Colours - Natural (Anthocyanins, Carotenoids): Market Size & Forecast 2026

The global natural colours market, anchored by anthocyanins and carotenoids as the dominant product families, sits at approximately USD 2.8 billion in 2025 (base year), growing at a 7.2% CAGR through 2032 to reach roughly USD 4.7 billion. [Claight estimate: derived from segment-weighted build across third-party syndicated estimates, third-party syndicated estimates, and Meticulous Research convergence]. The category occupies a structurally tight position: clean-label mandates and synthetic colour bans in the EU and North America have permanently shifted the demand mix, while botanical feedstock dependence, pH-sensitive extraction chemistry, and concentrated supplier intellectual property create meaningful supply-side friction. > **Analyst Take.** The consensus 7%+ CAGR is defensible but the composition matters more than the headline. Anthocyanins growing at 9-10% off a low base will not

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