The global phytosterols market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of nearly 9.0% during the forecast period. The major factors contributing to the market growth include health benefits associated with plant sterols and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, such as cancer and CVD. Plant sterols (phytosterols) are found in large quantity in foods such as seeds, vegetable oils, and nuts, to reduce bad cholesterol in the body and reduce the risk of heart diseases. In food products, phytosterols added to some kinds of margarine.