the aromatherapy market | Spain

1.1 Definition and scope of study

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for medicinal purposes. This market thus operates at the intersection of the essential oil market and phytotherapy, a discipline that consists of practicing a medicine based on the natural active ingredients of plants. Some essential oils are used for example for lack of sleep, digestion problems or respiratory disorders.

Undoubtedly fashionable, the world aromatherapy market is growing and is expected to remain so until 2026, with an average annual growth rate estimated at 10.4%. This strong growth can be explained by a growing interest in health and well-being, and especially in  natural or organic products. The use of aromatherapy is gradually expanding to a much broader consumer base beyond insiders.

Spain is no exception to this strong growth in aromatherapy, with national consumers increasingly attentive to the products they use for well-being. In addition, the Spanish aromatherapy market can rely on a strong domestic production of essential oils, ensuring a qualitative national supply and reducing the national players' dependence on possible import fluctuations.