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Fermented Foods Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20808355

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Fermented Foods Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses fermented foods market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for fermented foods ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The fermented foods market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Dairy Products; Vegetables; Beverages; Bakery And Confectionery; Other Product Types

2) By Source of Ingredients: Plant-Based; Animal-Based

3) By Fermentation Process: Anaerobic Fermentation; Aerobic Fermentation; Continuous Fermentation; Batch Fermentation; Other Fermentation Processes

4) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets Or Hypermarkets; Convenience Stores; Online Retail; Specialty Stores; Other Distribution Channels

5) By Application: Household; Food And Beverage Industry; Other Applications

Subsegments:

1) By Dairy Products: Yogurt; Cheese; Kefir; Buttermilk; Sour Cream

2) By Vegetables: Sauerkraut; Kimchi; Pickles; Fermented Carrots; Fermented Beets

3) By Beverages: Kombucha; Kefir Drinks; Probiotic Juices; Fermented Tea; Fermented Beer Or Wine Alternatives

4) By Bakery And Confectionery: Sourdough Bread; Fermented Dough Products; Fermented Cakes; Fermented Chocolate; Fermented Candy

5) By Other Product Types: Fermented Soy Products; Fermented Fish And Meat Products; Fermented Grains And Legumes; Fermented Condiments And Sauces; Fermented Fruit Products

Companies Mentioned: Cargill Incorporated; Nestlé S.A.; Danone S.A; General Mills Incorporated; Meiji Holdings Company Limited; Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.; Daesang Corporation; Arla Foods Amba; Chobani LLC; Eden Foods Inc.; Straus Family Creamery Inc; Fermented Food Holdings Inc.; Cleveland Kitchen LLC; Farmhouse Culture LLC; Great Eastern Sun Trading Company Inc.; Mama O's Premium Kimchi LLC; Choi’s Kimchi Co. Ltd.; Pickled Planet LLC; Alive Ferments LLC; Bombucha.

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Fermented Foods Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Fermented Foods Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Fermented Foods Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Fermented Foods Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech And Circular Economy
4.1.2 Biotechnology, Genomics And Precision Medicine
4.1.3 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data And Cybersecurity
4.1.4 Industry 4.0 And Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.5 Immersive Technologies (Ar/Vr/Xr)
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Rising Demand For Probiotic-Rich Foods
4.2.2 Growing Adoption Of Traditional Fermentation Techniques
4.2.3 Expansion Of Plant-Based Fermented Products
4.2.4 Increasing Use Of Controlled Fermentation Processes
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Functional Nutrition
5. Fermented Foods Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Food And Beverage Manufacturers
5.2 Dairy Producers
5.3 Retailers
5.4 Foodservice Operators
5.5 Household Consumers
6. Fermented Foods Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Fermented Foods Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Fermented Foods PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Fermented Foods Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Fermented Foods Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Fermented Foods Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Fermented Foods Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Fermented Foods Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Dairy Products, Vegetables, Beverages, Bakery And Confectionery, Other Product Types
9.2. Global Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Plant-Based, Animal-Based
9.3. Global Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Anaerobic Fermentation, Aerobic Fermentation, Continuous Fermentation, Batch Fermentation, Other Fermentation Processes
9.4. Global Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Supermarkets Or Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail, Specialty Stores, Other Distribution Channels
9.5. Global Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Household, Food And Beverage Industry, Other Applications
9.6. Global Fermented Foods Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Dairy Products, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Yogurt, Cheese, Kefir, Buttermilk, Sour Cream
9.7. Global Fermented Foods Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Vegetables, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Sauerkraut, Kimchi, Pickles, Fermented Carrots, Fermented Beets
9.8. Global Fermented Foods Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Beverages, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Kombucha, Kefir Drinks, Probiotic Juices, Fermented Tea, Fermented Beer Or Wine Alternatives
9.9. Global Fermented Foods Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Bakery And Confectionery, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Sourdough Bread, Fermented Dough Products, Fermented Cakes, Fermented Chocolate, Fermented Candy
9.10. Global Fermented Foods Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Product Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Fermented Soy Products, Fermented Fish And Meat Products, Fermented Grains And Legumes, Fermented Condiments And Sauces, Fermented Fruit Products
10. Fermented Foods Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Fermented Foods Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Fermented Foods Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Fermented Foods Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Fermented Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Fermented Foods Market
12.1. China Fermented Foods Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Fermented Foods Market
13.1. India Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Fermented Foods Market
14.1. Japan Fermented Foods Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Fermented Foods Market
15.1. Australia Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Fermented Foods Market
16.1. Indonesia Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Fermented Foods Market
17.1. South Korea Fermented Foods Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Fermented Foods Market
18.1. Taiwan Fermented Foods Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Fermented Foods Market
19.1. South East Asia Fermented Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Fermented Foods Market
20.1. Western Europe Fermented Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Fermented Foods Market
21.1. UK Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Fermented Foods Market
22.1. Germany Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Fermented Foods Market
23.1. France Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Fermented Foods Market
24.1. Italy Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Fermented Foods Market
25.1. Spain Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Fermented Foods Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Fermented Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Fermented Foods Market
27.1. Russia Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Fermented Foods Market
28.1. North America Fermented Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Fermented Foods Market
29.1. USA Fermented Foods Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Fermented Foods Market
30.1. Canada Fermented Foods Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Fermented Foods Market
31.1. South America Fermented Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Fermented Foods Market
32.1. Brazil Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Fermented Foods Market
33.1. Middle East Fermented Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Fermented Foods Market
34.1. Africa Fermented Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Fermented Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Of Ingredients, Segmentation By Fermentation Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Fermented Foods Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Fermented Foods Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Fermented Foods Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Fermented Foods Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Fermented Foods Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Cargill Incorporated Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Nestlé S.A. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Danone S.A Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. General Mills Incorporated Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Meiji Holdings Company Limited Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Fermented Foods Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd., Daesang Corporation, Arla Foods Amba, Chobani LLC, Eden Foods Inc., Straus Family Creamery Inc, Fermented Food Holdings Inc., Cleveland Kitchen LLC, Farmhouse Culture LLC, Great Eastern Sun Trading Company Inc., Mama O's Premium Kimchi LLC, Choi’s Kimchi Co. Ltd., Pickled Planet LLC, Alive Ferments LLC, Bombucha
38. Global Fermented Foods Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Fermented Foods Market
40. Fermented Foods Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Fermented Foods Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Fermented Foods Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Fermented Foods Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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