Dietary Fibers Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Raw Material (Cereals & Grains, Fruits & Vegetables, Legumes, and Nuts & Seeds), By Product Type (Soluble and Insoluble), By Application (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Dietary fibers are known as plant-based polysaccharides, which are a form of carbohydrates in a non-digestible form. Dietary fibers are essential to the human diet as they help keep the gut healthy and reduce the risk of chronic health conditions. The growing changes in the consumer's lifestyles owing to busier lifestyles and high consumption of fast foods have led to several health issues such as obesity, gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, cancer, and others. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2022 Report, more than 130 million adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. Therefore, consumers opt for a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle to improve such issues, increasing the demand for dietary fiber-based products in the market.

Moreover, the growth of the dietary fiber market is supported by increasing applications in a plethora of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and others. The growing demand for dietary fiber has fueled several R&D programs to bring about innovations and drive the demand for dietary fibers. For instance, in July 2022, a global supplier of food and beverage ingredients extended a two-year project dietary fiber research partnership with a renowned Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre, APC Microbiome Ireland. The partnership would help the company to research more into the impact of dietary fibers on the functioning of gut microbiomes.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Dietary Fibers Market

The COVID-19 pandemic had a moderate impact on the global dietary fibers market. The emergence of the pandemic led people to consume healthy foods, which influence immunity and help maintain a healthy and balanced diet. According to the National Library of Medicine, there was a 44% increase in sales of dietary supplements during the first wave of the pandemic owing to growing health concerns and dietary issues. Consumers' shift towards such fiber-rich supplements was mainly due to an increasing focus on healthy living and nutritional foods.

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Overview of the Dietary Fibers Market


• Demand for Dietary Fibers in Food Sector


• Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Dietary Fibers Market

Analysis by Raw Material

The cereals and grain segment is expected to have a major share of the global dietary fiber market. The whole grains of cereals are known to be rich in both soluble and insoluble functional dietary fiber and classified as cellulose, arabinoxylan, xyloglucan, β-glucan, and others. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), whole kernel or coarsely milled grains contain more dietary fiber, potentially anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Therefore, the growing production of cereals and grains would further propel the global dietary fiber market demand.

The fruits and vegetable segment is expected to grow at a high CAGR in the forecast period. Fruits and vegetables form a modest source of total dietary fiber, with essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols.

Analysis by Product Type

The soluble fiber segment is expected to hold a major share of the global dietary fiber market. Soluble fibers are associated with several health advantages, such as lowering lipoproteins, improving blood sugar levels, and reducing the risk of developing type-2 diabetes. The growing consumer health consciousness increases the demand for food supplements with high nutritional benefits. For instance, in May 2021, Tate & Lyle launched two new liquid variants of soluble fibers: Promitor Soluble Fiber W and Promitor Soluble Fiber 90L. The new products are used in confectionery, beverages, and other products.

The insoluble segment is expected to grow at a high CAGR in the forecast period as they promote the digestive system and increases stool bulk. Furthermore, the rising consumption of functional foods, changing customer diet patterns, and growing consumer health consciousness to propel the demand for insoluble dietary fibers.

Analysis by Application

The food and beverages segment is expected to hold a significant share of the global market. The growing concept of personalized or tailor-made dietary supplements and nutritional products propelled the interest of consumers impacting the dietary fiber market. The trend for fortification of food products with fiber and calorie reduction is also rising, leading manufacturers to introduce novel fibers in the market. For instance, in November 2021, Kerry Group plc, an international leader in taste & nutrition innovation, launched Emulgold Fibre, a soluble dietary fiber ingredient used to manufacture white bread. The company introduced this new ingredient in order to increase fiber consumption by fortifying commonly consumed popular foods such as white bread.

The pharmaceutical segment is expected to grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period owing to several health benefits of consuming dietary fibers. Major benefits include lowering cholesterol levels, controlling blood sugar levels, and maintenance of healthy bowel.

Animal feed is expected to grow significantly due to the growing awareness regarding animal health and rising demand for animal-derived food products.

Analysis by Region

North America is expected to hold a significant share of the global market. The increasing aging population, rising prevalence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and hectic lifestyles are some of the major factors propelling the dietary fiber market in the region. The adoption of food supplements is rising in the U.S. owing to a higher emphasis on health and wellness and willingness to purchase health-benefitting products, further propelling the market growth. The growing health concerns related to digestive problems among consumers are further propelling manufacturers to introduce innovative and science-backed solutions. For instance, in October 2022, Brightseed Bioactives, a U.S.-based pioneer in biosciences and artificial intelligence, introduced Bio 01, the first dietary fiber with bioactives that help support gut strength. The new ingredient is used majorly in the food and beverage industry.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a high CAGR in the forecast period owing to the growing demand for nutritional supplements at a rapid pace in highly populated countries such as India and China.

Key Market Players

Key players included BENEO GmbH, Lonza Group, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Kerry Group plc, Roquette Freres, Tate & Lyle, Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, CFF GmbH & Co. KG, Taiyo International, AGT Food and Ingredients, and others.

Segmentation

Key Developments

• In February 2023, Azelis, one of the leading specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announced a new distribution agreement with Tereos, which offers native starches, maltodextrin, gluten, dietary fibers and other ingredients. The agreement would help Azelis to strengthen its portfolio with sugars, and sweeteners, and native starches in the food & animal nutrition markets.

• In March 2022, Tate & Lyle, one of the leading providers of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, acquired Quantum Hi-Tech (Guangdong) Biological Co., Ltd (Quantum), one of China's leading prebiotic dietary fiber businesses.