by the Mental Health Foundation in the United Kingdom found that 4 to 10% of people in the country suffered from depression at least once in their lifetime. Thus, the aromatherapy market in the country is experiencing progress.

Trends of Natural Wellness in China Leading the Way for the Progress of the Market in China

The market is expected to register a CAGR of 9.5% in China over the forecast period. Some of the factors driving the growth of the market in China are:

• Natural wellness is increasingly growing in popularity in China and thus aromatherapy is finding its feet in the country.
• Diverse array of plants is making the raw material acquisition process easy in China and thus essential oil production process in the country is expanding rapidly.

Growing Popularity of Alternative Medicine Sees the Market Follow the Scent of Progress in France

The market is set to progress at a CAGR of 5.9% in Germany for the forecast period. Factors influencing the growth of the market in Germany include:

• Alternative medicine is being embraced at a rising rate in Germany, which is benefiting the aromatherapy market.
• Increasingly busy German population is suffering from sleep disorders and thus aromatherapy is being sought by consumers in Germany to sleep better.

Rising Disposable Income Seeing Luxury Aroma Therapy Products Thrive in France

The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.2% in France over the period from 2024 to 2034. Some of the reasons for the growth of aromatherapy in the country are:

• Upgrade in the lifestyles of French people is seeing stylish and upper-grade essential oil products prorogate in France.
• French consumers are getting influenced by social media to adopt essential oils as a form of treatment and the young contingent is represented strongly in the French consumer base for the market.

Competitive Landscape in the Aromatherapy Market

The aromatherapy market is heavily fragmented, with established companies tussling with local players in well-developed regions. The competition in the market is increasing with the experimentation done by market players to achieve dominance.

Market players are expanding geographically to increase market demand. Prominent player doTERRA is taking steps to expand into underdeveloped nations.

Recent Developments in the Aromatherapy Market

• In March 2023, BASF planned expansion of its aroma ingredients facilities in Germany and China. The new manufacturing facility in Ludwigshafen will be concentrated on menthol and linalool downstream plants while the one in Zhanjiang was penned in for the citral plant.
• In October 2022, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. opened its innovation center in Singapore.
• In September 2022, Young Living was the recipient of 17 essential oil production patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• In April 2022, the WoodWick Radiance diffuser was launched by The WoodWick Candle Brand. The diffuser affords convenience to users because of its easy refueling process.
• In March 2022, Saje Natural Wellness, in collaboration with The Little Market, unveiled a limited-edition diffuser called the Aroma Mosaic diffuser.

Key Companies in the Aromatherapy Market

• doTERRA
• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
• Symrise
• Edens Garden
• Young Living Essential Oils
• Rocky Mountain Oil
• Mountain Rose Herbs
• Plant Therapy Inc.
• Thann-Oryza Co. Ltd.
• Isagenix International LLC

Key Coverage in the Aromatherapy Industry Report

• Aromatherapy market size and share analysis
• Aromatherapy Products Market Report
• Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Market Assessment
• Aromatherapy Demand Analysis
• Aromatic oils market Coverage
• Aromatherapy candles’ share in Aromatherapy Market Analysis

Table of Content

• 1. Executive Summary
• 2. Market Overview
• 3. Market Background
• 4. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast, 2024 to 2034
• 5. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Product
  • 5.1. Consumables
    • 5.1.1. Floral
    • 5.1.2. Citrus
    • 5.1.3. Herbaceous
    • 5.1.4. Spicy
    • 5.1.5. Woodsy
    • 5.1.6. Earthy
    • 5.1.7. Camphorous
    • 5.1.8. Blended Oils
    • 5.1.9. Carrier Oils
    • 5.1.10. Others
  • 5.2. Equipment
    • 5.2.1. Nebulizing Diffusers
    • 5.2.2. Ultrasonic Diffusers
    • 5.2.3. Evaporative Diffusers
    • 5.2.4. Heat Diffusers
• 6. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Application
  • 6.1. Relaxation
  • 6.2. Insomnia
  • 6.3. Pain Management
  • 6.4. Scar Management
  • 6.5. Skin & Hair Care
  • 6.6. Cold & Cough
  • 6.7. Others
• 7. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Mode of Delivery
  • 7.1. Topical Application
  • 7.2. Direct Inhalation
  • 7.3. Aerial Diffusion
• 8. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Distribution Channel
  • 8.1. Retail Shops
  • 8.2. Direct Distribution
  • 8.3. Online Channels
• 9. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Region
  • 9.1. North America
  • 9.2. Latin America
  • 9.3. Western Europe
  • 9.4. Eastern Europe
  • 9.5. South Asia and Pacific
  • 9.6. East Asia
  • 9.7. Middle East and Africa
• 10. North America Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country
• 11. Latin America Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country
• 12. Western Europe Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country
• 13. Eastern Europe Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country
• 14. South Asia and Pacific Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country
• 15. East Asia Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country
• 16. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country
• 17. Key Countries Market Analysis
• 18. Market Structure Analysis
• 19. Competition Analysis
  • 19.1. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
  • 19.2. Symrise
  • 19.3. Edens Garden
  • 19.4. Young Living Essential Oils
  • 19.5. Rocky Mountain Oil
  • 19.6. Mountain Rose Herbs
  • 19.7. Plant Therapy Inc.
  • 19.8. Thann-Oryza Co. Ltd.
  • 19.9. Isagenix International LLC
  • 19.10. doTERRA
• 20. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
• 21. Research Methodology