The global inulin market is expected to register an impressive CAGR during the forecast period. Starch inulin is found in various fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Users typically use it in their daily routine products such as leeks, wild yams, chicory root, wheat, garlic, onion, etc. It has high fiber content and very few calories. Inulin is increasingly being used to produce dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, and ice cream.
Moreover, the growing demand for low-calorie sugar, particularly in the food and beverage industry, is likely to present additional opportunities for the inulin market to expand in the years to come. The daily intake of inulin is estimated to be between 1 and 10 g in Western countries, with Europeans having the higher consumption. However, additional dietary fibers and prebiotic components may soon pose different challenges to the market's expansion.
The nutritional value of inulin, which includes abundant fibers, minerals such as calcium and potassium, vitamins, proteins, and vitamin C, is on the rise. During the forecast period, new consumers are expected to enter the inulin market owing to the growing adoption of inulin.
Shifting Consumer Preferences For Highly Nutritious Ingredients Fuels The Market Growth
You know, inulin is this cool dietary fiber hiding in plain sight! You can find it in lots of everyday foods like wheat, onions, bananas, leeks, artichokes, and asparagus. It's also really common in plants, and some companies even add it to processed foods. Think of it as a type of fructan, made up of fructose molecules. It's a prebiotic, which basically means it's food for the good bacteria in your gut, like other fructans. And these gut bacteria? They turn inulin and other prebiotics into short-chain fatty acids, which are like superfoods for your colon cells, offering all sorts of health perks. Basically, inulin forms a structure that your small intestine can't break down, so it travels down to your lower gut to nourish those beneficial bacteria. Plus, inulin, often extracted from chicory roots using hot water, is used in making different medicines. So, with everyone wanting more natural ingredients and pharmaceuticals containing inulin, the demand for inulin is expected to really take off!
Rising Inulin Demand In The Pharmaceutical Sector To Boost Sales
With diseases becoming more common, drug companies are working hard to find new and better ways to help people. One ingredient they're using more and more is inulin, because it's good for you. This polysaccharide isn't just a dietary fibre with added health advantages; it can also deliver drugs and even help with medical tests! We're seeing it pop up in medications aimed at boosting the immune system and tackling all sorts of digestive problems. And, let's face it, with our busy lives and not-so-great eating habits, digestive issues are on the rise, fueling the demand for inulin in the pharmaceutical sector. Take Sensus, part of the Royal Cosun Group, for example; they've ramped up production of chicory root fiber (which is mainly inulin) to keep up with the demand for natural prebiotics. Plus, they're planning to work with farmers to develop tools for sustainable chicory cultivation, so they can keep providing this important ingredient.
Rising Popularity Of Inulin As A Fat Substitute Drives The Market
When used as a fat substitute, inulin offers some or all of the benefits of fat while offering fewer calories than what fat does.. From baked goods to frozen desserts, inulin is used in many products. It is ideal for low-fat products as it enhances body and mouthfeel, lowers calorie content without sacrificing flavor or texture, and increases the stability of dairy mousses and foams.
Market Segmentation

Company Profile
Nutriagaves Group, Ingredion Incorporated, Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BENEO GmbH, NOW Health Group, Inc., Steviva Brands, Inc., Naturel West Corp EU b.v., The Green Labs LLC, and Intrinsic Organics are
Attribute | Details |
Base Year | 2021 |
Historical Years | 2017 – 2021 |
Estimated Year | 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2023 – 2027 |
Quantitative Units | Revenue in USD Billion and CAGR for 2017-2021 and 2022-2027 |
Report Coverage | Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments Covered | · Source· Form· Application· Region· Competition |
Regional Scope | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America |
Country Scope | United States, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia |
Key Companies Profiled | Nutriagaves Group, Ingredion Incorporated, Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BENEO GmbH, NOW Health Group, Inc., Steviva Brands, Inc., Naturel West Corp EU b.v., The Green Labs LLC, Intrinsic Organics etc. |
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In this report, the global inulin market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below
- Global Inulin Market, By Source
- Agave
- Chicory
- Jerusalem Artichoke
- Global Inulin Market, By Form
- Global Inulin Market, By Application
- Food and Beverage
- Dietary Supplements
- Pharmaceuticals
- Meat Products
- Others
Global Inulin Market
- North America
- The United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- The United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- UAE
- Turkey
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia