Saudi Arabia Probiotics Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027

The Saudi Arabia probiotics market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 7.21% over the course of the forecast period, from US$0.102 billion in 2020 to a total market value of US$0.166 billion by 2027.

Live microorganisms known as probiotics are intended to enhance one's health whether administered orally or topically. Yogurts, other fermented foods, and probiotic-rich beverages are widely available and provide delicious, nutrient-dense snacks. Probiotics are also found in many cosmetic products. When consumed in appropriate amounts, probiotics have beneficial effects on the body, including improved gut health and reduced intestinal inflammation. Since they improve immune function and halt the progression of diseases, probiotics are crucial for preventative healthcare.

Growing Health concerns and new developments are anticipated to boost the market

The demand for probiotic food, beverage, and dietary supplement items that improve health while providing essential nutrition is increasing as people become more aware of the connection between diet and health. The expansion of the market is being further fueled by the creation of improved and enhanced probiotic strains for certain uses. The market is expanding due to rising demand for meat and other livestock products, as probiotics used in animal husbandry help to maintain animals' health and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks.

Key Developments:

• Oct 2022: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has given its permission to OptiBiotix Health PLC's exclusive distributor Nahdi Medical Co. The GoFigure shakes and bars, which contain the proprietary weight-management supplement SlimBiome, were given permission by the York-based probiotics developer, which targets cardiovascular diseases and lifestyle problems. The GoFigure product line includes shakes, smoothies, gummies, and other nutritious snacks in addition to powdered meal replacements and beverages. The business views it as a turning point in the promotion and sales of its products through Nahdi pharmacies in Saudi Arabia.
• Jan 2022: Kerry officially launched a brand-new, cutting-edge facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, measuring 21,500 square feet. Kerry will use its localized global innovation technologies through the new facility to assist food and beverage companies in meeting the rising consumer demand in the area for healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food and beverages, particularly in the snack, meat, and bakery sectors, which include probiotics. This brand-new facility, the first of its kind in the Middle East, is one of the most advanced and effective in the world, delivering cutting-edge platforms for sustainable nutrition technology and laboratories with distinctive testing capabilities.

Product Offerings:

• Calsporin®: Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544 is a spore-forming probiotic found in Calsporin®. It has been demonstrated that adding Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544 to the diets of piglets and broiler chickens improves growth and feed conversion. Multiple mechanisms are used by Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544 (Calsporin®) to enhance gut health. There is a large variety of microflora in the stomach, including both beneficial and harmful microorganisms (pathogens like Clostridia, E. Coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter). By consuming oxygen, producing enzymes, and excluding competitors, Bacillus velezensis develops a favorable environment for the good bacteria in the gut. A healthier gut is the end outcome, and a healthier gut leads to improved food absorption, fewer digestive issues, healthier animals, and better performance.
• Progurt Probiotic Sachet: Progurt Probiotic Sachets are a 100% natural, super-strength, a human-isolated probiotic that is intended to support gut flora balance and digestive health. More than 1 trillion CFU of helpful bacteria per sachet. Each Progurt Probiotic Sachet is water-soluble and contains multiple human probiotic isolates that are the same as those that are present in a healthy human gut from birth. These isolates include Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) and Bifidobacteria, including advantageous strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus Bifidus, and S. thermophilus, making them more potent than other probiotics. Each Progurt Probiotic Sachet is an intense, super-strength, single dosage, equivalent to 40 capsules* (*at 25 Billion per Capsule), and is ideal for use after taking antibiotics, when traveling, when the stomach hurts, when there is a gut imbalance when there are dairy and food intolerances, and when there is poor gut function.

Market Segmentation:

• By Ingredient
• Bacteria
• Lactobacilli
• Bifidobacterium
• Streptococcus thermophilus
• Yeast
• Saccharomyces boulardii
• Others
• By Form
• Liquid
• Dry
• By Application
• Functional Food and Beverages
• Dietary Supplements
• Animal Feed
• By End-User
• Human
• Animal