Beta-Glucan Industry

The global beta glucan market size was valued at USD 569.8 million in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% from 2023 to 2030.

The increasing usage of the product as an immunity booster in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry is anticipated to drive growth. Changing consumer preferences toward the use of nutritious food supplements over synthetic ingredients are also expected to propel industry growth. The industry is likely to grow on account of increasing awareness among manufacturers regarding the use of multiple sources, as well as different harvesting, processing, and extraction methods. Manufacturers use innovative patented technologies in a bid to improve market share and increase overall sales.

Factors such as growing awareness about the sustainable sourcing of products and the use of organic substitutes in medicines are expected to drive the global production. Producers are adopting various regulations and certifications, namely FSSC 22000, GRAS, USDA Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher, HACCP, and GMP, to ensure the quality and salability of products in an attempt to lure a large base of customers.

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Beta-Glucan Market Segments:

Application Insights

The food & beverages application segment held the largest revenue share of 35.5% in 2022 and is further expected to expand at the fastest CAGR of 9.7% over the forecast period. The increased manufacturing of beverages containing beta-glucan due to growing consumer preference towards these health supplements is expected to drive the global industry growth.

Product Insights

The soluble segment accounted for the larger revenue share of around 61.4% in 2022. Soluble fibers easily dissolve in water and are transported through the digestive tract, becoming gelatinous in nature and removing cholesterol from the body by balancing the blood glucose in this process. The rising demand for beta-glucan in pharmaceutical formulations is presumed to be a major factor in increasing the market for soluble products over the forecast period.

Regional Insights

Europe dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 36.6% in 2022. The presence of a number of major players in Europe, coupled with high disposable income and changing consumer preferences towards the consumption of nutraceutical supplements, is likely to drive product growth over the next eight years. A large number of companies are focusing on using innovative techniques for manufacturing products customized exclusively for end-use industries, which is likely to drive regional growth.

Source Insights

The cereal segment held the largest revenue share of 34.1% in 2022. Cereals are known to have a positive impact on bodily functions and thus are one of the major sources of raw material for product extraction. The mushroom segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 9.0% during the forecast period. Mushroom-based products are anticipated to cater to several end-use industries. Specific types of mushroom or fungi such as shiitake, reishi, maitake, and turkey tail are used in the manufacturing of beta-glucan, which are further used in cosmetics formulations and animal feed applications.

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Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The market is highly competitive, with a large number of manufacturers accounting for a majority of the market share. Product launches, approvals, strategic acquisitions, and innovations are some of the important business strategies used by market participants to maintain and expand their global reach.

Key Beta Glucan Companies:

  • Biotec Pharmacon ASA
  • Biothera Pharmaceticals
  • Ceapro Inc.
  • Immunomedics
  • Super Beta Glucan Inc.
  • DSM NV
  • Tate & Lyle plc (Tate & Lyle Oat Ingredients)
  • Groupe Soufflet SA (AIT Ingredients)
  • Zilor Inc (Biorigin)
  • Cargill Incorporated
  • Frutarom
  • GlycaNova AS
  • Lesaffre Human Care
  • Garuda International, Inc.
  • Millipore Sigma

Segments Covered in the Report

Grand View Research has segmented the beta-glucan market on the basis of source, Product, application, and region:

Beta Glucan Source Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

  • Cereal
  • Mushroom
  • Yeasts
  • Seaweed

Beta Glucan Product Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

  • Soluble
  • Insoluble

Beta Glucan Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

  • Food & Beverages
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Animal Feed
  • Others

Beta Glucan Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
  • Central & South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa

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