United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Source (Sucrose, Chicory), By Form (Liquid, Powder), and United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) Market Size was Estimated at USD 117.81 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 8.83% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 298.8 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 298.8 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 8.83% from 2025 to 2035. This growth is being fueled by increased consumer awareness about gut health and the rising demand for functional ingredients in daily nutrition.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) market refers to the industry focused on Soluble fiber and prebiotics, which are naturally present in a variety of plants, including bananas, onions, garlic, and chicory root. Short chains of fructose molecules are joined by glucose at the end to form them. Fructooligosaccharides travel undigested to the colon, where they are used as sustenance by probiotics, or good bacteria, in the gut. The growth and activity of these advantageous bacteria are stimulated by this fermentation process, which supports general health and digestive health. Fructo-oligosaccharide demand is anticipated to rise quickly throughout the projected period as a result of consumers' growing product knowledge and improved comprehension of its functionalities. Furthermore, shifting lifestyles and growing health concerns are anticipated to support market expansion. These elements are in charge of the fructooligosaccharides' explosive rise in the global market during the anticipated time frame. Growing government backing and increased demand for prebiotics are boosting growth. The demand for low-calorie sweeteners and growing concerns about gut health are predicted to drive product expansion over the next eight years.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) 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 United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and 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 United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) is driven by consumers who are increasingly drawn to functional meals and ingredients that offer health benefits beyond simple nourishment. In addition to their potential benefits for digestion and immunity, fructooligosaccharides are recognized to promote gut health as prebiotics. Furthermore, as awareness of the importance of gut health and the microbiome grows, there is a growing need for ingredients like fructooligosaccharides that promote healthy gut flora, which is driving the demand for FOS in foods and beverages. Manufacturers can explore new product formulations and developments that include fructooligosaccharides (FOS) into a broader range of applications, such as plant-based substitutes, sports nutrition products, and functional snacks, to adjust to shifting customer trends and tastes.

Restraining Factors

The market expansion might be slowed due to some hurdles, like inconsistent regulatory classification across areas, and low consumer knowledge, availability, and profitability may be limited by production issues, such as enzymatic synthesis control, maintaining high purity levels, and the comparatively high cost of manufacture, particularly for small-scale producers.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) market share is classified into source, and form.

• The chicory segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) market is divided by source into chicory and sucrose. Among these, the chicory segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period. This segment is driven by because chicory is simple to extract, contains a lot of inulin, has few calories, and may be used safely and effectively in a variety of ways. Chicory root contains inulin, a soluble fiber that is fermented by good bacteria in the large intestine rather than being broken down in the small intestine, resulting in FOS as a byproduct.

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

The United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) market is segmented by form into liquid, and powder. Among these, the liquid segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of their ease of incorporation into a variety of food and beverage products; liquid fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are widely employed. They dissolve readily in water and other liquids due to their syrupy nature, resulting in a homogenous slurry.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) 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

• Lehmann Ingredients Ltd
• BioCare (Bodykind Nutrisun)
• Healthy Supplies Ltd
• Tate & Lyle
• Beneo Orafti
• Cambridge Commodities Ltd
• Others

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 United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) Market, By Source

• Chicory
• Sucrose

United Kingdom fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) Market, By Form

• Liquid
• Powder