Probiotics Market Size By Ingredients (Lactobacilli, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus, Bacillus), By End-Use (Human, Animal), By Application (Food and Beverages {Dairy Products, Non-Dairy Products, Cereals, Baked Food, Fermented Meat Products, Dry Food}, Dietary Supplements {Food, Nutritional, Specialty Nutrients, Infant Formula}, Animal Feed), COVID-19 Impact Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2023 – 2032

Industry Statistics

Probiotics Market size was recorded at more than USD 2.5 billion in 2022. Driven by increasing consumption of functional food, the industry is primed to progress at 8% CAGR from 2023 to 2032.
 

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Probiotics are live bacteria or yeasts that naturally balance the harmful bacteria present in animals and humans. The expanding consumption of meat is projected to foster the probiotics market growth. As consumer inclination towards ready-to-eat processed meat products has skyrocketed with changing lifestyles & consistent innovations in meat processing technology, the use of probiotics for animal feed application has also intensified.
 

Furthermore, surging demand for dairy products is also fostering the market growth. As per reports, dairy product sales in Brazil surpassed USD 5.5 billion in 2020 which has provided significant growth opportunities for the probiotics industry. On the other hand, the illegalization of antibiotics in the U.S. due to snowballing awareness regarding the harmful effects on animal health, thereby causing harm to human health as a result of high meat consumption in the nation is driving business size.
 

Unstable functionality of probiotics may restrain industry progression

Functionality issues of probiotics are restraining market growth. Factors including temperature stability of probiotics are some of the key considerations for their effective results. The probiotics must be able to withstand the heat stress in the animals. Thus, soaring stability concerns along with high standardization issues limit industry profitability. However, the swelling uptake of dietary supplements and food & beverages coupled with soaring consumer health awareness is expected to aid the market in combatting this restraint.
 

Increasing need of non-pharmacological treatment to help lactobacilli segment gain traction

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In terms of ingredients, probiotics market is categorized into lactobacilli, Bifidobacterium, streptococcus, bacillus, ad others. Lactobacilli-based probiotics was recorded at more than USD 1.8 billion in 2022 and is further set to grow massively on account of soaring demand for non-pharmacological treatments to reduce the cost of production for human probiotic applications. The lactobacilli bacterial strains regulate cholesterol profile and avoid side effects observed in conventional pharmacological treatments for cholesterol-related disorders.
 

Surging need of smooth digestion to accelerate use of probiotics in humans

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Human probiotics market is estimated to record a valuation of more than USD 5 billion by 2032. The segment growth is attributable to snowballing awareness regarding a healthy diet. The human probiotics are combined with various food & beverage products to enhance taste, maintain good texture, and improve digestive health, thereby uplifting product adoption.
 

Growing demand for ready-to-eat food & beverages is fueling probiotics demand

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In terms of application, probiotics market is segregated into food and beverages, dietary supplements, and animal feed. The probiotics industry from food & beverage applications is slated to grow at around 8% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. Additionally, the surging need for functional food together with consumer consciousness towards nutritional benefits are primed to fuel industry growth. Also, the strong utilization of probiotics in commercial food products is benefitting segment demand.
 

Significant rise in bakery food consumption to propel bakery segment

Food & beverage segment is further divided into dairy products, fermented meat products, cereals, non-dairy products, baked food, and dry food. The baked foods segment is poised to witness over 7% CAGR through 2032 because of the increasing uptake of bakery foods with health benefits. Bacillus subtilis microorganisms are highly used in baked products owing to their ability to survive high temperatures and improve gut health during industrial processing.
 

Changing food habits in Asia Pacific to boost regional revenues

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 Asia Pacific probiotics market is projected to reach over USD 2.5 billion by 2032. The region is undergoing cumulative consumer demand for functional foods, especially in developing countries such as China, Japan, and India to enhance digestive disorders and treat skin problems. Moreover, shifting lifestyle trends is also set to drive probiotics demand in the APAC region.
 

Promising acquisitional agreements to boost the probiotics industry outlook

Arla Foods Inc, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, BioGaia AB, Danone, General Mills Inc, DuPont Danisco, I-Health Inc, Lifeway Foods, Inc, Lallemand Inc, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd, Nestle S.A., Probi AB, UAS Laboratories, Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd, Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd, Kerry Group, and Kemin Industries are some key players in the probiotics market. These companies primarily engage in collaborative projects, partnership agreements, and acquisition plans with pharma companies to strengthen their business outlook.
 

Impact of COVID-19 on the probiotics market trends

The probiotics industry witnessed a positive impact during the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of growing health concerns. The coronavirus infection had a very impeding effect on the digestive and immune systems which emphasized the need for an effective way to rebuild microorganisms in the body fluid. The rising importance of gut health has increased the demand for microorganism strains during the pandemic. As per the scientific study, 20 scientific strains were efficacious in improving anti-inflammatory interleukins and antibody production against viral diseases. Thus, the industry gained massive attention throughout the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.
 

The Global Probiotics 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:

By Ingredients

• Lactobacilli
• Bifidobacterium
• Streptococcus
• Bacillus
• Others

By End-Use

• Human Probiotic
• Animal Probiotic

By Application

• Probiotic Food and Beverages 
  • Dairy products
  • Non-dairy products
  • Cereals
  • Baked Foods
  • Fermented meat products
  • Dry food probiotic ingredients
• Probiotic Ingredients Dietary Supplement 
  • Food supplement
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Specialty nutrients
  • Infant formula
• Animal Feed Probiotics Ingredients

The above information is provided on a regional and country basis for the following:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Netherlands
  • Belgium
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Malaysia
  • Indonesia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa