Global Bioactive Ingredient Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Global Bioactive Ingredient Market, By Ingredient Type (Prebiotics, Probiotics, Amino Acid, Peptides, Omega 3 And Structured Lipid, Phytochemicals and Plant Extracts, Minerals, Vitamins, Fibers and Specialty Carbohydrates, Carotenoids and Antioxidants, and Others), Application (Functional Food, Dietary Supplements, Gummy Supplements, Animal Nutrition, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, and Others), Source (Plant, Animal, and Microbial) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.

Bioactive Ingredient Market Analysis and Size

The bioactive ingredient market caters to various sectors such as functional food, dietary supplements, gummy supplements, animal nutrition, and personal care. For instance, functional food incorporates ingredients such as probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids. Dietary supplements utilize vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts. Gummy supplements offer convenient delivery of nutrients. Animal nutrition utilizes amino acids and enzymes. Personal care products include ingredients such as collagen and hyaluronic acid for skincare.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global bioactive ingredient market, which was USD 44.02 billion in 2023, is expected to reach 79.68 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.70% during the forecast period 2024 to 2031. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Bioactive Ingredient Market Scope and Segmentation  

Market Definition

Bioactive ingredients are compounds derived from natural sources, such as plants or microorganisms, that exert physiological effects on living organisms. These ingredients possess biological activity and can influence various cellular processes, offering potential health benefits when consumed or applied, often found in dietary supplements or skincare products.

Global Bioactive Ingredient Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Innovations in Extraction and Formulation Technologies Emerge

The advancements optimize the extraction of bioactive compounds from natural sources, enhancing purity and potency. Additionally, novel formulation techniques improve stability and bioavailability, maximizing the effectiveness of bioactive ingredients in various applications. Such technological breakthroughs drive market growth by enabling the development of superior products that meet evolving consumer demands for safer, more effective, and sustainable bioactive solutions.

• Aging Population Seeks Bioactive Supplements for Wellness

Aging individuals prioritize maintaining health and vitality, driving demand for supplements containing bioactive ingredients known for their potential health benefits. This demographic seeks solutions to address age-related health concerns, such as joint health, cognitive function, and overall vitality, fueling market growth as manufacturers cater to this specific consumer need.

Opportunities

• Collaboration with Food and Pharmaceutical industries

Through partnering with the food and pharmaceutical sectors, ingredient manufacturers can leverage their expertise in formulation and distribution channels to create innovative products. For instance, incorporating bioactive compounds into functional foods or pharmaceuticals enhances their health benefits. This collaboration not only expands market reach but also fosters product development synergies, driving growth and differentiation in the competitive market landscape.

• Expansion into Emerging Markets with Dietary Needs

Expanding into emerging markets with specific dietary needs is a strategic move in the bioactive ingredient market. These regions often exhibit increasing health awareness and demand for nutritional supplements. By catering to their unique dietary requirements, manufacturers can capture new market segments and establish brand presence. This expansion offers the opportunity to capitalize on growing consumer bases, drive revenue growth, and solidify market position in dynamically evolving markets.

Restraints/Challenges

• Competition from Synthetic Alternatives and Traditional Remedies

The synthetic alternatives and traditional remedies often offer lower production costs and may have established consumer trust. This can lead to market saturation, price wars, and reduced profit margins for bioactive ingredient manufacturers. Additionally, the perception of natural ingredients being less effective than synthetic ones or traditional remedies may hinder market growth and acceptance among consumers seeking alternative health solutions.

• Limited Consumer Awareness and Education About Bioactives

Without sufficient understanding of the benefits and uses of these ingredients, consumers may opt for familiar alternatives or overlook products containing bioactives. This lack of awareness can lead to slow adoption rates, subdued demand, and challenges in product differentiation. Moreover, it may result in missed opportunities for manufacturers to capitalize on the potential health benefits of bioactive ingredients.

This global bioactive ingredient market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the global bioactive ingredient market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

Data Bridge Market Research offers a high-level analysis of the market and delivers information by keeping in account the impact and current market environment of raw material shortage and shipping delays. This translates into assessing strategic possibilities, creating effective action plans, and assisting businesses in making important decisions.

