The Prebiotics Market is projected to reach $6.61 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period 2022–2029. The growth of this market is driven by the increasing consumption of prebiotics, the rising demand for nutraceuticals, and the increasing demand for plant-based food ingredients. However, the lack of awareness regarding the health benefits of prebiotics restrains the growth of this market. The growing use of prebiotics in infant formulas is expected to create growth opportunities for the players operating in this market. Additionally, the growing demand for natural, organic, and clean-label ingredients is a major trend in the global prebiotics market.
Prebiotics are rapidly gaining popularity in the nutraceutical market. The increasing consumption of prebiotics is mainly attributed to their health benefits, such as improved digestion, immunity, and cardiovascular and bone health. These health benefits drive the demand for prebiotics in the nutraceuticals sector. Nutraceuticals are functional foods with health-promoting or disease-preventing properties.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the undernourished global population increased from 650.3 million in 2019 to 768 million in 2020. According to the World Health Organization, in 2020, 149 million children under the age of five were too short for their age (stunted), 45 million did not weigh enough for their height (wasted), and 39 million were overweight. Undernutrition and malnutrition are caused due to the chronic lack of essential nutrients. Consumers are increasingly adopting nutraceuticals to overcome such nutritional challenges. Nutraceuticals are rich in essential nutrients required for proper growth and development.
The growing consumption of dietary supplements and functional foods, the increasing prevalence of metabolic disorders, and the growing demand for integrated functional and medical food products support the growth of the nutraceuticals sector. According to India’s Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the global nutraceuticals market is projected to reach USD 336 billion by 2023 from USD 247 billion in 2019. The growing demand for nutraceuticals is expected to drive the utilization of prebiotics.
According to a 2021 survey by Kerry Group (Ireland), 28% of European consumers preferred dietary supplements, while 26% preferred fortified or functional foods & beverages since the outbreak of COVID-19. Furthermore, 61% of the consumers reported that immunity and digestive health were the major factors for their consumption of functional foods. The rising health awareness among individuals has increased the consumption of functional foods with health benefits. As a result, the demand for prebiotics is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, driving the growth of the prebiotics market.
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Increasing Demand for Plant-Based Food Ingredients
Plant-based food ingredients include nondigestible compounds, such as starch and cellulose, and yeast that can easily reproduce and survive in any climatic condition. Plant-based ingredients include grains, vegetables, seeds, fruits, and legumes. The increasing consumer acceptance of plant-based foods is mainly attributed to their compatibility with vegan and vegetarian diets, their health benefits, and better sustainability compared to equivalent animal products. As consumers increasingly prefer plant-based and natural products, manufacturers across industries are incorporating natural ingredients into their products. These factors are expected to increase the demand for prebiotics.
Natural dietary fiber is a major source of prebiotic ingredients. Rising awareness regarding the harms of antibiotics and chemicals found in processed food products is driving the consumption of natural products such as prebiotic fibers. According to the Plant Based Foods Association and The Good Food Institute, retail sales of plant-based foods in the U.S. grew by 54%, from USD 4.8 billion in 2018 to USD 7.4 billion in 2021, at a CAGR of 15%. Thus, the rising consumer preference for plant-based products is expected to drive the growth of the prebiotics market.
In 2022, the Inulin Segment to Dominate the Prebiotics Market
Based on ingredient, the global prebiotics market is segmented into inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides, mannan-oligosaccharides, and other ingredients. In 2022, the inulin segment accounted for the largest share of the global prebiotics market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the use of inulin in dietary products, which enhances gut flora and inhibits the growth of harmful organisms by improving gut function. Moreover, the increasing demand for natural products will increase the demand for prebiotic inulin globally.
However, the galacto-oligosaccharides segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The rapid growth of this segment is mainly driven by its health benefits, such as relieving symptoms of constipation, preventing colon cancer, and promoting the growth of bifidobacteria. In the food and beverage industry, it is used in non-alcoholic beverages to enhance taste and in bakery products to improve taste and texture due to its low calorific value and moisture retention properties.
