发布时间：2008.5

摘要

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.

目录及图表

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 7
 
     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 61
 
    1. Industry Overview.....II-1 3   
 
      Growth Drivers.....II-1
Challenges Ahead.....II-1
Market Structure.....II-1 1
 
      Outlook.....II-2 1
 
      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 1
 
    2. Market Trends.....II-4 2   
 
      Colors Signify Quality.....II-4
A 慍olorful?Growth.....II-4
Carotenoids - Potent Antioxidants.....II-4
Carotenoids Imply Good Health.....II-4 1
 
      Cosmeceuticals ?Landmark in the Carotenoids Market.....II-5
Fewer Market Players.....II-5 1
 
    3. Key Market Drivers/Restraints.....II-6 1   
 
      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 1
 
    4. Product Overview.....II-7 8    
 
      Applications of Carotenoids.....II-7 1
 
      Carotenoids ?A Classification.....II-8
Astaxanthin.....II-8
Advantages of Astaxanthin.....II-8 1
 
      Key Manufacturers of Astaxanthin.....II-9
Beta-Carotene.....II-9 1
 
      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 1
 
      Natural Beta-Carotene Cures Crohn抯 Syndrome.....II-11
Carrots Carry Anti-Allergens.....II-11
Key Producers of Beta-Carotene.....II-11
Lutein.....II-11 1
 
      Essential for Healthy Vision.....II-12
Prevents Cancer.....II-12
Keeps Heart Healthy.....II-12
Key Producers of Lutein.....II-12
Canthaxanthin.....II-12 1
 
      Other Carotenoids.....II-13
Zeaxanthin.....II-13
Lycopene.....II-13 1
 
      Lycopene Protects Prostate.....II-14
Healthy Heart with Lycopene.....II-14
Lycopene Protects Pancreas.....II-14
Lycopene May Cause Lycopenemia.....II-14 1
 
    5. Research & Development Shrouding Carotenoids.....II-15 4 
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      Carotenoids Can Improve Iron Absorption.....II-18 1
 
    6. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-19 5   
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
    7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-24 5   
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
    8. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-29 4   
 
      Allied Industrial Corporation, Ltd. (Taiwan).....II-29
BASF SE (Germany).....II-29
Chr. Hansen A/S (Denmark).....II-29
Carotech Bhd (Malaysia).....II-29 1
 
      Cognis Group (Germany).....II-30
Cognis Nutrition and Health Group (USA).....II-30
Cyanotech Corporation (USA).....II-30
GNT Europa GmbH (Germany).....II-30 1
 
      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 1
 
      DSM Nutritional Products (Switzerland).....II-32
Valensa International, LLC (USA).....II-32
Vita-Market Ltd. (Ukraine).....II-32 1
 
    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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
 III. MARKET 48
 
    1. The United States.....III-1 11
 
      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 1 
 
      Product Launches/Developments.....III-2 1 
 
      Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-3 3
 
      Key Players.....III-6 2
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
    2. Europe.....III-12 8  0  
 
      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 1
 
      High Demand for Over the Counter Supplements.....III-13
Safe Consumption.....III-13
Aging European Populace.....III-13
Limited Consumer Awareness.....III-13 1 
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
    2a. France.....III-20 4  $425  
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
    2b. Germany.....III-24 5   
 
      A. Market Analysis.....III-24
Current and Future Analysis.....III-24
Product Launches/Developments.....III-24
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-24 1 
 
      Key Players.....III-25 1 
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
    2c. The United Kingdom.....III-29 5   
 
      A. Market Analysis.....III-29
Current and Future Analysis.....III-29
Product Launch.....III-29
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-29
Key Players.....III-29 1 
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
    2d. Rest of Europe.....III-34 7  $575  
 
      A. Market Analysis.....III-34
Current and Future Analysis.....III-34
Product Launches/Developments.....III-34 1 
 
      Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-35 1 
 
      Key Players.....III-36 1 
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
    3. Rest of World.....III-41 8  
 
      A. Market Analysis.....III-41
Current and Future Analysis.....III-41
Product Launches/Developments.....III-41 1 
 
      Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-42 1 
 
      Key Players.....III-43 2
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
      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 1
 
 IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  193
 
     Total Companies Profiled: 68 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 75)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Region/Country                 Players
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The United States                 26
Japan                              2
Europe                            27
     France                        4
     Germany                       7
     The United Kingdom            9
     Rest of Europe                7
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    16
Middle East                        2
Latin America                      2
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