Global Lactobacillus Acidophilus Probiotics Market, by Form (Solid and Liquid), by Application (Food and Beverages, Dietary Supplements, Animal Feed, Pharmaceuticals, and Others), by Distribution Channel (Online Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, and Supermarket/Hypermarket), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) is estimated to be valued at US$ 1,499.7 Million in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.0 % during the forecast period (2022-2030), as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Increasing geriatric population is expected to propel growth of the lactobacillus acidophilus probiotics market for the forecast period. For instance, according to World Health Organization (WHO), on October 1, 2022, between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population over 60 years will nearly get double from 12% to 22% and by 2050, people aged 60 years and older will be around 2.1 billion. As with age, digestive health is expected to decline, thus, a rise in the number of aged people is expected to provide lucrative growth opportunities to the lactobacillus acidophilus probiotics market over the forecast period.
Global Lactobacillus Acidophilus Probiotics Market– Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns in various countries across the globe have impacted the financial status of businesses across all sectors, including the private healthcare sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire supply chain of the healthcare industry, mainly due to strict lockdowns in several regions. Private healthcare is one such sector that has been impacted significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, COVID-19 had a positive impact on the global lactobacillus acidophilus probiotics market. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a major spike in demand for immunity-boosting food products and supplements. Probiotics are well known for their immunity-boosting properties as they offer robust protection against gastrointestinal pathogens and also promote the production of natural antibodies in the body.
As per a survey conducted by Natural Marketing Institute in May 2020, probiotic consumption witnessed an exponential surge in 2020. The survey concludes that the number of U.S. consumers taking probiotics increased by 66%, Italy experienced a 188% increase in new users, whereas, China witnessed a 108% increase in probiotic users in May 2020, as compared to the previous six months. Thus, rapid increase in probiotic consumers in 2020 significantly fueled the market growth.
Global Lactobacillus Acidophilus Probiotics Market: Key Developments
For instance, on October 28, 2018, DuPont Nutrition & Health (N&H), a probiotic manufacturing company, announced the launch of DuPontTM Danisco Lactobacillus Plus, which is the balanced combination of robust strains of L. paracasei, helveticus, and acidophilus to produce fermented milk. The robust strains promote a balance between flavor and acidity, in addition to optimizing the production process with a rapid time of fermentation.