The overall sales of starter cultures worldwide are estimated to be worth around USD 1,191.6 million in the year 2023. The leading countries like the United States, China, Canada, and Japan together had a market size of USD 186 million in 2022. As per the global starter cultures market analysis report, it is anticipated to record a CAGR of 6.1% through 2033. Furthermore, as per this report published by FMI, the net valuation of the market is expected to reach up to USD 2,154.3 million by 2033.
The starter culture is crucial to the manufacture of dairy goods, and also to enhance the flavor, texture, and quality of alcoholic drinks. Moreover, popular microbial cultures used in yogurt production like lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus provide vital nutrients like calcium, Vitamin D, and potassium, along with other health advantages.
The need for live yogurt cultures is rising in tandem with the manufacturing of other types of fermented goods, supporting the emerging trends in the starter culture market. Corresponding to this, worldwide people are consuming more fermented alcoholic drinks nowadays, which is further propelling the starter culture market key trends. In turn, it has also motivated producers to develop novel non-dairy yogurt starter cultures to satisfy surging customer demand for the product.
The use of organic starter culture has significantly expanded in recent years due to customer desire for food items without the inclusion of artificial preservatives. During the projected period, the global starter culture market is also expected to be significantly influenced by the rising popularity of packaged and ready-to-drink beverages.
To illustrate, IFF Health & Biosciences stated that four new cultures from its Yo-Mix Prime series were made available in mid-2022. Together with Yo-Mix Prime 800 and 900, these new cultures are assisting dairy producers in overcoming many production obstacles for high-quality yogurt.
In addition, many starter culture firms' technical advancements, such as non-genetically modified yogurt bacteria culture, are anticipated to revolutionize the dairy business. The TÜBTAK MAM Food Institute created a long-life live yogurt starter culture in 2021 using strains of non-genetically modified bacteria that were taken from Anatolia.
Due to rising consumer demand for cultured dairy products, meat, and non-alcoholic beverage items, the Asia Pacific countries produce a greater amount of fermented products. Then according to FAO, many countries' middle-class population in this region has switched their diet away from basic carbohydrates to fermented milk products.
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| Starter Cultures Market Share (2022) | USD 1,123.1 million |
| Starter Cultures Market Size Value (2023) | USD 1,191.6 million |
| Starter Cultures Market Size Value (2033) | USD 2,154.3 million |
| Starter Cultures Market Growth Rate (2023 to 2033) | 6.1% |
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The global starter cultures market value was assessed at USD 888 million in 2018, and then it continued a promising progress rate. The overall market size reached USD 997.7 million before getting hit by the pandemic restrictions on the processed food market and industries. Otherwise, the rise in demand for probiotics and other functional foods during this period has contributed to starter culture's further commercialization.
By the mid-term period of 2027, the demand for starter cultures, in terms of value, is projected to be worth around USD 1.5 billion. With the rising demand for products like yogurt, cheese, and butter around the world, many countries now consume more fermented milk than before. Such countries require live yogurt culture in more amounts and may continue to expand their market supplies in the coming days.
Nevertheless, the rise of curd culture popularity in the market might be constrained by the strict government regulations on the use of microorganisms in food. Because of their perishable nature starter culture, firms also find it challenging to market the product within time and bear significant losses.
Based on microorganisms, the bacteria segment contributes almost 50% of the total market, as per the global starter cultures market survey report. According to future estimates, this segment is anticipated to grow at a 6.7% annual rate during the years 2023 to 2033. Further, the report by FMI estimates the total valuation to reach USD 984.5 million by the assessment period.
Meanwhile, the mold microorganism segment is expected to witness a lower growth rate of 5% during the years between 2023 and 2033. Mostly, the countries with well-established research facilities are expected to advance the mold segment at a higher 5.1% CAGR through 2033.
On the other hand, the contribution of the yeast microorganism segment during the pandemic remained limited in comparison to the other segments. However, in the recent report by FMI, the growth of this segment is realigned to a corrected 6% CAGR for the next ten years.
Based on application, dairy, and dairy products are considered to be the dominant segment for the global starter culture market players. Starter cultures are also used to make sourdough bread to enhance sensory characteristics and lengthen the baked products' shelf life. With a predicted CAGR of 4.6% during the years 2023 to 2033, the non-alcoholic beverages application segment is projected to experience an uptrend.
The frozen starter cultures contribute the most in revenue share among different segments based on the form, because they are easy to store and deliver. Secondly, frozen dried culture preserves the microorganism's original quantity, vigor, and consistency without altering its fundamental chemical structure.
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In the United States, having extensive F&B processing facilities, the market demand for starter cultures is figured out to be higher than in any other region. Presently, the net worth of the United States starter cultures market is figured out to be at USD 325 million in 2023. Over the next ten years, the overall valuation may experience a positive growth rate and is set to reach USD 586.9 million by 2033.
Other adjacent markets, such as Mexico and Brazil, with an insufficient supply of starter cultures, may play a key role in furthering the United States market. The demand for starter cultures in Latin American countries is poised to register a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period.
By providing substantial funding following the COVID-19 pandemic, the European nations have strengthened their F&B market players remarkably in recent years. Many private firms and companies have also entered the market following the cue, and have increased the demand for starter cultures significantly in the European Union. The United Kingdom is forecast to have one of these leading regional marketplaces with the strong growth in demand for starter cultures.
In line with such developments, sales of starter cultures in Germany are expected to expand at a higher rate within Europe of about 4.5%. This is due to the country's rising demand for flavored drinks and beverages, besides buttermilk, yogurt, and cheese. Secondly, the starter culture industry in Germany is expanding as a result of its rising demand in the baking and confectionery sectors.
In the Asia Pacific region, China is the leading market for sales of starter cultures and is forecast to grow at a lucrative rate. The production and consumption rate of starter cultures in this country is anticipated to record a 9.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2033. According to the global starter cultures market statistics report, it is further forecast to reach a projected market size of USD 565.3 million by 2033.
In the Asia Pacific starter cultures market report, the net worth of total starter cultures sold here (excluding China) was around USD 152 million in 2022. Following the pandemic, Australia and South Korea have also emerged as significant research hubs, creating a higher demand for starter cultures in their respective markets. India and Japan are the other two more important regional starter cultures markets, exuding a very positive growth trend in recent years.
Due to the existence of both global and regional starter culture companies in massive amounts, the market is extremely fragmented and competitive. Besides this, the starter cultures market's diversification is being empowered by the entry of new regional players, drawing support from respective governments.
To increase their overall market share, strengthen their branding strategy, and satisfy different starter culture users' preferences, key companies are concentrating on innovative product design. For instance, to diversify its offering in the starter cultures market, DSM N.V. Company announced the debut of Delvo Fresh YS-042 in June 2021.
Canada's starter cultures market with its growing F&B research facilities is expected to attract many market players based in the United States. With a growth rate of 5% predicted for each of the years between 2023 and 2033, Canada is growing more rapidly than before. By following this growth trend, it is soon to become a significant contributor to the North American starter cultures market as well.
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Growing demand for probiotic-rich foods and expanding applications in the dairy and meat industries.
Development of custom and tailored starter cultures and the rise of plant-based fermentation for dairy alternatives
The market is estimated to be worth around USD 1191.6 million in 2023.
The dairy industry segment is a leading segment in the global starter cultures market.
Starter cultures promote gut health and enhance nutritional value.
1. Executive Summary 2. Market Overview 3. Market Background 4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2022 to 2033 5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2022 to 2033, By Form 5.1. Liquid 5.2. Powder 6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2022 to 2033, By Starter Culture Type 6.1. Bacteria 6.2. Mold 6.3. Yeast 7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2022 to 2033, By End Use 7.1. Alcoholic Beverages 7.2. Animal Feed 7.3. Bakery Products 7.4. Dairy Products 7.5. Meat and Sausages 7.6. Others 8. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2022 to 2033, By Region 8.1. North America 8.2. Latin America 8.3. Europe 8.4. East Asia 8.5. South Asia 8.6. Oceania 8.7. Middle East and Africa 9. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2022 to 2033, By Country 10. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2022 to 2033, By Country 11. Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2022 to 2033, By Country 12. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2022 to 2033, By Country 13. South Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2022 to 2033, By Country 14. Oceania Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2022 to 2033, By Country 15. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2022 to 2033, By Country 16. Key Countries Market Analysis 17. Market Structure Analysis 18. Competition Analysis 18.1. Chr. Hensen 18.2. Koninklijke DSM N.V. 18.3. DuPont 18.4. Kerry Plc 18.5. BSGi NZ Ltd 18.6. CSK Food Enrichment B.V. 18.7. Sacco System 18.8. Dalton Biotechnologies S.r.l 18.9. Meat Cracks Technologie GmbH 18.10. THT s.a. 19. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 20. Research Methodology
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