Prebiotic Ingredients Market Report 2026

The prebiotic ingredients market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.9 billion in 2025 to $8.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising consumer awareness of digestive health, increased use of functional food ingredients, expansion of infant nutrition formulations, growing scientific research on gut microbiota, improved availability of natural prebiotic sources.

The prebiotic ingredients market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.91 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for personalized nutrition, rising focus on preventive healthcare, expansion of clean-label food formulations, growing use of prebiotics in immunity support products, increasing incorporation of prebiotics in animal and pet nutrition. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of gut health-focused functional ingredients, rising demand for plant-derived prebiotics, growing use of prebiotics in infant nutrition, expansion of prebiotic-enriched functional foods, enhanced focus on clinically validated ingredients.

The increasing demand for food and drink supplements is expected to propel the growth of the prebiotic ingredients market in the coming years. Food and drink supplements refer to concentrated sources of nutrients or bioactive compounds that provide nutritional or physiological benefits. Prebiotic ingredients are widely consumed through fortified foods, beverages, and dietary supplement formats such as functional drinks and powders, driven by growing consumer awareness of gut health and overall wellness. For instance, in March 2023, according to a report published by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a Canada-based government agency, Japan’s health and wellness food and beverage sector generated retail sales of $56.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $59.8 billion by 2026, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6%. Additionally, the functional food and beverage segment recorded retail sales of $19.1 billion in 2022, with forecasts indicating growth to $20.3 billion by 2026. Therefore, the rising demand for food and drink supplements is driving the growth of the prebiotic ingredients market.

Major companies operating in the prebiotic ingredients market are focusing on strategic collaborations to integrate scientific research into the development of advanced products, meet evolving consumer demands, and strengthen their market position. Strategic partnerships enable companies to leverage complementary expertise and resources to accelerate innovation. For example, in June 2023, Probi, a Sweden-based probiotics company, announced a strategic collaboration with Clasado Biosciences, a UK-based research and development company specializing in gut microbiome and prebiotic ingredients. The partnership aims to advance scientific understanding of prebiotic-probiotic interactions and support the development of health-promoting synbiotic products by exploring the integration of complementary probiotic strains and prebiotic compounds.

In May 2025, PepsiCo, Inc., a US-based multinational food and beverage company, acquired Poppi for $1.95 billion. Through this acquisition, PepsiCo aims to expand its footprint in the functional beverage segment by incorporating Poppi’s prebiotic soda portfolio, which blends fruit juice, apple cider vinegar, and prebiotic fiber to support gut health. Poppi is a US-based beverage company specializing in prebiotic sodas and functional drinks targeted at health-conscious consumers.

Major companies operating in the prebiotic ingredients market are DuPont de Nemours Inc., Cargill Inc., Ingredion Inc., Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., Samyang Genex Corporation, BENEO GmbH, Beghin Meiji S.A., Nexira SAS, Yakult Pharmaceutical Industry Co Ltd, Coöperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A., Kerry Group plc, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Prenexus Health, Taiyo International Inc., AIDP Inc., Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH, Cosucra Groupe Warcoing SA, Sensus BV, Tate & Lyle PLC, Roquette Frères S.A., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Bunge Limited, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, GTC Nutrition LLC.

Europe was the largest region in the prebiotic ingredients market in 2025. South America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the prebiotic ingredients market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the prebiotic ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The prebiotic ingredients market consists of sales of inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides, mannan-oligosaccharides and polydextrose. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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