World Carotenoids Market

World Carotenoids Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Carotenoids in Millions of US$. The Major product segments Analyzed are Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Canthaxanthin, and Other Carotenoids. The Major End-Use Segments Analyzed are Animal Feed, Food, and Pharmaceuticals. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Europe, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 68 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Allied Industrial Corporation, Ltd., BASF SE, Chr. Hansen A/S, Carotech Bhd, Cognis Group, Cognis Group, Cognis Nutrition and Health Group, Cyanotech Corporation, GNT Europa GmbH, Kemin Industries, Inc., LycoRed Ltd., Map Technologies Ltd., Phytone Ltd., Royal DSM N.V., DSM Nutritional Products, Valensa International, and Vita-Market Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Product Segments I-4
Astaxanthin I-4
Beta-Carotene I-4
Lutein I-5
Canthaxanthin I-5
Other Carotenoids I-6
Zeaxanthin I-6
Lycopene I-6
End-Use Applications I-7


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview II-1
Growth Drivers II-1
Challenges Ahead II-1
Market Structure II-1
Outlook II-2
Global Market Players II-3
Table 1: Leading Players in the Global Carotenoids Market
(2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for DSM,
BASF and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-3

2. Market Trends II-4
Colors Signify Quality II-4
A ‘Colorful’ Growth II-4
Carotenoids - Potent Antioxidants II-4
Carotenoids Imply Good Health II-4
Cosmeceuticals - Landmark in the Carotenoids Market II-5
Fewer Market Players II-5

3. Key Market Drivers/Restraints II-6
Rising Health Concerns II-6
Demand for Natural Food Colors II-6
Limited Public Awareness II-6
Competition from Asian Companies II-6
Larger Aging Populace II-6

4. Product Overview II-7
Applications of Carotenoids II-7
Carotenoids - A Classification II-8
Astaxanthin II-8
Advantages of Astaxanthin II-8
Key Manufacturers of Astaxanthin II-9
Beta-Carotene II-9
Benefits of Beta-Carotene II-10
Beta-Carotene Prevents Macular Degeneration II-10
Beta-Carotene - Injurious to Smokers’ Health II-10
Tomato Peels Contain Beta-Carotene II-10
Natural Beta-Carotene Cures Crohn’s Syndrome II-11
Carrots Carry Anti-Allergens II-11
Key Producers of Beta-Carotene II-11
Lutein II-11
Essential for Healthy Vision II-12
Prevents Cancer II-12
Keeps Heart Healthy II-12
Key Producers of Lutein II-12
Canthaxanthin II-12
Other Carotenoids II-13
Zeaxanthin II-13
Lycopene II-13
Lycopene Protects Prostate II-14
Healthy Heart with Lycopene II-14
Lycopene Protects Pancreas II-14
Lycopene May Cause Lycopenemia II-14

5. Research & Development Shrouding Carotenoids II-15
ONC Unleashes a Search for Cheaper Sources of Carotenoids II-15
New Studies Bust the Myth of Disease Preventive Properties of
Beta-Carotene II-15
Studies Reveal Lutein to Exhibit Anti-Inflammatory Properties II-15
Carotenoids Help Delay Progression of AMD II-16
Lutein Indicated to Reduce Susceptibility Risks to Human
Chronic Diseases II-16
Indian Researchers Find An Alternate Source of Carotenoids II-16
Beta-Carotene Could Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease II-17
Maize with High Beta-Carotene Raise Vita-A Status in Rodents II-17
High Carotenoid Content in Warmer Watermelons II-17
Carotenoids Can Improve Iron Absorption II-18

