Prebiotics are categorized as the non-digestible food ingredients that probiotics can feed off. They are used in the gut to upsurge populations of healthy bacteria, support digestion and improve the production of esteemed vitamins.
Good bacteria play an important role in adapting the immune system, constraining the growth of pathogens and processing food. Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) are the most superior form of prebiotics that belong to a cluster of specific nutrient fibres that feed and boost the growth of good bacteria in the gut.
Growth Factors:
- Growing worries among populace about their health and rising importance of enhancing digestive health are together accountable for the development of the prebiotics market
- Mounting concerns regarding obesity are also assisting the market to grow, as sales of functional foods or supplements which contain prebiotics in them are increasing
- Prebiotics face high request from the food and beverage industry, thus fueling the global market
Current & Upcoming Trends:
- R’s KOSO announced the launch of a traditional Japanese prebiotic drink. This drink provides balanced nutrition by combining probiotics and prebiotics
- Kellogg introduced a new all-bran cereal with prebiotic figure, designed to support digestive health

Prebiotics Market Segmental Overview
The study analyses Global Prebiotics market based on type, livestock, application, form and geography.
Prebiotics Market by Ingredients
Various types of prebiotics include inulin, Fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS), manan-oligosaccharide (MOS) and Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS). Amongst these, inulin ingredient is likely to dominate the market over the forecast period. The mounting demand for inulin in drinks and baked goods is likely to play a significant role in boosting the overall market. Further, rising application of fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) in dietary fibers and its capability to avert gastro-intestinal diseases is likely to boost the market demand over the forecast period. The request for mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS) ingredient is also increasing because of the growing demand for prebiotics in animal feeds.
Prebiotics Market by Application
Prebiotics find applications in bakery & confectionery, dietary supplements, animal feed etc. Food and beverage sector dominated the market and its domination is likely to be continued over the forecast period. Likewise, increasing consumer awareness towards intake of protein for supporting perfect nutritional levels and retaining the muscle mass is anticipated to fuel market demand of these products. Furthermore, active and healthy lifestyle together with growing awareness about protein benefits is projected to play a crucial role in encouraging the usage of dietary supplement products.
Prebiotics Market by Geography
Geographically, the market is studied for the key countries of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. The European market is anticipated to dominate the market owing to the existence of numerous market players. Followed by is likely to be the market of North America inferable from rising health concerns among people and enhanced medicinal services. While the European market is driven by the development of prebiotic ingredient producers into new application territories, such as meat and snack items, the U.S. market is driven by the enhanced need of fructans. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at a fastest CAGR over the forecast period.
Global Prebiotics Market-Key Players
Cargill Inc., DuPont, Ingredion Inc., Beneo, Samyang Genex, Nexira, Royal Cosun, Tereos, Yakult Pharmaceuticals, Fonterra and Kerry Group among others are the major players active in the Prebiotics market.
The study analyses Global Prebiotics market based on type, livestock, application, form and geography. Various types of prebiotics include inulin, Fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS), manan-oligosaccharide (MOS) and Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS). Amongst these, inulin ingredient is likely to dominate the market over the forecast period. Prebiotics find applications in bakery & confectionery, dietary supplements, animal feed etc. Food and beverage sector dominated the market and its domination is likely to be continued over the forecast period. Geographically, the market is studied for the key countries of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. The European market is anticipated to dominate the market owing to the existence of numerous market players.
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