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GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid)
GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) is a four carbon non-protein amino acid that is widely distributed in plants, animals and microorganisms. As a metabolic product of plants and microorganisms produced by the decarboxylation of glutamic acid, GABA functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that directly affects the personality and the stress management. A wide range of traditional foods produced by microbial fermentation contain GABA, in which GABA is safe and eco-friendly, and also has the possibility of providing new health-benefited products enriched with GABA. Synthesis of GABA is catalyzed by glutamate decarboxylase, therefore, the optimal fermentation condition is mainly based on the biochemical properties of the enzyme. Major GABA producing microorganisms are lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which make food spoilage pathogens unable to grow and act as probiotics in the gastrointestinal tract.
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GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) is a four carbon non-protein amino acid that is widely distributed in plants, animals and microorganisms. As a metabolic product of plants and microorganisms produced by the decarboxylation of glutamic acid, GABA functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that directly affects the personality and the stress management. A wide range of traditional foods produced by microbial fermentation contain GABA, in which GABA is safe and eco-friendly, and also has the possibility of providing new health-benefited products enriched with GABA. Synthesis of GABA is catalyzed by glutamate decarboxylase, therefore, the optimal fermentation condition is mainly based on the biochemical properties of the enzyme. Major GABA producing microorganisms are lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which make food spoilage pathogens unable to grow and act as probiotics in the gastrointestinal tract.
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Market Structure
Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Market by Size, by Type, by Application, by Region, History and Forecast 2021-2032
Market perspective
GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) is a four carbon non-protein amino acid that is widely distributed in plants, animals and microorganisms. As a metabolic product of plants and microorganisms produced by the decarboxylation of glutamic acid, GABA functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that directly affects the personality and the stress management. A wide range of traditional foods produced by microbial fermentation contain GABA, in which GABA is safe and eco-friendly, and also has the possibility of providing new health-benefited products enriched with GABA. Synthesis of GABA is catalyzed by glutamate decarboxylase, therefore, the optimal fermentation condition is mainly based on the biochemical properties of the enzyme. Major GABA producing microorganisms are lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which make food spoilage pathogens unable to grow and act as probiotics in the gastrointestinal tract.
China is the largest GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) market with about 71% market share. Japan is follower, accounting for about 12% market share.
The key players are Pharma Foods International, Kyowa Hakko, Sekisui Chemical, Zhejiang YiWan Biolabs, Shanghai Richen, Guangdong Luckerkong Biotech, Tianjin Shijitianlong Biotech, Ningxiang Jiayuan Biology Technology, Zhejiang Tianrui Chemical, Taizhou Xinyou Pharmaceutical & Chemical, Bloomage Freda Biopharm etc. Top 3 companies occupied about 36% market share.
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The report provides an overview of the global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) market in terms of capacity, output, revenue, and price, analyzing global market trends using historical revenue and sales data for 2021-2025, estimates for 2026, and projected CAGRs through 2032.
The study covers key producers of GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) and consumption patterns in major regions and countries, assesses future market potential, and highlights priority regions and countries for segmenting the market into sub-sectors, with country-specific market value data for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, India, Germany, the U.K., Italy, the Middle East, Africa, and other countries.
The report also presents GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) sales, revenue, market share, and industry ranking for the main manufacturers for 2021-2026, identifies the major stakeholders in the global market, and analyzes their competitive landscape and market positioning based on recent developments and segmental revenues.
In addition, the report analyzes segment data by type and application—covering sales, revenue, and price—for 2021-2032, and evaluates and forecasts the GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) market size, projected growth trends, production technologies, key applications, and end-use industries.
GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Segment by Company
Pharma Foods International
Kyowa Hakko
Sekisui Chemical
Zhejiang YiWan Biolabs
Shanghai Richen
Guangdong Luckerkong Biotech
Tianjin Shijitianlong Biotech
Ningxiang Jiayuan Biology Technology
Zhejiang Tianrui Chemical
Taizhou Xinyou Pharmaceutical & Chemical
Bloomage Freda Biopharm
GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Segment by Production Process
Microbial Fermentation (Food Grade)
Microbial Fermentation (Feed Grade)
Chemical Synthesis
GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Segment by Application
Food and Pharmaceutical
Animal Feed
Plant Growth Promoter
Others
GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Segment by Region
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries
Study Objectives
1. To analyze and research the global status and future forecast, involving, production, value, consumption, growth rate (CAGR), market share, historical and forecast.
2. To present the key manufacturers, capacity, production, revenue, market share, and Recent Developments.
3. To split the breakdown data by regions, type, manufacturers, and Application.
4. To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints, and risks.
5. To identify significant trends, drivers, influence factors in global and regions.
6. To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Provides an overview of the GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) market, including product definition, global market growth prospects, production value, capacity, and average price forecasts (2021-2032).