6. Product Innovations/Introductions II-19
Santen Pharmaceutical Introduces Sante Lutax 15 plus and Sante
Lutax 20 II-19
Royal DSM Introduces CAROPHYLL® Stay-Pink Carotenoid II-19
Cyanotech Obtains EU Approval for BioAstin® Natural Astaxanthin II-19
DSM Launches Natural Beta-Carotene Beadlet II-19
Cactus Botanics Offers High Purity Lutein II-19
Cognis Unleashes Non-GMO Natural Health Ingredients II-19
Chr Hansen Expands ColorFruit™ Natural Colorants Product Line II-20
DSM Launches Animal Free Beta-Carotene Beadlet II-20
BioReal Obtains Approval to Market Astaxanthin in Europe II-20
Algatechnologies Rolls Out Astaxanthin Beadlets II-20
Kalsec Unveils Paprika-Based Zeaxanthin ZeaGold II-20
Vitiva Offers Inolens, a Carotenoid Stabilizer II-20
Botanical Laboratories Introduces EyeHealth™ II-21
PBM Products Unveils GlucoBurst Diabetic Drink II-21
LycoRed Launches Lyc-O-Mato Product Line II-21
DSM Introduces BetaTab 20% II-21
LycoRed Introduces Multi-Carotenoid Beadlets II-21
Valensa Introduces New O2B™ Peroxidation Blocker II-21
Valensa Launches Z-Omega™ Fish Oil Analogues II-21
Valensa Unveils Nanocosanol™ II-21
Yamaha Motors Introduces Bioreactor System II-22
Medience Launches Neptune Krill Oil II-22
Fuji Health Science Introduces AstaREAL Astaxanthin II-22
DSM Unveils a New Lutein Beadlet II-22
Unitika Launches Beta-Cryptoxanthin II-22
BASF Introduces Lucarotin10 II-22
GoForLife Labs Launches AstaREAL Astaxanthin II-22
ScienceBased Health Introduces HydroEye Plus II-22
Jarchem Unveils PVP Product Line II-23
Jarchem Launches Rooibos Tea Extract II-23
U.S. Nutra Launches CRANBEROL™ II-23
DSM Introduces Beta-Carotene Beadlets II-23

7. Recent Industry Activity II-24
Cyanotech to Stop NatuRose® Marketing II-24
Vitatene Selects Alliance Principle as its Canadian Agent II-24
Ilex Medical and Frutarom Industries Sign Exclusive
Cooperation Agreement II-24
BASF Signs Deal with ChemPoint to Distribute its Nutritional
Ingredients II-24
Fuji Health Science Raises Astaxanthin Production II-24
LycoRed Inks Pact with Eurochem Feinchemie II-25
Lycored Acquires H Reisman II-25
Cardax, BASF Collaborate for Astaxanthin II-25
Mera Restructures Business Operations II-25
ZeaVision Signs Third Licensing Agreement for Zeaxanthin II-25
BioReal Doubles Astaxanthin Output for Japanese Demand II-25
Chr. Hansen Opens New Manufacturing Plant in India II-26
Cyanotech Signs Agreement with Chinese Distribution Company II-26
DSM Hikes Carotenoids Prices II-26
Kemin Signs Agreement with Camlin II-26
LycoRed Acquires Buckton Scott Nutrition II-26
Chr. Hansen Holding Merges with ALK-Abello II-26
Chr. Hansen Sells Ingredients Business II-26
Chr. Hansen Establishes a New Office in Colombia II-27
GNT UK Repositions Natural Color Business II-27
Jarchem Industries Inks an Agreement with Beraca Ingredients II-27
Forage Genetics Inks an Agreement with NuTein II-27
YaSheng Enhances Production of Beta-Carotene II-27
Yamaha Motors Plans Capacity Expansion II-27
Takeda Shiki Obtains Sales Patent for Astaxanthin II-27
Union Finance Ministry of India Eases Carotenoids Limit II-28
BI Nutraceuticals Signs an Agreement with PIVEG II-28
Tate & Lyle Form Joint Venture with Igene Biotechnology II-28
DSM Acquires Roche Holding AG II-28
Fuji Chemicals Merges with AstaReal II-28

