China Functional Ingredients Market Size & Outlook

The functional ingredients market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 11,076.4 million by 2027. A compound annual growth rate of 8.1% is expected of China functional ingredients market from 2020 to 2027.
Revenue, 2019 (US$M)
$5,932.8
Forecast, 2027 (US$M)
$11,076.4
CAGR, 2020 - 2027
8.1%
Report Coverage
China

China functional ingredients market highlights

  • The China functional ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 5,932.8 million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 11,076.4 million by 2027.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2020 to 2027.
  • In terms of segment, pobiotics was the largest revenue generating product in 2019.
  • Rice protein is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Functional ingredients market data book summary

Market revenue in 2019USD 5,932.8 million
Market revenue in 2027USD 11,076.4 million
Growth rate8.1% (CAGR from 2019 to 2027)
Largest segmentPobiotics
Fastest growing segmentRice protein
Historical data2016 - 2018
Base year2019
Forecast period2020 - 2027
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMaltodextrin, Pobiotics, Polydextrose, Modified starch, Pectin, Omega-3 (EPA, DHA,ALA), Omega-6, Conjugated linoleic acid, Rice protein, Protein hydrolysate, Mung bean protein
Key market players worldwideArcher-Daniels Midland Co, Ingredion Inc, Cargill, Tate & Lyle PLC, Golden Agri-Resources Ltd, FMC Corp, Nanobiotix SA ADR, Traeger Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 9.3% of the global functional ingredients market in 2019.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • In Asia Pacific, China functional ingredients market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 11,076.4 million by 2027.

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Pobiotics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 52.36% in 2019. Horizon Databook has segmented the China functional ingredients market based on maltodextrin, pobiotics, polydextrose, modified starch, pectin, omega-3 (epa, dha,ala), omega-6, conjugated linoleic acid, rice protein, protein hydrolysate, mung bean protein covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.


Rising disposable income and rapid urbanization in China have led to changes in consumer lifestyle and food consumption trends in the country. China has witnessed a significant increase in its per capita consumption of functional ingredients in recent years. The growing urban expenditure on functional and healthy food in the country is anticipated to be a key factor boosting the functional ingredients market in China. 

In addition, the shifting trend towards a healthy lifestyle coupled with increasing consumer purchasing power, and rising awareness about the safety of food is expected drive the demand for functional food products thereby propelling the demand for functional ingredients over the forecast period. 

According to the World Heart Federation, non-communicable diseases including cardiovascular diseases accounted for around 87% of the total adult deaths in China. Thus, the rising number of noncommunicable diseases such as heart diseases, diabetes, and cancer among others are further anticipated to drive the demand for healthy food products including fortified functional foods.

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