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Based on Product Type, the market is segmented as yeast-based ingredients, enzymes, antibodies, and proteins. Yeast-based Ingredients held a majority market value of USD 1.17 billion in 2022. The industry is witnessing fast-paced growth triggered by increased demand for environmentally friendly and vegan product alternatives. The growth of this section is fueled by the varied utilization of yeast- derived products in the food, drug industries, and manufacturing sector as they copy or provide new tastes on foods and boost nutrient contents. Additionally, progress in fermentation technics and genetical engineering is adding value to innovation of customized yeast strains with purposes and consequently expanding the section.
Based on ingredient source, the market is segmented as plant-based fermentation ingredients, animal-based fermentation ingredients, microbial-based fermentation ingredients. Microbial-based fermentation ingredients segment held a dominant market share of around 40% in 2022. The market for microbial-based fermentation ingredients is witnessing high growth as a result of growing concerns over sustainability and variety in sourcing. The popularity of microbial fermentations stems from the fact that it has allowed the manufacture of various ingredients including proteins, enzymes, and others used in making various health supplements. Apart from advancing in biotechnology and process optimization, there are other innovations that enhance the efficacy and cost effectiveness of microbial fermentation making it quite attractive to industries across sectors such as food, pharmaceutical products, and even agriculture, which provides opportunity for invention.
Based on application, the market is segmented as food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, industrial applications. Food & Beverages segment held a dominant market share of around 44% in 2022. In the Food & Beverages segment of the Precision Fermentation Ingredients market, there's a pronounced shift towards using precision fermentation for creating alternative proteins, flavors, and nutritional additives. This trend responds to the increasing consumer demand for sustainable and plant-based food options, fostering innovation in meat substitutes, dairy alternatives, and functional ingredients. The technology's precision enables the production of specific taste profiles and nutritional elements, aligning with the industry's focus on healthier and environmentally friendly products, thereby driving substantial growth and exploration of novel applications within this sector.
U.S. dominated the North American region with majority market share and a revenue of USD 643.8 million in 2022. One noticeable trend in the US’ Precision Fermentation Ingredients market is the rising rate of acceptance of vegetable-based fermentation ingredients which indicates an increasing consumer demand for green and eco-friendly products. These ingredients are fast being integrated into industry formulations within food and beverage sectors in order to respond to consumers preferences towards healthier and ethical products.