| Product Code: ETC5353847 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Malta import of lecithin & phospholipids in 2024 continued to be dominated by India, Spain, Italy, Metropolitan France, and Ireland. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a significant increase in market concentration from 2023 to 2024, reaching very high levels. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was notably negative at -49.3%, with a sharp decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -83.96%. This data suggests a challenging market environment for lecithin & phospholipids imports in Malta, potentially influenced by various economic factors and competitive dynamics.
Malta's Lecithin & Phospholipids market is anticipated to experience a stable growth rate of 2.23% by 2027, reflecting trends observed in the largest economy Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Overview |
3.1 Malta Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Nature, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about the health benefits of lecithin and phospholipids |
4.2.2 Growing demand for natural and organic ingredients in the food and beverage industry |
4.2.3 Rising prevalence of chronic diseases driving the demand for functional food ingredients |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to the use of lecithin and phospholipids in different industries |
4.3.3 Intense competition from substitute ingredients in the market |
5 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Trends |
6 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Segmentations |
6.1 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market, By Source |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Soy, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Sunflower, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Rapeseed & canola, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Egg, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Other sources, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Fluid, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By De-oiled, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Modified, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market, By Nature |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By GMO, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-GMO, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Bakery products, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience foods, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Confectioneries, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Other food & beverage applications (dairy, fish & meat, spreads & margarine, soups, sauces, and gravies), 2021-2031F |
6.4.7 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Feed, 2021-2031F |
6.4.8 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021-2031F |
6.4.9 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021-2031F |
7 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in innovative lecithin and phospholipids applications |
8.2 Number of new product launches featuring lecithin and phospholipids |
8.3 Adoption rate of lecithin and phospholipids in new industry sectors |
8.4 Sustainability initiatives in the sourcing and production of lecithin and phospholipids |
8.5 Customer satisfaction and retention rates for companies offering lecithin and phospholipids |
9 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Opportunity Assessment, By Nature, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Malta Lecithin & Phospholipids Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |