[153 Pages Report] The global prebiotic ingredients market size was valued at USD 3.65 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach 7.4 billion at a CAGR of 10.4% by 2023.
Prebiotic ingredients are the non-digestible dietary fibers that are beneficial for the microflora that is present in human and animals gut. Prebiotics has the potential as agents to improve or maintain balanced intestinal microflora to enhance health and well-being. They can be incorporated into many food products. Prebiotic ingredients are considered to be benefits for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, diarrhea, colon cancer, for calcium absorption, and to maintain bone health, skin health, immunity, and obesity. Awareness about prebiotics has gained popularity in recent years, stimulating scientific as well as industrial interest.
Roots accounted for the largest market share, followed by grains, and vegetables. Raw chicory root has the maximum prebiotic fiber content among all roots. Roots also vary in their fiber content by weight. For instance, the prebiotic fiber content by weight of raw chicory root is 64.6%, whereas that of raw Jerusalem artichoke is 31.5% by weight.
Inulin is estimated to lead the market during the forecast period. Due to its medicinal properties, inulin is the most widely consumed prebiotic ingredient and hence held a major share of the market.
The dietary supplement segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Increased preference for supplements, along with daily diets, drives the market of prebiotic ingredients in the dietary supplement segment.
Europe and the Asia Pacific are the dominant regions in the prebiotic ingredients market. Together, the two regions accounted for more than 70% of the global market. Some factors that influence their share in the market include high demand for food & beverage products, the presence of major players in these regions, and awareness about the benefits of using prebiotic ingredients.
Prebiotic ingredients act as food for probiotic bacteria present in the human and animal gut that eventually modify the colonic microflora, and stimulate the growth of non-pathogenic bacteria, particularly Lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium. According to the FAO, usage of prebiotic ingredients in food products has helped balance the intestinal flora. Prebiotic ingredients include fructooligosaccharides, galactooligosaccharides, inulin, mannan oligosaccharides, and xylooligosaccharides. These have multifunctional properties and are associated with various health benefits, such as improved gut health, cardiovascular health, bone health, and immunity. The multifunctional nature of prebiotic ingredients coupled with proven health benefits drives the prebiotic ingredients market.
The strict trade policies, especially in regions such as Europe and North America, hinders the prebiotic market from flourishing. The Asian markets are the most lenient in their regulations regarding health claims that may be used for prebiotic ingredients. The market policies in the US have strict rules; however, structural or functional applications are permitted. Manufacturers and distributors face challenges during production and distribution due to stringent laws & regulations. The FDA has been taking strict actions in those instances where processors have demonstrated an inability to comply with the requirements of the regulations.
There is an increase in the number of research activities for using prebiotics in various applications, such as in animal feed, and infant nutrition other than health benefits for humans. Other sources have also been identified for producing prebiotics such as food waste (for instance, soybean whey, a by-product of tofu manufacturing), and yacon (smallthus sonchifolius) root. Positive investigations of the health benefits of prebiotics by organizations such as USFDA, EFSA, and FAO have provided a secure platform for the discovery of new applications for prebiotic ingredients. These positive researches for health benefits create a platform for companies to produce prebiotic ingredients to be used for a wide range of applications. The growing awareness among consumers about scientifically proven health benefits of prebiotic ingredients and high R&D investments by key players for the production of innovative product offerings are the factors driving the prebiotic ingredients market growth.
Probiotics are living organisms such as lactobacillus, bifidobacterium, and saccharomyces boulardii that have positive effects on health. They help in treating conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), infectious diarrhea (caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites), and antibiotic-related diarrhea. The major source of probiotics for humans is dairy-based foods containing intestinal species of lactobacillus or bifidobacterium. More progress has been made with clinical recommendations that make the safe use of probiotics evident in the vast majority. Probiotics and their benefits have gained wide recognition in Europe and Asia.
Prebiotics are non-digestible dietary fibers that enhance the growth of bifidogenic and lactic acid bacteria. Consumers are often confused between these two ingredients majorly due to the similarity of name and lack of information about prebiotics. The market for prebiotic ingredients as a dietary supplement in food & beverages is still to flourish, and there is less awareness regarding the incorporation of prebiotic ingredients in food & beverage items. However, these ingredients are growing gradually in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries.
