Functional Food Ingredients Market Growth, Trends and Forecast by 2031
Historic Data: 2021-2023 | Base Year: 2024 | Forecast Period: 2025-2031Functional Food Ingredients Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis By Type (Vitamins and Minerals, Proteins and Amino Acids, Lipids, Dietary Fibers and Specialty Carbohydrates, Prebiotics and Probiotics, and Others); Source (natural and synthetic); Application (Bakery and Confectionery, Dairy products, RTE and RTC Meals, Infant Nutrition, Beverages, and Others)
- Report Date : Sep 2025
- Report Code : TIPRE00004460
- Category : Food and Beverages
- Status : Upcoming
- Available Report Formats :
- No. of Pages : 150
Analyst Perspective
The global functional food ingredients market is estimated to register a CAGR of ~7%. The functional food ingredients market is growing due to consumer demand for healthy and nutritional food products. Rising health consciousness, preventive healthcare focus, and clean label preference are major growth-driven factors for the functional food ingredients market. The surge in online grocery shopping has facilitated convenient access to a wider variety of functional food products. Regulatory hurdles and consumer skepticism are significant challenges that may hamper the market growth. Rising consumer demand for health and wellness products, increasing focus on preventative healthcare, and technological advancements are growth opportunities for the functional food ingredients market.
Market Overview
Functional food ingredients are biologically active blends that can produce functional food products. These biologically active compounds can be obtained from natural and synthetic sources. Functional food ingredients come in a wide variety, including probiotics, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and others. The food & beverage segment dominated the market as vitamins, minerals, fibers, and amino acids are widely used in the food and beverage industry to improve the nutritional value of food products and provide specific health benefits. The market is experiencing notable growth, propelled by the increasing demand for functional probiotic ingredients. Probiotics have health benefits, such as improving gut health, boosting the immune system, and managing chronic diseases. The market is anticipated to grow in a forecasted period due to increasing preference for nutritional food and demand for fortified food & beverage products
Market Drivers
- Functional food ingredients provide specific health benefits like boosting immunity, improving digestion, or managing chronic conditions that cater to the growth of functional food ingredients.
- Fortification with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients is the market's key driver.
- Consumer preference towards clean labels is increasing, and functional food ingredients derived from natural sources and minimal additives are considered a significant factor driving the growth of the functional food market
Market Segmentation
The global functional food ingredients market is segmented based on type, source, and application. The global functional food ingredients market is segmented based on type into vitamins and minerals, Proteins, amino acids, lipids, dietary fibers, specialty carbohydrates, prebiotics and probiotics, and others. The functional food ingredients market is segmented based on source natural and synthetic. The functional food ingredients market is segmented based on application bakery and confectionery, dairy products, RTE and RTC meals, infant nutrition, beverages, and others.
Regional Analysis
The report provides a detailed industry overview, which includes qualitative and quantitative information. It overviews and forecasts the global functional food ingredients market based on several segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from 2021 to 2031 concerning five major regions: Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. The Functional food ingredients market by region is also sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The functional food ingredients market report covers an analysis and forecast of eighteen countries globally and the prevailing trends and opportunities in the region.
The report analyses factors affecting the functional food ingredients market from both the demand and supply side. Furthermore, it evaluates market dynamics during the forecast period, i.e., drivers, challenges, opportunities, and future trends. The report also provides an extensive Porter's Five Forces analysis highlighting factors affecting these regions' functional food ingredients market.
Key Players
The reports cover vital organic and inorganic growth strategy developments in the functional food ingredients market. Various companies concentrate on organic growth strategies such as product launches, approvals, patents, and others. Inorganic growth strategies activities observed in the market were partnerships & collaborations, and acquisitions. These activities have paved the way for the development of the business and customer base of market players. The functional food ingredients market players anticipate lucrative growth opportunities with the increasing demand for nutritional products globally.
The report includes key companies' profiles, SWOT analysis, and Functional food ingredients market strategies. The report also focuses on leading market players with information including components and services offered, company profiles, financial information for the last three years, and critical development in the past five years.
Below is a list of companies engaged in the functional food ingredients market.
- BASF
- Cargill Incorporated
- Ingredion
- Dupont
- Kerry Group
- Arla foods
- Meiji co
- Tate & Lyle
- ADM
- Novozymes
Functional Food Ingredients Report Scope
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market size in 2024 | US$ XX million |
| Market Size by 2031 | US$ XX Million |
| Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) | XX% |
| Historical Data | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
| Segments Covered |
By Type
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
Market Research & Consulting
- Historical Analysis (2 Years), Base Year, Forecast (7 Years) with CAGR
- PEST and SWOT Analysis
- Market Size Value / Volume - Global, Regional, Country
- Industry and Competitive Landscape
- Excel Dataset
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The List of Companies
1. Amway GmbH
2. Archer Daniels Midland Company
3. Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S
4. BASF SE
5. Cargill, Incorporated
6. Ingredion Incorporated
7. Kerry Group plc
8. Koninklijke DSM N. V.
9. Nestle S. A.
10. Tate and Lyle PLC
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