Functional Fiber Frontier: Oat β-Glucan Industry Report with Strategic Regional Deep-Dive

Oat β-Glucan is a functional food ingredient widely used in food, beverage, nutraceutical, and cosmetic products due to its cholesterol-lowering, glycemic control, and gut-health benefits.
It is predominantly extracted from oat kernels and formulated into powder and liquid forms for downstream applications including fortified foods, supplements, functional beverages, and skincare formulations.
Driven by rising health awareness, clean-label trends, and preventive healthcare spending, the global market has matured into a core ingredient market within health-oriented food sectors.
Global Market Snapshot
Estimated Global Market Size (2025): USD 399 million
Global Market Size (2032): USD 605 million
Projected CAGR (20252032): 6.1%
Average Price (2025): USD 25,639 per Ton
Primary End-Use Segments: Functional foods & beverages, supplements, personal care & pharmaceutical applications.
Total Units Sold Globally: 15,562 Ton
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): USD 17,947/ton
COGS Breakdown
Raw material (oats): 42%
Extraction & purification: 30%
Packaging & logistics: 15%
Overhead & quality assurance: 13%
Factory Gross Profit per Ton: USD 7,692/ton
Factory Gross Margin: 30%
Full Production Capacity per Line: 180 ton/year
Downstream Industry Demand
Functional Food & Beverages: 45%
Nutraceuticals & Supplements: 30%
Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics: 15%
Animal Nutrition & Others: 10%.
Latest Trends and Technological Developments
Oct 2025: Major ingredient supplier announces expanded oat β-glucan extraction capacity to meet rising global demand driven by preventive healthcare trends.
Jun 2025: New high-efficiency enzymatic extraction method reduces production costs by 10-15%, improving yield and purity.
Mar 2025: Rising application in plant-based beverages and ready-to-drink functional drinks, tapping consumer demand for heart-healthy products.
Clean-label & Plant-based Demand: Surge in formulations featuring oat β-glucan due to consumer preference for natural fibers.
Functional Beverages Boom: 35% of new product launches in beverages contain soluble oat β-glucan.
Cosmeceutical Adoption: Rising usage in anti-inflammatory and skin-barrier products.
Asia Regional Insights
Asia Pacific Market (2024):
Estimated revenue: USD 8090 million (based on regional share proxies).
Rapid Growth: Driven by China, India, and Southeast Asian urban markets embracing preventive nutrition.
China Market Size (2024): USD 26.3 million.
Key Drivers in Asia:
Rising incidence of lifestyle diseases
Growth in functional food penetration
Government initiatives promoting healthy nutrition
Innovation Hotspots: Soluble powder formulations dominate, with liquid forms growing fastest.
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Food Grade Oat β-Glucan by Type:
Solution

Powder

Food Grade Oat β-Glucan by Product Category:
Oat Seed

Oat Crust

Food Grade Oat β-Glucan by Market Segment:
Organic Certified Oat β-Glucan

Gluten-Controlled Sources

High-Purity Concentrate (≥70-80%)

Food Grade Oat β-Glucan by Features:
High β-glucan content

Soluble Fiber Grade

Neutral Taste and Odor

Instant Dispersible

Others

Food Grade Oat β-Glucan by Usage:
Nutraceuticals supplements

Medical nutrition / heart-health formulas

Cosmetics & skin soothing products

Animal feed immune boosters

Others

Food Grade Oat β-Glucan by Application:
Dairy Products

Functional Beverage

Baked Goods

Meat Products

Others

Global Top 30 Key Companies in the Food Grade Oat β-Glucan Market
Lantmännen (Stockholm, Sweden)

DSM (Masstricht, Netherlands)

COSCIENS Biopharma (Ontario, Canada)

Tate & Lyle (London, UK)

Garuda International (Tangerang, Indonesia)

EUGENE BIOTECH (Daejeon, South Korea)

NutriHerb (New Delhi, India)

Foodchem (Shanghai, China)

StarHealth Group (Chennai, India)

Johncan International (Hangzhou, China)

Guangzhou Sinocon Food (Guangzhou, China)

Zhangjiakou Beita Biotechnology (Hebei, China)

Cargill Incorporated (Minnesota, US)

Ingredion Incorporated (Illinois, USA)

Kerry Group (Tralee, Ireland)

Swedish Oat Fiber (Bua, Sweden)

L&P Food Ingredient Co., Ltd. (Shanghai, China)

Oy Karl Fazer Ab (Helsinki, Finland)

Glanbia plc (Kilkenny, Ireland)

Grain Millers, Inc. (Minnesota, USA)

Naturex S.A (Avignon, France)

Ceapro Inc. (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada)

Roquette Frères (Lestrem, France)

Lesaffre Group (Marcq-en-Barul, France)

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp (Saskatoon, Canada)

Swanson Health Products (North Dakota, USA)

