Food Dietary Fibers Market Size & Share 2023 to 2032
Market Size by Product (Soluble [Inulin, Pectin, Polydextrose, Beta-Glucan, Fructooligosaccharides, Galactooligosaccharides, Corn Fiber], Insoluble).
Report ID: GMI5409
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Published Date: March 2023
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Kiran Pulidindi, Kunal Ahuja
Food Dietary Fibers Market Size
Food Dietary Fibers Market size valued at USD 2.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 9.5% from 2023 to 2032.
Food Dietary Fibers Market Key Takeaways
Market Size & Growth
Key Market Drivers
Challenges
Increased frequency of chronic and lifestyle ailments across the globe has significantly contributed to the ingredients demand. Suggested intake of the product has been linked to a slew of health benefits, such as lower fatality risks due to cardiovascular conditions, inflammation, infections, and respiratory diseases. In fact, as per the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), if dietary fiber is part of a healthy diet, it can help reduce type 2 diabetes and facilitate weight maintenance.
The harmful effects associated with excessive dietary fiber intake are likely to act as a restraint to the industry growth. Eating too much fiber can cause gas, bloating, and constipation. The suggested use of dietary fiber for women is at least 21 to 25 grams of per day, while for men it is 30 to 38 grams a day.
Food Dietary Fibers Market Analysis
The insoluble food dietary fibers market is anticipated to surpass USD 4 billion by 2032. Insoluble dietary fiber is generally found in wheat bran, nuts, whole-wheat flour, and vegetables, such as green beans, cauliflower, and potatoes. Insoluble dietary fiber helps to treat constipation and irregular stools. The demand for insoluble food dietary fibers is set to rise owing to the rising prevalence of diseases including obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes around the world. Further, the market growth is due to rising consumer awareness about healthy lifestyle, regulatory approvals, improved technology, and ongoing research focused on insoluble dietary fibers.
The food dietary fiber market share from the fruits & vegetables source segment will witness over 11% CAGR through 2032. Fruits & vegetables emerge as prominent sources of dietary fibers. Vegetables, such as spinach, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and other green leafy vegetables, are excellent sources of insoluble fiber. Fruits, on the other hand, provide both soluble and insoluble fibers. Citrus fruits and berries are rich in soluble fibers and provide other beneficial ingredients, such as low-molecular carbohydrates, aroma compounds, and fruit acids, which have augmented their usage. In addition, technological advancements enabling the utilization of fruits & vegetable waste to derive food dietary fiber will increase their adoption as a source over the forecast timeline.
The increasing adoption of food dietary fibers in the beverage industry, mainly owing to the growing consumer interest in healthy eating & drinking around the world will drive the market revenue. The utilization and bioactivity of additives, including dietary fiber, can be improved in beverages. Dietary fibers are prominently added as functional ingredients in beverages to increase their nutritional content as well as to decrease the levels of sugar & fat in beverages. Growing prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases has increased the adoption of functional drinks driving the food dietary fiber market expansion.
North America food dietary fibers market will gain remarkable momentum during the forecast timeline, driven by the product's high demand in the functional food & beverage category. Additionally, a favorable outlook on the market will come from local consumers' willingness to pay premium rates for high-quality functional food products. The rise in diabetes and obesity among the region's young and adult populations over the past few years as well as growing awareness of diet pills and weight-loss programs have all contributed to this trend. Furthermore, dietary fiber consumption has become extremely important due to the new diets and lifestyles that people in North America are adopting, and this will highly augment the market value.
Food Dietary Fibers Market Share
Some of the leading companies involved in the food dietary fibers market are:
In July 2021, Kerry Group announced the acquisition of Natreon, Inc. This strategy of Kerry Group aligns with its focus on expanding their product portfolio in the innovative functional food, beverage and supplement formulation segment.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
The global COVID-19 pandemic had a marginal impact on the market. Over the years, the application base of dietary fibers has expanding into diverse verticals, including pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and animal feeds. They are used to boost immunity and muscle mass. As people focused on building their immunity to fight against the deadly virus and other infectious diseases, their intake of dietary fibers rose significantly. With the global threat of chronic diseases on the rise, it is expected that the global food dietary fibers industry will see considerable upheaval up to 2032.
The food dietary fibers market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume in Kilo Tons and revenue in USD Million from 2018 to 2032 for the following segments:
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