Segments - Digestion Resistant Maltodextrin Market by Type (Corn-based, Potato-based, Wheat-based, Cassava-based, and Others), Form (Instantized and Spray-dried Powder), Application (Beverages, Diary Products, Bakery & Confectionery, Nutraceuticals, Alcoholic Beverages, Food, Breakfast Cereals, Sauces, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2024–2032
The global digestion resistant maltodextrin market size was USD 498.1 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 931.2 Million by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 7.2% during 2024–2032. The market growth is attributed to the rising demand for functional ingredients in food and beverage products.
Growing interest in weight management and healthy snacking is resulting in the high demand for products containing digestion-resistant maltodextrin, which further boosts the market. Digestion-resistant maltodextrin provides a feeling of fullness and regulates blood sugar levels helping in weight management products. Moreover, the growing need for nutritional solutions that address age-related health concerns, including digestive issues fuels the market.
According to the report published by the WHO, the global population aged 60 years and older was 1.4 billion in 2020. Furthermore, it is estimated that by 2050, this demographic is expected to reach 2.1 billion individuals.
The use of artificial intelligence is likely to boost the digestion resistant maltodextrin market. AI technologies are streamlining production processes, optimizing supply chains, and enhancing product development. Additionally, AI algorithms assist in formulating new recipes and optimizing ingredient combinations to meet consumer demand for healthier products containing digestion-resistant maltodextrin.
Increasing consumer awareness about digestive health and the benefits of dietary fiber is anticipated to drive the market. Digestion resistant maltodextrin offers prebiotic properties for promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Moreover, increasing prevalence of digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is fueling the demand for digestive health ingredients, including digestion-resistant maltodextrin.
According to the report published by the National Library of Medicine on July 3, 2023, the prevalence of GERD in the US ranges from 18.1% to 27.8%.
Availability of alternative ingredients and substitutes is expected to hinder the market during the forecast period. Manufacturers are shifting toward a wide range of alternative options, such as inulin, oligosaccharides, and resistant starch for achieving similar health benefits. Moreover, skepticism and misconceptions about food additives and functional ingredients further decreases their adoption among consumers, thereby hampering the market.
High demand for functional ingredients in the food and beverage industry is expected to create immense opportunities for the players competing in the market. Manufacturers are capitalizing on this trend by incorporating digestion resistant maltodextrin into a wide range of food and beverage formulations, including baked goods, dairy products, and snacks. Moreover, growing consumer interest in clean labels and natural ingredients is expected to drive the adoption of digestion resistant maltodextrin in the food and beverage industry.
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Details |
Report Title |
Digestion Resistant Maltodextrin Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2023 |
Historic Data |
2017 -2022 |
Forecast Period |
2024–2032 |
Segmentation |
Type (Corn-based, Potato-based, Wheat-based, Cassava-based, and Others), Form (Instantized and Spray-dried Powder), and Application (Beverages, Diary Products, Bakery & Confectionery, Nutraceuticals, Alcoholic Beverages, Food, Breakfast Cereals, Sauces, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
ADM; Cargill Incorporated; Feitian; Grain Processing Corporation; The Kraft Heinz Company; Ingredion ; Roquette Frères; Tate & Lyle; and WGC Company Limited |
Based on type, the digestion resistant maltodextrin market is divided into corn-based, potato-based, wheat-based, cassava-based, and others. The corn-based segment held the major share of the market in 2023, due to the widespread availability of corn as a raw material and the favorable functional properties of corn-based digestion-resistant maltodextrin.
Corn-based digestion resistant maltodextrin offers excellent solubility and viscosity control making it suitable for various food and beverage products. Moreover, corn-based ingredients are generally more cost-effective compared to other alternatives, which further boosts their demand among manufacturers seeking to optimize production costs.
The cassava-based segment is expected to expand at a significant pace in the coming years, owing to the increasing demand for natural and clean label ingredients with nutritional profile. Cassava offers sustainable source of raw material for the production of digestion resistant maltodextrin. Additionally, cassava-based ingredients are perceived as natural and minimally processed, which further proples their demand.
On the basis of form, the global market is segregated into instantized and spray-dried powder. The instantized segment is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the growing utilization of digestion resistant maltodextrin in instant and ready-to-drink products.
This type of maltodextrin undergoes additional processing steps to improve its dispersibility and solubility in water. Moreover, growing demand for convenient and portable food and beverage options, further fuels the segment.
Based on applicaton, the digestion resistant maltodextrin market is segmented into beverages, diary products, bakery & confectionery, nutraceuticals, alcoholic beverages, food, breakfast cereals, sauces, and others. The beverages segment led the market in terms of revenue in 2023, due to the high demand for the digestion-resistant maltodextrin drink among consumers.
Beverages heavily rely on digestion resistant maltodextrin to offer consumers a convenient way to incorporate digestive health benefits into their daily routines. Furthermore, the rising trend of clean labels and natural ingredients in beverages propelled the use of digestion-resistant maltodextrin as a natural fiber source which further boosts the market.
The nutraceuticals segment is projected to register a robust growth during the assessment years, owing to increasing consumer interest in dietary supplements and functional foods targeted toward digestive health. Moreover, the growing prevalence of digestive disorders are fueling the demand for nutraceutical solutions that address specific health concerns creating high utilization of digestion-resistant maltodextrin.
In terms of region, the global digestion resistant maltodextrin market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America held a major market share in 2023, due to the large and well-established food & beverage industry and robust demand for functional ingredients. Moreover, the growing trend towards clean labels and natural ingredients, including digestion-resistant maltodextrin further boosts the market in this region.
The market in Asia Pacific is projected to grow at a significant pace in the years to come. Countries, such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea are witnessing a surge in the demand for functional foods and beverages due to the increasing consumer awareness about health and wellness. Furthermore, growing prevalence of diabetes and obesity is prompting consumers to seek out products that offer digestive health benefits, thereby driving the demand for digestion-resistant maltodextrin in the region.
According to the report published by the National Library of Medicine in September 2022, East Asian countries, such as China, Japan, and South Korea, are home to nearly 1.5 billion people.
The digestion resistant maltodextrin market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global digestion resistant maltodextrin market are ADM; Cargill Incorporated; Feitian; Grain Processing Corporation; The Kraft Heinz Company; Ingredion; Roquette Frères; Tate & Lyle; and WGC Company Limited.
These companies use development strategies including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, and product launches to expand their consumer base worldwide. For intances,
In November 2021, Cargill, Incorporated, a US-based global food corporation headquartered in Minnetonka, unveiled its latest innovation, a rice flour-based maltodextrin substitute. Known as Soluble SimPure rice flour, this clean-label bulking agent boasts comparable taste, texture, and functionality to maltodextrin.