Middle East And Africa Probiotic Dietary Supplement Market

Middle East and Africa Probiotic Dietary Supplement Market Size (2024 to 2032)

The Middle East and Africa Probiotic Dietary Supplement Market was worth USD 0.20 billion in 2024, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.82%, to reach USD 0.34 billion by 2032.

Probiotics are microorganisms which provide certain health benefits upon consumption. The health benefits include anti-inflammation, improved immunity in adults etc. Some of the microorganisms function by balancing the number of organisms in intestines. Probiotic dietary supplements consist of several probiotic strains to prevent or treat diseases.

Antibiotics are increasingly used recently. The problem with antibiotics is that they kill both disease causing bacteria as well as the bacteria which are beneficial to humans. Intake of probiotics through supplements helps to replenish the lost bacteria. Probiotic dietary supplements are also used by athletes for enhanced nutritional supply and infants to meet their dietary requirements.

Market Drivers  

Excessive use of antibiotics in everyday life has resulted in the increase in demand for probiotic supplements. Increasing digestive disorders in infants and adults, high emphasis on research and development to produce innovative products and advanced delivery systems like capsules are expected to drive the market.

Market Restraints

However, lack of awareness among people in many countries and high prices of products are hindering the market growth.

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Middle East and Africa Probiotic Dietary Supplement Market By Type

• Food supplements
• Sports Supplements
• Infant formula
• Nutritional Supplements
• Specialty Nutrients
• Others

Specialty nutrients are expected to be the largest market segment due to the high availability of these products and enhanced immune system due to their consumption. Infant Formula is the fastest growing segment as these products are very much suited to the dietary and nutritional needs of an infant and also because it is available in powder and liquid forms according to customer needs.

Middle East and Africa Probiotic Dietary Supplement Market By Region 

• KSA
• UAE
• Israel
• Rest of GCC countries
• South Africa
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Egypt
• Sudan
• Rest of MEA

Middle East is expected to lead the market due to the increase in disposable incomes of people in this region. Africa region shows lesser growth due to the presence of many lower and middle income countries in this region.

Key Players in the Market

Major Key Players in the MEA Probiotic Dietary Supplement Market are NutraScience Labs, Probium LLC, Deerland Enzymes, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, ProbioFerm, BioCare Copenhagen, Custom Probiotics, Inc, Contract NUTRA, Mercola Probiotics, and Bifodan