The global prebiotic Ingredients market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Prebiotics encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria in the body that can improve digestion and support the immune system. The use of prebiotic ingredients results in several health benefits that include reduction of infections, improved cardiometabolic and immune health, and many more. Prebiotics are present in both the natural and synthetic form.

Moreover, the food containing prebiotic ingredients aids in either preventing or delaying certain diet-related diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, diabetes, gastrointestinal infections, and gut inflammation. This is anticipated to drive the adoption of prebiotic ingredients in the food hence driving the prebiotic ingredient market. Additionally, prebiotics such as inulin and fructooligosaccharide owing to their health benefits have recently been incorporated into a wide variety of foods &beverages including dairy products, bread, cereals, dietary supplements, and many more. This in turn, will drive the growth of the prebiotics market during the forecast period.

Segmental Outlook 

The global prebiotic Ingredients market is segmented based on the type and application. Based on the type, the market is sub-segmented into oligosaccharide which include fructooligosaccharid and galacto-oligosaccharides; insulin; and others. Further, based on the application the market is sub-segmented into food & beverages, dietary supplements, and animal feed. 

Global Prebiotic Ingredients Market Share by Application, 2020 (%)

Food & Beverages Segment to Exhibit Considerable Growth

The food & beverage segment is anticipated to grow with a significant CAGR in the prebiotic ingredients market owing to the increasing popularity of natural prebiotic ingredients in the food. Additionally, the abundance of natural available prebiotic ingredients will also drive the growth of the food & beverages segment. Moreover, the increasing application of prebiotic ingredients in the food processing industries owing to the increasing demand for healthy products is anticipated to drive the segmental growth of the market.

Regional Outlooks

The global prebiotic ingredients market is further segmented based on geography into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. North America is expected to hold significant share in the during the forecast period. The regional growth of the market is attributed to the increasing demand for fortified food products containing prebiotic ingredients. Additionally, the rising concern regarding diabetes and obesity across the region is propellingthe use of insulins in food processing instead of fat and sugar, which in turn,will fuel the market growth during the forecast period.

Europe along with North America is also expected to be a considerable region for the growth of the prebiotic ingredients market owing to the increasing bakery and confectionery sector along with the meat industry that consumes a significant number of emulsifiers. 

Global Prebiotic Ingredients Market Growth by Region, 2020-2026

Asia-Pacific to Exhibit Considerable Growth Rate in the Prebiotic Ingredients Market

Asia-Pacific is anticipated to exhibit considerable growth rate in the prebiotic ingredients market owing to the increasing nutraceutical industry that directly affects the growth of the prebiotic ingredients across the region. Additionally,the less effective regulations regarding the utilization of prebiotics as compared to the regions such as North America and Europe will also impact the prebiotic ingredients market growth. Moreover, the increasing activity of global players in developing regions such as India and China coupled with the new entrants in the market will also drive the shares of the prebiotic ingredients market during the forecast period. 

Market Players Outlook

Some of the key players of the prebiotic ingredients market include Cargill Inc., Ingredion Inc., DuPont de Nemours, Inc., FrieslandCampina Ingredients, BENEO GmbH, Prenexus Health, Kerry Group plc, Yakult Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd., and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by adopting various strategies including new product launch, merger, and acquisition, collaborations to stay competitive in the market.

• In April 2020, FrieslandCampina Ingredients joined the Global Prebiotic Association (GPA) as a member. This will aid the GPA in expanding its global presence and adds a sustainable ingredient set to their offerings.
• In November 2019, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. in order to expand the probiotic offerings beyond digestive and immune health, has investigated the role of the microbiome in oral health. The company has developed a clinically tested targeted product called HOWARU Smile that contains Bifidobacterium lactis HN019.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2019 and forecast to 2026.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global prebiotic ingredients market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.