8. Focus on Select Global Players II-29
Allied Industrial Corporation, Ltd. (Taiwan) II-29
BASF SE (Germany) II-29
Chr. Hansen A/S (Denmark) II-29
Carotech Bhd (Malaysia) II-29
Cognis Group (Germany) II-30
Cognis Nutrition and Health Group (USA) II-30
Cyanotech Corporation (USA) II-30
GNT Europa GmbH (Germany) II-30
Kemin Industries, Inc. (USA) II-31
LycoRed Ltd. (Israel) II-31
Map Technologies Ltd. (UK) II-31
Phytone Limited (UK) II-31
Royal DSM N.V. (Switzerland) II-31
DSM Nutritional Products (Switzerland) II-32
Valensa International, LLC (USA) II-32
Vita-Market Ltd. (Ukraine) II-32

9. Global Market Perspective II-33
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carotenoids by Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of
World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million
for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-33

Table 3: World Long-term Projections for Carotenoids by
Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of World Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-34

Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Europe and Rest of World for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-35

Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Astaxanthin by Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of
World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million
for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-36

Table 6: World Long-term Projections for Astaxanthin by
Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of World Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-37

Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Astaxanthin by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Europe and Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-38

Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Beta-Carotene by Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of
World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million
for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-39

Table 9: World Long-term Projections for Beta-Carotene by
Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of World Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-40

Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Beta-Carotene by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Europe and Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-41

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Lutein by Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of World
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42

Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Lutein by Geographic
Region - US, Europe and Rest of World Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43

Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Lutein by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Europe
and Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44

Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Lutein by End Use Application - Animal Feed, Supplements
and Food Ingredients Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45

Table 15: World Long Term Projections for Lutein by End Use
Application - Animal Feed, Supplements and Food Ingredients
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
the Years 2011 through 2015 II-45

Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Lutein by End Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Animal
Feed, Supplements and Food Ingredients for the Years 2003,
2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Canthaxanthin by Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest
of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-47

Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Canthaxanthin by
Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of World Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48

Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Canthaxanthin by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Europe and Rest of World for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Other Carotenoids by Geographic Region - US, Europe and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 21: World Long-term Projections for Other Carotenoids by
Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of World Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Carotenoids by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Europe and Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Consumption of Carotenoids in Animal Feed Applications by
Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of World Market
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 24: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of
Carotenoids in Animal Feed Applications by Geographic Region -
US, Europe and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for Consumption of
Carotenoids in Animal Feed Applications by Geographic Region -
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Europe and Rest
of World for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Consumption of Carotenoids in Food Applications by Geographic
Region - US, Europe and Rest of World Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 27: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of
Carotenoids in Food Applications by Geographic Region - US,
Europe and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57

Table 28: World 10-Year Perspective for Consumption of
Carotenoids in Food Applications by Geographic Region -
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Europe and Rest
of World for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-58

Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Consumption of Carotenoids in Pharmaceutical Applications by
Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of World Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 30: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of
Carotenoids in Pharmaceutical Applications by Geographic
Region - US, Europe and Rest of World Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 31: World 10-Year Perspective for Consumption of
Carotenoids in Pharmaceutical Applications by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Europe
and Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61


III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
Trends in Carotenoids Market III-1
Boom of Baby Boomer Generation III-1
Demand for Natural Food Products III-1
Health Benefits III-1
Product Launches/Developments III-2
Strategic Corporate Developments III-3
Key Players III-6
B.Market Analytics III-8
Table 32: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carotenoids by Product Segment - Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene,
Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 33: US Long-term Projections for Carotenoids by
Product Segment - Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Lutein,
Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 34: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Carotenoids by End Use Application - Animal Feed, Food
and Pharmaceuticals Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 35: US Long-term Projections for Carotenoids by End
Use Application - Animal Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 36: US 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids by Product
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other
Carotenoids for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 37: US 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids by End Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Animal Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals for the Years 2003,
2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

2. Europe III-12
A.Market Analysis III-12
Current and Future Analysis III-12
Leading Players III-12
Table 38: Leading Players in the European Carotenoids
Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
DSM, BASF, LycoRed and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-12
Market Trends III-12
Revolutionary Changes in Eating Habits III-12
High Demand for Over the Counter Supplements III-13
Safe Consumption III-13
Aging European Populace III-13
Limited Consumer Awareness III-13
B.Market Analytics III-14
Table 39: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Carotenoids by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK
and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 40: European Long-term Projections for Carotenoids by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, and Rest of Europe
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 41: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Carotenoids by Product Segment - Astaxanthin,
Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16

