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β-聚葡萄糖市场 - 全球产业规模、份额、趋势、机会和预测（按类别、原材料、应用、地区和竞争格局划分），2021-2031年

Beta Glucan Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity and Forecast, By Category, By Source, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F
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简介目录

全球β-聚葡萄糖市场预计将从2025年的5.5534亿美元成长到2031年的8.3435亿美元，复合年增长率为7.02%。

这些由葡萄糖单体组成的生物活性多醣，提取自燕麦和大麦等谷物的细胞壁，以及细菌、蘑菇和酵母。该市场的成长主要受糖尿病和心血管疾病等慢性文明病的增加所驱动，这导致消费者对预防性医疗保健解决方案和机能性食品的需求不断增长。这种健康意识的转变尤其受到人们对免疫健康的关注。根据责任营养委员会 (CRN) 2024 年的数据，30% 的膳食补充剂使用者表示增强免疫力是其主要动机，这凸显了商业性对免疫调节成分的巨大需求。

市场概览
预测期 2027-2031
市场规模：2025年 5.5534亿美元
市场规模：2031年 8.3435亿美元
复合年增长率：2026-2031年 7.02%
成长最快的细分市场 化妆品
最大的市场 北美洲

儘管市场需求强劲，但该行业仍面临着许多挑战，例如生产高品质分离物所需的复杂提取和纯化製程。这些技术难题推高了生产成本，尤其是在价格敏感的发展中市场，製造商难以在满足药品和高端营养补充剂应用所需的严格纯度标准与价格可承受性之间取得平衡，这可能会限制产品的广泛应用。

市场驱动因素

消费者对机能性食品和强化饮料的需求日益增长，这成为推动市场成长的主要动力。消费者越来越倾向于预防性营养摄入，而非被动的医疗干预。为了满足这种健康意识，製造商正积极在各种产品中添加β-聚葡萄糖，从透明机能饮料到强化点心棒，不一而足。产业预测也支持此扩张趋势；根据格兰比亚营养品公司（Glanbia Nutritionals）于2025年2月发布的《2025年美国机能饮料市场洞察报告》，预计到2027年，美国机能饮料市场规模将达到620亿美元，复合年增长率（CAGR）为4.5%。为了因应这一成长，原料供应商正致力于开发高纯度、水溶性β-聚葡萄糖分离物，这些分离物能够在不影响高阶产品感官特性的前提下，提供免疫调节作用。

同时，在动物饲料中以β-葡聚醣取代抗生素的趋势正在改变整个产业。随着畜牧业预防性抗生素使用的监管，生产商越来越依赖酵母细胞壁衍生成分来改善猪和家禽的肠道健康和免疫力。这一趋势也体现在财务报告中。 Novonesys在2025年8月发布的「2025财年上半年中期报告」中指出，其生物解决方案部门实现了9%的有机销售成长，凸显了微生物和酵素基饲料技术的应用。终端用户需求的变化进一步推动了这一发展势头。根据Beneo于2025年5月发布的「2025年全球食品饮料趋势」报告，55%的全球消费者正在寻找有助于肠道健康的产品，从而催生了对更健康、不含抗生素的动物蛋白的需求。

市场挑战

生产高品质分离物所需的复杂萃取和纯化製程是全球β-葡聚醣市场成长的主要障碍。要达到高端膳食补充剂和药品应用所需的纯度水平，需要资本密集技术和严格的品管，这必然会增加营运成本。高成本迫使製造商设定较高的原材料价格，从而限制了其在大众市场的渗透。因此，价格敏感地区的食品饮料製造商往往不愿意在其产品中添加β-聚葡萄糖，担心零售价格上涨会疏远注重成本的消费者。

关键原料（尤其是主粮）供应链的波动进一步加剧了这种经济负担。根据国际谷物理事会预测，2024年全球大麦产量预计将降至1.457亿吨，较上一季大幅下降。关键原料的供应限制推高了投入成本，增加了与复杂精炼製程相关的财务负担，并阻碍了开发中国家有效拓展市场的能力。

市场趋势

在永续循环经济中，废弃酿酒酵母的再利用正成为一项关键的采购趋势，显着改变了β-葡聚醣生产的原料结构。为了避免与大麦和燕麦等主要谷物相关的成本和价格波动，製造商正在加速将废弃酵母升级再造成营养丰富的酿造产品。这种转变不仅满足了减少废弃物的要求，也为提取具有免疫调节作用的酵母来源β-葡聚醣提供了可靠且高产量的基材。该行业对工艺改进的承诺在强大的知识产权活动中得到了充分体现。根据Angel East于2025年5月发布的《2024年永续发展报告》，该公司仅在2024年就提交了195项专利申请，显示其策略重点在于优化萃取效率和酵母生物技术。

