Galacto-oligosaccharide Market Size

Galacto-oligosaccharide Market size was over USD 996.82 million in 2023 and is poised to exceed USD 3.01 billion by 2036, growing at over 8.9% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2024-2036. In the year 2024, the industry size of galacto-oligosaccharide is evaluated at USD 1.06 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.