The Global Market for Prebiotics is Projected to Reach US$7.8 Billion by 2022

Myriad Gut Health Benefits and Surging Demand from the Food & Beverage Industry Drives the Prebiotics Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

                                                                                                

GIA launches comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market share, size and demand forecasts on the global Prebiotics market. The global market for Prebiotics is projected to reach US$7.8 billion by 2022, driven by surging demand from the food & beverage industry due to the essential nature of prebiotics in promoting intestinal/gut health, mineral and nutrient absorption, and immunity.

Prebiotics represents non-digestible food constituents that encourage growth of good beneficial bacteria within the gut. With growing number of studies indicating the impact gut bacteria have on overall wellbeing and immunity, demand for prebiotic products that help enhance the microflora ecosystem are gaining immense attention. Myriad benefits that are driving growing adoption of prebiotics include promoting improved absorption of magnesium, calcium and other minerals; enhancing the volume of useful or good bacteria and restricting growth of bad bacteria; inhibiting growth of carcinomas, adenomas and other lesions in the gastrointestinal tract; reducing risks factors associated with colorectal diseases; and maintaining intestinal consistency and bowel pH; among others.

Future growth in the market will be driven by large-scale applications in a number of product segments including health drinks, dairy products, beverages, meat products, bakery products, nutrition bars, infant food, pet food, green foods, mineral supplements and weight loss products. Other important growth drivers include the growing significance of gut health in promoting heart health; surging popularity of functional foods; and plethora of potential applications that include addressing various food allergies; abetting skin health; prevention of eczema; prevention of heart ailments; and prebiotic-fortified clinical nutrition products. The rising awareness among individuals regarding the significance of higher fiber consumption and good bacteria in the gut to support a healthy digestive and immune system is expected to benefit demand for prebiotic fibers including pectins, inulins, lignans, oligosaccharides, beta-glucans and resistant starches, among others. Perceived effectiveness of prebiotics in addressing various infant health concerns such as infants becoming sensitized to infant formula and other food is also poised to benefit market expansion in the long run.

As stated by the new market research report on Prebiotics, Europe represents the largest market worldwide. Focus on preventive healthcare, high health consciousness and foray of European prebiotic ingredient producers into new fields of applications such as snack and meat products is driving healthy growth in the region. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 13.5% over the analysis period. Key factors stimulating demand for prebiotic products and ingredients in the region include new product launches, expansion activities of prebiotic ingredient manufacturers, unpenetrated and underpenetrated nature of the market, increasing purchasing power, and growing demand for nutrient-rich and healthy foods, among others.

Major manufacturers of prebiotic ingredients/supplements covered in the report include Beghin Meiji, Beneo-Orafti SA, Cargill, Inc., Cosucra Groupe Warcoing SA, Ingredion Incorporated, Royal Cosun, and Yakult Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd., among others. Major manufacturers of prebiotic food products include Abbott Nutrition, Clasado BioSciences, FrieslandCampina Domo, Groupe Danone SA, Danone Nutricia, Jarrow Formulas, Inc., Roquette America, Inc., and Weetabix Ltd., among others.

The research report titled “Prebiotics: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities of major market participants. The report provides market estimates and projections for major geographic markets including the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, and Rest of Latin America), and Rest of World. Application types analyzed in the report include Animal Feed, Dietary Supplements, and Food & Beverage. Product segments analyzed for the US market includes Mannan-Oligosaccharide (MOS), Fructans (Fructo-Oligosaccaride (FOS), and Inulin), and Others.

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