Production and Market of Beta Carotene in China

Production and Market of Beta Carotene in China

Beta Carotene, or ß-carotene, an important pigment and ingredient in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry, has already put into production for ten more years in China, whereas its application history is even longer, about 30 years.

The production of ß-carotene currently is not so prosperous in China, but its market prospect is bright.

This report provides a data-based, clear and in-depth research on ß-carotene industry, from the aspects of history, technology, production (including different specifications), market, import & export, consumption, etc.

All the manufacturers in China are sourced in this report. The import and export analysis is based on considerable phone calls. In the consumption section, the consumption pattern is discussed in detail.

Besides, 2 other important pigments with somewhat similar use as ß-carotene, including Carotenoid and Lycopene, are also discussed and researched in this report.



Zhejiang Medicine Co., Ltd. Xinchang Pharmaceutical Factory, Zhejiang NHU Co., Ltd.
Wuhan Stars Modern Bioengineering Co., Ltd., Xinjiang Ruixihong Boai Co., Ltd., North China Pharmaceutical Group

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary
Methodology and Sources
I Production and consumption of ß-carotene
I-1 Brief introduction of ß-carotene
I-1.1 Definition of ß-carotene
I-1.2 Relationship between ß-carotene and Vitamin A
I-1.3 Physical property of ß-carotene
I-1.4 Chemical property of ß-carotene
I-1.5 Production method of ß-carotene
I-1.6 Effects of ß-carotene
I-1.7 Applied history of ß-carotene
I-1.8 Industrial standard of ß-carotene
I-1.9 Comparison of natural and synthesized ß-carotene
I-2 Research Situation of ß-carotene technology
I-2.1 Technology of synthesis
I-2.2 Technology of Extraction
I-2.3 Biological fermentation technology
I-2.4 Microcapsule technology
I-3 Types of ß-carotene in China
I-3.1 ß-carotene crystal
I-3.2 ß-carotene oil suspension
I-3.3 Water-dispersing dry powder ofß-carotene
I-3.4 ß-carotene latex
I-4 Production situation ofß-carotene Nowadays
I-5 Import and Export Analysis of ß-cartene in 2002, 2003, and 2004
I-6 Consumption pattern of ß-carotene in China
I-6.1 Application field of ß-carotene
I-6.2 Consumption structure of ß-carotene
II Manufacturers of ß-carotene
II -1 Zhejiang Medicine Co., Ltd. Xinchang Pharmaceutical Factory
II -2 Zhejiang NHU Co., Ltd.
II -3 Wuhan Stars Modern Bioengineering Co., Ltd.
II -4 Inner Mongolia Lantai Industrial Co., Ltd Bioengineering Branch Corporation
II -5 AAfud Industry (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd
III Appendix-- Brief introduction of carotenoid
III-1 Carotenoid
III-2 Lycopene
III-2.1 Brief introduction of lycopene
III-2.2 Production methods of lycopene
III-2.3 Situation of technological research
III-2.4 Situation of major lycopene producers
II-2.4.1 I Xinjiang Shengminghong Hongsuf Flower Development Co., Ltd
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III-2.5 Market prospects of lycopene
IV Conclusion

LIST OF TABLES
Table I-1.2-1 Natural carotene with vitamin activity
Table I-1.8-1 Physiological and biochemical indicators of ß-carotene
Table I-4-1 Details of ß-carotene manufacturers
Table I-5-1 The import and export volume of ß-carotene in 2002,2003 and 2004(unit:kg).
Table I-5-2 Exporters of ß-carotene in 2002, 2003, and 2004 (Quantity (kg); Unit price (USD/kg) )
Table I-5-3 Export destination of ß-carotene in 2002, 2003, and 2004 (Quantity (kg); Unit price (USD/kg) )
Table I-5-4 Export price of ß-carotene in 2002, 2003, and 2004 (Quantity (kg); Unit price (USD/kg))
Table I-5-5 Export situation of Chinese manufacturers in 2002, 2003, and 2004 (Quantity (kg); Unit price (USD/kg))
Table I-5-6 Importers of ß-carotene in 2002, 2003, and 2004 (Quantity (kg); Unit price (USD/kg))
Table I-5-7 Origin of ß-carotene in 2002, 2003, and 2004 (Quantity (kg); Unit price (USD/kg))
Table I-5-8 Import price of ß-carotene in 2002, 2003, and 2004 (Quantity (kg); Unit price (USD/kg))
Table I-6.2-1 Market volume ofß-carotene in 2004
Table I-6.2-2 Consumption pattern ofß-carotene in 2004