Product Code: ETC4548850 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
The UK probiotic ingredients market is expanding due to the growing awareness of the health benefits of probiotics in improving gut health and immunity. Probiotic ingredients are used in dietary supplements, functional foods, and beverages. The market is driven by the increasing demand for natural and health-enhancing products. Innovations in probiotic formulations and delivery methods are further enhancing market growth.
Growth in the UK probiotic ingredients market is driven by increasing consumer awareness of gut health benefits, rising demand for functional foods and dietary supplements, and advancements in probiotic strain development. Probiotic ingredients promote digestive health, immune function, and overall well-being, driving their incorporation into a wide range of products. Rising prevalence of digestive disorders, aging population demographics, and regulatory support for health claims in food products drive market expansion. Technological innovations in microencapsulation, personalized nutrition solutions, and probiotic delivery systems further support market growth.
Challenges in the UK probiotic ingredients market include maintaining probiotic viability in food and dietary supplement formulations, proving health claims through clinical trials, and navigating regulatory hurdles in labeling and marketing probiotic products.
In the UK, the probiotic ingredients market is regulated to ensure product safety, efficacy, and consumer health benefits. Government policies govern the production, labeling, and marketing of probiotic supplements, functional foods, and dairy products containing probiotic strains. The UK government supports initiatives that enforce quality standards for probiotic ingredient sourcing and manufacturing processes, promote research into probiotic health benefits, and educate consumers about the importance of probiotics in supporting digestive health and immune function. Additionally, policies aim to foster innovation in probiotic formulations and support industry efforts to expand probiotic market applications in personalized nutrition and wellness products.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness about the importance of gut health and the benefits of probiotics |
4.2.2 Growing demand for functional food and beverages containing probiotic ingredients |
4.2.3 Rising prevalence of digestive disorders and gastrointestinal health issues in the UK |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and approval processes for probiotic ingredients in the UK |
4.3.2 Limited consumer understanding of probiotic strains and their specific health benefits |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative health supplements and products targeting gut health |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Functional Foods & Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Nutrition, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market, By Source |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Bacteria , 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Yeast, 2021-2031F |
6.3 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market, By Form |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Dry , 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021-2031F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new product launches containing probiotic ingredients in the UK market |
8.2 Growth in the number of scientific studies and research publications on probiotics and gut health |
8.3 Increase in the number of partnerships and collaborations between probiotic ingredient suppliers and food/beverage manufacturers in the UK |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Probiotic Ingredients Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |