PUBLISHER: Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP | PRODUCT CODE: 1897023
PUBLISHER: Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP | PRODUCT CODE: 1897023
Global Nutritional Yeast Market Size Study & Forecast, by Product Type (Inactive Dry Yeast, Fortified Nutritional Yeast, Revivable Yeast) and by Nature (Organic, Conventional) and Regional Forecasts 2025-2032
The Global Nutritional Yeast Market is valued at approximately USD 587.87 million in 2024 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of around 7.23% throughout the forecast period of 2025-2035. Nutritional yeast-long regarded as a pantry staple in vegan circles-has rapidly transformed into a mainstream functional ingredient as consumers increasingly gravitate toward nutrient-dense, clean-label foods. Extracted from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, this versatile, protein-rich ingredient is carefully cultivated, harvested, dried, and either fortified or left inactive depending on the application. Manufacturers have been leveraging nutritional yeast's natural umami profile and its intrinsic B-vitamin composition to position it as a multifunctional ingredient across categories such as snacks, dairy alternatives, bakery, and fortified foods. This shift in consumer preference-coupled with rising knowledge about plant-based nutrition and allergen-free functional additives-continues to propel the market forward at an accelerated pace.
The surge in demand for plant-based and fortified food products has significantly elevated the commercial relevance of nutritional yeast. As consumers actively seek ingredients capable of enhancing flavor, boosting immunity, and delivering bioactive benefits, nutritional yeast has become a preferred choice among formulators trying to strengthen their clean-label propositions. According to various industry analyses, the global consumption of functional fortified foods has been rising consistently, driven by lifestyle-related health concerns and increased adoption of vegetarian and vegan diets. Simultaneously, the growing emphasis on immunity-enhancing foods-gaining further traction post-pandemic-has encouraged manufacturers to incorporate nutritional yeast into new product innovations spanning beverages, dietary supplements, and functional snacks. Nevertheless, market growth faces occasional restraints stemming from price volatility in yeast cultivation and the availability of alternative fortified ingredients, which may momentarily temper expansion during the forecast window.
The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:
By Product Type:
- Inactive Dry Yeast
- Fortified Nutritional Yeast
- Revivable Yeast
By Nature:
- Organic
- Conventional
By Form:
- Powder
- Flakes
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Others
By Application:
- Food & Beverages
- Bakery & Confectionery
- Beverages
- Functional Foods
- Dietary Supplements
- Personal Care
- Animal Feed
- Others
By Sales Channel:
- Direct Sales
- Online Sales
- Offline Sales
- Modern Trade
- Specialty Stores
- Departmental Stores
- Other Sales Channels
Inactive dry yeast is projected to dominate the market over the forecast period, primarily due to its extensive use in packaged foods, health products, and culinary applications. Its superior shelf stability, ease of storage, and high nutrient density allow manufacturers to integrate it seamlessly into processed and value-added food products. As consumers continue to pursue high-protein, low-sodium food choices, inactive nutritional yeast is poised to capture the lion's share of demand. Meanwhile, fortified nutritional yeast-enhanced with additional B-vitamins and minerals-is gaining traction among health-conscious consumers seeking targeted nutritional benefits. Although inactive dry yeast retains leadership in market share, fortified variants are emerging as strong contenders in niche, health-centric product lines.
From a revenue perspective, conventional nutritional yeast leads the market, generating the largest share of global sales. This dominance is attributed to its widespread availability, lower price points, and strong acceptance among mass-market food manufacturers. However, the organic segment is rapidly emerging as the fastest-growing category, driven by escalating consumer trust in certified organic labels and the global pivot toward chemical-free, non-GMO ingredients. While conventional yeast remains the industry's revenue backbone, the organic category is accelerating swiftly, reshaping premium product portfolios and prompting manufacturers to scale sustainable sourcing practices.
The key regions assessed for the Global Nutritional Yeast Market include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America held the largest market share in 2024, supported by high consumer awareness, strong adoption of plant-based diets, and the robust presence of functional food manufacturers. Europe follows closely, propelled by stringent food-quality regulations, mature vegan markets, and well-established bakery and confectionery industries. In contrast, the Asia Pacific region is expected to register the fastest growth through 2035. Rising disposable incomes, expanding urban populations, and growing interest in nutritional supplementation in countries such as India, China, and Japan are serving as major catalysts for market expansion. Meanwhile, Latin America and the Middle East & Africa exhibit promising potential, fueled by improving retail infrastructure and increased penetration of fortified foods.
Major market players included in this report are:
- Lesaffre Group
- Lallemand Inc.
- Angel Yeast Co., Ltd.
- Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods
- NOW Foods
- Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- Nutritional Yeast Company
- Bioforce AG
- Kemin Industries
- Alltech Inc.
- Ohly GmbH
- Red Star Yeast Company
- ADM
- AB Mauri
- Oriental Yeast Co., Ltd.
Global Nutritional Yeast Market Report Scope:
- Historical Data - 2023, 2024
- Base Year for Estimation - 2024
- Forecast period - 2025-2035
- Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
- Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
- Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to determine market sizes of different segments and key countries in recent years and to forecast future values for the coming decade. The report integrates both qualitative narratives and quantitative insights to outline the key drivers, challenges, and evolving opportunities shaping the Global Nutritional Yeast Market. Additionally, the study highlights high-potential micro-markets for strategic investments, while offering a detailed analysis of the competitive structure and the diverse product portfolios of leading industry participants. The detailed market segmentation and sub-segmentation are thoroughly described above.
Key Takeaways:
- Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
- Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
- Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level insights across major regions.
