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Digestive Health Market Size and Forecast, by Product (Functional Food & Beverages, Vitamins & Dietary Supplements); Ingredients (Digestive Enzymes, Probiotics, Prebiotics); End-user (Supermarkets, Hospital Pharmacy, Online Pharmacy) - Growth Trends, Key Players, Regional Analysis 2026-2035

  • Report ID: 4559
  • Published Date: Sep 10, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Digestive Health Market Outlook:

Digestive Health Market size was valued at USD 57.59 Billion in 2025 and is set to exceed USD 127.83 Billion by 2035, expanding at over 8.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of digestive health is estimated at USD 61.89 Billion.

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The market growth is primarily driven by the rise in digestive disorders including irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, diverticular disease, and gut infections, a growing inclination of people for fresh, safe, and natural foods, and increasing concern for society on their health. Nearly 15 million adults have an ulcer which makes up approximately 6% of the total adults and around 37 million people visited the hospital for diagnosis of their digestive system. Furthermore, the growing geriatric population is first in line to suffer gut health disorders. Thus, the rise in the number of older persons is attributed to an increase in awareness about digestive health market in the near future.

Besides this, a growing number of gut-conscious clients who constantly seek preventive options and higher usage of supplements for gut health including prebiotics, food enzymes, and probiotics including Culturelle probiotics that maintain healthy digestion is expected to propel the growth of the global gastrointestinal health market. In order to support the immune system, nearly 77% of individuals are switching to food including yogurt drinks, and others. By 2030, one in six people on Earth is expected to be 60 years of age or older. 1.4 billion people are likely to be over the age of 60 by this time, up from 1 billion in 2020. In addition to the aforementioned factors, the rise in obesity cases along with increased lifestyle-related disorders among the population owing to poor eating habits and high consumption of processed, high-sodium, and ready-to-eat food items are expected to increase the demand for digestive health products. Furthermore, the rise in awareness about nutritional food additives and nutritional supplements is also considered to positively contribute to market growth.

Key Digestive Health Market Insights Summary:

  • Regional Highlights:

    • North America digestive health market will hold over 40% share by 2035, driven by technological advancements in probiotics and prebiotics, rising health awareness, and supportive regulatory policies.

  • Segment Insights:

    • The probiotics (digestive health market) segment in the digestive health market is anticipated to secure the largest share by 2035, driven by higher consumption of probiotics and rising cases of obesity and indigestion.
    • The functional food & beverages segment in the digestive health market is projected to hold the highest market share by 2035, driven by growing use of probiotics in dairy products to improve gut health.

  • Key Growth Trends:

    • Rising Population of Elderly Using High Amounts of Medications such as Antibiotics
    • Increasing Desire for Unhealthy Foods Comprise of Fast Foods and Junk Foods

  • Major Challenges:

    • Higher Cost of Digestive Supplements
    • Indefinite in the Tax for the Food Industry

  • Key Players: DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences, Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, Inc., Cie Gervais Danone, Nestle Health Science, Sanofi, Chr. Hansen Holdings A/S, BASF SE, Bayer AG, Cargill, Incorporated.

Global Digestive Health Market Forecast and Regional Outlook:

  • Market Size & Growth Projections:

    • 2025 Market Size: USD 57.59 Billion
    • 2026 Market Size: USD 61.89 Billion
    • Projected Market Size: USD 127.83 Billion by 2035
    • Growth Forecasts: 8.3% CAGR (2026-2035)

  • Key Regional Dynamics:

    • Largest Region: North America (40% Share by 2035)
    • Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific
    • Dominating Countries: United States, China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
    • Emerging Countries: China, India, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea

    • Last updated on : 10 September, 2025

Growth Drivers

  • Growing Cases of Functional Digestive Disorders such as Malabsorption on the Back of Chronic Diseases including Chronic Pancreatitis - Malabsorption symptoms include difficulty in digestion, inefficient absorption of nutrients from digestive foods, and excretion issues. Regular drinking habits, genetic cystic fibrosis, or incidence of intestinal surgery are some common causes of malabsorption. The rising prevalence of such disorders is anticipated to increase the utilization rate of digestive health market products by the end of the forecast period. Over 73,000 people in 33 countries are suffering from digestive disorders. Moreover, every 4 in 10 adults in the world has a functional gastrointestinal disorder.

  • Rising Population of Elderly Using High Amounts of Medications such as Antibiotics – The body of older persons is generally weak and their organ capacity slowly starts to deteriorate. As a result, their digestive system also weakens which generates a need for digestive health market products for survival. Thus, the large pool of the geriatric population is expected to bring lucrative growth opportunities for market growth. The United Nations estimates that by 2050, 1 in 6 people would be over 65, up from 1 in 11 in 2019.