Table 42: European Long-term Projections for Carotenoids by
Product Segment - Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Lutein,
Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16

Table 43: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Carotenoids by End Use Application - Animal Feed, Food
and Pharmaceuticals Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 44: European Long-term Projections for Carotenoids by
End Use Application - Animal Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 45: European 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
France, Germany, UK and Rest of Europe for Years 2003, 2008
and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 46: European 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other
Carotenoids for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 47: European 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids by
End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Animal Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals for Years 2003,
2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19

2a. France III-20
A.Market Analysis III-20
Current and Future Analysis III-20
Key Player III-20
B.Market Analytics III-20
Table 48: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carotenoids by Product Segment - Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene,
Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 49: French Long-term Projections for Carotenoids by
Product Segment - Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Lutein,
Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 50: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carotenoids by End Use Application - Animal Feed, Food and
Pharmaceuticals Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 51: French Long-term Projections for Carotenoids by
End Use Application - Animal Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 52: French 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other
Carotenoids for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 53: French 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids by End
Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Animal Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals for Years 2003, 2008
and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

2b. Germany III-24
A.Market Analysis III-24
Current and Future Analysis III-24
Product Launches/Developments III-24
Strategic Corporate Development III-24
Key Players III-25
B.Market Analytics III-26
Table 54: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carotenoids by Product Segment - Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene,
Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 55: German Long-term Projections for Carotenoids by
Product Segment - Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Lutein,
Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 56: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carotenoids by End Use Application - Animal Feed, Food, and
Pharmaceuticals Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

Table 57: German Long-term Projections for Carotenoids by
End Use Application - Animal Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-27

Table 58: German 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other
Carotenoids for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 59: German 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids by End
Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Animal Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals for Years 2003, 2008
and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

2c. The United Kingdom III-29
A.Market Analysis III-29
Current and Future Analysis III-29
Product Launch III-29
Strategic Corporate Development III-29
Key Players III-29
B.Market Analytics III-30
Table 60: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carotenoids by Product Segment - Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene,
Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 61: UK Long-term Projections for Carotenoids by
Product Segment - Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Lutein,
Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 62: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Carotenoids by End Use Application - Animal Feed, Food
and Pharmaceuticals Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 63: UK Long-term Projections for Carotenoids by End
Use Application - Animal Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 64: UK 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids by Product
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other
Carotenoids for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 65: UK 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids by End Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Animal Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals for Years 2003, 2008
and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

2d. Rest of Europe III-34
A.Market Analysis III-34
Current and Future Analysis III-34
Product Launches/Developments III-34
Strategic Corporate Developments III-35
Key Players III-36
B.Market Analytics III-37
Table 66: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Carotenoids by Product Segment - Astaxanthin,
Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 67: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for
Carotenoids by Product Segment - Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene,
Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 68: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Carotenoids by End Use Application - Animal
Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 69: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for
Carotenoids by End Use Application - Animal Feed, Food and
Pharmaceuticals Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 70: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Astaxanthin, Beta- Carotene, Lutein, Canthaxanthin and
Other Carotenoids for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 71: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids
by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for Animal Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals for Years
2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

3. Rest of World III-41
A.Market Analysis III-41
Current and Future Analysis III-41
Product Launches/Developments III-41
Strategic Corporate Developments III-42
Key Players III-43
B.Market Analytics III-45
Table 72: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Carotenoids by Product Segment - Astaxanthin,
Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 73: Rest of World Long-term Projections for
Carotenoids by Product Segment - Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene,
Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Other Carotenoids Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

Table 74: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Carotenoids by End Use Application - Animal
Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

Table 75: Rest of World Long-term Projections for
Carotenoids by End Use Application - Animal Feed, Food and
Pharmaceuticals Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 76: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Canthaxanthin and
Other Carotenoids for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 77: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Carotenoids
by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for Animal Feed, Food and Pharmaceuticals for Years
2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48


IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE