North America Fermented Ingredient Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Ingredient Type (Acetic Acid Bacteria (AAB), Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB), and Yeast), By Application (Food, Beverages, Feed, Pharmaceutical, and Others), and North America, Fermented Ingredient Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

North America Fermented Ingredient Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The North America Fermented Ingredient Market Size Was Estimated at USD 38.50 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 10.96 % from 2025 to 2035
• The North America Fermented Ingredient Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 120.85 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the North America fermented ingredient market is anticipated to reach USD 120.85 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 10.96 % from 2025 to 2035. The growing consumer demand for natural, health-focused products, growing knowledge of the advantages of gut health, growing use in food and drink, and growing interest in clean-label, sustainable ingredients are all driving enormous opportunities in the North America fermented ingredient market.

Market Overview

The manufacturing, distribution, and use of components made by microbial fermentation, such as bacteria, yeast, and fungi, are all included in the North America fermented ingredient market. The food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and animal feed sectors make extensive use of these ingredients, which include amino acids, organic acids, enzymes, and probiotics due to their improved nutritional profiles, flavor development, and functional advantages. The North America fermented ingredient market is centered on natural, clean-label fermented components for food, drink, medications, and animal feed, with a focus on sustainability, health advantages, and advancements in microbial fermentation technology and practical uses.

Growing consumer demand for fermented foods due to their health benefits, such as improved gut health and nutrition, also helps to propel the North America fermented ingredient market. The North American fermented ingredient market is expanding due to growing innovation in fermentation equipment and processes. Fermentation technology advancements boost product quality and manufacturing efficiency, which propels market expansion. Demand for the North America fermented ingredient market is anticipated to be driven by consumers' growing preference for natural and clean-label products.  

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for North America fermented ingredient market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the North America fermented ingredient market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the North America fermented ingredient market.  

Driving Factors

The growing trend toward functional meals that offer health advantages beyond basic nutritional support and customer desire for natural and clean-label products are the main drivers of the market for fermented ingredients. The use of fermented substances in dietary supplements is encouraged by the growing public interest in probiotics. The market is expanding due to the growing trend of clean-label components and the increasing demand for natural and organic food products. The market is growing because fermented components are being used more and more in a variety of industries, such as food and drink, medicine, and cosmetics.

Restraining Factors

High manufacturing costs, strict regulations, supply chain interruptions, difficulties with quality control, short product shelf lives, and customer skepticism about the advantages of fermented ingredients are the main factors restricting the North America fermented ingredient market.

Market Segmentation

The North America fermented ingredient market share is classified into ingredient type and application.

• The lactic acid bacteria segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The North America fermented ingredient market is segmented by ingredient type into acetic acid bacteria (AAB), lactic acid bacteria (LAB), and yeast. Among these, the lactic acid bacteria segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The extensive use of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in food and beverage products, particularly in dairy, functional beverages, and probiotic formulations, is ascribed to rising consumer demand for clean-label and gut-health-promoting components.   

• The food segment held a largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The North America fermented ingredient market is segmented by application into food, beverages, feed, pharmaceutical, and others. Among these, the food segment held a largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  The use of fermented components, including enzymes, probiotics, and organic acids, in food manufacture is driven by the growing consumer desire for natural, functional, and health-enhancing food products.  

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the North America fermented ingredient market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• BASF SE
• DowDuPont Inc
• Chr. Hansen Inc
• Ajinomoto Co. Inc
• Koninklijke DSM NV
• Others

Recent Developments

• In August 2024, Omega Yeast Labs LLC, a market leader in liquid yeast for craft brewing in the US, was acquired by AB Mauri North America. The goal of this acquisition is to bolster AB Mauri's craft beer specialty yeast division.

Key Target Audience  

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at North America, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the North America fermented ingredient market based on the below-mentioned segments:

North America Fermented Ingredient Market, By Ingredient Type

• Acetic Acid Bacteria (AAB)
• Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB)
• Yeast

North America Fermented Ingredient Market, By Application

• Food
• Beverages
• Feed
• Pharmaceutical
• Others