Probiotic Ingredients Market

Global Probiotic Ingredients Market:

The global probiotic ingredients market size reached USD 5.8 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 9.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.99% during 2025-2033. The growing consumer inclination towards improving gut health and overall well-being is stimulating the market.

Probiotic Ingredients Market Analysis:

• Major Market Drivers: The rising awareness about the benefits of natural and clean-label products is propelling the market.
• Key Market Trends: The increasing research and development efforts to create more effective and diverse probiotic products are acting as growth-inducing factors.
• Competitive Landscape: Some of the major market companies include Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited, Biena, Biogaia, Chr. Hansen Holding AS, Danone Inc., Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Kerry Group plc, Koninklijke DSM NV, and Lallemand Inc., among many others.
• Geographical Trends: Europe exhibits a clear dominance in the market due to high consumer demand for functional foods and strong regulatory support, along with advanced research in gut health and wellness products.
• Challenges and Opportunities: The short shelf life of probiotic ingredients is hindering the market. However, improving formulation techniques and advanced packaging technologies to enhance stability and longevity will continue to strengthen the market over the forecast period.

Probiotic Ingredients Market Trends:

Expanding Applications in Functional Foods

Probiotic ingredients are increasingly being incorporated into everyday food products and moving beyond traditional supplements and dairy. In contrast, consumers are seeking health benefits through functional foods that promote gut health and overall wellness. Moreover, this shift is driving the demand for innovative probiotic solutions in various food categories, thereby enhancing nutritional value and boosting probiotic ingredients market growth. For instance, in June 2024, Israeli startup Wonder Veggies announced plans to launch the world’s first probiotic fresh produce in 2025. This innovation integrates probiotics into plant tissue, thereby offering a new category of synbiotic produce, which is expanding probiotics supplements and dairy into everyday fresh foods.

Growing Demand for Neurodiverse Health Products

Probiotic ingredients are gaining traction for their potential benefits in supporting cognitive function and mood, particularly for neurodiverse individuals. Furthermore, there is growing interest in probiotics aimed at improving well-being, cognition, and mood, which is driving development in specialized probiotic formulations for targeted health needs. For instance, in September 2024, Flore introduced two new probiotic products, Pathways Support, and Mood Support, which are formulated for neurodiverse individuals, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These products, based on clinical studies, aim to improve gut health, cognition, mood, and overall well-being in ASD individuals.

Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture Solutions

Probiotic ingredients are being utilized in agriculture to improve crop production and soil health through biostimulants and biofertilizers. In addition, this innovation supports sustainable farming practices by enhancing nutrient absorption and plant growth. Furthermore, the integration of probiotics in agriculture presents new opportunities for eco-friendly solutions, thereby benefiting both farmers and the environment. For instance, in March 2024, Bioiberica launched Terra-Sorb SymBiotic, a probiotic biostimulant featuring Bacillus velezensis PH023 and Priming Tech technology. This product enhances nutrient absorption, soil fertility, and crop production, which offers farmers sustainable solutions through the synergy of biostimulation and biofertilization for optimized agriculture.

Global Probiotic Ingredients Industry Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with the market forecast at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on ingredient, form, and application.

Breakup by Ingredient:

• Bacteria
• Yeast
• Spore Formers
   

Bacteria currently dominates the market

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the ingredient. This includes bacteria, yeast, and spore formers. According to the report, bacteria represented the largest market segmentation.

Bacteria exhibit a clear dominance in the market due to their proven effectiveness in promoting gut health, improving digestion, and boosting immunity, especially strains like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. For example, Danone's Activia uses these bacteria to support digestive health, thereby reflecting the growing consumer demand for functional probiotics in daily diets.

Breakup by Form:

• Liquid
• Dry
   

Liquid currently dominates the market

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the form. This includes liquid and dry. According to the report, liquid represented the largest market segmentation.

Liquid dominates the market due to its ease of consumption and higher bioavailability. For example, ProbioFerm launched a liquid foam probiotic supplement designed for improved gut health.

Breakup by Application:

• Food and Beverages
• Dietary Supplements
• Animal Feed Probiotic
   

Food and beverages currently hold the largest probiotic ingredients market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes food and beverages, dietary supplements, and animal feed probiotic. According to the report, food and beverages represented the largest market segmentation.

The food and beverages sector leads the market, which is driven by consumer demand for gut health products. For instance, Yakult, a probiotic drink, continues to gain popularity for its digestive health benefits.

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

Europe currently dominates the market

The market outlook report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Europe accounted for the largest probiotic ingredients market share. 

Europe dominates the market because of the high consumer awareness about gut health and growing demand for functional foods. On the contrary, this region has seen significant innovation, with companies launching advanced probiotic products. For example, the Danish company Chr. Hansen introduced new probiotic strains targeting digestive health and expanding their portfolio to meet rising demand. Furthermore, regulatory support and the popularity of dairy-based probiotic products, particularly in countries like Germany and France, strengthen Europe's dominance in this sector.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all market companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:

• Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited
• Biena
• Biogaia
• Chr. Hansen Holding AS
• Danone Inc.
• Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes Inc.
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Kerry Group plc
• Koninklijke DSM NV
• Lallemand Inc.
   

(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)

Probiotic Ingredients Market Recent Developments:

• September 2024: Flore introduced two new probiotic products, Pathways Support and Mood Support, formulated for neurodiverse individuals, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which aim to improve gut health, cognition, mood, and overall well-being in ASD individuals.
• July 2024: Naga entrepreneurs launched 'Ginger Nova,' an organic probiotic drink under the NOVA brand, which is made from fermented ginger.
• March 2024: Bioiberica unveiled Terra-Sorb SymBiotic, a probiotic biostimulant featuring Bacillus velezensis PH023 and Priming Tech technology. This product enhances nutrient absorption, soil fertility, and crop production, offering farmers sustainable solutions.

Probiotic Ingredients Market Report Scope:

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC's industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the probiotic ingredients market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global probiotic ingredients market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
• Porter's five forces analysis assists stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the probiotic ingredients industry and its attractiveness.
• The competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides insight into the current positions of key players in the market.