Functional Food Ingredient Market- Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Market Overview

The functional food ingredient market is estimated to record a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

Due to COVID-19, raw material costs are expected to rise due to trade obstacles, interruptions in raw material supply, and inefficient distribution systems. The worldwide functional food ingredients market is projected to face challenges due to the scarcity and high cost of raw materials and high production costs. The security of the food supply chain is becoming increasingly critical in the COVID-19 era. Because most vitamins are imported from China, there was a scarcity of vitamins, and COVID-19 had a detrimental influence on transportation. The COVID-19 epidemic has brought attention to the global supply chain's vulnerability. Due to trade obstacles, manufacturers are looking for alternate ingredients. On the other hand, local merchants and regional raw material suppliers will benefit. Many convenience food enterprises throughout the world were shut down during Covid 19. As a result, demand for functional food components was originally modest.

Functional food ingredients in functional food are targeted to offer specific functions that are more than just basic nutrition. These ingredients play a vital role in protecting against acute and chronic diseases. Functional foods contain natural or synthetic ingredients that promote optimal health and provide energy-boosting benefits. Prebiotics are one such ingredient that promotes the growth of bacteria in the large intestine that are beneficial to intestinal health while inhibiting the growth of bacteria that are potentially harmful to intestinal health.

The functional food ingredients market is anticipated to grow in the forecast period owing to driving factors such as a rise in consumption of fortified food on account of increasing health awareness among consumers and demands for nutritious convenience food. Furthermore, growing incidences of chronic diseases propel the demand for functional food, thus, boosting the growth of the functional food ingredients market. Nonetheless, the market opportunity lies in the growing health-conscious population in developing nations during the forecast period.

Scope of the Report

Functional foods are ingredients that offer health benefits that extend beyond their nutritional value. Some types contain supplements or other additional ingredients designed to improve health. The Functional food ingredient market is segmented by type into vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, hydrocollooids, essential oils, omega-3 & 6 fatty acids, and carotenoids. By Application into Bakery & Cereals, Dairy Products, Meat, Fish & Eggs, Soy Products. Geography by North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle-East and Africa. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (in USD million).

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Key Market Trends

Growing Consumption of Nutrient-enriched Foods/Fortified Food

The global demand for fortified foods is rapidly increasing. Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, hydrocolloids, prebiotics, amino acids, plant extracts, and carotenoids are some of the most important functional food constituents. In emerging economies, the population of health-conscious people is quickly growing, fueling the demand for food fortification. The apparent disparities in population health among nations are mostly due to variances in dietary intake across areas. Increasing cases of chronic diseases and micronutrient deficiencies, the growth of the middle class in emerging economies, new government fortification programs, the growth of the world's older population in regions such as Europe, and rising interest in health and wellness as a result of COVID-19 are all expected to drive sales.

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