Milk Thistle Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth & Forecast 2034
Milk Thistle Market By Form (Capsule, Powder and Granules, Liquid Extract, Lubricating, Specialty Oils, and Others), By Application (Pharmaceuticals, Dietary Supplements, Functional Foods, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Pharmacies/Drugstores, Health Food Stores, Online Retail, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets), and By Region - Global and Regional Industry Overview, Market Intelligence, Comprehensive Analysis, Historical Data, and Forecasts 2025 - 2034
Category: Pharmaceutical Report Format : PDF
Pages: 214 Report Code: ZMR-9732
Published Date: Jul-2025 Status : Published
| Market Size in 2024 | Market Forecast in 2034 | CAGR (in %) | Base Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD 106.49 Billion | USD 196.37 Billion | 7.95% | 2024 |
Table Of Content
- Chapter 1. Preface
- 1.1 Report Description and Scope
- 1.2 Research scope
- 1.3 Research methodology
- 1.3.1 Market Research Type
- 1.3.2 Market research methodology
- Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1 Global Milk Thistle Market, (2025 - 2034) (USD Billion )
- 2.2 Global Milk Thistle Market : snapshot
- Chapter 3. Global Milk Thistle Market - Industry Analysis
- 3.1 Milk Thistle Market: Market Dynamics
- 3.2 Market Drivers
- 3.2.1 Increased Regulatory Approvals and Clinical Research spur the market growth
- 3.3 Market Restraints
- 3.3.1. Which key factors are negatively impacting the growth of the global milk thistle market?
- 3.4 Market Opportunities
- 3.4.1. How does the expanding role in preventive healthcare and detox markets present an opportunity for milk thistle market growth?
- 3.5 Market Challenges
- 3.5.1. Raw material volatility and supply chain disruptions restrict the market growth
- 3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7 Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 3.7.1 Market attractiveness analysis By Form
- 3.7.2 Market attractiveness analysis By Application
- 3.7.3 Market attractiveness analysis By Distribution Channel
- Chapter 4. Global Milk Thistle Market- Competitive Landscape
- 4.1 Company market share analysis
- 4.1.1 Global Milk Thistle Market: company market share, 2024
- 4.2 Strategic development
- 4.2.1 Acquisitions & mergers
- 4.2.2 New Product launches
- 4.2.3 Agreements, partnerships, cullaborations, and joint ventures
- 4.2.4 Research and development and Regional expansion
- 4.3 Price trend analysis
- 4.1 Company market share analysis
- Chapter 5. Global Milk Thistle Market - Form Analysis
- 5.1 Global Milk Thistle Market overview: By Form
- 5.1.1 Global Milk Thistle Market share, By Form, 2024 and 2034
- 5.2 Capsule
- 5.2.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Capsule, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 5.3 Powder and Granules
- 5.3.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Powder and Granules, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 5.4 Liquid Extract
- 5.4.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Liquid Extract, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 5.5 Lubricating
- 5.5.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Lubricating, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 5.6 Specialty Oils
- 5.6.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Specialty Oils, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 5.7 Others
- 5.7.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Others, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 5.1 Global Milk Thistle Market overview: By Form
- Chapter 6. Global Milk Thistle Market - Application Analysis
- 6.1 Global Milk Thistle Market overview: By Application
- 6.1.1 Global Milk Thistle Market share, By Application, 2024 and 2034
- 6.2 Pharmaceuticals
- 6.2.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Pharmaceuticals, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 6.3 Dietary Supplements
- 6.3.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Dietary Supplements, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 6.4 Functional Foods
- 6.4.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Functional Foods, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 6.5 Others
- 6.5.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Others, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 6.1 Global Milk Thistle Market overview: By Application
- Chapter 7. Global Milk Thistle Market - Distribution Channel Analysis
- 7.1 Global Milk Thistle Market overview: By Distribution Channel
- 7.1.1 Global Milk Thistle Market share, By Distribution Channel, 2024 and 2034
- 7.2 Pharmacies/Drugstores
- 7.2.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Pharmacies/Drugstores, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 7.3 Health Food Stores
- 7.3.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Health Food Stores, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 7.4 Online Retail
- 7.4.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Online Retail, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 7.5 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
