Global $6.91 Billion Prebiotic Ingredients Market 2016-2022: BENEO, Cargill, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Friesland Campina & Ingredion Dominate the Market

Dublin, Dec. 15, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Prebiotic Ingredients Market by Type (Oligosaccharides, Inulin, and Polydextrose), Application (Food & Beverages, Dietary Supplements, and Animal Feed), Source (Roots, Grains, and Vegetables), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022" report to their offering.

The prebiotic ingredients market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.6%, in terms of value, from 2017 to reach a projected value of USD 6.91 Billion by 2022

The market is driven by the demand from Asia-Pacific and Europe. Multi-functional nature of prebiotic ingredients, ease of incorporation in a wide range of applications, and increase in health consciousness among the consumers are the factors driving the prebiotic ingredients market. Increase in awareness about health & nutrition products among the global population fuels the demand for prebiotic ingredients.

The prebiotic ingredients market has been segmented by type, into oligosaccharides, inulin, polydextrose and others. Inulin has emerged as the most widely used prebiotic ingredient due to its vast applications in the food, beverage, bakery, confectionery, and cereals industries. The demand for oligosaccharide is growing mainly owing to its multi-functional properties that find applications in a variety of industries.

Based on source, the roots segment is estimated to have the largest market share in 2017. The global demand for prebiotics sourced from plant roots is higher than grains & vegetables, owing to their high fiber content. Factors such as increase in demand for functional food & beverage products and growth in use of prebiotic ingredients in the feed industry are driving the prebiotic ingredients market.

The prebiotic ingredients market has been segmented on the basis of application into food & beverages, dietary supplements, and animal feed. Prebiotic ingredients have a wide range of application in industries such as dairy, bakery, confectionery, cereals, and beverages. Prebiotic ingredients have been gaining importance in various food segments due their ease of incorporation in a wide range of applications. New developments & wide applications provide a platform for the development of new prebiotic products.

The European region is estimated to account for the largest share, in terms of both value and volume, in the global prebiotic ingredients market, in 2017. Positive investigations for health benefits create a platform for newer applications of prebiotics, increase in consumer awareness about value-added products, and tapping the emerging markets in China, India, and Brazil lead to growth opportunities in Asia-Pacific and RoW.

The leading players that dominated the prebiotic ingredients market include BENEO GmbH (Germany), Cargill, Incorporated (U.S.), E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S.), FrieslandCampina (Netherlands), and Ingredion Incorporated (U.S.).

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

5 Market Overview

6 Industry Trends

7 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Type

8 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Source

9 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Application

10 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Function

11 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Brand

12 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Bacterial Activity

13 Prebiotic Ingredients Market, By Region

14 Regulatory Framework

15 Competitive Landscape

16 Company Profiles

• Beghin Meiji
• Beneo GmbH.
• Cargill Incorporated
• E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company
• Frieslandcampina
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Nexira
• Royal Cosun
• Samyang Genex
• Yakult Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd.

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