Global Beta-Glucan Market is segmented By Source (Cereal, Mushroom, Yeasts, Seawood), By Type (Soluble, Insoluble), By Application (Food & Beverages, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed, Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031
Beta-Glucan Market Overview
The Global Beta-Glucan Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.05% during the forecast period (2024-2031).
Beta-glucan is one form of soluble dietary fibre strongly linked to enhancing cholesterol levels and improving heart health. Similar to many fibres, it is available in supplement form. An individual can also find it in whole grains, wheat, oats, bran, and barley. Baker’s yeast and some types of fungi, such as maitake and reishi mushrooms, include beta-glucan as well.
Market Summary
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Metrics |
Details |
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Market CAGR |
7.05% |
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Segments Covered |
By Source, By Type, By Application and By Region |
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Report Insights Covered |
Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other key insights. |
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Fastest Growing Region |
Asia Pacific |
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Largest Market Share |
North America |
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Market Dynamics
The key factor fuelling the beta-glucan market's growth is its superior functional profile and the host of health benefits it gives in various application areas. Beta-glucan is a soluble fibre used to improve the immune system and treat high lipids-profile; these high-end medicinal applications have now been applied to the field of nutraceuticals.
Rising need for public safety and communication infrastructure
An increasing number of supermarkets, groceries, and retail stores offer the products estimated to lead the global beta-glucan market. The market is driven by the availability of mushrooms in over 30 varieties across the globe—the growing awareness regarding healthy lifestyles among consumers globally, which is improving the global beta-glucan market growth. The growth in popularity of newly launched functional food products is expected to propel the global beta-glucan market during the forecast period. Moreover, the increasing technological advancements in beta-glucan extraction techniques and rapid urbanization, along with growing disposable income, are raising the global beta-glucan market growth.
Increasing demand from the food and beverages industry
The increasing demand for probiotic functional foods is predicted to augment the demand for the global beta-glucan market. Moreover, the yeast extracts are abundantly used in European cuisines to make several sauces, savory dishes, soups and stews, marinated meats, and bouillons to convey flavorful note dishes. Besides their household cooking applications, they are also used on an industrial scale to manufacture wine, beer, and bread. Food product reformulations driven by consumers for healthier and flavorful foods and beverages have created significant beta-glucan industry opportunities. The trend of consuming beta-glucan in supplements is rising, owing to claims related to its health benefits. The use of beta-glucan as food additives in the food and beverage industry is expected to support its growth further.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis on Market
The demand for nutraceuticals & functional foods is anticipated to project an upward surge, owing to users opting for immunity-enhancing supplements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, a decline in meat consumption, poultry, and seafood products worldwide is expected to raise the demand for animal and plant-based protein supplements shortly.
Market Segmentation Analysis
Based on type, the beta-glucan market has been classified into soluble and insoluble.
Soluble Beta-Glucan is expected to create growth opportunities in the market.
The demand for soluble beta-glucan fibre is expected to rise because of the rising demand for cosmetic products during the forecast period. Soluble fibres dissolve in water and are transported via the digestive tract, developing gelatinous by balancing the blood glucose. The rising demand for pharmaceutical formulations is supposed to increase the market for soluble beta-glucan fibre over the forecast period.
The beta-glucan market has been classified into food & beverages, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and animal feed based on application.
The cosmetic industry is a lucrative market for Beta-Glucan.
The dual characteristics of preservation primarily drive the growth of the market. The cosmetics segment is expected to grow with a modest CAGR over the forecast period. The property of seaweed extracts to enhance skin texture by triggering the creation of healthy skin cells is likely to raise beta-glucan market demand from anti-ageing products. Furthermore, the antioxidant-rich nature aids in binding cosmetic ingredients and increasing shelf life and protein from various environmental susceptibilities.
Market Geographical Share
Based on geography, the study analyzes the beta-glucan market in the global market, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.
North America is estimated to hold the largest share in the global market.
North America is anticipated to be the beta-glucan product's major consumer for use in cosmetic applications, including ready-to-drink beverages, functional foods, and other pharmaceutical drug industries. The presence of several major players in Europe due to the changing consumer preferences towards the consumption of nutraceutical supplements and high disposable income is likely to drive product growth over the forecast period. Many companies aim to use advanced techniques for the manufacture of products personalized exclusively for the end-use industries. The Asia Pacific is projected to be a key industry for beta-glucan, owing to the consumer industries' sizable base. China is estimated to be the economy with one of the major shares for the production and consumption of the product over the span of the forecast period.
Companies and Competitive Landscape
The beta-glucan market is highly competitive, owing to the presence of big food brands. The key beta-glucan players which are contributing to the growth of the global market include Biotec Pharmacon ASA, Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Ceapro Inc, Super Beta Glucan Inc, DSM NV, Tate & Lyle Plc, AIT Ingredients, Shaanxi Undersun Biomedtech Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Phytochem Sciences Inc., Xi'an Best Bio-Tech Co., Ltd., Shaanxi Yuantai Biological Technology Co., Ltd., Wuling (Fuzhou) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., among others. The major players are adopting new product launch and expansion strategies for global growth in the beta-glucan market.
Ceapro Inc.:
Ceapro Inc. is a Canadian biotechnology company engaged in the commercialization and development of "active ingredients" resulting from oats and other renewable plant resources for the cosmetic and healthcare industries. The Company has a range of expertise in natural product chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, and process engineering. These skills merge in the fields of biopharmaceuticals, active ingredients, and drug-delivery solutions.
Product Portfolio: The Company’s portfolio comprises cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, among others
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