- Competitive landscape highlighting strategies and strengths of leading global players.
- Strategic recommendations based on market trends and competitive benchmarking.
- In-depth demand-side and supply-side market assessment.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Report Scope & Methodology
- 1.1. Research Objective
- 1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
- 1.3. Research Attributes
- 1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
- 1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
- 2.2. Strategic Insights
- 2.3. ESG Analysis
- 2.4. key Findings
Chapter 3. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Forces Analysis
- 3.1. Market Forces Shaping The Global Nutritional Yeast Market (2024-2035)
- 3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. The surge in demand for plant-based
- 3.2.2. fortified food products
- 3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. price volatility in yeast cultivation
- 3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. rising knowledge about plant-based nutrition
Chapter 4. Global Nutritional Yeast Industry Analysis
- 4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2. Porter's 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
- 4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
- 4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
- 4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
- 4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
- 4.7. Global Pricing Analysis And Trends 2025
- 4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecasts by Product Type 2025-2035
- 5.1. Market Overview
- 5.2. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
- 5.3. Inactive Dry Yeast
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 5.4. Fortified Nutritional Yeast
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 5.5. Revivable Yeast
- 5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
Chapter 6. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecasts by Nature 2025-2035
- 6.1. Market Overview
- 6.2. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
- 6.3. Organic
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 6.4. Conventional
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
Chapter 7. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecasts by Form 2025-2035
- 7.1. Market Overview
- 7.2. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
- 7.3. Powder
- 7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 7.4. Flakes
- 7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 7.5. Tablets
- 7.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 7.6. Capsules
- 7.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 7.7. Others
- 7.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.7.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
Chapter 8. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025-2035
- 8.1. Market Overview
- 8.2. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
- 8.3. Food & Beverages
- 8.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 8.4. Bakery & Confectionery
- 8.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 8.5. Beverages
- 8.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 8.6. Functional Foods
- 8.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 8.7. Dietary Supplements
- 8.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.7.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 8.8. Others
- 8.8.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.8.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 8.9. Animal Feed
- 8.9.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.9.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 8.10. Personal Care
- 8.10.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.10.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
Chapter 9. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecasts by Sales Channel 2025-2035
- 9.1. Market Overview
- 9.2. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
- 9.3. Direct Sales
- 9.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 9.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 9.4. Online Sales
- 9.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 9.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 9.5. Offline Sales
- 9.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 9.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 9.6. Modern Trade
- 9.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 9.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 9.7. Specialty Stores
- 9.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 9.7.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 9.8. Departmental Stores
- 9.8.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 9.8.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 9.9. Other Sales Channels
- 9.9.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 9.9.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
Chapter 10. Global Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035
- 10.1. Growth Nutritional Yeast Market, Regional Market Snapshot
- 10.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
- 10.3. North America Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.3.1. U.S. Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.3.1.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.3.1.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.3.1.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.3.1.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.3.1.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.3.2. Canada Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.3.2.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.3.2.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.3.2.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.3.2.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.3.2.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.3.1. U.S. Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.4. Europe Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.4.1. UK Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.4.1.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.1.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.1.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.1.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.1.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.2. Germany Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.4.2.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.2.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.2.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.2.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.2.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.3. France Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.4.3.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.3.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.3.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.3.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.3.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.4. Spain Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.4.4.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.4.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.4.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.4.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.4.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.5. Italy Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.4.5.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.5.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.5.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.5.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.5.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.6. Rest of Europe Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.4.6.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.6.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.6.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.6.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.6.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.4.1. UK Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.5. Asia Pacific Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.5.1. China Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.5.1.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.1.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.1.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.1.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.1.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.2. India Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.5.2.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.2.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.2.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.2.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.2.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.3. Japan Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.5.3.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.3.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.3.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.3.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.3.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.3.6. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.4. Australia Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.5.4.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.4.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.4.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.4.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.4.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.5. South Korea Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.5.5.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.5.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.5.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.5.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.5.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.6. Rest of APAC Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.5.6.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.6.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.6.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.6.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.6.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.5.1. China Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.6. Latin America Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.6.1. Brazil Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.6.1.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.6.1.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.6.1.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.6.1.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.6.1.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.6.2. Mexico Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.6.2.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.6.2.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.6.2.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.6.2.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.6.2.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.6.1. Brazil Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.7. Middle East and Africa Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.7.1. UAE Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.7.1.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.1.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.1.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.1.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.1.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.2. Saudi Arabia (KSA) Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.7.2.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.2.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.2.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.2.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.2.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.3. South Africa Nutritional Yeast Market
- 10.7.3.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.3.2. Nature breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.3.3. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.3.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.3.5. Sales Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 10.7.1. UAE Nutritional Yeast Market
Chapter 11. Competitive Intelligence
- 11.1. Top Market Strategies
- 11.2. Lesaffre Group
- 11.2.1. Company Overview
- 11.2.2. Key Executives
- 11.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 11.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 11.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 11.2.6. Recent Development
- 11.2.7. Market Strategies
- 11.2.8. SWOT Analysis
- 11.3. Lallemand Inc.
- 11.4. Angel Yeast Co., Ltd.
- 11.5. Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods
- 11.6. NOW Foods
- 11.7. Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- 11.8. Nutritional Yeast Company
- 11.9. Bioforce AG
- 11.10. Kemin Industries
- 11.11. Alltech Inc.
- 11.12. Ohly GmbH
- 11.13. Red Star Yeast Company
- 11.14. ADM
- 11.15. AB Mauri
- 11.16. Oriental Yeast Co., Ltd.
