Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Fermented Ingredients Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size of fermented ingredients has witnessed robust growth in recent years. The market, valued at $38.11 billion in 2024, is predicted to increase to $41.09 billion in 2025. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.
The Fermented Ingredients Global Market Report 2025 estimates the market's size to reach $59.16 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the fermented ingredients market are:
• Increased adoption of fermented ingredients in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries
• Emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly food production practices
• Research and development in fermented ingredients for personalized nutrition
• Need for reduced sugar and salt alternatives in food formulations
The fermented ingredientsmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Amino Acids, Organic Acids, Polymers, Vitamins, Industrial Enzymes, Antibiotics
2) By Form: Liquid, Dry
3) By Application: Food And Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Other Applications
The key trends in the fermented ingredients market are:
• There is an increasing application of fermented ingredients in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.
• The focus on sustainable and eco-friendly food production methods is growing.
• The trend of using fermented ingredients to create personalized nutrition plans is gaining traction.
• Fermented plant-based proteins, precision fermentation and applications in personal care and cosmetics are defining the future of the market.
Major players in the fermented ingredients market are:
• Lallemand Inc.
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
• BASF SE
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Döhler Plc
• Cargill Inc.
• Angel Yeast Co. Ltd.
• Vander Mill LLC
• Citizen Cider LLC
• India Cocoa Pvt. Ltd.
• Red Boat Trading Co. Ltd.
• Squid Ltd.
• E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
• Kerry plc
• DIANA Group Ltd.
• Olam International Ltd.
• Koninklijke DSM NV
• Associated British Foods plc
• Bakel Group
• Orkla ASA
• Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co. Ltd.
• Evonik Industries AG
• Riken Vitamin Co. Ltd.
• Zhengzhou Honest Food Co. Ltd.
• Stepan Company
• Dohler Group SE
North America was the largest region in the fermented ingredients market in 2024