The global fermented ingredients market size reached USD 29.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 58.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.46% during 2025-2033.
Report Attribute
|
Key Statistics
|
---|---|
Base Year
|
2024
|
Forecast Years
|
2025-2033
|
Historical Years
|
2019-2024
|
Market Size in 2024
|
USD 29.7 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
|
USD 58.6 Billion |
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) | 7.46% |
Fermented ingredients are food additives used for triggering fermentation in food and non-food products to obtain the desired chemical properties. Some of the commonly used fermented ingredients include industrial enzymes, biogas, vitamins, xanthan, antibiotics, amino acids and antibiotics. They are commonly added to food products to initiate microbial growth and enzymatic conversion to produce cultured milk, yogurt, wine, beer, cider, tempeh, miso, kimchi and fermented meats. Fermented ingredients are acidic in nature and can alter the flavor and state of the food. They can also aid in reducing digestive ailments and enhancing the shelf life of the products. Fermented ingredients are widely used across the food and beverage, cosmetic, biofuel, textile, paper and pharmaceutical industries.
Significant growth in the food and beverage industry across the globe is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. Food product manufacturers are increasingly using amino acid-based fermented ingredients to preserve foods and produce premium-quality fermented and alcoholic beverages. Moreover, rising health consciousness among the masses regarding the benefits of consuming fermented food products is providing a thrust to the market growth. Fermented ingredients consist of healthy bacteria and yeast that break down carbohydrates, starch and sugars in foods, which can be further used to produce kimchi, tempeh, kombucha and yogurt. In line with this, the increasing demand for fermented ingredients in the pharmaceutical industry is also contributing to the growth of the market. These ingredients are widely used for breaking down compounds under aerobic or anaerobic conditions and enhance the bioavailability of medicinal compounds. Other factors, including the increasing utilization of fermented ingredients in animal feed, along with extensive research and development (R&D) activities, are anticipated to drive the market toward growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global fermented ingredients market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, form, process, and application.
Breakup by Type:
Breakup by Form:
Breakup by Process:
Breakup by Application:
Breakup by Region:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Ajinomoto Co. Inc, AngelYeast Co. Ltd., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Associated British Foods plc, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Döhler, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung), Koninklijke DSM N.V., Lallemand Inc. and Lonza Group AG.
Report Features | Details |
---|---|
Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Type, Form, Process, Application, Region |
Regions Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | Ajinomoto Co. Inc, AngelYeast Co. Ltd., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Associated British Foods plc, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Döhler, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung), Koninklijke DSM N.V., Lallemand Inc. and Lonza Group AG |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The global fermented ingredients market was valued at USD 29.7 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global fermented ingredients market to exhibit a CAGR of 7.46% during 2025-2033.
The widespread usage of fermented ingredients to preserve items and prepare premium-quality fermented alcoholic beverages is primarily driving the global fermented ingredients market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the changing consumer inclination from conventional brick-and-mortar distribution channels towards online retail platforms for the purchase of fermented ingredients.
Based on the type, the global fermented ingredients market can be categorized into amino acids, organic acids, polymers, vitamins, industrial enzymes, antibiotics, and others. Currently, polymers exhibit clear dominance in the market.
Based on the process, the global fermented ingredients market has been segmented into batch fermentation, continuous fermentation, aerobic fermentation, and anaerobic fermentation. Among these, anaerobic fermentation process represents the largest market share.
Based on the application, the global fermented ingredients market can be bifurcated into food and beverages, feed, pharmaceutical, paper, and others. Currently, the food and beverage sector accounts for the majority of the total market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America, where North America currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global fermented ingredients market include Ajinomoto Co. Inc,
AngelYeast Co. Ltd., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Associated British Foods plc, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Döhler, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung), Koninklijke DSM N.V., Lallemand Inc., and Lonza Group AG.