Global Inulin Market Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, Threats, Trends, Applications, and Growth Forecast to 2027

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Inulin is a water soluble polysaccharide, but an indigestible carbohydrate belonging to a class of fructans. Inulin has obtained the GRAS (generally recognize as safe) status in US, owing to which it is highly adopted in pharmaceuticals. It is widely found in over 36,000 species of plants, particularly chicory roots, which is considered as one of the richest source for inulin. It is used as prebiotics, owing to its health benefits, especially to lower sugar and fat levels.

Rising demand for inulin in formulation of dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, ice-creams, and others, and increasing use of inulin as prebiotic ingredients in food and beverages are major factors driving growth of the global inulin market. Inulin consumption help in better absorption of nutrients and removes toxins, owing to which it is highly preferred in various weight loss programs. Increasing awareness among consumers towards low-calorie diet and fat reduction are other factors expected to support growth of the global inulin market over the forecast period.

Inulin is also used as a fat replacer, sugar replacer, texture modifier, and for production of functional foods, in order to improve health. Increasing adoption of inulin as dietary supplements and nutraceuticals are other important factors anticipated to drive growth of the global inulin market. In addition, it is also considered an excellent remedy to treat constipation, owing to its inherent surplus dietary fibers, and is also adopted as food additives to improve taste of products, which are some other key factors contributing growth to the target market.

However, side effects of excessive consumption of inulin such as certain allergies, irregular bowel movements, excessive flatulence, or loose stools is a major factor restraining growth of the global inulin market. It is also not prescribed to be consumed during pregnancy or post pregnancy, particularly during the breast feeding stage which is another factor expected to hamper growth of this market over the forecast period.

The market in Europe is expected to dominate the global inulin market and account for the major share in terms of revenue, owing to factors such as increasing demand for dairy products and high penetration of several market players in countries in the region. The market in North America is expected to account for the second-highest revenue share, owing to high demand from food & beverages industry for dietary supplements and nutraceuticals. The market in North America is followed by markets in Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

Global inulin market segmentation:

Segmentation by application:

• Food & Beverages
• Dietary Supplements
• Pharmaceuticals
• Others

Segmentation by region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa