Probiotic Yeast Market

The Probiotic Yeast Market is valued at USD 11.1 Bn in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 22.2 Bn, growing at a CAGR of 10% by 2033

Market Analysis in Brief

Research reports more than 22% consumers worldwide tend to consume food and beverages for their health benefits. A majority of consumers prefer to rely on dietary supplements for improved digestive health. While this establishes the base for proliferating adoption of probiotic ingredients like yeast, it is the innovative effort by manufacturers in pharma and animal feed industries to develop solutions that combine novel ingredients that drives demand for probiotic yeast strains. Higher prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders, and sustained demand for supplements meant for children, elderly, and pregnant women will majorly underpin the growth of worldwide probiotic yeast market.

Key Report Findings

• The trend of consuming healthier products to benefit probiotic yeast industry
• Probiotic yeast continues to find extensive application in dietary supplements
• Pharma, and animal feed to remain the most significant areas of application
• Increasing consumer interest in probiotics for improved gut health to drive Asia Pacific’s key spot in global probiotic yeast market

Growth Drivers

Awareness About Perceived Health Benefits

Post the COVID-19 pandemic individuals are becoming more inclined towards healthy lifestyles to improve their immunity and resistance. This has triggered the consumption of natural and healthy food that favours the immune system. This in turn has resulted in an increase in the consumption of probiotic yeast. Furthermore, rising awareness regarding well being and healthy diet through different platforms, mainly social media has further pushed the sales of probiotic products and probiotic yeast is no exception. Moreover, proliferating veganism trend across the globe has been contributing towards the consumption of probiotics thus auguring well for the probiotic yeast market.

In addition, apart from facilitating fermentation in food products, probiotic yeast has various health benefits.  It prevents bacterial adhesion, neutralizes toxins, has anti-inflammatory properties, and stimulates cell immunity. In this backdrop, use in treating and prevention of immunomodulatory effects and intestinal diseases has fuelled its demand, thus giving momentum to the growth of the probiotic yeast market.

Rising Application in Animal Feed

Farmers have been relying on optimal feed to obtain quick animal weight gain along with improved performance. This has fuelled the sales of animal feed worldwide. For instance, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), by end of 2050, the animal food demand is expected to grow by 60%. Also, the animal protein production is expected to grow by 1.7% by 2050. When added to animal feed in appropriate quantities, probiotic yeast can generate bountiful health benefits. Moreover, the use of antibiotics in animal feed resulted in an increased resistance to antibiotics of both animal and human beings. This triggered the need of an alternate approach to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and promote animal and human health.

Overview of Key Segments

Animal Nutrition Grows Lucrative

Demand for probiotic yeast, it being a growth promoter of nutrition in livestock, is expected to increase. In addition, probiotic yeast and its derivatives also enhance the overall growth and performance of animals, which has further fuelled its application in the animal feed probiotics and livestock nutrition space. This factor continues to influence the value growth of the probiotic yeast market on the global front. Animal nutrition is touted to be an attractive application segment of the market.

Pharma Records Notable Probiotic Yeast Consumption

On the other hand, with more consumers seeking better digestive health through probiotics, the probiotic yeast has been garnering traction within the dietary supplements sector. This in turn will account for market growth across the nutraceuticals industry. Rising public awareness about the crucial role of gut microbiota in building immunity has especially gained ground over the recent past, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the thriving trend of natural and organic has created potential opportunities in pharmaceuticals industry as more drug manufacturers show interest in developing novel combinations to address gastrointestinal concerns.

Growth Opportunities Across Regions

Led by China, Asia Pacific Likely to Spearhead

Region-wise, Asia Pacific is expected to reflect high growth potential for the probiotic yeast market in the forthcoming years. This can be attributed towards increasing inclination of consumers towards natural and organic food ingredients. This is backed by rising awareness regarding the significance of consuming probiotics and their associated benefits including improved gut health, reduction of cholesterol level, and reduction of intestinal inflammation.

Moreover, probiotics also help in combating lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes, which is further driving the probiotic yeast market in the region. In addition, individuals in emerging economies have been focusing on improving their lifestyle by consuming healthy diet.

The nutrition proliferation in economies such as China, and India has been rising owing as individuals become aware of ill-effects of sedentary lifestyles. This has fuelled the demand of probiotics in the region, in turn contributing towards the sales of probiotic yeast, especially China. For instance, according to analysis of International Probiotics Association (IPA), approximately half of the sales of all probiotic products in the region take place in China.

International Probiotics Association also estimates that major growth apropos to probiotic sales in China is in the offing with a valuation of more than US$15 Bn by 2025 end. This factor coupled with macro aspects such as rising consumer base due to increasing population, rising disposable income and stable economic growth are further expected to push the growth of Asia Pacific’s probiotic yeast industry. 

North America’s Market Rides Veganism

On the other hand, developed economies in North America are also showcasing modest value growth in the probiotic yeast industry. One of the main factors contributing towards the consumption of probiotic yeast in the region is the growing vegan population. Individuals are gravitating toward healthy, nutritional yeast products owing to their health benefits.

Furthermore, growing production development activities and innovation in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries is giving an upswing to the probiotic yeast market in North America. These factors along with rising dietary supplement demand to enhance immunity while maintaining a balanced lifestyle is projected to bolster the growth of the market in the region.

Probiotic Yeast Market: Competitive Landscape

New product developments, collaborations and acquisitions have been witnessed in the probiotic yeast market. A few of the major players in the market include:

• Lallemand Inc.
• Lesaffre Group
• DSM-Firmenich
• Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
• Kerry Group plc
• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)
• Novonesis (Novozymes + Chr. Hansen)
• Biocodex
• Nestlé S.A.
• Danone S.A.
• Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.
• Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
• Angel Yeast Co., Ltd.
• H&H Group
• By-Health Co., Ltd.      

The Global Probiotic Yeast Market is Segmented as Below:

By Product Type:
• Functional Food & Beverages
• Dietary Supplements
• Animal Feed

By Yeast Strain:
• Saccharomyces boulardii
• Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Other Yeast Strains

By End User:
• Human
• Animal

By Distribution Channel:
• Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
• Pharmacies
• Online Retail
• Specialty Stores

Region Covered
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa