Middle East And Africa Oryzenin Market

Middle East and Africa Oryzenin Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The Middle East and Africa oryzenin market size is expected to reach USD 15.18 million in 2024 and reach USD 32.86 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 16.7% from 2024 to 2029.

Though rice is essentially a high-calorie food, it also has a protein content of about 7%. Oryzenin, a type of glutelin, is the major protein present in rice grains. Rice protein has a higher nutritional value than that of other cereals such as wheat and maize.

Glutelin found in rice proteins does not trigger celiac disease unlike that of glutelins found in wheat or barley. It is because the glutelin present in rice is a low molecular weight glutelin whereas high molecular glutelin is the one that might trigger celiac disease. They exist as macromolecular complexes and are hydrophobic. They are soluble in acid and alkaline solutions and are processed into polypeptides to store in vacuolar compartments of the cells.

With the increase in demand for rice protein in the market, oryzenin has become an essential ingredient in food and beverage industries due to its high protein content and gelling properties. Texturing and emulsifying properties of oryzenin is also one of the major reasons increasing the demand for rice protein. Increasing health awareness among consumers, increasing R&D activities and increasing demand for sources of protein which are lactose and gluten free are driving the oryzenin market. However, stringent government regulations and the availability of alternate protein sources are restraining the market growth.

The Middle East and Africa oryzenin market is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

Middle East and Africa Oryzenin Market Analysis By Type

• Isolates
• Concentrates

Concentrates hold the largest market share as it is more cost-effective than isolates.

Middle East and Africa Oryzenin Market Analysis By Application

• Bakery and Confectionery
• Meat Analogs and Extenders
• Sports and Energy Nutrition
• Dairy Alternatives
• Beverages and other applications

Sports and Energy Nutrition is expected to be the largest market segment because of the increase in demand for energy drinks and organic rice proteins for athletes for muscle recovery.

Middle East and Africa Oryzenin Market Analysis By Form

• dry and liquid

Due to the ease of handling, the dry form of rice protein holds the major market share.

Middle East and Africa Oryzenin Market Analysis By Function

• Texturing
• Emulsifying
• Gelling and Foaming

Emulsifying holds the largest market share due to the huge number of applications in the food and beverage industries.

COUNTRY ANALYSIS

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

Based on geography, the Oryzenin market is analyzed under Middle East and Africa. Due to the increase in awareness about the nutritional benefits of rice protein, Middle East market is growing steadily. Market growth is somewhat slow in Africa region due to the low per capita income of the majority of people in this region.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA ORYZENIN MARKET

Axiom Foods, Inc, AIDP Inc, RiceBran Technologies, Kerry Group plc, BENEO GmbH, Ribus, Inc, Green Labs LLC, Golden Grain Group Limited, Shaanxi Fuheng (FH) Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Bioway (Xi’An) Organic Ingredients Co., Ltd. These are some of the market players that are dominate the Middle East and Africa oryzenin market.