In 2022, the Food & Beverages Segment to Dominate the Prebiotics Market
Based on application, the global prebiotics market is mainly segmented into food & beverages, dietary supplements, animal feed & pet food, and cosmetics. In 2022, the food & beverages segment accounted for the largest share of the global prebiotics market. The large market share of this segment is mainly attributed to the rising demand for fortifying food with prebiotic ingredients and increasing health consciousness among consumers. Moreover, this segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to people’s inclination towards a healthy and active lifestyle, increasing investments to innovate new products in the food & beverages industry, and awareness of health benefits.
Asia-Pacific: The Dominating Market in the Region
Based on geography, the global prebiotics market is segmented into five major regions, namely North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2022, the Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest share of the global prebiotics market. The large share of this market is mainly attributed to the people’s growing interest in digestive health ingredients, increasing focus on improving immune health in infants, innovations in prebiotic formulations, the growing aging population, and increased consumer awareness about the link between digestive health, immunity, and overall wellness. Moreover, this region is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Key Players
The report offers a competitive analysis based on an extensive assessment of the leading players’ product portfolios and geographic presence and the key growth strategies adopted by them in the last 3–4 years. Some of the key players operating in the global prebiotics market are Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (U.S.), BENEO GmbH (Part of Südzucker AG) (Germany), Cargill, Incorporated (U.S.), Cosucra Groupe Warcoing SA (Belgium), Gobiotics BV (Netherlands), Ingredion Incorporated (U.S.), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (U.S.), Jarrow Formulas, Inc. (U.S.), Kerry Group plc (Ireland), Roquette Frères (France), Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. (Netherlands), Sensus B.V. (Part of Royal Cosun) (Netherlands), Tereos Group (France), and Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. (Japan).
Scope of the Report:
Prebiotics Market Assessment, by Ingredient
Prebiotics Market Assessment, by Application
Prebiotics Market Assessment, by Geography
Key Questions Answered in the Report:
The global prebiotics market is projected to reach $6.61 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period.
Based on ingredient, the galacto-oligosaccharides segment is slated to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period, providing significant opportunities for players operating in this market.
Based on application, the food & beverages segment is projected to record the highest CAGR during 2022–2029.
o Increasing Consumption of Prebiotics
o Rising Demand for Nutraceuticals
o Increasing Demand for Plant-Based Food Ingredients
Lack of Awareness Regarding the Health Benefits of Prebiotics
The key players operating in the global prebiotics market are Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (U.S.), BENEO GmbH (Part of Südzucker AG) (Germany), Cargill, Incorporated (U.S.), Cosucra Groupe Warcoing SA (Belgium), Gobiotics BV (Netherlands), Ingredion Incorporated (U.S.), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (U.S.), Jarrow Formulas, Inc. (U.S.), Kerry Group plc (Ireland), Roquette Frères (France), Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. (Netherlands), Sensus B.V. (Part of Royal Cosun) (Netherlands), Tereos Group (France), and Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd (Japan).
Asia-Pacific is expected to record the fastest growth rate during the forecast period of 2022–2029. The fast growth of this market is mainly attributed to factors such as people’s growing interest in digestive health ingredients, increasing focus on improving immune health in infants, innovations in prebiotic formulations, the growing aging population, and increased consumer awareness about the link between digestive health, immunity, and overall wellness.
This report provides pre & post COVID-19 market estimates.