- 7.5.1 Global Milk Thistle Market by Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 7.1 Global Milk Thistle Market overview: By Distribution Channel
- Chapter 8. Milk Thistle Market - Regional Analysis
- 8.1 Global Milk Thistle Market Regional Overview
- 8.2 Global Milk Thistle Market Share, by Region, 2024 & 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.3. North America
- 8.3.1 North America Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.3.1.1 North America Milk Thistle Market, by Country, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.3.1 North America Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.4 North America Milk Thistle Market, by Form, 2025 - 2034
- 8.4.1 North America Milk Thistle Market, by Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.5 North America Milk Thistle Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034
- 8.5.1 North America Milk Thistle Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.6 North America Milk Thistle Market, by Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034
- 8.6.1 North America Milk Thistle Market, by Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.4. Europe
- 8.4.2 Europe Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.4.2.1 Europe Milk Thistle Market, by Country, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.4.2 Europe Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.4 Europe Milk Thistle Market, by Form, 2025 - 2034
- 8.4.1 Europe Milk Thistle Market, by Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.5 Europe Milk Thistle Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034
- 8.5.1 Europe Milk Thistle Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.6 Europe Milk Thistle Market, by Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034
- 8.6.1 Europe Milk Thistle Market, by Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.5. Asia Pacific
- 8.5.3 Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.5.3.1 Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market, by Country, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.5.3 Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.4 Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market, by Form, 2025 - 2034
- 8.4.1 Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market, by Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.5 Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034
- 8.5.1 Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.6 Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market, by Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034
- 8.6.1 Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market, by Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.6. Latin America
- 8.6.4 Latin America Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.6.4.1 Latin America Milk Thistle Market, by Country, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.6.4 Latin America Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.4 Latin America Milk Thistle Market, by Form, 2025 - 2034
- 8.4.1 Latin America Milk Thistle Market, by Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.5 Latin America Milk Thistle Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034
- 8.5.1 Latin America Milk Thistle Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.6 Latin America Milk Thistle Market, by Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034
- 8.6.1 Latin America Milk Thistle Market, by Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.7. The Middle-East and Africa
- 8.7.5 The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.7.5.1 The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market, by Country, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.7.5 The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.4 The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market, by Form, 2025 - 2034
- 8.4.1 The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market, by Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.5 The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034
- 8.5.1 The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market, by Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8.6 The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market, by Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034
- 8.6.1 The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market, by Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- Chapter 9. Company Profiles
- 9.1 Gaia Herbs, Nature’s Bounty, Now Foods, Himalaya Herbal Healthcare, Jarrow Formulas, Swanson Health Products, Nature’s Way, Puritan’s Pride, Herbal Factors, Solgar, Oregon’s Wild Harvest, Thompson’s Herbal, Bioforce AG (A.Vogel), Integrative Therapeutics, Natures Aid, and others.
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Financials
- 9.1.3 Product Portfolio
- 9.1.4 Business Strategy
- 9.1.5 Recent Developments
- 9.1 Gaia Herbs, Nature’s Bounty, Now Foods, Himalaya Herbal Healthcare, Jarrow Formulas, Swanson Health Products, Nature’s Way, Puritan’s Pride, Herbal Factors, Solgar, Oregon’s Wild Harvest, Thompson’s Herbal, Bioforce AG (A.Vogel), Integrative Therapeutics, Natures Aid, and others.
