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Prebiotic ingredients serve as food components designed to support or enhance a 'healthy' gut microflora, providing various health benefits. These ingredients encompass a range of nutrients that gut bacteria can break down, nourishing the intestinal flora. The breakdown products include short-chain fatty acids that are released into the bloodstream, influencing not only the gastrointestinal tract but also distant organs.
The primary types of prebiotic ingredients include inulin, fructooligosaccharides (FOSs), mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS), disaccharides, monosaccharides, nucleotide-activated saccharides, soy oligosaccharides, and other variations. Inulin is a white, mildly sweet, indigestible polysaccharide found mainly in the roots or tubers of various plants. It is used as an additive in low-fat and low-sugar foods to enhance flavor and texture. Additionally, inulin serves as a diagnostic agent in kidney function tests. Various sources of prebiotic ingredients include roots, grains, vegetables, fruit trunks or stems, and other natural sources. These ingredients contribute to various health functionalities such as gut health, immunity, cardiovascular health, bone health, and weight management. The applications of prebiotic ingredients extend to functional food and beverages, infant formula and baby food, dietary supplements, and their inclusion in animal feed and pet food.
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The prebiotic ingredients market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.16 billion in 2024 to $7.96 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased focus on gut health, rise in digestive health concerns, growing awareness about the health benefits of prebiotic ingredients, rising demand for natural and organic products, increased demand for infant formula and baby food.
The prebiotic ingredients market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising consumer demand for nutrient-dense meals, increasing demand for sugar substitutes, rapid economic expansion in emerging markets, aging population and digestive health, regulatory support and labeling. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in developing inulin and oligosaccharides, multifunctional nature of prebiotic ingredients, personalized nutrition, synergy with probiotics, clean label and natural products.
An anticipated increase in the demand for food and drink supplements is expected to drive the growth of the prebiotic ingredients market in the future. Food and drink supplements are concentrated sources of nutrients or other compounds that provide nutritional or physiological benefits. Prebiotic ingredients can be consumed through foods or in supplement forms, such as drinks and food products. For example, in March 2023, a report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a government agency in Canada, revealed that the health and wellness (HW) food and beverage sector in Japan achieved a retail sales value of $56.4 billion in 2022, with projections indicating an increase to $59.8 billion by 2026, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6%. Furthermore, the functional food and beverage segment reached retail sales of $19.1 billion in 2022, with forecasts predicting growth to $20.3 billion by 2026. Thus, the rising demand for food and drink supplements is driving the expansion of the prebiotic ingredients market.
The prebiotic ingredients market is anticipated to be further fueled by the rising demand for nutraceutical products and their derivatives. Nutraceutical products, which encompass bioactive compounds or dietary supplements providing health benefits beyond basic nutrition, contribute to the demand for prebiotic ingredients. As consumers increasingly prioritize health and seek natural solutions for digestive well-being, the demand for prebiotic ingredients is on the upswing. For example, the Indian nutraceutical market is projected to have grown from $4 billion in 2020 to $18 billion by the end of 2025, indicating substantial growth over a five-year period. This heightened demand for nutraceutical products and their by-products is a significant driver for the prebiotic ingredients market.
A prominent trend in the prebiotic ingredients market is the focus on product innovations by major industry players. Companies are dedicated to developing innovative product solutions to enhance their market standing. An instance of this trend is the launch of Lynside Immunity Prebiotic by Gnosis by Lesaffre in January 2022. This innovative prebiotic leverages saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast cell walls to stimulate specific gut bacterial groups, leading to the formation of certain short-chain fatty acids due to its complex carbohydrate content. Product innovations play a pivotal role in shaping the competitive landscape of the prebiotic ingredients market.
Strategic collaborations are a noteworthy aspect of the prebiotic ingredients sector, with major companies joining forces to integrate research efforts and develop superior products that meet customer demands. Probi, a Sweden-based probiotics company, announced a strategic collaboration with Clasado Biosciences in June 2023. This collaboration aims to develop health-promoting synbiotic products, focusing on advancing knowledge about prebiotic and probiotic interactions and exploring the potential merging of probiotic strains. Such collaborations underscore the commitment of industry leaders to advancing research and delivering innovative solutions in the prebiotic ingredients market.
In June 2022, Tate & Lyle PLC, a UK-based supplier of food and beverage products, acquired Quantum Hi-Tech. This acquisition, for an undisclosed amount, aligns with Tate & Lyle's expansion goals in China and Asia and significantly enhances their fortification platform, positioning them as a major global leader in dietary fibers. Quantum Hi-Tech, based in China, specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS). This acquisition reflects the industry's strategic initiatives to strengthen global market presence and product portfolios in the prebiotic ingredients sector.
Major companies operating in the prebiotic ingredients market include DuPont de Nemours Inc., Cargill Inc., Ingredion Inc., Royal FrieslandCampina N.V, Samyang Genex Corporation, Beneo GmbH, Beghin Meiji S.A, Nexira SAS, Yakult Pharmaceutical Industry Co Ltd, Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A., Kerry Group plc, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Prenexus Health, Taiyo International Inc., AIDP Inc., Thera-Plantes Inc., Novasep Holding SAS, Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH, Cosucra-groupe Warcoing SA, Sensus BV, Tate & Lyle PLC, Roquette Freres S.A., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Bunge Limited, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Wacker Chemie AG, GTC Nutrition LLC, Jarrow Formulas Inc., Lonza Group Ltd.
Europe was the largest region in the prebiotic ingredients market in 2024. South America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this prebiotic ingredients market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.
The countries covered in the prebiotic ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
The prebiotic ingredients market consists of sales of inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides, mannan-oligosaccharides and polydextrose. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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