Fermentation Ingredients Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers Global Fermented Ingredients Market and is segmented by Type (Amino Acids, Organic Acids, Polymers, Vitamins, Industrial Enzymes, and Antibiotics), by Form (Dry and Liquid), by Application (Food and Beverages, Animal Feed, Pharmaceutical, Industrial Use, and Other Applications), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa.

Fermentation Ingredients Market Size

Fermentation Ingredients Market Analysis

The Fermented Ingredients Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.72% during the forecast period.

  • The global fermented ingredients market is witnessing an upsurge of rising consumer awareness regarding the benefits in the food and beverage, industrial, and personal care sectors. Additionally, significant growth in the animal feed sector and processed food products, in addition to the rising consumer interest in bio-based chemicals, is expected to propel growth in the fermentation ingredient market.
  • Further, producers of bulk food and feed ingredients, such as amino acids, organic acids, and vitamins, use fermentation as the basis of their production. Modern industrial biotechnology processes use carefully selected and purified microbial cell cultures to produce an ever-increasing variety of ingredients and increase productivity. The feed sector is witnessing a boost in the market studied, significantly driven by rising consumption of meat among consumers, which leads to more livestock rearing in the global market, especially in South America, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
  • Moreover, the demand for cultured dairy products is augmenting globally. This demand is led by new product development, improved taste and versatility, and high marketing support, which are expected to boost the overall fermented ingredients market growth in the coming years. Additionally, introducing an eco-friendly production system from fermentation ingredients manufacturers and advanced technologies in the fermentation process will likely change market dynamics during the forecast period.

Fermentation Ingredients Industry Overview

The global fermented ingredients market is fragmented, as domestic players across each region hold most of the share. Major players operating in the region and having a stronghold in the segment are Lonza Group, Ajinomoto Corporation, Cargill Incorporated, Associated British Foods PLC, and BASF SE, among others. The geographical presence is also the main factor that has led these companies to prosper in the fermented ingredients segment. Significant players focus extensively on providing consumers with innovative offerings while including product penetration across most application segments. The leading players in the global fermented ingredients market enjoy a dominant presence worldwide. These players focus on leveraging opportunities posed by the emerging markets to expand their product portfolio to cater to the requirements for various applications, especially in the food and beverage segment and Industrial use.

Fermentation Ingredients Market Leaders

  1. Lonza Group

  2. Ajinomoto Corporation

  3. BASF SE

  4. Cargill Incorporated

  5. Associated British Foods PLC

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Fermentation Ingredients Market News

  • In December 2022, Foodiq, a Nordic food innovator developed a new ingredient namely, Fabea+, which is a fermented fava. The company claimed that this fermented ingredient was more nutritious, sustainable, and saleable as compared to other plant proteins like soy, peas, and oats.
  • In November 2022, Arla Food Ingredients launched its whey-based solution, having Lacprodan Hydro.365 and Nutrilac FO-8571, which can be used in high-protein fermented beverages as an alternative to protein.
  • In July 2022, Cellevant launched its fermented turmeric ingredient having antibiotic properties and bioactive ingredients like postbiotics and parabiotics. The ingredient has its application in nutraceuticals and food and is European Union organic certified.

Fermentation Ingredients Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Amino Acids
    • 5.1.2 Organic Acids
    • 5.1.3 Polymers
    • 5.1.4 Vitamins
    • 5.1.5 Industrial Enzymes
    • 5.1.6 Antibiotics
  • 5.2 Form
    • 5.2.1 Dry
    • 5.2.2 Liquid
  • 5.3 Application
    • 5.3.1 Food and Beverages
    • 5.3.2 Animal Feed
    • 5.3.3 Pharmaceutical
    • 5.3.4 Industrial Use
    • 5.3.5 Other Applications
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 North America
    • 5.4.1.1 United States
    • 5.4.1.2 Canada
    • 5.4.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.4.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.4.2 Europe
    • 5.4.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.2.2 Germany
    • 5.4.2.3 France
    • 5.4.2.4 Russia
    • 5.4.2.5 Italy
    • 5.4.2.6 Spain
    • 5.4.2.7 Rest of Europe
    • 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.3.1 China
    • 5.4.3.2 Japan
    • 5.4.3.3 India
    • 5.4.3.4 Australia
    • 5.4.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.4 South America
    • 5.4.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.4.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.4.5.1 South Africa
    • 5.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.4.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Lonza Group
    • 6.3.2 Ajinomoto Corporation Inc.
    • 6.3.3 BASF SE
    • 6.3.4 Dohler Group SE
    • 6.3.5 Cargill Incorporated
    • 6.3.6 Associated British Foods PLC
    • 6.3.7 Lallemand Inc.
    • 6.3.8 Evonik Industries AG
    • 6.3.9 Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co. Ltd
    • 6.3.10 Lesaffre
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

8. DISCLAIMER

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Fermentation Ingredients Industry Segmentation

Fermented ingredients refer to the ingredients that are produced through controlled microbial growth and enzymatic actions.

The fermented ingredients market is segmented by type, form, application, and geography. On the basis of type, the market is segmented into amino acids, organic acids, polymers, vitamins, industrial enzymes, and antibiotics. On the basis of form, the market is segmented into dry and liquid. On the basis of application, the market is segmented into food and beverages, animal feed, pharmaceutical, industrial use, and other applications. Additionally, the study provides an analysis of the fermented ingredients market in emerging and established markets across the world, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle-East & Africa.

The report offers market size and forecasts for the fermented ingredients market in value (USD million) for all the above segments.

Type Amino Acids
Organic Acids
Polymers
Vitamins
Industrial Enzymes
Antibiotics
Form Dry
Liquid
Application Food and Beverages
Animal Feed
Pharmaceutical
Industrial Use
Other Applications
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
France
Russia
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa South Africa
Saudi Arabia
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
Type
Amino Acids
Organic Acids
Polymers
Vitamins
Industrial Enzymes
Antibiotics
Form
Dry
Liquid
Application
Food and Beverages
Animal Feed
Pharmaceutical
Industrial Use
Other Applications
Geography
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
France
Russia
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa South Africa
Saudi Arabia
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Fermentation Ingredients Market Research FAQs

What is the current Fermented Ingredients Market size?

The Fermented Ingredients Market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.72% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Fermented Ingredients Market?

Lonza Group, Ajinomoto Corporation, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated and Associated British Foods PLC are the major companies operating in the Fermented Ingredients Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Fermented Ingredients Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Fermented Ingredients Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Fermented Ingredients Market.

What years does this Fermented Ingredients Market cover?

The report covers the Fermented Ingredients Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Fermented Ingredients Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Page last updated on: June 16, 2024

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