The fructooligosaccharides market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The fructooligosaccharides market has grown significantly in recent years. It is expected to grow from $2.95 billion in 2024 to $3.21 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%.
This increase is attributed to rising interest in prebiotics, the growing use of FOS in infant formulas, the demand for diabetic-friendly sweeteners, and the rising demand for functional foods and animal feed.
The fructooligosaccharides market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The fructooligosaccharides market is expected to reach $4.45 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 8.5%.
The demand for low-calorie sweeteners, functional foods, gut health awareness, health-conscious consumer preferences, and lifestyle changes contribute to this growth. Trends include the preference for natural ingredients, low-calorie foods, cost-effective production methods, increased R&D efforts, and innovative product formulations.
The growing prevalence of obesity is expected to accelerate the growth of the fructooligosaccharides (FOS) market. Obesity, a condition characterized by excessive body fat, is becoming more common due to unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles. FOS is a dietary supplement that may help with obesity management by supporting metabolism and weight management. The World Heart Foundation reported in March 2023 that 2.3 billion people are obese or overweight, a number expected to rise to 2.7 billion by 2025. This increasing concern about obesity is fueling the demand for FOS products.
The fructooligosaccharides market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Source: Chicory, Sucrose
2) By Form: Powder, Liquid
3) By Application: Food And Beverages, Animal Feed, Dietary Supplements, Infant Formula, Pharmaceuticals, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Chicory: Chicory Root Extract, Chicory Inulin-Based FOS, High-Purity Chicory FOS
2) By Sucrose: Sucrose-Based FOS, Sugar Beet- And Sugar Cane-Derived FOS
In the fructooligosaccharides market, companies are investing in new production plants to meet growing demand. For example, in January 2022, Galam invested $30 million in increasing the production of its prebiotic GOFOS. This expansion supports the rising demand for fructooligosaccharides in food products like cereals, dairy, energy bars, and chocolate.
Major companies operating in the fructooligosaccharides market are:
• Saintroy Lifescience
• Cargill Inc.
• CJ Group
• Brenntag SE
• Royal FrieslandCampina NV
• Südzucker AG
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd
• Tereos Group
• Nissin Sugar Co. Ltd.
• Yakult Pharmaceutical Industry Co. Ltd.
• Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
• Tate & Lyle PLC
• Baolingbao Biology Co. Ltd.
• Sensus
• Beneo GmbH
• Jarrow Formulas Inc.
• Quantum Hi-Tech (China) Biological Co. Ltd.
• Galam Ltd.
• Cosucra Co.
• Dextra Laboratories Limited
• AIDP Inc.
• GTC Nutrition
• Beghin-Meiji SA
• S.A. Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the fructooligosaccharides market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fructooligosaccharides market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.