Fiber and Specialty Carbohydrates Market Report 2026

The fiber and specialty carbohydrates market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $14.19 billion in 2025 to $15.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in functional food consumption, rising awareness of digestive health, increased use of fibers in food formulations, expansion of dietary supplement manufacturing, availability of diverse carbohydrate sources.

The fiber and specialty carbohydrates market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.34 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for personalized nutrition, rising investments in gut microbiome research, expansion of functional beverage innovation, growing focus on sugar reduction strategies, increasing adoption in animal nutrition. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of prebiotic and gut-health ingredients, rising demand for clean-label fiber solutions, growing application in functional foods and beverages, expansion of low-calorie sweetening carbohydrates, enhanced focus on texture and mouthfeel optimization.

The increasing prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases is expected to drive the growth of the fibers and specialty carbohydrates market in the coming years. Lifestyle-related diseases are conditions largely caused by unhealthy behaviors and habits such as poor dietary choices, physical inactivity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption. The rise in these diseases is closely linked to growing sedentary lifestyles, as more individuals spend extended periods sitting at desks, using digital devices, and engaging in limited physical activity. Fibers and specialty carbohydrates play a key role in managing lifestyle-related diseases by supporting gut health, helping regulate blood glucose levels, and promoting feelings of fullness, which together contribute to improved metabolic and cardiovascular health. For instance, in May 2025, according to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, a UK-based government body, between 2023 and 2024, approximately 64.5% of adults aged 18 and above in England were overweight or living with obesity, an increase from 64% recorded during 2022 to 2023. Therefore, the growing incidence of obesity and lifestyle-related diseases is fueling the expansion of the fibers and specialty carbohydrates market.

Major companies operating in the fibers and specialty carbohydrates market are concentrating on the development of innovative offerings, such as gut health products, to support digestive wellness and address the rising consumer demand for functional foods. Gut health products are foods or dietary supplements formulated to maintain a healthy digestive system by encouraging the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. These products aid digestion, strengthen immune function, and help reduce inflammation, contributing to overall health. For example, in May 2023, Nestlé India Limited, an India-based manufacturing company, introduced Resource Fiber Choice, a gut health product formulated with Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG). This ingredient functions as a prebiotic dietary fiber that helps relieve constipation, improve digestive health, and support immunity by delivering 30% of the daily requirement of essential immune nutrients, including zinc, selenium, and vitamins A, C, and D. The product is designed to be gentle on the digestive system and features a neutral taste and aroma, enabling easy incorporation into various foods and beverages without affecting flavor or texture.

In June 2024, Tate & Lyle PLC, a UK-based food and beverage company, acquired CP Kelco for $1.8 billion. Through this acquisition, Tate & Lyle seeks to enhance its fiber and specialty carbohydrates portfolio by integrating CP Kelco’s range of hydrocolloids, gums, pectins, and fiber-based ingredients, while also expanding its global footprint across food and beverage applications. CP Kelco is a US-based company that specializes in nature-derived texturizing ingredients, including citrus fiber, xanthan gum, gellan gum, and pectin.

Major companies operating in the fiber and specialty carbohydrates market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), BASF SE, Suntory Holdings Limited, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Kerry Group plc, Ingredion Incorporated, Nutrien Ltd., Tereos S.A., Roquette Frères S.A., Tate & Lyle PLC, Südzucker AG, SunOpta Inc., Green Plains Inc., Nexira SAS, Grain Processing Corporation, Beneo GmbH, J. Rettenmaier & Söhne GmbH + Co KG, Danisco A/S.

North America was the largest region in the fibers and specialty carbohydrates market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fiber and specialty carbohydrates market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the fiber and specialty carbohydrates market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The fibers and specialty carbohydrates market consists of sales of beta-glucan, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), galactooligosaccharides (GOS), isomaltooligosaccharides (IMO), lactulose, and trehalose. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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