Starter Culture Market Size, Share, and Trends 2025 to 2034

The global starter culture market size is calculated at USD 2.68 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach around USD 3.56 billion by 2034, accelerating at a CAGR of 3.20% from 2025 to 2034. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : June 2025
  • Report Code : 6156
  • Category : Food and Beverages

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Starter Culture Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Starter Culture Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Starter Culture Market, By Type

8.1. Starter Culture Market Revenue and Volume, By Type

8.1.1 Bacteria

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.2. Yeast

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.3. Molds

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 9. Global Starter Culture Market, By Application

9.1. Starter Culture Market Revenue and Volume, By Application

9.1.1. Dairy Products

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.2 Alcoholic Beverages

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.3. Non-Alcoholic Beverages

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.4 Others

9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Starter Culture Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

10.1. North America

10.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.1.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.1.3. U.S.

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.1.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.1.4. Rest of North America

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.2. Europe

10.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.2.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.2.3. UK

10.2.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.2.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.2.4. Germany

10.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.2.5. France

10.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.2.6. Rest of Europe

10.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.3. APAC

10.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.3.3. India

10.3.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.3.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.3.4. China

10.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.3.5. Japan

10.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.3.6. Rest of APAC

10.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.4. MEA

10.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.4.3. GCC

10.4.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.4.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.4.4. North Africa

10.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.4.5. South Africa

10.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.4.6. Rest of MEA

10.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.5. Latin America

10.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.5.3. Brazil

10.5.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.5.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

10.5.4. Rest of LATAM

10.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Type

10.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, By Application

Chapter 11. Company Profiles

11.1. Dohler Group

11.1.1. Company Overview

11.1.2. Product Offerings

11.1.3. Financial Performance

11.1.4. Recent Initiatives

11.2. Lesaffre Group

11.2.1. Company Overview

11.2.2. Product Offerings

11.2.3. Financial Performance

11.2.4. Recent Initiatives

11.3. Danisco A/S

11.3.1. Company Overview

11.3.2. Product Offerings

11.3.3. Financial Performance

11.3.4. Recent Initiatives

11.4. Angel Yeast CO. Limited

11.4.1. Company Overview

11.4.2. Product Offerings

11.4.3. Financial Performance

11.4.4. Recent Initiatives

11.5. CSK Food Enrichment B.V

11.5.1. Company Overview

11.5.2. Product Offerings

11.5.3. Financial Performance

11.5.4. Recent Initiatives

11.6. Wyeast Laboratories Inc.

11.6.1. Company Overview

11.6.2. Product Offerings

11.6.3. Financial Performance

11.6.4. Recent Initiatives

11.7. Lallemand Inc

11.7.1. Company Overview

11.7.2. Product Offerings

11.7.3. Financial Performance

11.7.4. Recent Initiatives

11.8. Lactina Limited.

11.8.1. Company Overview

11.8.2. Product Offerings

11.8.3. Financial Performance

11.8.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 12. Research Methodology

12.1. Primary Research

12.2. Secondary Research

12.3. Assumptions

Chapter 13. Appendix

13.1. About Us

13.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global starter culture market is expected to increase from USD 2.6 billion in 2024 to USD 3.56 billion by 2034.

The starter culture market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 3.20% from 2025 to 2034.

The major players in the starter culture market include Dohler Group, Lesaffre Group, Danisco A/S, Angel Yeast CO. Limited, CSK Food Enrichment B.V, Wyeast Laboratories Inc., Lallemand Inc, and Lactina Limited.

The driving factors of the starter culture market are the increasing consumer awareness about gut health, immunity, and probiotic benefits is fuelling demand for fermented foods

North America region will lead the global starter culture market during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.

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