The global market for Fermented Food and Ingredients was estimated to be worth US$ 65000 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 99368 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Fermented food refers to foods that are transformed through the fermentation process, where microorganisms (such as bacteria, yeasts, and molds) break down the raw ingredients into simpler compounds, resulting in distinct flavors, textures, and nutritional content. Fermentation is an ancient biological process used in food processing, during which microorganisms metabolize sugars, proteins, and fats from raw materials, producing acids, gases, and other by-products that give the food its unique taste, texture, and extended shelf life. Common fermented foods include yogurt, sauerkraut, tofu, miso, soy sauce, kimchi, beer, wine, and more.
The product range of fermented foods is extensive, covering various sectors such as dairy products, meat products, vegetables, fruits, alcoholic beverages, and drinks. Dairy products like yogurt and cheese are among the most common fermented foods, where beneficial bacteria proliferate during fermentation, promoting gut health. Condiments such as soy sauce and miso, made from fermented soybeans, not only provide a distinct flavor but also enhance their nutritional value. Beverages such as beer and wine are crucial fermented products where yeast fermentation plays a central role. Additionally, vegetable-based fermented foods (like kimchi, sauerkraut) hold a rich cultural significance in regions such as Asia and Europe.
Globally, the fermented food market is experiencing significant growth, driven mainly by the increasing consumer demand for healthy and functional foods. With a growing focus on gut health and immunity, the probiotic properties of fermented foods have become a central driver of market demand. For example, probiotics found in yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi are widely believed to aid digestion, enhance immunity, and improve overall health. As a result, an increasing number of consumers are turning to fermented foods as a key part of their diet.
Key opportunities in the market include the growing demand for healthy foods and the widespread acceptance of fermented foods in global diets. As the health benefits of fermented foods become more recognized, the market is also evolving toward healthier options such as low-sugar and low-fat fermented products. Additionally, innovations in fermentation technology and raw materials have led to the diversification of fermented food categories.
However, the market also faces certain risks, such as fluctuations in raw material costs, hygiene and safety issues during production, and consumer adaptation to the taste of fermented foods. Moreover, the market concentration is gradually increasing, with large multinational companies dominating the global production and sales of fermented foods, which may limit market entry opportunities for smaller companies.
The downstream demand trends indicate that younger consumers are increasingly seeking convenient, healthy, and innovative food options, driving the growth of functional and ready-to-eat fermented foods. For example, the demand for fermented beverages and ready-to-eat yogurt is rapidly growing among younger consumers.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Fermented Food and Ingredients, focusing on the total sales revenue, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Fermented Food and Ingredients by region & country, by Type, and by Sales Channel.
The Fermented Food and Ingredients market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Fermented Food and Ingredients.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Danone
- Nestle
- Kraft Heinz
- General Mills
- Novozymes
- FrieslandCampina
- Cargill
- DSM
- Unilever
- Hain Celestial
- Arla Foods
- Yakult Honsha
- AB InBev
- Kerry Group
- Kikkoman
- Meiji Holdings
- Mengniu Dairy
- Yili Group
- Haitian Flavoring
Segment by Type
- Dairy Products
- Fermented Beverages
- Confectionery & Bakery
- Meat and Fish
- Fermented Vegetables & Fruits
- Food Flavors and Ingredients
- Others
Segment by Sales Channel
- Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Stores
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size. This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Fermented Food and Ingredients company competitive landscape, revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Sales Channel, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Revenue of Fermented Food and Ingredients in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Revenue of Fermented Food and Ingredients in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Sales Channel for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product revenue, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Fermented Food and Ingredients Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Market Size Forecast (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Fermented Food and Ingredients Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Fermented Food and Ingredients Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Fermented Food and Ingredients Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Fermented Food and Ingredients Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Fermented Food and Ingredients Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Key Companies Fermented Food and Ingredients Manufacturing Base Distribution and Headquarters
- 2.4 Key Companies Fermented Food and Ingredients Product Offered
- 2.5 Key Companies Time to Begin Mass Production of Fermented Food and Ingredients
- 2.6 Fermented Food and Ingredients Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.6.1 Fermented Food and Ingredients Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.6.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Companies by Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue in 2024
- 2.6.3 Global Top Companies by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Fermented Food and Ingredients as of 2024)
- 2.7 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Dairy Products
- 3.1.2 Fermented Beverages
- 3.1.3 Confectionery & Bakery
- 3.1.4 Meat and Fish
- 3.1.5 Fermented Vegetables & Fruits
- 3.1.6 Food Flavors and Ingredients
- 3.1.7 Others
- 3.2 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Sales Channel
- 4.1 Introduction by Sales Channel
- 4.1.1 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
- 4.1.2 Specialty Stores
- 4.1.3 Online Stores
- 4.1.4 Others
- 4.2 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Sales Channel