Chapter 2: Analysis key trends, drivers, challenges, and opportunities within the global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) industry.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) market competition landscape. Including GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) manufacturers' output value, output and average price from 2021 to 2026, as well as competition analysis indicators such as origin, product type, application, merger and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 6: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product production/output, value, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 7: Production/Production Value of GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) by region. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next six years.
Chapter 8: Consumption of GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: Concluding Insights of the report.
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Scope & coverage.
Types
- Microbial Fermentation (Food Grade)
- Microbial Fermentation (Feed Grade)
- Chemical Synthesis
Applications
- Food and Pharmaceutical
- Animal Feed
- Plant Growth Promoter
- Others
Companies covered
- Pharma Foods International
- Kyowa Hakko
- Sekisui Chemical
- Zhejiang YiWan Biolabs
- Shanghai Richen
- Guangdong Luckerkong Biotech
- Tianjin Shijitianlong Biotech
- Ningxiang Jiayuan Biology Technology
- Zhejiang Tianrui Chemical
- Taizhou Xinyou Pharmaceutical & Chemical
- Bloomage Freda Biopharm
Inside the report.
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition
- 1.2 Global Market Growth Prospects
- 1.2.1 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 1.2.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Capacity Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 1.2.3 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 1.2.4 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Market Average Price (2021-2032)
- 1.3 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.4 Study Goals and Objectives
2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Market Dynamics
- 2.1 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Industry Trends
- 2.2 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Industry Drivers
- 2.3 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Industry Opportunities and Challenges
- 2.4 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Industry Restraints
3 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Market by Manufacturers
- 3.1 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Average Price by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Industry Manufacturers Ranking, 2024 VS 2025 VS 2026
- 3.5 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Key Manufacturers Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
- 3.6 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Manufacturers, Product Type & Application
- 3.7 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Manufacturers Established Date
- 3.8 Market Competitive Analysis
- 3.8.1 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Market CR5 and HHI
- 3.8.2 Global Top 5 and 10 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Players Market Share by Production Value in 2025
- 3.8.3 2025 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3
4 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Market by Type
- 4.1 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Type Introduction
- 4.1.1 Microbial Fermentation (Food Grade)
- 4.1.2 Microbial Fermentation (Feed Grade)
- 4.1.3 Chemical Synthesis
- 4.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production by Type
- 4.2.1 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production by Type (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
- 4.2.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production by Type (2021-2032)
- 4.2.3 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
- 4.3 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value by Type
- 4.3.1 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value by Type (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
- 4.3.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value by Type (2021-2032)
- 4.3.3 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
5 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Market by Application
- 5.1 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Application Introduction
- 5.1.1 Food and Pharmaceutical
- 5.1.2 Animal Feed
- 5.1.3 Plant Growth Promoter
- 5.1.4 Others
- 5.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production by Application
- 5.2.1 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production by Application (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
- 5.2.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production by Application (2021-2032)
- 5.2.3 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
- 5.3 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value by Application
- 5.3.1 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value by Application (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
- 5.3.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value by Application (2021-2032)
- 5.3.3 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
6 Company Profiles
- 6.1 Pharma Foods International
- 6.1.1 Pharma Foods International Company Information
- 6.1.2 Pharma Foods International Business Overview
- 6.1.3 Pharma Foods International GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.1.4 Pharma Foods International GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Product Portfolio
- 6.1.5 Pharma Foods International Recent Developments
- 6.2 Kyowa Hakko
- 6.2.1 Kyowa Hakko Company Information
- 6.2.2 Kyowa Hakko Business Overview
- 6.2.3 Kyowa Hakko GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.2.4 Kyowa Hakko GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Product Portfolio
- 6.2.5 Kyowa Hakko Recent Developments
- 6.3 Sekisui Chemical
- 6.3.1 Sekisui Chemical Company Information
- 6.3.2 Sekisui Chemical Business Overview
- 6.3.3 Sekisui Chemical GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.3.4 Sekisui Chemical GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Product Portfolio
- 6.3.5 Sekisui Chemical Recent Developments
- 6.4 Zhejiang YiWan Biolabs
- 6.4.1 Zhejiang YiWan Biolabs Company Information
- 6.4.2 Zhejiang YiWan Biolabs Business Overview
- 6.4.3 Zhejiang YiWan Biolabs GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.4.4 Zhejiang YiWan Biolabs GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Product Portfolio
- 6.4.5 Zhejiang YiWan Biolabs Recent Developments
