The global market for Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) was valued at US$ 280 million in the year 2024 and is projected to reach a revised size of US$ 367 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period.
Short Chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) are a type of carbohydrate made up of 2–9 fructose molecules linked together, with a glucose molecule typically at one end. They belong to the broader category of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and are considered prebiotic fibers. Unlike digestible carbohydrates, scFOS resist breakdown in the small intestine and reach the colon intact, where they serve as a food source for beneficial gut bacteria like bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. This fermentation process supports gut health, improves nutrient absorption, and may enhance the immune system, making scFOS a valuable component in functional foods and dietary supplements.
Market Trends
The global market for short chain fructooligosaccharides is expanding due to increasing consumer awareness of gut health and the demand for prebiotic ingredients. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is the largest consumer, accounting for 52.02% of global sales in 2022, driven by high demand in China and Japan. Europe is also a significant market, though inulin-derived FOS dominate due to the region's abundant local inulin supply. Key global players include Meiji, QHT, and Baolingbao Biology for scFOS, while in Europe, BMI and Galam are prominent suppliers of short-chain FOS products.
Applications and Opportunities
Short chain fructooligosaccharides are widely used in functional foods, beverages, dietary supplements, and infant formulas due to their prebiotic properties and health benefits. The increasing focus on digestive health and immunity presents significant opportunities for market growth, particularly in emerging economies. Innovations in production methods, such as enzymatic synthesis from sucrose, have made scFOS more accessible and cost-effective. With APAC and Europe leading consumption and ongoing research into additional health benefits, scFOS is expected to see continued adoption in both food and pharmaceutical applications globally.
Report Scope
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS), with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS).
The Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Kiloton) and revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. This report segments the global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by Type, by Application, and by players, are also provided.
For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.
The report will help the Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) manufacturers, new entrants, and industry chain related companies in this market with information on the revenues, sales volume, and average price for the overall market and the sub-segments across the different segments, by company, by Type, by Application, and by regions.
By Company
Meiji
QHT
Baolingbao Biology
BMI
Bailong
Galam
Ingredion
Segment by Type
Liquid FOS
Solid FOS
Segment by Application
Food Industry
Baby Nutrition Products
Health Products
Others
Consumption by Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
China Taiwan
Southeast Asia
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East and Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Core Chapters
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Sales, revenue of Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 4: 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 5: 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 6: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 7: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 8: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 9: The main points and conclusions of the report. 
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1 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Overview
1.1 Product Definition
1.2 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) by Type
1.2.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Value Comparison by Type (2024 VS 2031)
1.2.2 Liquid FOS
1.2.3 Solid FOS
1.3 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) by Application
1.3.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Value by Application (2024 VS 2031)
1.3.2 Food Industry
1.3.3 Baby Nutrition Products
1.3.4 Health Products
1.3.5 Others
1.4 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Size Estimates and Forecasts
1.4.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue 2020-2031
1.4.2 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales 2020-2031
1.4.3 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Average Price (2020-2031)
1.5 Assumptions and Limitations
2 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Competition by Manufacturers
2.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
2.2 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
2.4 Global Key Players of Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS), Industry Ranking, 2022 VS 2023 VS 2024
2.5 Global Key Manufacturers of Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS), Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
2.6 Global Key Manufacturers of Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS), Product Type & Application
2.7 Global Key Manufacturers of Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS), Date of Enter into This Industry
2.8 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Competitive Situation and Trends
2.8.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Concentration Rate
2.8.2 The Global 5 and 10 Largest Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Players Market Share by Revenue
2.8.3 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Company Type and Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
2.9 Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
3 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Scenario by Region
3.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Size by Region: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
3.2 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Region: 2020-2031
3.2.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Region: 2020-2025
3.2.2 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Region: 2026-2031
3.3 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Region: 2020-2031
3.3.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Region: 2020-2025
3.3.2 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Region: 2026-2031
3.4 North America Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Facts & Figures by Country
3.4.1 North America Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Size by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
3.4.2 North America Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Country (2020-2031)
3.4.3 North America Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Country (2020-2031)
3.4.4 United States
3.4.5 Canada
3.5 Europe Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Facts & Figures by Country
3.5.1 Europe Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Size by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