  • Increasing Desire for Unhealthy Foods Comprise of Fast Foods and Junk Foods – With people being indulged in their busy lives, the focus towards eating unhealthy foods has increased owing to their taste, and convenience. However, the outcome of eating unhealthy food items is the development of diseases and disorders in the body which in turn, is expected to increase the demand for digestive health supplements to restore health.  According to the World Health Organization, every year, around 420, 000 people worldwide die and an estimated 600 million get sick from eating tainted food, losing nearly33 a million years of healthy life.
  • Urging Consumption of Heavily Processed Food Products Involving Renal Health Issues and Unsettle Digestion - In the United States, the consumption of ultra-processed food including sugar foods, frozen dinners, ready-to-eat meals, and others, increased from around 54% in 2002 to approximately 57% in 2018.
  • Propelled Demand for Dairy Products Causing Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance – Digestive health products are highly in demand in the dairy industry. The high usage of probiotics and food enzymes in milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products is anticipated to expand the market size. Globally, more than 6 billion people consume milk and milk-based products and the consumption is highest in Europe, North America, Israel, Australia, and Costa Rica.

Challenges

  • Higher Cost of Digestive Supplements – Digestive supplements are not something everyone can buy as they are not covered under insurance and are not under the control of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Also, the process of manufacturing and storing gut health supplements such as probiotics are very expensive rising the cost of the product.

  • Indefinite in the Tax for the Food Industry

  • Strict Rules to be Followed Before the Launch of New Products

Digestive Health Market Size and Forecast:

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2025

Forecast Period

2026-2035

CAGR

8.3%

Base Year Market Size (2025)

USD 57.59 Billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2035)

USD 127.83 Billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S. and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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Digestive Health Market Segmentation:

Ingredients Segment Analysis

The global digestive health market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by ingredients into digestive enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, and others. The probiotics segment is anticipated to hold the largest market size by the end of 2035. The segment growth is attributed to higher consumption of probiotics, rising obesity cases, hectic work hours, and a growing number of the working population. Working in the schedules of changing shift patterns, especially in night shifts can affect your gut health causing loss of appetite and indigestion problems rising the need for use of probiotics. Moreover, according to a 2017 NHIS report, 0.5% (294,000) of children reported using probiotics or prebiotics in the previous 30 days.

Product Segment Analysis

The global digestive health market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by products into functional food & beverages, vitamins & dietary supplements, and others. Out of these, the food & beverages segment is attributed to garner the highest segment share during the assessment period. The major factor attributed to the segment growth is the growing usage of probiotics in dairy products to aid intestinal inflammation and improve gut health and immunity. Furthermore, the inclusion of feed prebiotics and probiotics in non-alcoholic drinks such as relaxation drinks, sports drinks, and others is expected to benefit the market growth. Furthermore, growing consumer awareness about their diets and eatables is also estimated to raise the awareness level of digestive health in the upcoming years.

Our in-depth analysis of the global digestive health market includes the following segments:

             By Product
  • Functional Food & Beverages
  • Vitamins & Dietary Supplements
  • Others

             By Ingredients
  • Digestive Enzymes
  • Probiotics
  • Prebiotics
  • Others

               By End User
  • Supermarkets
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Online Pharmacy
  • Others
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Digestive Health Market Regional Analysis:

North American Market Insights

The North America digestive health market, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2035. The growth of the market can be attributed majorly to the increasing technological advancement to build products in the probiotics and prebiotic space. Also, the rising awareness about health and fitness along with the rising number of health-conscious people is also estimated to increase the adoption rate of digestive health products. Further, the presence of a strong healthcare network in the region, along with the availability of supportive policies by the regulatory bodies that promote the market players to opt for various types of supplements and nutritional additives, such as probiotics dietary supplements over a large target population is also anticipated to contribute to the market growth in the region. In addition, the region's expanding healthcare industry and rising healthcare expenditure are also anticipated to boost market growth during the forecast period. As per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, it is revealed that in 2021 healthcare spending in the United States reached USD 4.3 trillion or USD 12,914 per person which is equivalent to 18.3% of the region’s GDP.

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Digestive Health Market Players:

    • DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences
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    • Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.
    • Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, Inc.
    • Cie Gervais Danone
    • Nestle Health Science
    • Sanofi
    • Chr. Hansen Holdings A/S
    • BASF SE
    • Bayer AG
    • Cargill, Incorporated

Recent Developments

  • Danone introduced the United Kingdom’s first formula tablet-based formula milk, Aptamil Tab. It is a pre-measured formula, manufactured in the collaboration with the Japanese food manufacturer, Meiji.

  • Cargill, Incorporated along with Continental Grain announced the complete acquisition of Sanderson Farms, Inc. In order to complete the purchase, Cargill and Continental Grain joined Sanderson Farms with Wayne Farms, a Continental Grain subsidiary, to create a brand-new, privately held poultry company.

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  • Published Date: Sep 10, 2025
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In the year 2026, the industry size of digestive health is estimated at USD 61.89 Billion.

The global digestive health market size was around USD 57.59 Billion in 2025 and is likely to expand at a CAGR of more than 8.3%, surpassing USD 127.83 Billion revenue by 2035.

North America digestive health market will hold over 40% share by 2035, driven by technological advancements in probiotics and prebiotics, rising health awareness, and supportive regulatory policies.

Key players in the market include DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences, Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, Inc., Cie Gervais Danone, Nestle Health Science, Sanofi, Chr. Hansen Holdings A/S, BASF SE, Bayer AG, Cargill, Incorporated.

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