- 6.5 Shanghai Richen
- 6.5.1 Shanghai Richen Company Information
- 6.5.2 Shanghai Richen Business Overview
- 6.5.3 Shanghai Richen GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.5.4 Shanghai Richen GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Product Portfolio
- 6.5.5 Shanghai Richen Recent Developments
- 6.6 Guangdong Luckerkong Biotech
- 6.6.1 Guangdong Luckerkong Biotech Company Information
- 6.6.2 Guangdong Luckerkong Biotech Business Overview
- 6.6.3 Guangdong Luckerkong Biotech GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.6.4 Guangdong Luckerkong Biotech GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Product Portfolio
- 6.6.5 Guangdong Luckerkong Biotech Recent Developments
- 6.7 Tianjin Shijitianlong Biotech
- 6.7.1 Tianjin Shijitianlong Biotech Company Information
- 6.7.2 Tianjin Shijitianlong Biotech Business Overview
- 6.7.3 Tianjin Shijitianlong Biotech GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.7.4 Tianjin Shijitianlong Biotech GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Product Portfolio
- 6.7.5 Tianjin Shijitianlong Biotech Recent Developments
- 6.8 Ningxiang Jiayuan Biology Technology
- 6.8.1 Ningxiang Jiayuan Biology Technology Company Information
- 6.8.2 Ningxiang Jiayuan Biology Technology Business Overview
- 6.8.3 Ningxiang Jiayuan Biology Technology GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.8.4 Ningxiang Jiayuan Biology Technology GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Product Portfolio
- 6.8.5 Ningxiang Jiayuan Biology Technology Recent Developments
- 6.9 Zhejiang Tianrui Chemical
- 6.9.1 Zhejiang Tianrui Chemical Company Information
- 6.9.2 Zhejiang Tianrui Chemical Business Overview
- 6.9.3 Zhejiang Tianrui Chemical GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.9.4 Zhejiang Tianrui Chemical GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Product Portfolio
- 6.9.5 Zhejiang Tianrui Chemical Recent Developments
- 6.10 Taizhou Xinyou Pharmaceutical & Chemical
- 6.10.1 Taizhou Xinyou Pharmaceutical & Chemical Company Information
- 6.10.2 Taizhou Xinyou Pharmaceutical & Chemical Business Overview
- 6.10.3 Taizhou Xinyou Pharmaceutical & Chemical GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.10.4 Taizhou Xinyou Pharmaceutical & Chemical GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Product Portfolio
- 6.10.5 Taizhou Xinyou Pharmaceutical & Chemical Recent Developments
- 6.11 Bloomage Freda Biopharm
- 6.11.1 Bloomage Freda Biopharm Company Information
- 6.11.2 Bloomage Freda Biopharm Business Overview
- 6.11.3 Bloomage Freda Biopharm GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.11.4 Bloomage Freda Biopharm GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Product Portfolio
- 6.11.5 Bloomage Freda Biopharm Recent Developments
7 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production by Region
- 7.1 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 7.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production by Region (2021-2032)
- 7.2.1 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production by Region (2021-2026)
- 7.2.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Forecast by Region (2027-2032)
- 7.3 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 7.4 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 7.4.1 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value by Region (2021-2026)
- 7.4.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value by Region (2027-2032)
- 7.5 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Market Price Analysis by Region (2021-2032)
- 7.6 Regional Production Value Trends (2021-2032)
- 7.6.1 North America GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value (2021-2032)
- 7.6.2 Europe GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value (2021-2032)
- 7.6.3 Asia-Pacific GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value (2021-2032)
- 7.6.4 South America GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value (2021-2032)
- 7.6.5 Middle East & Africa GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Value (2021-2032)
8 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption by Region
- 8.1 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption by Region (2021-2032)
- 8.2.1 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption by Region (2021-2026)
- 8.2.2 Global GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption by Region (2027-2032)
- 8.3 North America
- 8.3.1 North America GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.3.2 North America GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.3 U.S.
- 8.3.4 Canada
- 8.3.5 Mexico
- 8.4 Europe
- 8.4.1 Europe GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.4.2 Europe GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.4.3 Germany
- 8.4.4 France
- 8.4.5 U.K.
- 8.4.6 Italy
- 8.4.7 Netherlands
- 8.5 Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1 Asia Pacific GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.5.2 Asia Pacific GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.5.3 China
- 8.5.4 Japan
- 8.5.5 South Korea
- 8.5.6 Southeast Asia
- 8.5.7 India
- 8.5.8 Australia
- 8.6 South America
- 8.6.1 South America GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.6.2 South America GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.6.3 Brazil
- 8.6.4 Argentina
- 8.6.5 Chile
- 8.6.6 Colombia
- 8.7 Middle East & Africa
- 8.7.1 Middle East & Africa GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.7.2 Middle East & Africa GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.7.3 Egypt
- 8.7.4 South Africa
- 8.7.5 Israel
- 8.7.6 Türkiye
- 8.7.7 GCC Countries
9 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis
- 9.1 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Value Chain Analysis
- 9.1.1 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Key Raw Materials
- 9.1.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 9.1.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 9.1.4 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Production Mode & Process
- 9.2 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Sales Channels Analysis
- 9.2.1 Direct Comparison with Distribution Share
- 9.2.2 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Distributors
- 9.2.3 GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) Customers
10 Concluding Insights
11 Appendix
- 11.1 Reasons for Doing This Study
- 11.2 Research Methodology
- 11.3 Research Process
- 11.4 Authors List of This Report
- 11.5 Data Source
- 11.5.1 Secondary Sources
- 11.5.2 Primary Sources
- 11.6 Disclaimer
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