Castor on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what Castor is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 39 Castor products from 23 brands across the EU and US. 2 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. United States shows the heaviest advertising, while United Kingdom has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around —.
New Castor ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use Castor, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| United Kingdom | 18 | 9 | — | — | £12.00 |
| Spain | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Romania | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 35.00 RON |
| United States | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | $39.00 |
| Poland | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Hungary | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of Castor products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Ricinus communis | 20 |
| Ricin (ulei esențial) | 17 |
| Ricin (cold-pressed) | 3 |
| Castor Oil | 1 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Castor |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | beauty, liver health |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for Castor, yet brands market it for beauty, liver health — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where Castor shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is Castor?
Castor is a botanical extract derived from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. It is primarily composed of ricinoleic acid, a unique fatty acid. Castor oil and its derivatives are commonly used in dietary supplements formulated for beauty and liver health. The ingredient is valued for its inclusion in products marketed for skin and hair care as well as liver function support. Castor oil may also be found in formulations aiming to enhance the texture and stability of supplement products.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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