The pesticide-free wild thyme foraged extract industry is projected to grow from USD 1.2 billion in 2026 to USD 5.9 billion by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of 17.5%. Wild-foraged whole-plant thyme extract accounts for 46.2% share in 2026 within the extract-type segment. Steam distillation using pesticide-free processing holds 44.8% share in the extraction-method segment.