Table Of Figures
- 1. Market research Type
- 2. Market research methodology
- 3. Global Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 5. Global Milk Thistle Market attractiveness, By Form
- 6. Global Milk Thistle Market attractiveness, By Application
- 7. Global Milk Thistle Market attractiveness, By Distribution Channel
- 8. Global Milk Thistle Market share by Form, 2025 and 2034 (USD Billion )
- 9. Global Milk Thistle Market by Capsule, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 10. Global Milk Thistle Market by Powder and Granules, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 11. Global Milk Thistle Market by Liquid Extract, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 12. Global Milk Thistle Market by Lubricating, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 13. Global Milk Thistle Market by Specialty Oils, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 14. Global Milk Thistle Market by Others, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 15. Global Milk Thistle Market share by Application, 2025 and 2034 (USD Billion )
- 16. Global Milk Thistle Market by Pharmaceuticals, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 17. Global Milk Thistle Market by Dietary Supplements, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 18. Global Milk Thistle Market by Functional Foods, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 19. Global Milk Thistle Market by Others, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 20. Global Milk Thistle Market share by Distribution Channel, 2025 and 2034 (USD Billion )
- 21. Global Milk Thistle Market by Pharmacies/Drugstores, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 22. Global Milk Thistle Market by Health Food Stores, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 23. Global Milk Thistle Market by Online Retail, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 24. Global Milk Thistle Market by Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 25. Global Milk Thistle Market share, by Region, 2025 and 2034
- 26. North America Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 27. Europe Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 28. Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 29. Latin America Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 30. The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
Table Of Tables
- 1. Global Milk Thistle Market: Snapshot
- 2. Drivers of the Milk Thistle Market: impact analysis
- 3. North America Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 4. North America Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 5. North America Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 6. U.S. Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 7. U.S. Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 8. U.S. Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 9. Canada Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 10. Canada Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 11. Canada Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 12. Europe Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 13. Europe Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 14. Europe Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 15. Germany Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 16. Germany Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 17. Germany Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 18. France Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 19. France Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 20. France Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 21. U.K. Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 22. U.K. Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 23. U.K. Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 24. Italy Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 25. Italy Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 26. Italy Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 27. Spain Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 28. Spain Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 29. Spain Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 30. Rest of Europe Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 31. Rest of Europe Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 32. Rest of Europe Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 33. Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 34. Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 35. Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 36. China Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 37. China Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 38. China Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 39. Japan Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 40. Japan Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 41. Japan Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 42. India Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 43. India Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 44. India Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 45. South Korea Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 46. South Korea Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 47. South Korea Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 48. South-East Asia Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 49. South-East Asia Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 50. South-East Asia Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 51. Rest of Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 52. Rest of Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 53. Rest of Asia Pacific Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 54. Latin America Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 55. Latin America Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 56. Latin America Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 57. Brazil Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 58. Brazil Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 59. Brazil Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 60. Mexico Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 61. Mexico Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 62. Mexico Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 63. Rest of Latin America Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 64. Rest of Latin America Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 65. Rest of Latin America Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 66. The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 67. The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 68. The Middle-East and Africa Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 69. GCC Countries Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 70. GCC Countries Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 71. GCC Countries Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 72. South Africa Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 73. South Africa Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 74. South Africa Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 75. Rest of Middle-East Africa Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Form, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 76. Rest of Middle-East Africa Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Application, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
- 77. Rest of Middle-East Africa Milk Thistle Market revenue, By Distribution Channel, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion )
Methodology
FrequentlyAsked Questions
Milk thistle is a flowering plant widely recognized for its medicinal properties, especially in supporting liver health. The herb contains silymarin, a potent antioxidant compound that is known to reduce inflammation, protect liver cells from toxins, and promote regeneration.
The global milk thistle market is projected to grow due to surging demand for herbal supplements, the expansion of direct-to-consumer channels and e-commerce, and the increasing adoption in pharmaceutical formulations.
According to study, the global milk thistle market size was worth around USD 106.49 billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 196.37 billion by 2034.
The CAGR value of the milk thistle market is expected to be approximately 7.95% from 2025 to 2034.
Europe is witnessing the fastest progress in the milk thistle market, driven by robust demand for liver health supplements and high consumer preference for herbal remedies. The rising prevalence of liver-related conditions, combined with supportive regulatory frameworks, further boosts industry growth.
Technological advancements are fueling the milk thistle market by enhancing extraction techniques, which yield bioavailability and higher purity of silymarin.
Leading players in the milk thistle market are adopting strategies such as clean-label formulations, product innovation, and plant-based delivery systems to enhance their market presence. They also engage in partnerships, mergers, and global distribution expansion to amplify their market presence.
Macroeconomic factors, such as aging populations, rising disposable incomes, and increasing healthcare spending, will positively fuel the milk thistle market by boosting demand for preventive herbal supplements. However, global supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures may pose short-term challenges to production and pricing.
The key players profiled in the global milk thistle market include Gaia Herbs, Nature’s Bounty, Now Foods, Himalaya Herbal Healthcare, Jarrow Formulas, Swanson Health Products, Nature’s Way, Puritan’s Pride, Herbal Factors, Solgar, Oregon’s Wild Harvest, Thompson’s Herbal, Bioforce AG (A.Vogel), Integrative Therapeutics, and Natures Aid.
The report examines key aspects of the milk thistle market, including a detailed analysis of existing growth factors and restraints, as well as an examination of future growth opportunities and challenges that will impact the market.
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