High Nucleotide Yeast Extract Market Revenue to Attain USD 2.77 Bn by 2033

22 Sep 2025

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1. High Nucleotide Yeast Extract Market Revenue and Trends 2025 to 2033 2. Major Trends and Future Scope in the High Nucleotide Yeast Extract Market 3. Segment Insights 4. Regional Analysis 5. High Nucleotide Yeast Extract Market Coverage 6. High Nucleotide Yeast Extract Market Key Players

High Nucleotide Yeast Extract Market Revenue and Trends 2025 to 2033

The global high nucleotide yeast extract market revenue reached USD 1.37 billion in 2025 and is predicted to attain around USD 2.77 billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 9.24%. The market growth is attributed to the rising applications in the food & beverages, as well as the biotechnology sector.

Major Trends and Future Scope in the High Nucleotide Yeast Extract Market

High-nucleotide yeast extract is a functional component derived from yeast cells and is used extensively as a flavor enhancer or to support nutritional health. The increased demand for clean-label and natural flavor enhancers in the food & beverages industry is a major factor driving the growth of the market. Expanded use in animal feed and biotechnology further supports market growth. The rising production and demand for infant nutrition, dietary supplements, and animal feed are also contributing to market growth. 
The expanding use of high-nucleotide yeast extract for umami taste in processed foods, coupled with growing consumer interest in health and wellness, is also propelling market growth. Moreover, advancements in extraction technology create immense opportunities in the market by expanding the scope of applications.

Segment Insights

• By form, the powder segment dominated the market in 2024 due to its longer shelf life, ease of handling, better solubility, and widespread use in food and beverage formulations.
• By nucleotide content, the standard nucleotide yeast extract segment led the market in 2024. This is mainly due to its balanced taste enhancement, cost-effectiveness, and broad acceptance in various food applications.
• By source yeast, the saccharomyces cerevisiae segment led the market due to its high nucleotide yield, recognized safety profile, and widely accepted use in the fermentation and food industries.
• By processing method, the autolysis-derived extract segment dominated the market in 2024 due to its cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and ability to naturally enhance flavor without the need for synthetic additives.
• By application, the food & beverages segment dominated the market in 2024. This is primarily due to the rising demand for soups, sauces, and seasonings, which require high nucleotide yeast extract to enhance umami taste.

Regional Analysis

Asia Pacific registered dominance in the high nucleotide yeast extract market by holding the largest share in 2024. This is primarily due to its robust food processing industry and aquaculture in China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. There is a high demand for natural flavor enhancers and clean-label ingredients in processed and convenience foods, which bolstered the growth of the market. Additionally, increasing demand in animal nutrition and expanding biopharmaceutical manufacturing further supported market growth in Asia Pacific.

North America is the fastest-growing region, driven by clean-label trends, demand for functional ingredients, and innovation in the food & beverage processing technologies. The region’s well-established food and beverage industry, along with growing use in nutraceuticals and pet food, is further fueling market expansion. There is a strong focus on developing premium, value-added yeast extracts that target health-conscious consumers, along with the rising demand for specialty food and health-promoting ingredients, which is driving the market growth.

High Nucleotide Yeast Extract Market Coverage

High Nucleotide Yeast Extract Market Key Players

• Angel Yeast Co., Ltd. 
• Lesaffre Group 
• DSM-Firmenich 
• Ohly GmbH (Associated British Foods) 
• Kerry Group plc 
• Lallemand Inc. 
• Biospringer (part of Lesaffre) 
• Biorigin 
• Zhejiang Silver-Elephant Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd. 
• Shandong Sunkeen Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 
• ABF Ingredients 
• Synergy Flavors (yeast-based extracts) 
• Sensient Technologies Corporation 
• KOHJIN Life Sciences Co., Ltd. 
• Thai Foods International PCL (TFI) 
• Mitushi Biopharma 
• Thai Fermentation Industry Co., Ltd. 
• Aohata Corporation (specialty ingredients) 
• Savoury Systems International LLC 
• Zhuhai Txaky Biotech Co., Ltd. 

Recent Developments

• In June 2024, dsm-firmenich announced the sale of its €120 million yeast extract business to Lesaffre, a global leader in fermentation. As part of the deal, Lesaffre agreed to supply yeast extracts to dsm-firmenich’s Savory business and collaborate on a technology partnership for yeast extract development. (Source: https://our-company.dsm-firmenich.com)
• In March 2023, Angel Yeast showcased its latest yeast and biotech innovations at Food Ingredients China 2023, aiming to enhance food production and support producers in tapping into growing market demand. (Source: https://en.angelyeast.com)

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