Fruit Fiber Market - Forecast(2023 - 2028)

The Fruit Fiber Global Market based on the fruit type can be further segmented into Passion, Banana, Blueberry, Plum, Apple, Cranberry, and Others. The orange and grapefruit segment held the largest share in 2021. Orange is eminent for its vitamin C and rich soluble fiber nature which plays a huge role when it comes to dipping cholesterol levels. Owing to the high amount of vitamin C, orange is preeminent in promoting collagen production which is an essential protein for skin health. In addition to that, orange has drawn an immense following among consumers because of its low caloric nature, ample varieties, and tangy flavor. Oranges are of utmost usefulness in reducing the risk of developing cancer and maintaining stable blood pressure. Also, grapefruit is proving to be quite a health-friendly choice because of the high number of antioxidants that inhibit tumor cells. Moreover, it promotes weight loss and overhauls prostate cell DNA. Nevertheless, the passion fruit segment is estimated to be projected to witness growth with a CAGR of 5.9% over the forecast period 2022-2027. This seedy and sweet fruit is a powerhouse of nutrients. The abundance of heart-healthy potassium and dietary fibers makes it an appropriate remedy for confiscating surplus cholesterol from blood vessels, therefore, supporting the segment growth.

Fruit Fiber Market Segment Analysis - By Application

The Fruit Fiber Global Market based on application can be further segmented into Textile fabrics, Pharmaceuticals, Dietary Supplements, Animal feed, Food & Beverages, and Others. The food and beverage segment held the largest share in 2021. Fruit fibers play a significant role in moisture management and as an emulsifier in food and beverages. Beverages with soluble fibers on reaction with abdominal fluid form a gel and slow down the rate of digestion in order to expand the time span for the body to extract as many nutrients as it can. In baker confections, fibers derived from citrus fruits like grapefruit and orange act as a water binding agent and uphold the freshness of products over time by binding a large amount of water and oil and not releasing it over time. Furthermore, the textile segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing with a CAGR of 5.2% over the forecast period 2022-2027. This growth is owing to the soaring demand for fruit fibers as an essential raw material for developing textile fibers. For instance, pineapple fibers play a crucial role in the fabrication of non-woven, home textiles, and upholsteries. Owing to their anti-bacterial properties, cream color, and silk shine, the fruit fibers have started to replace jute in the textile industry, thus augmenting the segment growth in the near future,

Fruit Fiber Market Segment Analysis - By Geography

The Fruit Fiber Global Market based on Geography can be further segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Rest of the World. North America held the largest share with 39% of the overall market in 2021. Owing to the rising food and beverage industry and massive population Asia-Pacific has the potential to lead the market but lack of awareness among people has not aided the market fully. However, the growth in the North American region is owing to the factors such as health proactiveness, high living standards of people, the astounding pervasiveness of obesity, and confounding demand for fortified food and beverages. Also, high urbanization rates and disposable incomes are other crucial factors accountable for the market hold in the said region. Nevertheless, Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period 2022-2027. This growth is owing to the steep expansion in the number of geriatrics, enlarging gastrointestinal infections and other serious illnesses because of the quick adoption of modern lifestyles, and expanding textile industry of Bangladesh. Furthermore,  jaw-dropping growth in the pharmaceutical industry of India and China, immense population, broadening size of the middle-class population, proliferating economic wealth of nations, and rapid migration of people from rural areas to urban areas are the factors thrusting the market growth.

Fruit Fiber Market Drivers

The startling surge in obesity and gastrointestinal infections is anticipated to boost market demand.

Obesity is directly proportional to the imbalance risen between expended and consumed calories. Over time this imbalance results in excessive fat and set grave health repercussions like diabetes and heart attack in motion. Consequently, the rise in prevalence of such illnesses has prompted people to make more demand for fruit fibers so that they can circumvent these threats. According to World Health Organization, as of 2022, over 1 billion people across the globe are facing the obesity problem. Out of these 1 billion, 650 million are adults, and teenagers and children are accounting for 340 million and 39 million respectively. Obesity has become a big headache for countries in Oceania such as Nauru, Cook Islands, Tonga, and others as the body mass index of these nations has crossed the mark of 30 which represent obesity of class 1. On another hand, the surge in gastrointestinal infections post-covid-19 is overwhelming. According to the National Center of Biotechnology Information, nearly 51.9 percent of the patients diagnosed with covid had gastrointestinal patients. Thus, these health issues generate a need for the consumption of fibers which in turn is anticipated to fuel market growth.

Growing fruit production, an upsurge in GDP per capita, and rapid urbanization are expected to boost market demand.

In the wake of sky-rocketing demand, the overall fruit production has soared globally. For instance, global banana production in 2020 was 119.83 million metric tons; whereas, apple production stood at around 86.44 million metric tons. China is the leading fruit producer with more than 242 million metric tons followed by India with more than 100 million metric tons of production. In addition to that, expanding purchasing power of people in developing nations because of rising economic affluence has propelled the demand for high-end fruits such as passion fruit driving the market growth. Manufacturing and exports are two important pillars of economic prosperity. In FY 22 India witnessed a record-breaking export worth $418 billion. The figure might be an appropriate justification for the soaring per capita income of the country. Therefore, these factors are going to play a gigantic role in the market growth.

Fruit Fiber Market Challenges

The environmental catastrophes and rising cost of living are anticipated to hamper the market growth.

Owing to widescale use of fertilizers to increase the yield of fruit drastically is adversely impacting the fertility of the soil. The organic content in the soil of major agriculture-dependent nations like India has plummeted sharply over the years. 2.5 percent to 3 percent organic content in soil is an international standard that represents healthy soil and fertile soil. However, the percentage has dipped to nearly 0.5 percent in croplands of northwest Indian states. On another hand, the rising cost of living because of unfortunate conflict in Europe is likely to challenge the import & export of the aforementioned market in turn impeding the market growth.

Fruit Fiber Industry Outlook:

Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and geographical expansions are key strategies adopted by players in the aforementioned Market. Fruit Fiber Global market top 10 companies include:

1. Carlina Ingredients
2. Citrus Extracts LLC.
3. AGT Foods and Ingredients
4. CP Kelco Inc.
5. Fiberstar Inc.
6. Taiyo International
7. Royal DSM N.V.
8. Cargill Inc.
9. Tate & Kyle Plc.
10. DuPont de Nemours Inc.

Recent Developments

• On September 29, 2021, Taiyo International (a subsidiary of Japan-based food ingredients company Taiyo Kagaku) and Demark-based biotech company “Asiros” announced a partnership with each other to produce a high fiber fruit powder named “CherryShield.” Companies claimed that powder will be suitable for promoting digestion.
• On September 23, 2021, River Falls, Wisconsin-based Fiberstar Inc (a biotechnology company renowned for its citrus fiber “Citri-Fi”) announced that the company has reached a partnership with US-based wholesale distributors “Gillco Ingredients” and “Accurate Ingredients.” The move is aimed at expanding the market in the U.S. through deep penetration.
• On September 10, 2021, CP Kelco (a Georgia, United States-based known for its hydrocolloid services/citrus fibers) announced an investment worth $50 million to build 2nd citrus fiber production facility in Matao, Brazil-based. The investment is solely aimed at expanding citrus fibers' production capacity to curtail the soaring demand for dietary fibers

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