Food Fibers Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Food Fibers Market Analysis

The Global Food Fibers Market is projected to register at a CAGR of 9.15% over the next five years.

Over the last couple of years, there has been an increase in the demand for nutritionally significant food by consumers. Since the awareness about the benefits of food fibers on health has become more prevalent over the past few years, the consumption of food fibers has also increased significantly. Health-conscious consumers are taking proactive and preventive measures for their health owing to increased awareness between a healthy gut microbiome and immune function, metabolic wellness, digestive health, and mental well-being. Fiber is a functional ingredient that supports the microbiome.

Thus, according to the 2021 Food and Health Survey from the International Food Information Council (IFIC), over 56% of consumers added or increased fiber content in their diet. While most consumers (92%) seek to get fiber from food, one in five still supplement their diet with fiber supplements. Additionally, the growth of the food fiber industry is augmented by its fortification in shelf-stable food products, such as natural alternative sweeteners, like monk fruit extracts, stevia, shelf-stable bars, cereal, chips, pretzels, and other snacks. Moreover, protein supplements and meal replacement options incorporated dietary fibers from diverse sources, such as nuts, seeds, and chicory root.

Food Fibers Industry Segmentation

Food fiber, also known as dietary fiber, is a group of compounds found in plants that cannot be fully digested in the human gut. Commercially, fibers are derived from fruits and vegetables and can be isolated or modified after processing. The food fibers market is segmented into type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into soluble and insoluble fibers. The soluble fibers segment is further divided into inulin, pectin, polydextrose, beta-glucan, and other soluble fibers. The insoluble fibers are segmented into cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose, chitin and chitosan, resistant starch, and other insoluble fibers. Based on application, the market is segmented into food and beverages, dietary supplements, and pharmaceuticals.

Further, based on food and beverage application, the market is segmented into bakery and confectionery, dairy, meat, poultry and seafood, beverages, and other food and beverage products. By geography, the report analyses the major economies of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, the Middle East & Africa. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on value (in USD million).