Nutraceutical International Corporation (Texas, USA)

ABF Ingredients (Peterborought, UK)

Super Beta Glucan Inc (California, US)

Avena Foods Limited (Saskatchewan, Canada)

Regional Insights
Southeast Asia Overview:
Functional ingredient adoption in ASEAN is accelerating, though still nascent compared to Europe and North America.
Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia are key emerging markets.
Indonesia:
Increasing consumer focus on fiber-rich
Functional food & beverage launches incorporating β-glucan on the rise.
Potential growth catalyzed by a young, health-aware population.
Industry Challenges
High Production Costs: Extraction and purification costs keep prices high relative to commodity grains.
Supply Chain Constraints: Seasonal oat crop variability affects raw material availability.
Regulatory Complexity: Diverse health claim regulations across Asia and ASEAN markets.
Competition: Alternative fibers (e.g., resistant starch, psyllium) vie for formulation space.
Strategic Insights
Localization of Production: Establish processing facilities closer to raw oat supply in Asia to reduce logistics costs.
Product Innovation: Focus on novel delivery formats (RTD beverages, snacks, supplements).
Regulatory Engagement: Align clinical substantiation with local health claim frameworks.
Partnerships: Alliances with food manufacturers and cosmetic brands to expand usage.
Product Models
Food-grade Oat β-Glucan is a natural, soluble fiber extracted from oat kernels (Avena sativa). It is widely used in the food, beverage, nutraceutical, and supplement industries for its functional health benefits.
Solution is a ready-to-use liquid form of oat β-glucan that integrates easily into beverages, nutritional drinks, and emulsified systems. Ideal for manufacturers needing consistent viscosity and ease of blending in aqueous products. Notable products include:
OatWell® DSM Nutritional Products Premium soluble beta-glucan solution tailored for heart health and functional beverage formulations. Often used by nutraceutical brands seeking EFSA-recognized health claims. (Price: ~Premium segment, ~$€/kg+; Customers: nutraceutical brands, clinical food formulators)
Premium Beta-Glucan Liquid - COSCIENS BIOPHARMA - High-purity beta-glucan solution for advanced functional and cosmetic formulations. (Price: High; Customers: pharma and premium wellness products)
Functional Beta-Glucan Solution Lantmännen (PromOat variant) Emulsion-friendly soluble form used in processed beverages and soups. (Price: Mid; Customers: scale food manufacturers)
COSCIENS Oat β-Glucan Liquid - Standard quality fractional solution with broad use in food and beverage. (Price: Mid; Customers: general food ingredient formulators)
NutriHerb Beta-Glucan Solution - Medium-tier soluble extract aimed at beverages and liquid supplements. (Price: Mid; Customers: SMEs in nutraceuticals) (Estimated prices based on market)
Powder is a dry, powdered form of oat β-glucan that offers flexible dosing and formulation control. Widely used in baked goods, supplements, capsules, functional food powders, and dry mix applications. Notable products include:
PromOat® Beta-Glucan Powder Lantmännen Biorefineries Exceptional clean-label oat fiber with up to ~34% beta-glucan, ideal for premium functional foods and beverages. (Price: Premium; Customers: food R&D / clean label brands)
OatWell® Powder DSM Nutritional Products - High-quality oat β-glucan powder for advanced health claims and nutraceutical formulations. (Price: High; Customers: clinical food formulators)
COSCIENS High-Purity Oat β-Glucan Powder - COSCIENS BIOPHARMA - Tailored for pharma and cosmeceutical uses. (Price: High; Customers: research & cosmeceutical brands)
Foodchem Oat β-Glucan Powder (70%) - Foodchem - Balanced purity and cost, suitable for diverse food applications. (Price: Mid ~$10-$30+/kg; Customers: general food manufacturers)
StarHealth OAT-β-GLUCAN Powder 45%/70% - StarHealth Group - Flexible powder grades for food and supplement applications. (Price: Mid; Customers: beverage, snack & supplement producers)
Investor Takeaways
Functional ingredients like oat β-glucan are resilient growth bets tied to global health trends and preventative nutrition.
Asia Pacific and ASEAN markets offer high growth potential as consumer awareness increases.
High unit price and stable COGS enable attractive gross margins (30%).
Technological advances are improving extraction efficiency and cost profiles.
Diversification across food, beverages, nutraceuticals, and cosmetic segments broadens revenue opportunities.

Investor Analysis
This report highlights essential metrics market size, steady CAGR through 2031, price stability, and significant downstream demand in functional foods and supplements. For investors, this signals a mature yet expanding industry with predictable revenue streams, margin resilience, and diversified application prospects. Early investments targeted at production capacity enhancements in Asia/ASEAN, coupled with product innovation in high-growth segments, can yield strong long-term returns.

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Chapter 3: Manufacturers competitive analysis, detailed analysis of the product manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
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Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: The main points and conclusions of the report.

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