Report Metric |
Details |
Market size available for years |
20152023 |
Base year considered |
2016 |
Forecast period |
20172023 |
Forecast units |
USD Billion |
Segments covered |
Type, Application, Source, and Region |
Geographies covered |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW |
Companies covered |
Key market players including, |
The research report categorizes the Prebiotic Ingredient Market to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-segments:
BENEO GmbH (BENEO) (Germany), Cargill Incorporated (Cargill) (US), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) (US), FrieslandCampina (Netherlands)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 15)
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Study Scope
1.4 Year Considered for the Study
1.5 Currency
1.6 Unit Considered
1.7 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 19)
2.1 Research Data
2.2 Market Share Estimation
2.2.1 Secondary Data
2.2.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.2.2 Primary Data
2.2.2.1 Key Industry Insights
2.2.2.2 Breakdown of Primaries
2.3 Market Size Estimation
2.4 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
2.5 Research Assumptions & Limitations
2.5.1 Assumption
2.5.2 Limitation
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 28)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 31)
4.1 Market Opportunities for Prebiotic Ingredient Manufacturers
4.2 Asia Pacific: Fastest-Growing Prebiotic Ingredients Market
4.3 Prebiotic Ingredients Market Growth, By Country
5 Market Overview (Page No. - 34)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 The Rising Trend for A Healthy Diet
5.2.1.2 Prebiotic Ingredients Act as Multifunctional Ingredients
5.2.1.3 A Wide Range of Applications in the Food & Beverage Industry
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 High Manufacturing and R&D Cost
5.2.2.2 Stringent Trade Regulations
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Rapid Increase in the Number of Research Activities for Various Applications of Prebiotics
5.2.3.2 Growth in the Demand for Prebiotic Ingredients in China, India, and Brazil
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Low Awareness Regarding the Difference Between Probiotic and Prebiotic
5.3 Value Chain Analysis
6 Regulations (Page No. - 40)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Japan
6.3 Canada
6.4 US
6.5 European Union
6.6 Australia & New Zealand
6.7 South Korea
6.8 India
7 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Brand (Page No. - 44)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Oliggo-Fiber
7.3 Osmoaid
7.4 Orafti HPX
7.5 Nutraflora
7.6 Domo Vivinal GOS
7.7 Fibregum
7.8 Frutafit and Frutalose
8 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Functionality (Page No. - 46)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Gut Health
8.3 Cardiovascular Health
8.4 Bone Health
8.5 Immunity
8.6 Weight Management
9 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Bacterial Activity (Page No. - 48)
9.1 Bifidobacteria
9.2 Lactic Acid Bacteria
9.3 Others
10 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Type (Page No. - 51)
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Oligosaccharides
10.2.1 Mannan-Oligosaccharide (MOS)
10.2.2 Galacto-Oligosaccharide (GOS)
10.2.3 Fructo-Oligosaccharide (FOS)
10.3 Inulin
10.4 Polydextrose
10.5 Others
11 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Source (Page No. - 59)
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Roots
11.3 Vegetables
11.4 Grains
11.5 Others
12 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Application (Page No. - 64)
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Food & Beverages
12.3 Dietary Supplements
12.4 Animal Feed
13 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Region (Page No. - 71)
13.1 Introduction
13.2 North America
13.2.1 US
13.2.2 Canada
13.2.3 Mexico
13.3 Europe
13.3.1 UK
13.3.2 Germany
13.3.3 France
13.3.4 Italy
13.3.5 Rest of Europe
13.4 Asia Pacific
13.4.1 China
13.4.2 India
13.4.3 Japan
13.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific
13.5 Rest of the World
13.5.1 South America
13.5.2 Africa
13.5.3 Middle East
14 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 94)
14.1 Overview
14.2 Market Share Analysis
14.2.1 Key Market Strategies
14.3 Expansions
14.4 Joint Ventures & Partnerships
14.5 New Product Launches
14.6 Acquisitions
15 Company Profiles (Page No. - 101)
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View)*
15.1 Cargill
15.2 Dupont
15.3 Frieslandcampina
15.4 Ingredion
15.5 Beneo
15.6 Samyang Genex
15.7 Nexira
15.8 Beghin Meiji
15.9 Royal Cosun
15.10 Yakult Pharmaceutical
15.11 Fonterra
15.12 Kerry Group
"* The companies listed are a representative sample of the markets ecosystem and in no particular order"
*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
16 Appendix (Page No. - 127)
16.1 Discussion Guide
16.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets Subscription Portal
16.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
16.4 Available Customizations
16.5 Related Reports
16.6 Author Details
List of Tables (64 Tables)
Table 1 US Dollar Exchange Rate Considered for Study, 20142016
Table 2 Functional Properties of Prebiotics in Foods
Table 3 Inulin as A Dietary Fiber is Accepted in the Following European Countries
Table 4 List of Accepted Dietary Fibers By Canadian Regulatory Authorities & Their Sources
Table 5 Schedule XI of Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2015 for List of Approved Prebiotic Ingredients
Table 6 Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size, By Type, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 7 Market Size, By Type, 20152023 (KT)
Table 8 Oligosaccharides Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 9 Oligosaccharides Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (KT)
Table 10 Inulin Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 11 Inulin Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (KT)
Table 12 Polydextrose Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 13 Polydextrose Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (KT)
