The global beta glucan market size is expected to reach USD 1,195.7 million by 2033, registering a CAGR of 7.5% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The industry is anticipated to grow, primarily on account of its increased application in industries, including nutraceutical, functional food and pharmaceutical.
The consumers in the industry lay high emphasis on the source of the product. In addition, the overall quality is generally determined by the consumers through the certifications associated with the product. The industry is characterized by the presence of a notable regulatory framework with regulations related to processing, packaging, and transportation of the product.
Manufacturers are inclined toward use of innovative extraction methods such as AME, dry fractionation to increase the concentration of bioactive ingredients in the extract in an attempt to increase the customer base. Rising number of groceries, retail stores, and supermarkets offering the products are expected to trigger the industry growth.
There is an upsurge in the usage of seaweed for the extraction process with heavy investment noted by the companies which is anticipated to drive the industry growth over the forecast period. Mushroom is known to have more than 30 varieties, and is available in abundance across the globe, thereby benefitting the industry.
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Yeast sourced beta-glucan is expected to be the fastest-growing segment, in terms of revenue, registering a CAGR of 7.8% from 2026 to 2033. Baker’s yeast is a widely used source for the product on account of its economical availability
Insoluble product segment is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.4%, in terms of volume, on account of high demand for the product for use as an ingredient in the nutraceutical industry and pharmaceutical formulations. Insoluble forms of the product are largely consumed as a purgatory drug owing to its property in drug formulations
The industry in Asia Pacific is anticipated to exhibit the fastest growth, registering a CAGR of 10.9% from 2026 to 2033 on account of rising awareness among population towards the consume naturally sourced pharmaceutical preparations
The industry is exhibiting a high growth potential, due to which key players are focused towards the development of advanced formulations in that provide superior health benefits in a bid to cash in on the rapidly developing market
Grand View Research has segmented the global beta glucan market based on product, application, source, and region:
Beta Glucan Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Soluble
Insoluble
Beta Glucan Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Food & Beverage
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Pharmaceuticals
Animal Feed
Other Applications
Beta Glucan Source Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Cereal
Mushroom
Yeast
Seaweed
Beta Glucan Region Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia.
List of Key Players of Beta Glucan Market
Biotec Pharmacon ASA
Biothera Pharmaceuticals
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
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