The global Beta-Glucan market size is predicted to grow from US$ 247 million in 2025 to US$ 354 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2031.

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Beta-Glucan is also called dextran, Dextran is a non-ionic branched polysaccharide, appearing as a white powder. Native dextran is prepared by fermentation of sugar, followed by subsequent harvest and purification. Native Dextran is then modified by hydrolysis and separation into the desired molecular weight.

Market Development Opportunities & Main Driving Factors

The Beta-Glucan market has witnessed significant development opportunities in recent years, primarily due to its extensive applications in health and wellness sectors. With the increasing global population aging and heightened public awareness of health, the demand for natural ingredients with immune-modulating and anti-tumor functions continues to rise. Beta-Glucan, as a functional food ingredient, can enhance the nutritional value and health benefits of food products, making it a promising candidate in the food industry. In the pharmaceutical sector, Beta-Glucan is used to develop immune modulators and anti-tumor drugs. As cancer incidence rates rise and the demand for new treatment methods increases, its market demand is also growing steadily. Additionally, in the health supplement and cosmetic fields, Beta-Glucan is widely used in nutritional supplements and skincare products to boost immunity and promote skin health. With the increasing consumer preference for natural and functional ingredients, the market potential of Beta-Glucan is further highlighted.

Market Challenges, Risks, & Restraints

Despite its broad development prospects, the Beta-Glucan market also faces several challenges and risks. First, the stability of raw material supply is a key issue. The production of Beta-Glucan relies on raw materials such as yeast, fungi, and grains, and fluctuations in their supply and prices can significantly impact production costs. Secondly, market competition is becoming increasingly fierce, with more and more companies entering the field, leading to intensified competition for market share. Companies need to continuously enhance their competitiveness in product quality, price, brand, and sales channels to cope with the intense market competition. Additionally, the biological activity and efficacy of Beta-Glucan need to be verified through rigorous scientific research and clinical trials, which increases research and development costs and time. Finally, uncertainties in the global economic situation and changes in trade policies may have adverse effects on market demand and prices.

Downstream Demand Trends

Looking at downstream demand, Beta-Glucan has broad application prospects in multiple fields. In the food sector, with the increasing consumer demand for healthy foods, the application of Beta-Glucan as a functional food ingredient will continue to expand. In the pharmaceutical sector, as the incidence of chronic diseases such as cancer rises, the demand for immune modulators and anti-tumor drugs is also increasing, and the application of Beta-Glucan in this field will be further expanded. In the health supplement sector, with the increasing consumer preference for natural and functional ingredients, the market demand for Beta-Glucan as an immune booster will continue to grow. In the cosmetic sector, with the increasing consumer demand for natural and effective skincare products, the application of Beta-Glucan in moisturizing and skin-repairing products will also be further expanded. In the future, with continuous technological innovation and the diversification of market demand, the application fields and market potential of Beta-Glucan will be further expanded.

Infinity Market Research newest research report, the Beta-Glucan Industry Forecast looks at past sales and reviews total world Beta-Glucan sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Beta-Glucan sales for 2025 through 2031. With Beta-Glucan sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Beta-Glucan industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Beta-Glucan landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Beta-Glucan portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms unique position in an accelerating global Beta-Glucan market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Beta-Glucan and breaks down the forecast by Source, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Beta-Glucan.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Beta-Glucan market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Source:

Beta-Glucan 40

Beta-Glucan 20

Beta-Glucan 60

Beta-Glucan 70

Others

Segmentation by Application:

    Solutions for Injection and Infusion
    Dextran Derivative
    Others

This report also splits the market by region:

    Americas
        United States
        Canada
        Mexico
        Brazil
    APAC
        China
        Japan
        Korea
        Southeast Asia
        India
        Australia
    Europe
        Germany
        France
        UK
        Italy
        Russia
    Middle East & Africa
        Egypt
        South Africa
        Israel
        Turkey
        GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the companys coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.

    Pharmacosmos
    PK Chemicals
    Meito Sangyo
    Polydex Pharm
    Jinyang Biological Pharmaceutical

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Beta-Glucan market?
What factors are driving Beta-Glucan market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Beta-Glucan market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Beta-Glucan break out by Source, by Application?