同时，市场上涌现大量关注抗污染和微生物群的药用化妆品配方，β-葡聚醣的应用范围也从口服扩展到了外用护肤。化妆品品牌正将β-葡聚醣分离物融入其高端护肤产品线，充分利用其强化角质层、减少刺激以及调节皮肤细菌对环境压力的反应等特性。这一趋势正在推动以实证为基础的个人护理原料供应商实现营收成长。根据帝斯曼-菲美意公司于2025年8月发布的《2025财年上半年财务业绩报告》，该公司健康、营养与护理业务板块实现了6%的有机销售增长，这主要得益于市场对专业个人护理和营养解决方案的强劲需求。

目录

第一章概述

第二章：调查方法

第三章执行摘要

第四章：客户心声

第五章：全球β-聚葡萄糖市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
    • 按金额
  • 市占率及预测
    • 按类别（水溶性、不溶性）
    • 依成分分类（谷类/豆类、蘑菇、酵母、海藻）
    • 依应用领域（食品饮料、个人护理、化妆品等）
    • 按地区
    • 按公司（2025 年）
  • 市场地图

第六章：北美β-聚葡萄糖市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 北美洲：国别分析
    • 我们
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥

第七章：欧洲β-聚葡萄糖市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 欧洲：国别分析
    • 德国
    • 法国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 西班牙

第八章：亚太地区β-聚葡萄糖市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 亚太地区：国别分析
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 日本
    • 韩国
    • 澳洲

第九章：中东与非洲β-聚葡萄糖市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 中东与非洲：国别分析
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 南非

第十章：南美β-聚葡萄糖市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 南美洲：国别分析
    • 巴西
    • 哥伦比亚
    • 阿根廷

第十一章 市场动态

  • 促进因素
  • 任务

第十二章 市场趋势与发展

  • 併购
  • 产品发布
  • 近期趋势

第十三章：全球β-聚葡萄糖市场：SWOT分析

第十四章：波特五力分析

  • 产业竞争
  • 新进入者的潜力
  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 顾客权力
  • 替代品的威胁

第十五章 竞争格局

  • Tate & Lyle plc
  • Kerry Group plc
  • DSM-Firmenich AG
  • Kemin Industries, Inc.
  • AngelYeast Co., Ltd.
  • Lallemand Inc.
  • Leiber GmbH
  • Associated British Foods plc
  • Biorigin
  • Kirkman Group

第十六章 策略建议

第十七章：关于研究公司及免责声明

简介目录
Product Code: 26787

The Global Beta Glucan Market is projected to expand from USD 555.34 Million in 2025 to USD 834.35 Million by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 7.02%. Composed of glucose monomers, these biologically active polysaccharides are sourced from the cell walls of cereals like oats and barley, as well as from bacteria, mushrooms, and yeast. The market is fundamentally propelled by the increasing incidence of chronic lifestyle diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions, which has heightened consumer demand for preventive health solutions and functional foods. This shift toward wellness is supported by specific interest in immune health; according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition's 2024 data, 30% of dietary supplement users identified immune support as a primary motivation, highlighting the commercial need for immunomodulating ingredients.

Market Overview
Forecast Period2027-2031
Market Size 2025USD 555.34 Million
Market Size 2031USD 834.35 Million
CAGR 2026-20317.02%
Fastest Growing SegmentCosmetics
Largest MarketNorth America

Despite this strong demand, the sector faces significant hurdles related to the intricate extraction and purification processes needed to produce high-quality isolates. These technical challenges lead to high production costs that can limit widespread adoption, especially in price-sensitive developing markets where manufacturers struggle to balance affordability with the rigorous purity standards required for pharmaceutical and premium nutraceutical uses.

Market Driver

The growing appetite for functional foods and fortified beverages serves as a major growth engine, as consumers increasingly favor preventive nutrition over reactive medical interventions. Manufacturers are actively adding beta glucans to various products, from clear functional waters to fortified snack bars, to meet this wellness-oriented demand. This expansion is highlighted by industrial forecasts; according to Glanbia Nutritionals' "US Functional Beverage Market Insights 2025" from February 2025, the US functional beverage sector is expected to reach $62 billion by 2027 with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. This growth encourages ingredient suppliers to develop high-purity, water-soluble beta glucan isolates that offer immunomodulatory benefits without negatively affecting the sensory qualities of premium goods.

