Global Beta Glucan Market Analysis

Global Beta Glucan Market Analysis

The beta glucan market is segmented by extract into cereal grains, yeast, mushroom and seaweed. Cereal grains are further sub-divided by products into oats and barley. Oats beta glucan is expected to surpass USD 115 Million by 2026. The property of oats to lower blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels coupled with its ability to prevent cardiovascular problems is expected to raise the demand for cereal grains in the years to come. Consumption of 3 grams per day of oat beta glucan can reduce LDL cholesterol up to 10% and risk of CVD by 20%.
 

Beneficial properties offered by barley cereal grain such as maintaining blood pressure, controlling cholesterol levels, and stimulating the immune system is likely to raise the product demand. Increasing efforts being undertaken by major players in sourcing high quality barley raw materials and developing extraction technologies to produce high-quality product line may further boost the beta glucan market growth.
 

Global Beta Glucan market by yeast extract is bifurcated by form into soluble and insoluble. High degree of polymerization activity and high stability of insoluble beta glucan extracted from yeast may provide promising applications to it from animal feed and pharmaceutical industry. Furthermore, the easy mixing and delivery system of insoluble beta glucan extracted from yeast is likely to increase its use in aquaculture application. Insoluble beta glucan extracted from yeast is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% over the review period.
 

Mushroom derived beta glucan offers several health benefits such as high protein, vitamin and fiber content and low cholesterol, fat and carbohydrates, which is likely to raise the demand for beta glucan extracted from mushrooms in the food & beverage sector. Furthermore, increasing efforts by industry players to develop product formulations with improved taste and nutritional value is expected to augment the beta glucan market revenue. The food & beverage business for mushrooms is expected to exceed USD 45 Million by 2026.
 

Anti-allergic, anti-cholesterol, and anti-tumor properties of mushroom make it an ideal solution to cure severe diseases such as cancer, AIDS, and other skin diseases. Soluble fiber present in mushroom prevents cardiovascular diseases, which makes it suitable for use in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. The increasing use of Shiitake mushrooms to increase the resistance of intestinal mucosa to inflammation and inhibit the development of intestinal ulcers may further promote the growth of the beta glucan market.
 

The growth of the market should be primarily driven by the dual characteristics of preservation and skin toning of seaweed extracts. The cosmetics segment is expected to reach USD 6.5 Million by 2026 over the review period. The property of seaweed extracts to improve skin texture by triggering the production of healthy skin cells is likely to raise beta glucan market demand from anti-ageing products. Furthermore, the antioxidant-rich nature aids in binding cosmetic ingredients and increasing shelf life and protein from various environmental susceptibilities.
 

The adoption of modern cultivation methods and easy availability of labor in Asia Pacific have boosted mushroom cultivation. The polysaccharide fraction of mushrooms is primarily composed of beta glucans with desirable immune modulating properties, which make mushrooms an ideal raw material. Growing consumer awareness regarding the nutritional value of mushrooms coupled with increasing realization in farmers of the crop’s income yielding potential through trade should drive mushroom cultivation.
 

The cultivation of mushrooms and truffles in China surpassed 6.5 million tons in 2018, which offers healthy growth opportunities for beta glucans. Favorable climatic conditions for mushroom cultivation, such as warmth, humidity, high rainfall, frost-free, along with the presence of forests, which offers substantial supply of wood logs is expected to further aid the beta glucan market in the region.