Table 14 Other Types Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 15 Other Types Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (KT)
Table 16 Market Size for Prebiotic Ingredients, By Source, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 17 Roots and Their Prebiotic Fiber Content, By Weight
Table 18 Roots: Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 19 Vegetables and Their Prebiotic Fiber Content, By Weight
Table 20 Vegetables: Market Size for Prebiotic Ingredients, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 21 Grains: Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 22 Others: Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 23 Market Size for Prebiotic Ingredients, By Application, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 24 Market Size, By Application, 20152023 (KT)
Table 25 Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size in Food & Beverages, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 26 Market Size in Food & Beverages, By Region, 20152023 (KT)
Table 27 Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size in Dietary Supplements, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 28 Market Size in Dietary Supplements, By Region, 20152023 (KT)
Table 29 Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size in Animal Feed, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 30 Market Size in Animal Feed, By Region, 20152023 (KT)
Table 31 Market Size for Prebiotic Ingredients, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 32 Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (KT)
Table 33 North America: Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size, By Country, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 34 North America: Market Size, By Country, 20152023 (KT)
Table 35 North America: Market Size, By Type, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 36 North America: Market Size, By Type, 20152023 (KT)
Table 37 North America: Market Size, By Source, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 38 North America: Market Size, By Application, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 39 North America: Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size, By Application, 20152023 (KT)
Table 40 Europe: Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size, By Country, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 41 Europe: Market Size, By Country, 20152023 (KT)
Table 42 Europe: Market Size, By Type, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 43 Europe: Market Size, By Type, 20152023 (KT)
Table 44 Europe: Market Size, By Source, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 45 Europe: Market Size, By Application, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 46 Europe: Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size, By Application, 20152023 (KT)
Table 47 Asia Pacific: Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size, By Country, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 48 Asia Pacific: Market Size, By Country, 20152023 (KT)
Table 49 Asia Pacific: Market Size, By Type, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 50 Asia Pacific: Market Size, By Type, 20152023 (KT)
Table 51 Asia Pacific: Market Size, By Source, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 52 Asia Pacific: Market Size, By Application, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 53 Asia Pacific: Market Size, By Application, 20152023 (KT)
Table 54 RoW: Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 55 RoW: Market Size, By Region, 20152023 (KT)
Table 56 RoW: Market Size, By Type, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 57 RoW: Market Size, By Type, 20152023 (KT)
Table 58 RoW: Market Size, By Source, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 59 RoW: Market Size, By Application, 20152023 (USD Million)
Table 60 RoW: Market Size, By Application, 20152023 (KT)
Table 61 Expansions
Table 62 Joint Ventures & Partnerships
Table 63 New Product Launches
Table 64 Acquisition
List of Figures (30 Figures)
Figure 1 Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Regional Segmentation
Figure 3 Prebiotic Ingredients Market: Research Design
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 6 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
Figure 7 Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size, By Type, 2017 vs 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 8 Market Size, By Application, 2017 vs 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 9 Market Size, By Source, 2017 vs 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 10 Prebiotic Ingredients Market Share, By Region, 2016
Figure 11 Rise in Demand for Healthy Food Products is Expected to Drive Growth in the Market in the Forecast Period
Figure 12 Inulin Segment Accounted for the Largest Share in the Asia Pacific Prebiotic Ingredients Market, 2016
Figure 13 India to Grow at the Highest CAGR in this Market, 20172023
Figure 14 Integration of Prebiotics in Various Food Applications and Its Multifunctional Nature Drive the Prebiotic Ingredients Market Growth
Figure 15 Number of Children Under 5 Affected By Stunting, By Region, 2014
Figure 16 Research & Development and Production of Prebiotic Ingredients Contribute the Most to the Overall Value
Figure 17 Geographical Snapshot (20172023): Asian Countries are Projected to Grow at the Highest Rate in Prebiotic Ingredinets Market From 2017 to 2023, in Terms of Value
Figure 18 European Prebiotic Ingredients Market Snapshot: UK is Projected to Be A Global Leader Between 2017 & 2023
Figure 19 Asia Pacific Prebiotic Ingredients Market Snapshot: China is Projected to Be the Global Leader Between 2015 & 2023
Figure 20 Key Developments By Leading Players in this Market, 20122016
Figure 21 Market Developments, By Growth Strategy, 20142016
Figure 22 Cargill: Company Snapshot
Figure 23 Dupont: Company Snapshot
Figure 24 Frieslandcampina: Company Snapshot
Figure 25 Ingredion: Company Snapshot
Figure 26 Samyang Genex: Company Snapshot
Figure 27 Royal Cosun: Company Snapshot
Figure 28 Yakult Pharmaceutical: Company Snapshot
Figure 29 Fonterra: Company Snapshot
Figure 30 Kerry Group: Company Snapshot
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