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The global dietary fibers market size reached USD 8.72 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to increase from USD 9.56 billion in 2025 to an estimated USD 21.81 billion by 2034, witnessing a CAGR of 9.60% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034. The global dietary fibers market is attributed to the increasing consumer preference towards healthy diets.
The dietary fibers market deals with plant-based polysaccharides, which are a type of carbohydrate in a non-digestible form. Dietary fibers can help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and keep the gut healthy as they are necessary to the human diet. Leading to high consumption of fast foods and busy lifestyles have led to various health problems including cancer, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, obesity and others, the changes in the consumer’s lifestyles are growing rapidly. The market growth for dietary fibers is witnessing rapid growth due to factors such as rising innovations in dietary fibers, increasing investments in research and development activities, increasing demand for functional supplements and foods, and increasing consumer awareness related to gut health.
One of the major factors driving market growth is the increasing consumer preference for plant-based diets. A plant-based diet includes various factors such as legumes, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Plant-based diets are very rich in dietary fiber by nature. The health advantages generated from plant-based food, the sustainability of the environment, and consideration for animal welfare are the major factors expected to drive market growth. In addition, the need for fiber-rich plant-based food is rising rapidly with more people shifting towards vegan or vegetarian. These factors are expected to drive the growth of the dietary fibers market during the forecast period.
The rising innovations in product development and food processing are expected to lead to the presentation of advanced fiber-enriched products. To develop products that appeal the modern customers, manufacturers are exploring novel sources of dietary fibers, including resistant starch, flaxseeds, and chia seeds. From snacks and baked products to meat alternatives and dairy additives, these innovations include the incorporation of fibers into a huge range of foods, further offering customers with various options to address their dietary needs. These advanced factors are expected to revolutionize the growth of the dietary fibers market in the coming years.
As compared to conventional ingredients, the incorporation and production of dietary fibers can be more expensive, which may create major challenges in market growth. These cost factors may hinder the widespread adoption and affordability of fiber-enriched foods, which is further expected to restrain the growth of the dietary fibers market.
Asia Pacific dominated the dietary fibers market in 2024.
The market growth in the region is attributed to the increasing government policies improving the development of nutritional foods and healthy eating habits, growing rapid urbanization, increasing consumer changing lifestyle changes, increasing demand for functional foods, and increasing awareness towards health benefits related to dietary fiber intake. China, India, Japan, and South Korea are dominated countries driving the market growth.
India dominated the dietary fibers market share in 2024. Indian diets have the ability to minimize the prevalence of a variety of chronic conditions. India includes easy-to-prepare high fiber recipes, both non-vegetarian and vegetarian. A nutritious root vegetable that offers both insoluble and soluble fiber is commonly boiled or roasted in Indian cuisine. Indian foods high in fiber include cucumbers, millet, nuts, whole grains, bananas, lentils, and moringa leaves, which increases the market demand.
Based on household 24-hour dietary recall showed that dietary data analysis of adults in rural and urban India on macronutrient intakes an average adult from urban India consumed 1943 Kcal/day which 55.4 g protein, 51.6 g fat, and 289 g carbohydrates. In addition, an average adult consumed 2081 kcal/day with 69 g of protein, 36 g of fat, and 368 g of carbohydrates in rural areas in India.
How is North America powering market growth?
North America is expected to grow fastest during the forecast period. The dietary fibers market in the region is driven by increasing consumer changing lifestyles, increasing consumer preference towards trending diets, and increasing awareness related to gut health. The U.S. and Canada are the fastest growing countries which is expected to enhance the market growth.
The U.S. dominated the market growth in the region, which is driven by the rising technological innovations in food processing, increasing government guidelines and support, growth of the fiber supplements sector, increasing consumer preference towards plant-based diets, and increasing health awareness. The dietary fiber intake in the adult population is 11.1 g/d using the first set of values and 13.3 g/d in the U.S. As compared to men, women consume more dietary fiber such as 6.5 g/1000 kcal, which is expected to increase the market growth in the U.S.
The cereals and grains segment dominated the dietary fibers market in 2024.
The segment growth in the region is attributed to the increasing growth in the nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical sectors and increasing demand for beta-glucan. Cereals and grains help to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and coronary heart disease. Oat, bean, flaxseed, and oat dietary fibers also help in reducing the total blood cholesterol levels and low-density lipoprotein.
The nuts and seeds segment is expected to grow fastest during the forecast period.
The segment growth in the dietary fibers market is driven by increasing consumption of high protein content, increasing demand for seeds and nuts, and increasing use of organic ingredients. Nuts are edible, widely eaten as a snack food, and commonly used in cooking, which increases the market demand.
The soluble dietary fibers segment dominated the dietary fibers market in 2024.
These fibers are commonly used as a sugar and fat replacement in various applications and flavor enhancing ingredients in various foods and beverages. The soluble dietary fibers reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels and reduce constipation. In addition, healthy bowel movements, weight loss, diabetes protection, and heart protection, which is expected to drive the segment growth in the market.
The insoluble dietary fibers segment is expected to grow fastest during the forecast period.
Insoluble dietary fibers are found in foods such as whole grains, vegetables, and wheat bran. It helps to move waste and hydrate through the intestines, which also helps prevent constipation. In addition, insoluble fiber helps reduce the risk of developing hemorrhoids and small folds, by preventing intestinal blockages and constipation, which further drives the segment growth in the market.
The food and beverage segment dominated the dietary fibers market in 2024.
The segment growth in the market is attributed to the increase in per capita income, increasing demand for functional foods, rising demand for daily meals, and increasing consumer awareness towards health and wellness. Dietary fibers are included in several types of food products such as beverages, cereals, confectionery, and bakeries. The improvement in water retention, better sensory attributes and mouthfeel, improving nutritional value, and optimizing texture, are major benefits of food and beverage that further drive the segment growth.
The animal feed segment is expected to grow fastest during the forecast period.
The segment growth in the dietary fibers market is attributed the factors such as the increasing demand for animal-derived food products, increasing benefits related to the gut health of the animals, and increasing awareness related to animal health, including the use of dietary fibers in obesity and weight management of the animals. Dietary fibers help to promote the immune system and intestinal health, which increases the demand for dietary fibers in animal feed.
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