1. Market Definition & Scope
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Market Ecosystem
1.3. Currency
1.4. Key Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research Approach
2.2. Data Collection & Validation
2.2.1. Secondary Research
2.2.2. Primary Research/Interviews with Key Opinion Leaders of the Industry
2.3. Market Sizing and Forecast
2.3.1. Market Size Estimation Approach
2.3.2. Growth Forecast Approach
2.4. Assumptions for the Study
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview
3.2. Segmental Analysis
3.2.1. Prebiotics Market Analysis: by Ingredient
3.2.2. Prebiotics Market Analysis: by Application
3.3. Regional Analysis
3.4. Key Players
4. Market Insights
4.1. Overview
4.2. Drivers
4.2.1. Increasing Consumption of Prebiotics
4.2.2. Rising Demand for Nutraceuticals
4.2.3. Increasing Demand for Plant-based Food Ingredients
4.3. Restraints
4.3.1. Lack of Awareness Regarding the Health Benefits of Prebiotics
4.4. Opportunities
4.4.1. Growing Use of Prebiotics in Infant Food Products
4.5. Trends
4.5.1. Growing Demand for Natural, Organic, and Clean-label Ingredients
5. Global Prebiotics Market Assessment—by Ingredient
5.1. Overview
5.2. Inulin
5.3. Fructo-Oligosaccharides
5.4. Galacto-Oligosaccharides
5.5. Mannan-Oligosaccharides
5.6. Other Ingredients
6. Global Prebiotics Market Assessment—by Application
6.1. Overview
6.2. Food & Beverages
6.2.1. Dairy Products
6.2.2. Beverages
6.2.3. Bakery & Confectionery Products
6.2.4. Cereals-based Products
6.2.5. Infant Food Products
6.2.6. Other Food & Beverage Applications
6.3. Dietary Supplements
6.4. Animal Feed & Pet Food
6.5. Cosmetics
7. Prebiotics Market Assessment—by Geography
7.1. Overview
7.2. Asia-Pacific
7.2.1. China
7.2.2. Japan
7.2.3. India
7.2.4. Australia
7.2.5. South Korea
7.2.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
7.3. North America
7.3.1. U.S.
7.3.2. Canada
7.4. Europe
7.4.1. Germany
7.4.2. France
7.4.3. U.K.
7.4.4. Italy
7.4.5. Spain
7.4.6. Netherlands
7.4.7. Rest of Europe
7.5. Latin America
7.5.1. Brazil
7.5.2. Mexico
7.5.3. Argentina
7.5.4. Rest of Latin America
7.6. Middle East & Africa
8. Competition Analysis
8.1. Overview
8.2. Key Growth Strategies
8.3. Competitive Benchmarking
9. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Overview, Product Portfolio, and Strategic Developments)
9.1. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
9.2. BENEO GmbH (A Part of Sudzucker AG)
9.3. Cargill, Incorporated
9.4. Cosucra Groupe Warcoing SA
9.5. Gobiotics BV
9.6. Ingredion Incorporated
9.7. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)
9.8. Jarrow Formulas, Inc.
9.9. Kerry Group plc
9.10. Roquette Frères
9.11. Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
9.12. Sensus B.V. (A Part of Royal Cosun)
9.13. Tereos Group
9.14. Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.
10. Appendix
10.1. Available Customization
10.2. Related Reports
List of Tables
Table 1 Global Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 2 Key Applications of Inulin in a Distinct Area
Table 3 Quantity of Inulin (%) Present in Some Foods
Table 4 Global Inulin Prebiotics Market, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 5 Concentration of Fructo-Oligosaccharides in Natural Foods
Table 6 Global Fructo-Oligosaccharides Prebiotics Market, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 7 Global Galacto-Oligosaccharides Prebiotics Market, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 8 Global Mannan-Oligosaccharides Prebiotics Market, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 9 Global Other Ingredients Prebiotics Market, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 10 Global Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 11 Global Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 12 Global Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 13 Global Prebiotics Market for Dairy Products, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 14 Global Prebiotics Market for Beverages, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 15 Global Prebiotics Market for Bakery & Confectionery Products, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 16 Global Prebiotics Market for Cereals-based Products, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 17 Global Prebiotics Market for Infant Food Products, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 18 Global Prebiotics Market for Other Food & Beverage Applications, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 19 Global Prebiotics Market for Dietary Supplements, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 20 Global Prebiotics Market for Animal Feed & Pet Food, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 21 Global Prebiotics Market for Cosmetics, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 22 Global Prebiotics Market, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD million)
Table 23 Asia-Pacific: Prebiotics Market, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 24 Asia-Pacific: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 25 Asia-Pacific: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 26 Asia-Pacific: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 27 China: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 28 China: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 29 China: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 30 Japan: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 31 Japan: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 32 Japan: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 33 India: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 34 India: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 35 India: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 36 Australia: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 37 Australia: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 38 Australia: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 39 South Korea: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 40 South Korea: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 41 South Korea: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 42 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 43 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 44 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 45 North America: Prebiotics Market, by Country, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 46 North