NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Delhi, India, 03/19/2010 - The report offers an analysis of the global probiotics market and assesses the market by geography and also by segments. It analyzes the factors that are driving the growth of this industry and also the opportunities that are yet to be leveraged.

The term probiotic means “for life” and it is currently used to name bacteria associated with beneficial effects for humans and animals. They are nutritional supplements and when ingested in sufficient amount confer bacterial health effects. The probiotics market has recently begun to move beyond yogurt to deliver probiotics in an increasing variety of foods and beverages.

The global probiotics market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 13% from 2009-2014 and Europe and Asia would be occupying the maximum market share by the end of 2014. The US Probiotics market is undeveloped, but in near future anticipated to provide a good opportunity for the growth of Probiotics market.

Aging population, rising cases of gastrointestinal disease and rising consumer consciousness for health-related issues is driving the growth of the Probiotics market. Probiotics claim to improve the immune system of the body which becomes another important driver for the growth of the probiotics market.

Probiotics in animal feed is another important area where its demand is increasing. Probiotics is gaining importance in aquaculture where it is used as pond cleaners, used in the early stages of growth of the chicks and with the help of genetic engineering it can have many other applications in animals and humans.

The report broadly includes the following:

1. Global Probiotics Market

2. Probiotics Market Analysis
2.1 Geographical Segmentation
2.2 European Probiotics Market
2.3 Asian Probiotics Market
2.3.1 China

3. Key Trends of Probiotics market

4. Probiotics - Growth Drivers

5. Probiotics - Market Opportunities

6. Probiotics - Major Challenges

7. Competitive Landscape - Probiotics Industry
7.1.1 Probi AB
7.1.2 China Biotics
7.1.3 Yakult Honsha

8. Market Outlook
8.1 Probiotics - Market Forecast

List of Tables:
Dependent & Independent Variables (2000– 2008)
Correlation Matrix
Model Summary – Coefficient of Determination
Regression Coefficients Output

List of Graphs:
Probiotics Revenue Growth (2005-2008)
Probiotics Segmental Revenue Growth (2007-2008)
Geographical Growth Rate of Probiotics Market (2008)
Western Europe Probiotics Market (2004-2008)
Western Europe Probiotics Market by Segment: 2008
Chinese Probiotics Market: (2006-2008)
Chinese Probiotics Market by Segment: 2006-2008
Urban Per Capita Disposable Income in China Continues to Grow
Yogurt Production in Canada: (2002-2008)
Growth in Number of Functional Food in the North America Market
Aging World Population (1950-2010E)
Global Obesity Forecast of World Population (Billion): (2005 – 2015E)
Probiotics Food Revenue (2008A-2013E)
The US: Probiotics Market Forecast (2009E-2014E)
The US: Population Aged 65 & More (2008A – 2015E)
US Health Club Membership (Millions)
US National Health Care Expenditure (2000-2008)
The US: Functional Food Revenue Growth (2008A-2012E)
Nutraceutical Revenue Growth (2008A-2012E)
Probi AB: Revenue Growth (FY05-FY08)
Probi AB: Income Growth (FY05-FY08)
China Biotics: Revenue Growth (FY06-FY09)
China Biotics: Income Growth (FY06-FY09)
Yakult Honsha: Sales Growth (FY06-FY09)
Yakult Honsha: Income Growth (FY06-FY09)
Global Probiotics Market Forecast (2008A-2013F)

List of Charts:
Region-wise Probiotics Functional Food Revenue: 2008
Region-wise Probiotics Dietary Supplement Revenue: 2008
Break-up of Health Benefits By Probiotics Products (%)
The US: Obesity and Overweight Population (%):2009
Forecast of Revenue By Geography (%):2014.

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