3.5.2 Europe Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Country (2020-2031)
3.5.3 Europe Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Country (2020-2031)
3.5.4 Germany
3.5.5 France
3.5.6 U.K.
3.5.7 Italy
3.5.8 Russia
3.6 Asia Pacific Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Facts & Figures by Region
3.6.1 Asia Pacific Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Size by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
3.6.2 Asia Pacific Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Region (2020-2031)
3.6.3 Asia Pacific Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Region (2020-2031)
3.6.4 China
3.6.5 Japan
3.6.6 South Korea
3.6.7 India
3.6.8 Australia
3.6.9 China Taiwan
3.6.10 Southeast Asia
3.7 Latin America Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Facts & Figures by Country
3.7.1 Latin America Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Size by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
3.7.2 Latin America Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Country (2020-2031)
3.7.3 Latin America Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Country (2020-2031)
3.7.4 Mexico
3.7.5 Brazil
3.7.6 Argentina
3.8 Middle East and Africa Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Facts & Figures by Country
3.8.1 Middle East and Africa Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Size by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
3.8.2 Middle East and Africa Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Country (2020-2031)
3.8.3 Middle East and Africa Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Country (2020-2031)
3.8.4 Turkey
3.8.5 Saudi Arabia
3.8.6 UAE
4 Segment by Type
4.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Type (2020-2031)
4.1.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Type (2020-2025)
4.1.2 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Type (2026-2031)
4.1.3 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2031)
4.2 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Type (2020-2031)
4.2.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Type (2020-2025)
4.2.2 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Type (2026-2031)
4.2.3 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue Market Share by Type (2020-2031)
4.3 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Price by Type (2020-2031)
5 Segment by Application
5.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Application (2020-2031)
5.1.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Application (2020-2025)
5.1.2 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales by Application (2026-2031)
5.1.3 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales Market Share by Application (2020-2031)
5.2 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Application (2020-2031)
5.2.1 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Application (2020-2025)
5.2.2 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue by Application (2026-2031)
5.2.3 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Revenue Market Share by Application (2020-2031)
5.3 Global Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Price by Application (2020-2031)
6 Key Companies Profiled
6.1 Meiji
6.1.1 Meiji Company Information
6.1.2 Meiji Description and Business Overview
6.1.3 Meiji Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.1.4 Meiji Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Product Portfolio
6.1.5 Meiji Recent Developments/Updates
6.2 QHT
6.2.1 QHT Company Information
6.2.2 QHT Description and Business Overview
6.2.3 QHT Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.2.4 QHT Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Product Portfolio
6.2.5 QHT Recent Developments/Updates
6.3 Baolingbao Biology
6.3.1 Baolingbao Biology Company Information
6.3.2 Baolingbao Biology Description and Business Overview
6.3.3 Baolingbao Biology Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.3.4 Baolingbao Biology Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Product Portfolio
6.3.5 Baolingbao Biology Recent Developments/Updates
6.4 BMI
6.4.1 BMI Company Information
6.4.2 BMI Description and Business Overview
6.4.3 BMI Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.4.4 BMI Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Product Portfolio
6.4.5 BMI Recent Developments/Updates
6.5 Bailong
6.5.1 Bailong Company Information
6.5.2 Bailong Description and Business Overview
6.5.3 Bailong Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.5.4 Bailong Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Product Portfolio
6.5.5 Bailong Recent Developments/Updates
6.6 Galam
6.6.1 Galam Company Information
6.6.2 Galam Description and Business Overview
6.6.3 Galam Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.6.4 Galam Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Product Portfolio
6.6.5 Galam Recent Developments/Updates
6.7 Ingredion
6.7.1 Ingredion Company Information
6.7.2 Ingredion Description and Business Overview
6.7.3 Ingredion Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.7.4 Ingredion Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Product Portfolio
6.7.5 Ingredion Recent Developments/Updates
7 Industry Chain and Sales Channels Analysis
7.1 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Industry Chain Analysis
7.2 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Raw Material Supply Analysis
7.2.1 Key Raw Materials
7.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
7.3 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Production Mode & Process Analysis
7.4 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales and Marketing
7.4.1 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Sales Channels
7.4.2 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Distributors
7.5 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Customer Analysis
8 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Dynamics
8.1 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Industry Trends
8.2 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Drivers
8.3 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Challenges
8.4 Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Market Restraints
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Methodology and Data Source
10.1 Methodology/Research Approach
10.1.1 Research Programs/Design
10.1.2 Market Size Estimation
10.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
10.2 Data Source
10.2.1 Secondary Sources
10.2.2 Primary Sources
10.3 Author List
10.4 Disclaimer
Meiji
QHT
Baolingbao Biology
BMI
Bailong
Galam
Ingredion
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