Apart from the standard report, we also offer in-depth analysis of the procurement level from forecasted shipping delays, distributor mapping by region, commodity analysis, production analysis, price mapping trends, sourcing, category performance analysis, supply chain risk management solutions, advanced benchmarking, and other services for procurement and strategic support.

Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

When economic activity slows, industries begin to suffer. The forecasted effects of the economic downturn on the pricing and accessibility of the products are taken into account in the market insight reports and intelligence services provided by DBMR. With this, our clients can typically keep one step ahead of their competitors, project their sales and revenue, and estimate their profit and loss expenditures.

Recent Developments

• In January 2023, FrieslandCampina partnered with Triplebar Bio Inc., a biotechnology firm, to leverage precision fermentation for producing and scaling up cell-based proteins. This collaboration signifies the industry's pursuit of innovative methods to meet the growing demand for bioactive ingredients, particularly in the realm of sustainable protein sources
• In August 2022, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and Benson Hill, Inc. announced a strategic partnership to scale innovative soy ingredients. Utilizing Benson Hill's ultra-high protein (UHP) soybeans, ADM will manufacture and distribute unique compounds to meet the rising demand for plant-based proteins. This collaboration reflects the market's focus on sustainable and diverse protein sources
• In April 2022, Royal DSM introduced a sustainable campaign promoting algae-derived omega-3 components as an alternative to fish oil. This initiative aims to reduce the impact on marine life while maintaining quality and potency. With products such as life'sOMEGA and life'sDHA, DSM extends its portfolio to meet consumer demand for eco-friendly bioactive ingredients
• In May 2021, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S introduced a novel probiotic solution to enhance dairy and beef cattle health and performance. This versatile probiotic can be integrated into various feed applications, offering farmers a convenient and effective means to support animal well-being and productivity in the bioactive ingredient market

Global Bioactive Ingredient Market Scope

The global bioactive ingredient market is segmented on the basis of ingredient type, application, and source. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Ingredient Type

• Prebiotics
• Probiotics
• Amino Acid
• Peptides
• Omega 3 and Structured Lipid
• Phytochemicals and Plant Extracts
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Fibers and Specialty Carbohydrates
• Carotenoids and Antioxidants
• Others

Application

• Functional Food
• Dietary Supplements
• Gummy Supplements
• Animal Nutrition
• Personal Care
• Pharmaceutical
• Others

Source

• Plant
• Animal
• Microbial

Global Bioactive Ingredient Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The global bioactive ingredient market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by ingredient type, application, and source as referenced above.

The countries covered in the global bioactive ingredient market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico in North America, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherland, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe in Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, New Zealand, Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in Asia-Pacific (APAC), Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America as a part of South America, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA).

In Europe, Germany leads the market owing to heightened demand for animal nutrition products. Its advanced agricultural sector and focus on animal welfare drive this dominance, making it a key player in the bioactive ingredient market within Europe.

In North America, the U.S. leads due to rising demand for health supplements. This trend reflects a growing emphasis on wellness and preventive healthcare, positioning the U.S. as a dominant player in the bioactive ingredient market.

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead the bioactive ingredient market, driven by rising production and consumption, particularly in functional foods. With the highest growth rate forecasted, China, propelled by a significant elderly population, spearheads this expansion. The region's focus on health-conscious products and the growing demand for functional foods underscore its dominance in the bioactive ingredient sector.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Global Bioactive Ingredient Market Share Analysis

The global bioactive ingredient market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to global bioactive ingredient market.

Some of the major players operating in the global bioactive ingredient market are:

• DSM  (Netherlands)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• Kerry Group plc. (Ireland)
• DuPont (U.S.)
• ADM (U.S.)
• Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
• Cargill,Incorporated (U.S.)
• Arla Food Ingredients Group P/S (Denmark)
• FMC Corporation (U.S.)
• Sunrise Nutrachem Group (China)
• Adisseo (France)
• Chr. Hansen A/S (Denmark)
• Sabinsa (U.S.)
• Ajinomoto Co., Inc (Japan)
• Ingredion (U.S.)
• Roquette Frères (France)
• Probi  (Sweden)
• Advanced Animal Nutrition Pty Ltd. (Australia)