Market overview
The global yeast market is worth USD 7.9 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 13.1 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.2% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Baker's yeast is the largest by type segment.
| Scope | Yeast products: baker's yeast (fresh, dry and instant), brewer's and wine yeast, nutritional and feed yeast, and yeast extracts and derivatives sold to bakeries, brewers, food makers, farms and consumers. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 7.5 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 7.9 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 13.1 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.2% |
| Volume 2026 | 3,310,345 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 4,735,548 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 2,379 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Yeast market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 7.9 bn |
| 2027 | USD 8.3 bn |
| 2028 | USD 8.7 bn |
| 2029 | USD 9.2 bn |
| 2030 | USD 9.6 bn |
| 2031 | USD 10.1 bn |
| 2032 | USD 10.7 bn |
| 2033 | USD 11.2 bn |
| 2034 | USD 11.8 bn |
| 2035 | USD 12.4 bn |
| 2036 | USD 13.1 bn |
Yeast market segmentation
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker's yeast | 44.0% | 41.1% | USD 3.5 bn | 4.5% |
| Yeast extracts and derivatives | 20.0% | 23.6% | USD 1.6 bn | 7.0% |
| Brewer's and distiller's yeast | 14.0% | 13.1% | USD 1.1 bn | 4.5% |
| Feed and nutrition yeast | 14.0% | 14.4% | USD 1.1 bn | 5.5% |
| Wine and specialty yeast | 8.0% | 7.8% | USD 630 mn | 5.0% |
By form
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh and compressed | 42.0% | 37.3% | USD 3.3 bn | 4.0% |
| Active dry and instant dry | 36.0% | 36.9% | USD 2.8 bn | 5.5% |
| Liquid and cream | 10.0% | 10.3% | USD 788 mn | 5.5% |
| Extracts, powders and other | 12.0% | 15.6% | USD 945 mn | 8.0% |
By strain
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saccharomyces cerevisiae | 80.0% | 79.0% | USD 6.3 bn | 5.1% |
| Torula and Candida | 8.0% | 8.0% | USD 630 mn | 5.2% |
| Kluyveromyces and other strains | 12.0% | 13.0% | USD 945 mn | 6.0% |
By buyer
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial bakeries | 36.0% | 34.7% | USD 2.8 bn | 4.8% |
| Brewers and distillers | 20.0% | 19.8% | USD 1.6 bn | 5.1% |
| Food and flavour makers | 16.0% | 16.8% | USD 1.3 bn | 5.7% |
| Feed makers and farms | 12.0% | 11.9% | USD 945 mn | 5.1% |
| Retail consumers | 10.0% | 9.9% | USD 788 mn | 5.1% |
| Pharma and fermentation | 6.0% | 6.9% | USD 472 mn | 6.7% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct to industry | 56.0% | 55.0% | USD 4.4 bn | 5.0% |
| Distributors | 28.0% | 28.0% | USD 2.2 bn | 5.2% |
| Retail | 16.0% | 17.0% | USD 1.3 bn | 5.8% |
Top 25 countries for yeast by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 64.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 89.0%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 1.2 bn | 15.0% | USD 1.8 bn | 4.1% |
| 2 | China | USD 1.1 bn | 14.0% | USD 2.2 bn | 7.1% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 472 mn | 6.0% | USD 667 mn | 3.5% |
| 4 | Brazil | USD 394 mn | 5.0% | USD 680 mn | 5.6% |
| 5 | France | USD 394 mn | 5.0% | USD 562 mn | 3.6% |
| 6 | Russia | USD 315 mn | 4.0% | USD 445 mn | 3.5% |
| 7 | India | USD 315 mn | 4.0% | USD 719 mn | 8.6% |
| 8 | Japan | USD 315 mn | 4.0% | USD 431 mn | 3.2% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | USD 315 mn | 4.0% | USD 445 mn | 3.5% |
| 10 | Turkey | USD 236 mn | 3.0% | USD 405 mn | 5.5% |
| 11 | Canada | USD 194 mn | 2.5% | USD 303 mn | 4.6% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 178 mn | 2.3% | USD 277 mn | 4.5% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 146 mn | 1.9% | USD 227 mn | 4.6% |
| 14 | Poland | USD 146 mn | 1.9% | USD 255 mn | 5.8% |
| 15 | Mexico | USD 146 mn | 1.9% | USD 255 mn | 5.8% |
| 16 | Egypt | USD 129 mn | 1.6% | USD 251 mn | 6.9% |
| 17 | Indonesia | USD 129 mn | 1.6% | USD 251 mn | 6.9% |
| 18 | South Korea | USD 129 mn | 1.6% | USD 201 mn | 4.5% |
| 19 | Netherlands | USD 129 mn | 1.6% | USD 201 mn | 4.5% |
| 20 | Argentina | USD 113 mn | 1.4% | USD 176 mn | 4.5% |
| 21 | Ukraine | USD 113 mn | 1.4% | USD 197 mn | 5.7% |
| 22 | Thailand | USD 113 mn | 1.4% | USD 197 mn | 5.7% |
| 23 | Australia | USD 113 mn | 1.4% | USD 176 mn | 4.5% |
| 24 | Pakistan | USD 97 mn | 1.2% | USD 188 mn | 6.9% |
| 25 | Iran | USD 97 mn | 1.2% | USD 152 mn | 4.6% |
| Rest of world | USD 862 mn | 10.9% | USD 1.4 bn | 5.3% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Lesaffre
- AB Mauri
- Angel Yeast
- Lallemand
- Alltech
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Kerry Group
- Novonesis
- Leiber
- Oriental Yeast
- Biorigin
- Diamond V
- Kothari Fermentation and Biochem
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Pakmaya
- Algist Bruggeman
- White Labs
- Wyeast Laboratories
- Omega Yeast
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the yeast market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.2% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by type, by form, by strain, by buyer, by sales channel. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the yeast market?
The global yeast market is estimated at USD 7.5 bn in 2025 and USD 7.9 bn in 2026.
How fast will the yeast market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 13.1 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.2% from 2026, an increase of USD 5.2 bn.
Which country is the largest market for yeast?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 1.2 bn in 2026, 15.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 35.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.6% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which yeast segment is largest?
In the by type split, Baker's yeast is the largest segment with 44.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading yeast companies?
Global leaders include Lesaffre, AB Mauri, Angel Yeast, Lallemand.
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