- 4.2.1 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Sales Channel (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, by Sales Channel (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, by Sales Channel (%) (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 North America
- 5.2.1 North America Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.2.2 North America Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.3 Europe
- 5.3.1 Europe Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.3.2 Europe Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.4 Asia Pacific
- 5.4.1 Asia Pacific Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 Asia Pacific Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 South America
- 5.5.1 South America Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 South America Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Middle East & Africa
- 5.6.1 Middle East & Africa Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Middle East & Africa Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Sales Channel, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Sales Channel, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Sales Channel, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Sales Channel, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Sales Channel, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Sales Channel, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Value by Sales Channel, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Danone
- 7.1.1 Danone Profile
- 7.1.2 Danone Main Business
- 7.1.3 Danone Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.1.4 Danone Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.1.5 Danone Recent Developments
- 7.2 Nestle
- 7.2.1 Nestle Profile
- 7.2.2 Nestle Main Business
- 7.2.3 Nestle Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.2.4 Nestle Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.2.5 Nestle Recent Developments
- 7.3 Kraft Heinz
- 7.3.1 Kraft Heinz Profile
- 7.3.2 Kraft Heinz Main Business
- 7.3.3 Kraft Heinz Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.3.4 Kraft Heinz Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.3.5 Kraft Heinz Recent Developments
- 7.4 General Mills
- 7.4.1 General Mills Profile
- 7.4.2 General Mills Main Business
- 7.4.3 General Mills Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.4.4 General Mills Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.4.5 General Mills Recent Developments
- 7.5 Novozymes
- 7.5.1 Novozymes Profile
- 7.5.2 Novozymes Main Business
- 7.5.3 Novozymes Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.5.4 Novozymes Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.5.5 Novozymes Recent Developments
- 7.6 FrieslandCampina
- 7.6.1 FrieslandCampina Profile
- 7.6.2 FrieslandCampina Main Business
- 7.6.3 FrieslandCampina Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.6.4 FrieslandCampina Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.6.5 FrieslandCampina Recent Developments
- 7.7 Cargill
- 7.7.1 Cargill Profile
- 7.7.2 Cargill Main Business
- 7.7.3 Cargill Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.7.4 Cargill Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.7.5 Cargill Recent Developments
- 7.8 DSM
- 7.8.1 DSM Profile
- 7.8.2 DSM Main Business
- 7.8.3 DSM Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.8.4 DSM Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.8.5 DSM Recent Developments
- 7.9 Unilever
- 7.9.1 Unilever Profile
- 7.9.2 Unilever Main Business
- 7.9.3 Unilever Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.9.4 Unilever Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.9.5 Unilever Recent Developments
- 7.10 Hain Celestial
- 7.10.1 Hain Celestial Profile
- 7.10.2 Hain Celestial Main Business
- 7.10.3 Hain Celestial Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.10.4 Hain Celestial Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.10.5 Hain Celestial Recent Developments
- 7.11 Arla Foods
- 7.11.1 Arla Foods Profile
- 7.11.2 Arla Foods Main Business
- 7.11.3 Arla Foods Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.11.4 Arla Foods Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.11.5 Arla Foods Recent Developments
- 7.12 Yakult Honsha
- 7.12.1 Yakult Honsha Profile
- 7.12.2 Yakult Honsha Main Business
- 7.12.3 Yakult Honsha Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.12.4 Yakult Honsha Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.12.5 Yakult Honsha Recent Developments
- 7.13 AB InBev
- 7.13.1 AB InBev Profile
- 7.13.2 AB InBev Main Business
- 7.13.3 AB InBev Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.13.4 AB InBev Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.13.5 AB InBev Recent Developments
- 7.14 Kerry Group
- 7.14.1 Kerry Group Profile
- 7.14.2 Kerry Group Main Business
- 7.14.3 Kerry Group Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.14.4 Kerry Group Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.14.5 Kerry Group Recent Developments
- 7.15 Kikkoman
- 7.15.1 Kikkoman Profile
- 7.15.2 Kikkoman Main Business
- 7.15.3 Kikkoman Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.15.4 Kikkoman Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.15.5 Kikkoman Recent Developments
- 7.16 Meiji Holdings
- 7.16.1 Meiji Holdings Profile
- 7.16.2 Meiji Holdings Main Business
- 7.16.3 Meiji Holdings Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.16.4 Meiji Holdings Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.16.5 Meiji Holdings Recent Developments
- 7.17 Mengniu Dairy
- 7.17.1 Mengniu Dairy Profile
- 7.17.2 Mengniu Dairy Main Business
- 7.17.3 Mengniu Dairy Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.17.4 Mengniu Dairy Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.17.5 Mengniu Dairy Recent Developments
- 7.18 Yili Group
- 7.18.1 Yili Group Profile
- 7.18.2 Yili Group Main Business
- 7.18.3 Yili Group Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.18.4 Yili Group Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.18.5 Yili Group Recent Developments
- 7.19 Haitian Flavoring
- 7.19.1 Haitian Flavoring Profile
- 7.19.2 Haitian Flavoring Main Business
- 7.19.3 Haitian Flavoring Fermented Food and Ingredients Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.19.4 Haitian Flavoring Fermented Food and Ingredients Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.19.5 Haitian Flavoring Recent Developments
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Fermented Food and Ingredients Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Fermented Food and Ingredients Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Fermented Food and Ingredients Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Fermented Food and Ingredients Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer