The Probiotics Market: Ingredients, Supplements, Foods

The global probiotics market totaled $31.8 billion and $34.0 billion in 2014 and 2015 respectively. The market should total $50.0 billion by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% from 2015 to 2020.

Report Includes

• An overview of the global probiotics market including ingredients, supplements, and foods.
• Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2014, 2015, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2020.
• Discussion of the importance of scientific research, product innovation, consumer awareness and preferences, and government regulatory requirements.
• A focus on probiotic-enhanced products designed for human use, as well as the market potential for products developed for pets and veterinary animals.
• Examination of historical trends in global and regional sales of probiotics, industry structure, patents and technologies, and current government regulatory requirements that are relevant to the industry.
• Profiles of major players in the industry.

The global market of probiotic ingredients, supplements, and foods reached nearly $23.1 billion in 2012. This market is expected to grow to nearly $27.1 billion in 2013 and $36.7 billion in 2018 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% over the five-year period from 2013 to 2018.

Report Includes

• An overview of the global probiotics market, with coverage of the manufacture of probiotics as ingredients and their applications in dietary supplements and foods
• Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2012, estimates for 2013, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018
• Discussion of the importance of scientific research, product innovation, consumer awareness and preferences, and government regulatory requirements
• A focus on probiotic-enhanced products designed for human use, as well as the market potential for products developed for pets and veterinary animals
• Examination of historical trends in global and regional sales of probiotics, industry structure, patents and technologies, and current government regulatory requirements that are relevant to the industry
• Comprehensive company profiles of major players.

Global sales of probiotic ingredients, supplements, and foods amounted to $21.6 billion in 2010 and are expected to reach $31.1 billion by 2015 with a CAGR of 7.6% for the next 5-year period.

• The global market for probiotics increased from $14.9 billion in 2007 to an estimated $15.9 billion by the end of 2008. It should reach $19.6 billion by 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%.
• Probiotic foods have the largest share of the market and are expected to be worth $13.8 billion in 2008 and $17.0 billion in 2013, a CAGR of 4.2%.
• Japan accounted for the largest share of total sales in 2007 with 39.5%, driven primarily by the country’s large and well-developed probiotic foods segment.

• U.S. sales of probiotics are estimated at $764 million in 2005 and are expected to rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 7.1% to $1.1 billion in 2010.
• U.S. sales of probiotics are estimated at $764 million in 2005 and are expected to rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 7.1% to $1.1 billion in 2010.
• Probiotics used in the manufacture of supplements are projected to reach $291.4 million in 2010, representing an AAGR of 6.7%.
• Food applications dominate the markets and sales are estimated at $498 million in 2005 and will rise at an AAGR of 7% to $700 in 2010. Yogurts, kefir and cultured drinks represent the major categories.