What Fueled The Previous Growth In The Fermented Ingredients Market?
The fermented ingredients market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for fermented ingredients has been experiencing robust growth in the past few years. Its value is projected to rise from $38.11 billion in 2024 to $41.41 billion in 2025, showcasing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%.
The historical growth has been driven by increased consumer preference for natural and clean label ingredients, growing awareness about the health advantages of fermented foods, heightened demand for functional and nutrient-enriched ingredients, the expansion of the food and beverage industry, innovative products, the necessity for food preservation and extending shelf-life, and the need for alternative protein sources like fermented plant-based proteins.
What Is The Expected Growth In The Fermented Ingredients Market Size?
The fermented ingredients market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Significant expansion is anticipated in the fermented ingredients market size in the forthcoming years, projecting to reach $59.9 billion by 2029, with an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.
Factors contributing to this increase during the forecasted period include the widespread use of fermented ingredients within pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors, focus on green and sustainable food production strategies, advancements and investigations regarding personalized nutrition through fermented ingredients, the requirement for food compositions featuring less sugar and salt, and the extending use of fermented ingredients within animal and pet food sectors. Upcoming trends anticipated during the forecast include fermented plant-based proteins, artisanal and small-scale fermentation, clean label and minimal processing, precision fermentation and biotechnology, and the inclusion of fermented ingredients in personal care and cosmetic products.
What Are the Critical Driver Fuelling the Fermented Ingredients Market's Growth?
The escalating incidence of digestive issues and obesity is anticipated to drive the expansion of the fermented ingredient market. Fermented ingredients are packed with lactic acid bacteria that assist in restoring and supporting the digestive system. Additionally, these ingredients aid in lowering blood pressure and enhancing cholesterol levels. For example, the World Health Organization, based in Switzerland, stated in March 2022 that the number of obese adults, teenagers, and children will reach 650 million, 340 million, and 39 million respectively. This number is on the upswing, with WHO projecting that 167 million adults and children will become overweight or obese by 2025. Mounting health-related anxieties, coupled with a transition in consumer choice towards fermented and healthy food and lifestyles, are anticipated to escalate the demand for fermented ingredients throughout the forecasted span.
How Is the Fermented Ingredients Market segmented?
The fermented ingredients market 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
Subsegments:
1) By Amino Acids: Essential Amino Acids, Non-Essential Amino Acids
2) By Organic Acids: Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid, Citric Acid
3) By Polymers: Polysaccharides, Proteins
4) By Vitamins: Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D
5) By Industrial Enzymes: Proteases, Amylases, Lipases
6) By Antibiotics: Natural Antibiotics, Semi-Synthetic Antibiotics
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What New Trends Are Influencing the Fermented Ingredients Market?
One major emerging trend in the market is the increasing adoption of environmentally friendly substitutes in the production of fermented ingredients. Utilizing bioreactors for food production, instead of relying on animals and agricultural fields, has the advantage of needing less environmental resources like water and land. For instance, VTT Technical Research Centre in Finland employs fungus to produce egg white protein identical to the natural version. A variety of food items can be produced by fermenting plant cells, such as avocado, cocoa, or berries. Additionally, The Protein Brewery, a company based in the Netherlands, provides meat substitutes generated from fungi, marketed under its brand, Fermotein.
Who Are the Key Players in the Fermented Ingredients Market?
Major companies operating in the fermented ingredients market include:
• 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.
• Angel Yeast Co. Ltd.
• E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
• Kerry plc
• DIANA Group Ltd.
• Olam International Ltd.
• Koninklijke DSM NV
• Associated British Foods plc
• Angel yeast Co. Ltd.
• Bakel Group
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• Orkla ASA
• Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co. Ltd.
• Evonik Industries AG
• Riken Vitamin Co. Ltd.
• Zhengzhou Honest Food Co. Ltd.
• Stepan Company
• Dohler Group SE
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Fermented Ingredients Market?
North America was the largest region in the fermented ingredients market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fermented ingredients market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
