Opportunities for New Market Entrants in Probiotics Market

The report “Probiotics Market by Application (Functional Food & Beverages (Dairy Products, Non-dairy Beverages, Infant Formula, Cereals), Dietary Supplements, Feed), Ingredient (Bacteria, Yeast), Form (Dry, Liquid), End User, and Region – Global Forecast to 2023″, customers are increasingly becoming aware of the various factors that influence their digestive health. Immune deficiency and lack of perforin lead to viral infections that can weaken the gut health of consumers. As various digestive health issues continue to persist, manufacturers focus on offering effective solutions in the market, such as probiotics. According to MarketsandMarkets, the probiotics market to be estimated at USD 69.3 billion by 2023, recording a CAGR of 7.0%.

Besides offering effective solutions for the digestive health of consumers, key players are also identifying the use of probiotics in feed, as it improves the microbial stability in the intestinal tract. Advancements in molecular biology and gene sequencing have also widened the scope of application for probiotics in the feed. Manufacturers are identifying the requirements of various livestock to offer products that align with their needs and improve their gut health. These factors are projected to reflect positively on the growth of the probiotics market during the forecast period.

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Market Dynamics

“Health benefits associated with probiotics fortified food is a major driver for the market”

Health awareness among consumers is on the rise and most consumers are constantly in search of healthy food products for consumption. Probiotics have proven strong benefits related to health, more specifically to the human digestive system.

Probiotics are found in supplement form or as components of foods & beverages. Their integration with inexpensive health foods, such as yogurt, fruit juices, and cultured dairy drinks has contributed to a significant market size. The most commonly used bacteria include Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, which are found in various dairy products, including yogurt. In the dairy category, yogurt is the most popular option for consumption of probiotics. Manufacturers are coming up with a variety of options in the yogurt category; for instance, in 2013, Chobani, LLC (US) introduced a line of Greek yogurt in the US market, which has now become one of the leading brands across North America.

“Replacement of pharmaceutical agents provides a major opportunity for probiotics.”

The increasing demand for probiotics has shown that customers are preferring products with proven benefits. The increased evidence of health benefits associated with probiotics for health restoration has increased the customer expectations related to probiotics for health curing functions. This inclination toward a safe, natural, and cost-effective substitute for drugs has led the application of probiotics as pharmaceutical agents. Beneficial effects of probiotics as pharmaceutical agents seem to be strain- and dose-dependent. Clinical trials have displayed that probiotics may cure certain disorders or diseases in humans, especially those related to the gastrointestinal tract

High R&D costs for developing new probiotic strains is a major restraint for the probiotics market”

Substantial investments in R&D activities and investments in laboratories, research equipment, and high cost of hiring trained professionals create barriers for the development of the probiotic market. The scientific validation regarding the usage of probiotics in their applications becomes a success to this market. Probiotics applications are linked with health benefits, which make it challenging for manufacturers to get an adequate return on investments on high initial investments.
Probiotic strains and products are developed and produced as per the international food regulations. Due to the high cost of production, the cost of the final product is also high. Marketing and distribution of these products also add to the product price, as they require different packaging and distribution channels as compared to common products. Though consumers are aware of the health benefits of probiotics, their high prices are restraining them from buying the product, which is a challenge for manufacturers.

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Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing region in the probiotic market.

The Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing market for the period considered for this study, due to the rising in disposable income and the increase in demand for nutritional food products, along with the growing technology base, leading to the increased demand for probiotics in the region. The rapid economic growth in countries such as China, Japan, Brazil, and Argentina have led to a significant increase in the disposable incomes of livestock owners. This, in turn, is driving the demand for probiotic-based food, making the Asia Pacific the fastest-growing market globally.