Nowadays, consumers are becoming more aware about the benefits of açaí berry, particularly to the use of acai berry products in production of organic cosmetics. Acai berry products are rich in vitamin A, C and E, and help in regeneration of the skin. In addition to this, acai berry has numerous skin benefits, owing to which they are used in various products such anti-aging creams.
The report, titled “Acai Berry Market: Global Industry Analysis & Opportunity Assessment, 2016-2026,” estimates that in 2016, more than 300,000 tonnes of acai berry products were sold across the world. The study anticipates an impressive rise in global consumption of acai berry products, and expects the global sales to surpass 1 million tonnes by the end of 2026. In addition to the rising use of acai berry in production of organic cosmetics, the report also observes that robust nutritional content of acai berry products have helped them to gain applicability in production of protein drinks and other beverages. The report predicts that in the years to come, the demand for acai berry pulp will be considerably higher than dried acai berries. Higher nutritional content of acai berry pulp will help it procure more than 80% of global acai berry sales throughout the forecast period.
According to the report, the largest market for acai berry is expected to be Latin America. With more than 55% share, Latin America will dominate the global acai berry sales towards the end of forecast period. Brazil-based Acai Frooty is among the key players in the global acai berry market. US-based companies are also profiled in the report as active participants of global acai berry market. Owing to the dense presence of US-based acai berry manufacturers in global market, North America is also expected to be at the forefront of the global market growth.