Brewer'S Yeast Market Report 2025

The brewer’s yeast market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.91 billion in 2024 to $5.4 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing consumer preference for alcoholic drinks, rising prevalence of aortic stenosis, increasing healthcare expenditure, rising prevalence of chronic wounds.

The brewer’s yeast market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.62 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for natural and functional ingredients, craft beer boom, expansion of the animal feed industry, population growth and per capita consumer income growth, strong market growth, growing adoption of brewer's yeast in food and nutrition. Major trends in the forecast period include product innovations, growing demand for seamless online purchasing experiences, impact of emerging technologies, influence of mergers and acquisitions, regional dynamics.

The surge in consumer preference for alcoholic beverages is anticipated to significantly fuel the expansion of the brewer’s yeast market. Alcoholic drinks encompass fermented beverages containing ethanol, such as beer, wine, and spirits, a process facilitated by active brewer's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). This growing inclination toward alcoholic drinks is set to drive the demand for brewer's yeast. An illustration of this trend is evident in the statistics published by Statistics Canada, indicating that alcoholic beverage sales at retail establishments and liquor authorities reached $26.1 billion by March 31, 2022, marking a 2.4% increase from the prior year. Specifically, wine sales observed a 2.1% rise to $8.1 billion in the year 2021-2022. Moreover, beer constituted 34.9% of the total alcohol sales value, followed by wine (31.3%), spirits (25.8%), and ciders/coolers (8%). Consequently, the growing consumer preference for alcoholic beverages serves as a pivotal driver propelling the growth of the brewer’s yeast market.

The escalating demand within the pharmaceutical industry is poised to propel the expansion of the brewer’s yeast market in the foreseeable future. Brewer's yeast exhibits multiple advantages in pharmaceutical applications due to its nutrient-rich composition, high vitamin B content, immune-supporting beta-glucans, chromium for blood sugar regulation, protein content, and wound-healing properties. The pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to drug research, development, production, and marketing, has witnessed substantial growth, as highlighted by data from the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA). The total pharmaceutical production in Europe surged to $384.2 billion (€340,000 million) in 2022, marking a notable 4.95% increase from €323.95 billion in 2021. This upswing in pharmaceutical demand, bolstered by brewer’s yeast attributes, emerges as a key catalyst driving the growth of the brewer’s yeast market.

Product innovation is a significant trend gaining traction in the brewer’s yeast market. Major companies in this sector are concentrating on developing new products to maintain their market position. For example, in February 2023, White Labs, Inc., a company based in San Diego that specializes in liquid yeast and fermentation products, broadened its offerings by launching dry yeast options, beginning with its popular WLP001 (California Ale) strain. This introduction meets the increasing demand for dry yeast among homebrewers and commercial brewers, fueled by advancements in drying technology and the growth of the craft beer market. The WLP001 dry yeast provides high viability, ease of use, and exceptional flavor profiles, making it an excellent choice for both home and commercial brewing applications.

Major players in the brewer’s yeast market are directing their efforts toward innovative offerings such as premium dry yeast to foster revenue growth. In a noteworthy development, Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., based in China, unveiled premium dry yeast in September 2022. Crafted to tackle baking challenges arising from strong organic acids, high sugar content, and elevated salt content, this yeast variant demonstrates resistance to these hurdles, maintaining yeast activity in dough and enhancing baked goods' quality. Notably, the novel yeast caters to the baking industry's latest demands by embodying adaptability, convenience, and stability. Its benefits include an extended shelf life, heightened performance, and resilience to cold shock and challenging production environments, affirming its relevance and advancements in meeting industry requisites.

In July 2022, Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, a US-based company specializing in the marketing and distribution of nutrients for livestock, pet food, and the aquaculture industry, successfully acquired F.L. Emmert for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is expected to expand Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition's product line and customer base in the pet food segment through the addition of value-added products. Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition recognizes the potential of F.L. Emmert's research and development capabilities, aiming to leverage them across its divisions, including livestock, aquaculture, and other areas. F.L. Emmert, based in the US, is a manufacturer and distributor known for its advanced nutritional products, including brewer’s yeast, yeast, feed ingredients, and pet food.

Major companies operating in the brewer’s yeast market include Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Associated British Foods Plc, Kerry Group Plc, Nutreco N.V., Sigma-Aldrich, Royal DSM NV, AngelYeast Co Ltd., Alltech Group, Chr Hansen Holding AS, Dawn Food Products Inc., Lallemand Inc., BiOrigin Specialty Products, Leiber GmbH, Northern Brewer LLC, Brewers Supply Group, Titan Biotech Limited, Wyeast Laboratories Inc., White Labs Brewing Co., Omega Yeast Labs LLC, AB Mauri India Pvt Ltd., AEB Group, F.L. Emmert Company, Real Brewer's Yeast, Lesaffre Group, Laffort SA, Bruchem Inc., Inland Island Yeast Laboratories LLC, Scandinavian Formulas Inc.

North America was the largest region in the brewer’s yeast market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the brewer’s yeast market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the brewer’s yeast market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Brewer's yeast is a type of yeast produced by the single-celled fungus Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It serves as a vitamin B supplement commonly used in various applications such as bread baking, beer brewing, wine making, and the production of other alcoholic beverages.

The primary types of brewer’s yeast include dry brewer's yeast, fresh brewer's yeast, instant brewer's yeast, and others. Dry brewer’s yeast is characterized by a granular, pourable powder, obtained through the drying of several unicellular organisms. Distribution channels for brewer's yeast include salons and breweries, departmental and superstores, as well as online platforms, facilitating the supply of food supplements, feed supplements, and other related products. End-users of brewer's yeast encompass industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, breweries, nutraceutical manufacturers, and others.

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The brewer’s yeast market consists of sales of lager yeast, and ale beer yeast. 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).

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