South America Prebiotic Ingredient Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

South America Prebiotic Ingredient Market is segmented by Ingredient Type (Inulin, FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharide), GOS (Galacto-oligosaccharide), and Other Ingredients); by Application (Infant Formula, Fortified Food and Beverage, Dietary Supplements, Animal Feed, and Others); and by Country.

South America Prebiotic Ingredients Market Size and Share

South America Prebiotic Ingredient Market Summary
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South America Prebiotic Ingredients Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The South America Prebiotic Ingredients Market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period.

  • The market is majorly driven by the increasing consumer awareness regarding preventive healthcare of diseases such as oral health, bacterial vaginosis, and urinary tract, coupled with increasing expenditure on probiotic. Furthermore, the positive impact of enhanced marketing and promotional strategies by the leading players has further propelled the growth of the prebiotic ingredients market in the region.
  • In the segmentation font by type, galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), and fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) are extensively consumed in the food processing segment, as these are friendly for the digestive system.

Brazil to Drive the Regional Market

Brazil holds the largest revenue share among the entire South American region. High dominance of diabetes and cardiovascular patients and drift of active living among the population are driving the health and wellness industry, which, in turn, has boosted the prebiotic ingredients market. In addition, infants who weigh low are made to drink alternatives of milk, which consists of prebiotics, to help them have sustained and healthy growth. 

For instance, Aptamil 1 Danone is a milk substitute claiming to contain prebiotics (GOS and FOS) that favor the immune response of the baby. BENEO is one of the leading players in the prebiotic market in Brazil. It offers two highly functional prebiotic fibers, inulin, and oligofructose for animal nutrition, which improve intestinal health and ensure a healthy upbringing of pets and livestock.

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Competitive Landscape

The South America prebiotic ingredients market is consolidated in nature having a fewer number of domestic and multinational players competing for market share. Emphasis is given on the merger, expansion, acquisition, and partnership of the companies along with new product development as strategic approaches adopted by the leading companies to boost their brand presence among consumers. Key players dominating the regional market include BENEO GmbH, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Sensus, Nexira, and OKCHEM, among others

South America Prebiotic Ingredients Industry Leaders

  1. BENEO GmbH

  2. Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited

  3. Sensus

  4. OKCHEM

  5. Nexira SAS

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Table of Contents for South America Prebiotic Ingredients Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables & Study Assumptions
  • 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 By Type
    • 5.1.1 Insulin
    • 5.1.2 FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharide)
    • 5.1.3 GOS (Galacto-oligosaccharide)
    • 5.1.4 Other Ingredients (Including MOS and Other Functional Fibers)
  • 5.2 By Application
    • 5.2.1 Infant Formula
    • 5.2.2 Fortified Food and Beverage
    • 5.2.3 Dietary Supplements
    • 5.2.4 Animal Feed
    • 5.2.5 Other Applications
  • 5.3 By Geography
    • 5.3.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Position Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 BENEO GmbH
    • 6.3.2 Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
    • 6.3.3 Sensus
    • 6.3.4 Nexira
    • 6.3.5 OKCHEM
    • 6.3.6 Jarrow Formulas, Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South America Prebiotic Ingredients Market Report Scope

The South America prebiotic ingredient market is segmented by ingredient type into inulin, FOS (fructo-oligosaccharide), GOS (galacto-oligosaccharide), and other ingredients; and by application into infant formula, fortified food and beverage, dietary supplements, animal feed, and others. Also, the study provides an analysis of the prebiotic ingredient market in the emerging and established markets across South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of South America.

By Type
Insulin
FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharide)
GOS (Galacto-oligosaccharide)
Other Ingredients (Including MOS and Other Functional Fibers)
By Application
Infant Formula
Fortified Food and Beverage
Dietary Supplements
Animal Feed
Other Applications
By Geography
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
By Type Insulin
FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharide)
GOS (Galacto-oligosaccharide)
Other Ingredients (Including MOS and Other Functional Fibers)
By Application Infant Formula
Fortified Food and Beverage
Dietary Supplements
Animal Feed
Other Applications
By Geography Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current South America Prebiotic Ingredients Market size?

The South America Prebiotic Ingredients Market is projected to register a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in South America Prebiotic Ingredients Market?

BENEO GmbH, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Sensus, OKCHEM and Nexira SAS are the major companies operating in the South America Prebiotic Ingredients Market.

What years does this South America Prebiotic Ingredients Market cover?

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

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South America Prebiotic Ingredients Market Report

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