Europe Prebiotic Ingredients Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis – by Type [Inulin, Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), Mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS), and Others], Form (Powder and Liquid), and Application (Functional Food and Beverages, Dietary Supplements, Animal Feed, and Others) 

The Europe prebiotic ingredients market is expected to grow from US$ 435.23 million in 2022 to US$ 575.91 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2022 to 2028.

Antibiotics, a feed additive, have been widely used in livestock diets for several decades due to their therapeutic effects. However, a few countries limit the use of certain types of antibiotics due to growing concerns about surging bacterial antibiotic resistance. Furthermore, from 2006, the European Union (EU) prohibited the use of antibiotics as feed additives. Limitations on the use of antibiotics as growth promoters are directing livestock owners' attention to plant-based growth promoters. 

As a result of customer inclination toward safe food and regulatory concerns regarding the use of antibiotics, growth-promoting additive providers are looking for natural strategies to modulate gut development and health. Moreover, probiotics, prebiotics, and essential oils have been suggested as alternatives to antibiotics as probiotics are live microbial feed supplements that beneficially affect the host by improving intestinal microbial balance. The use of prebiotics as a possible alternative to antibiotics has received renewed interest due to the legislation prohibiting the use of sub-therapeutic amounts of antibiotics. Animal feed with prebiotics as an additive has been shown to increase the yield. Mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) is used in poultry feed as an alternative to antibiotics.. 

The numerous advantages of prebiotics on animal health, such as triggered animal growth rate and milk and egg yield, are anticipated to drive the demand for prebiotics in animal feed. Growing knowledge of the benefits of prebiotics for animal health among pet owners, cattle farmers, and hobbyists is leading to huge opportunities for prebiotic ingredient manufacturing companies. To fulfill the demand of poultry owners for natural and wholesome feed, Cargill is delivering feed by adding essential oils to its Nutrena and Naturewise poultry feeds. In October 2021, Cargill launched poultry feed with essential oils for healthy flocks and maximized egg production. This feed is infused with prebiotics, probiotics, and yeast culture to optimize digestion and nutrient absorption.

Europe Prebiotic Ingredients Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)

Europe Prebiotic Ingredients Market Segmentation

The Europe prebiotic ingredientsmarket is segmented by type, form, application, and country. Based on type, the Europe prebiotic ingredients market is segmented into inulin, galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS), and others. Further, the inulin segment dominated the market in 2022. Based on form, the Europe prebiotic ingredients market is bifurcated into powder and liquid. Further, the powder segment dominated the market in 2022. Based on application, the Europe prebiotic ingredients market is segmented into functional food and beverages, dietary supplements, animal feed, and others. Further, the functional food and beverages segment dominated the market in 2022. Based on country, the Europe prebiotic ingredientsmarket is segmented into Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. Further, the Rest of Europe dominated the market in 2022.

A few of the key players dominating the Europe prebiotic ingredientsmarket are Beneo GmbH; Cargill, Incorporated; Clasado Limited; COSUCRA; DuPont; Ingredion; Nexira; Roquette Freres; Sensus; and SOLACTIS.