Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2025-2037
Galacto-oligosaccharide Market size was over USD 1.08 billion in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 3.27 billion by 2037, growing at over 8.9% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of galacto-oligosaccharide is evaluated at USD 1.16 billion.
Galacto-oligosaccharides are composed of linked plant sugars in chains. Naturally, they are found in foods such as dairy products, beans, and some root vegetables. People use galacto-oligosaccharides as prebiotics. Prebiotics serve as food for the 'healthy' bacteria in the intestine. Galacto-oligosaccharides are most widely used for gastrointestinal disorders such as constipation and for the prevention of allergies in infants. The growing demand for oligosaccharides as low-calorie sweeteners in confectionery, beverages, and milk products, backed by its property of light sweetness and low calories, is anticipated to promote the growth of the global galacto-oligosaccharides market.
