The prebiotic fiber market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market for prebiotic fibers has seen a swift expansion in its size in the past few years. An increase from $7.23 billion in 2024 to an expected $8.05 billion by 2025 with a convincing compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%, confirms this boom.
This growth over the historic period is the result of an upsurge in the understanding of gut health importance, a surge in consumer preference for natural and functional meals, the expansion of the senior populace, an increased demand for food alternatives that are sugar-free and low in calories, along with the rise in popularity of diets focused on plant-based nutrition.
The prebiotic fiber market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for prebiotic fiber is predicted to witness considerable expansion in the upcoming years, reaching a significant $12.28 billion by 2029 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.1%.
This expected growth during the prediction period can be attributed to several factors such as the expansion of the functional food and beverage industry, increasing occurrences of digestive health disorders, a rising emphasis on preventive health care and wellness, increased investment in product research and development, and a growing consumer interest in personalized nutrition plans. Noteworthy trends anticipated in the prediction period include supplements rich in prebiotic fiber, bespoke nutrition, cosmetic items, fermented foods, infant food products, and beverages amplified with prebiotic fiber.
Anticipations for the expansion of the prebiotic fiber market are largely informed by the increasing preference for plant-based diets. These diets primarily consist of plant-derived foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, legumes, and nuts, with a substantial reduction or total elimination of animal-based products. This shift towards plant-based diets can be related to heightened health consciousness, moral views concerning animal treatment, and environmental sustainability issues. Prebiotic fiber carries significant importance in feeding good gut bacteria, boosting digestive function, and improving the extraction of nutrients from plant-based foods, hence improving their nutritional content. For instance, The Plant-Based Foods Association, a trade association in the United States that represents the plant-based food industry, released a report in April 2023, indicating that plant-based food brought in $8 billion in U.S. retail sales in 2022. This marked a roughly 6.67% increase from the $7.5 billion recorded in 2021. As such, the escalating preference for plant-based diets is fueling the growth of the prebiotic fiber market.
The prebiotic fiber market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Inulin, Mannan-Oligosaccharide, Fructo-Oligosaccharide, Galacto-Oligosaccharide
2) By Nature: Organic, Conventional
3) By Application: Food And Beverages, Baked Foods, Dairy, Breakfast Snacks, Animal Feed, Nutritional Supplements, Other Applications
4) By Sales Channel: Direct Sales, Indirect Sales, Super market, Online Stores, Retail Stores
Subsegments:
1) By Inulin: Chicory Inulin, Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin, Agave Inulin
2) By Mannan-Oligosaccharide: Soybean-Derived Mannan-Oligosaccharide, Yeast-Derived Mannan-Oligosaccharide
3) By Fructo-Oligosaccharide: Plant-Derived Fructo-Oligosaccharide, Fruit-Based Fructo-Oligosaccharide
4) By Galacto-Oligosaccharide: Lactose-Derived Galacto-Oligosaccharide, Non-Lactose Galacto-Oligosaccharide
Primary players in the prebiotic fiber sector are concentrating on launching functional foods and drinks infused with prebiotic fiber like prebiotic fiber-rich beverages, in order to attract health-focused consumers looking for convenient solutions for their digestive health. Prebiotic fiber-rich beverages are drinks that come with added amounts of prebiotic fibers to promote better digestion and gut health. For instance, Mighty Pop, the first soda containing the triple elements - prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, was unveiled in November 2023 by Beliv, a beverage company based in the US. Its aim is to offer consumers a tasty, convenient drink that simultaneously promotes good health. Each Mighty Pop can, apart from being a healthier soda alternative with just three grams of sugar drawn from agave and only 30 calories per serving, includes one billion live probiotic cultures, three grams of prebiotic fiber, sourced responsibly from certified carbon-neutral acacia plants, and postbiotics known to boost immune health and modulate microbiome.
Major companies operating in the prebiotic fiber market report are:
• Cargill Incorporated
• The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
• Abbott Laboratories
• GSK plc
• The Kraft Heinz Company
• Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
• Kerry Group plc
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Tereos SA
• Parmalat S.p.A.
• Dupont Nutrition & Health
• Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.
• Tate & Lyle plc
• Samyang Foods
• NOW Health Group Inc.
• BENEO GmbH
• Nexira
• Galam Ltd.
• Jarrow Formulas Inc
• Cosucra Groupe Warcoing SA
• Sensus
• Attune Foods LLC
• KeVita Inc.
• GTC Nutrition
• Jackson GI Medical
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the prebiotic fiber market in 2024. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the prebiotic fiber market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.