Concurrently, the shift toward using beta glucans as antibiotic alternatives in animal feed is transforming the industry. As regulations limit prophylactic antibiotic use in livestock, producers are increasing their reliance on yeast cell wall derivatives to improve gut health and immunity in swine and poultry. This trend is visible in financial reports; Novonesis noted in its August 2025 "Interim Report for the First Half of 2025" that its biosolutions division achieved 9% organic sales growth, emphasizing the adoption of microbial and enzymatic feed technologies. This momentum is reinforced by changing end-user demands, as Beneo's "Global Food & Drink Trends for 2025" report from May 2025 indicates that 55% of global consumers seek products supporting gut wellness, generating demand for healthier, antibiotic-free animal proteins.

Market Challenge

The complex extraction and purification workflows necessary to generate high-quality isolates represent a major obstacle to the Global Beta Glucan Market's growth. Attaining the purity levels required for premium nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications necessitates capital-heavy technologies and strict quality control, which inherently increase operational costs. These high expenses compel manufacturers to set higher prices for their ingredients, thereby limiting mass market uptake. As a result, food and beverage producers in price-sensitive areas are often reluctant to reformulate their products with beta glucans, as the subsequent rise in retail prices could deter cost-conscious consumers.

This economic strain is intensified by supply chain volatility regarding essential raw materials, particularly the cereal grains used as primary substrates. According to the International Grains Council, global barley production was projected to decrease to 145.7 million tons in 2024, marking a notable contraction from the previous season. Such limited availability of key feedstocks exerts upward pressure on input costs, compounding the financial burdens associated with complex purification processes and hindering the market's capacity to scale effectively in developing economies.

Market Trends

The repurposing of spent brewer's yeast is becoming a pivotal trend for sustainable circular economy sourcing, significantly changing the raw material landscape for beta glucan production. To avoid the costs and volatility linked to primary cereal crops like barley and oats, manufacturers are increasingly upcycling this nutrient-dense brewing byproduct. This transition not only satisfies waste reduction requirements but also supplies a reliable, high-volume substrate for extracting yeast-derived beta glucans known for their immune-modulating effects. The industry's dedication to improving these processes is highlighted by strong intellectual property efforts; according to Angel Yeast's "2024 Sustainability Report" from May 2025, the company filed 195 patents in 2024 alone, indicating a major strategic focus on optimizing extraction efficiencies and yeast biotechnology.

Simultaneously, the market is experiencing a surge in anti-pollution and microbiome-friendly cosmeceutical formulations, extending beta glucan applications from dietary ingestion to topical skin care. Cosmetic brands are integrating beta glucan isolates into premium skincare ranges, utilizing the ingredient's capacity to strengthen the stratum corneum, alleviate irritation, and modulate skin bacteria against environmental aggressors. This trend is generating revenue growth for suppliers of evidence-based personal care ingredients; according to DSM-Firmenich's "Half Year Results 2025" from August 2025, their Health, Nutrition & Care unit achieved 6% organic sales growth, driven by strong demand for their specialized personal care and dietary solutions.

Key Market Players

  • Tate & Lyle plc
  • Kerry Group plc
  • DSM-Firmenich AG
  • Kemin Industries, Inc.
  • AngelYeast Co., Ltd.
  • Lallemand Inc.
  • Leiber GmbH
  • Associated British Foods plc
  • Biorigin
  • Kirkman Group

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Beta Glucan Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Beta Glucan Market, By Category

  • Soluble
  • Insoluble

Beta Glucan Market, By Source

  • Cereal & Grains
  • Mushroom
  • Yeast
  • Seaweed

Beta Glucan Market, By Application

  • Food & Beverage
  • Personal Care
  • Cosmetics
  • Others

Beta Glucan Market, By Region

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Germany
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

  • 1.1. Market Definition
  • 1.2. Scope of the Market
    • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
    • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
    • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

  • 2.1. Objective of the Study
  • 2.2. Baseline Methodology
  • 2.3. Key Industry Partners
  • 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
  • 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
  • 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
  • 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

  • 3.1. Overview of the Market
  • 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
  • 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
  • 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
  • 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Beta Glucan Market Outlook