America: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 47 North America: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 48 North America: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 49 U.S.: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 50 U.S.: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 51 U.S.: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 52 Canada: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 53 Canada: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 54 Canada: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 55 Europe: Prebiotics Market, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 56 Europe: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 57 Europe: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 58 Europe: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 59 Germany: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 60 Germany: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 61 Germany: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 62 France: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 63 France: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 64 France: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 65 U.K.: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 66 U.K.: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 67 U.K.: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 68 Italy: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 69 Italy: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 70 Italy: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 71 Spain: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 72 Spain: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 73 Spain: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 74 Netherlands: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 75 Netherlands: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 76 Netherlands: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 77 Rest of Europe: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 78 Rest of Europe: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 79 Rest of Europe: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 80 Latin America: Prebiotics Market, by Country/Region, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 81 Latin America: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 82 Latin America: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 83 Latin America: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 84 Brazil: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 85 Brazil: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 86 Brazil: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 87 Mexico: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 88 Mexico: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 89 Mexico: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 90 Argentina: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 91 Argentina: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 92 Argentina: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 93 Rest of Latin America: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 94 Rest of Latin America: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 95 Rest of Latin America: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 96 Middle East & Africa: Prebiotics Market, by Ingredient, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 97 Middle East & Africa: Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 98 Middle East & Africa: Prebiotics Market for Food & Beverages, by Type, 2020–2029 (USD Million)
Table 99 Recent Developments, by Company (2019–2022)
List of Figures
Figure 1 Market Ecosystem
Figure 2 Research Process
Figure 3 Key Secondary Sources Referenced for this Study
Figure 4 Primary Research Techniques
Figure 5 Key Executives Interviewed
Figure 6 Breakdown of Primary Interviews (Supply-Side & Demand-Side)
Figure 7 Market Sizing and Growth Forecast
Figure 8 In 2022, the Inulin Segment Accounted for the Largest Share of the Prebiotics Market
Figure 9 In 2022, the Food & Beverages Segment Accounted for the Largest Share of the Prebiotics Market
Figure 10 In 2022, Asia-Pacific Accounted for the Largest Share of the Prebiotics Market
Figure 11 Factors Affecting Market Growth
Figure 12 Global Prebiotics Market, by Ingredients, 2022 vs. 2029 (USD Million)
Figure 13 Global Prebiotics Market, by Application, 2022 vs. 2029 (USD Million)
Figure 14 Global Nutritional Supplements for Top Health Concerns Users Seek to be Addressed with Supplements
Figure 15 Global Compound Animal Feed Production, by Region, 2020 vs. 2022 (Million Metric Tons)
Figure 16 Global Prebiotics Market, by Region, 2022 vs. 2029 (USD Million)
Figure 17 Opportunities in the Asia-Pacific Prebiotics Market
Figure 18 Asia-Pacific: Top 10 Countries with the Highest Number of 65+ Age (in Thousands)
Figure 19 Asia-Pacific: Prebiotics Market Snapshot
Figure 20 China: Annual Feed Production, by Industry, 2020–2022 (in Million MT)
Figure 21 Geriatric Population (% of the Total Population), Japan (2021)
Figure 22 Ages 65 and Above (% of the Total Population), Australia (2016–2021)
Figure 23 North America: Prebiotics Market Snapshot
Figure 24 Consumption of Dietary Supplements in the U.S. (2016–2021) (% Share of Adult Population)
Figure 25 Europe: Prebiotics Market Snapshot
Figure 26 Latin America: Prebiotics Market Snapshot
Figure 27 Middle East & Africa: Prebiotics Market Snapshot
Figure 28 Key Growth Strategies Adopted by Leading Players (2019–2022)
Figure 29 Global Prebiotics Market Competitive Benchmarking, by Application
Figure 30 Archer-Daniels-Midland Company: Financial Overview (2021)
Figure 31 Sudzucker AG: Financial Overview (2022)
Figure 32 Cargill, Incorporated: Financial Overview (2022)
Figure 33 Ingredion Incorporated: Financial Overview (2021)
Figure 34 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.: Financial Overview (2021)
Figure 35 Kerry Group plc: Financial Overview (2021)
Figure 36 Roquette Frères: Financial Overview (2021)
Figure 37 Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.: Financial Overview (2021)
Figure 38 Tereos Group: Financial Overview (2022)
Figure 39 Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.: Financial Overview (2022)
This report provides pre & post COVID-19 market estimates.
This report provides pre & post COVID-19 market estimates.
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