  • 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 5.2.1. By Category (Soluble, Insoluble)
    • 5.2.2. By Source (Cereal & Grains, Mushroom, Yeast, Seaweed)
    • 5.2.3. By Application (Food & Beverage, Personal Care, Cosmetics, Others)
    • 5.2.4. By Region
    • 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
  • 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Beta Glucan Market Outlook

  • 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Category
    • 6.2.2. By Source
    • 6.2.3. By Application
    • 6.2.4. By Country
  • 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
    • 6.3.1. United States Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.2.1. By Category
        • 6.3.1.2.2. By Source
        • 6.3.1.2.3. By Application
    • 6.3.2. Canada Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.2.1. By Category
        • 6.3.2.2.2. By Source
        • 6.3.2.2.3. By Application
    • 6.3.3. Mexico Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.2.1. By Category
        • 6.3.3.2.2. By Source
        • 6.3.3.2.3. By Application

7. Europe Beta Glucan Market Outlook

  • 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 7.1.1. By Value
  • 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 7.2.1. By Category
    • 7.2.2. By Source
    • 7.2.3. By Application
    • 7.2.4. By Country
  • 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
    • 7.3.1. Germany Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.2.1. By Category
        • 7.3.1.2.2. By Source
        • 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
    • 7.3.2. France Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.2.1. By Category
        • 7.3.2.2.2. By Source
        • 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
    • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.2.1. By Category
        • 7.3.3.2.2. By Source
        • 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
    • 7.3.4. Italy Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.2.1. By Category
        • 7.3.4.2.2. By Source
        • 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
    • 7.3.5. Spain Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.2.1. By Category
        • 7.3.5.2.2. By Source
        • 7.3.5.2.3. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Beta Glucan Market Outlook

  • 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 8.1.1. By Value
  • 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 8.2.1. By Category
    • 8.2.2. By Source
    • 8.2.3. By Application
    • 8.2.4. By Country
  • 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
    • 8.3.1. China Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.2.1. By Category
        • 8.3.1.2.2. By Source
        • 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
    • 8.3.2. India Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.2.1. By Category
        • 8.3.2.2.2. By Source
        • 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
    • 8.3.3. Japan Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.2.1. By Category
        • 8.3.3.2.2. By Source
        • 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
    • 8.3.4. South Korea Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.2.1. By Category
        • 8.3.4.2.2. By Source
        • 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
    • 8.3.5. Australia Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.2.1. By Category
        • 8.3.5.2.2. By Source
        • 8.3.5.2.3. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Beta Glucan Market Outlook

  • 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 9.1.1. By Value
  • 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 9.2.1. By Category
    • 9.2.2. By Source
    • 9.2.3. By Application
    • 9.2.4. By Country
  • 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.2.1. By Category
        • 9.3.1.2.2. By Source
        • 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
    • 9.3.2. UAE Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.2.1. By Category
        • 9.3.2.2.2. By Source
        • 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
    • 9.3.3. South Africa Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.2.1. By Category
        • 9.3.3.2.2. By Source
        • 9.3.3.2.3. By Application

10. South America Beta Glucan Market Outlook

  • 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 10.1.1. By Value
  • 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 10.2.1. By Category
    • 10.2.2. By Source
    • 10.2.3. By Application
    • 10.2.4. By Country
  • 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
    • 10.3.1. Brazil Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.2.1. By Category
        • 10.3.1.2.2. By Source
        • 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
    • 10.3.2. Colombia Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.2.1. By Category
        • 10.3.2.2.2. By Source
        • 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
    • 10.3.3. Argentina Beta Glucan Market Outlook
      • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.2.1. By Category
        • 10.3.3.2.2. By Source
        • 10.3.3.2.3. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

  • 11.1. Drivers
  • 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

  • 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
  • 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
  • 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Beta Glucan Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • 14.1. Competition in the Industry
  • 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
  • 14.3. Power of Suppliers
  • 14.4. Power of Customers
  • 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

  • 15.1. Tate & Lyle plc
    • 15.1.1. Business Overview
    • 15.1.2. Products & Services
    • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
  • 15.2. Kerry Group plc
  • 15.3. DSM-Firmenich AG
  • 15.4. Kemin Industries, Inc.
  • 15.5. AngelYeast Co., Ltd.
  • 15.6. Lallemand Inc.
  • 15.7. Leiber GmbH
  • 15.8. Associated British Foods plc
  • 15.9. Biorigin
  • 15.10. Kirkman Group

16. Strategic Recommendations

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