Probiotics Sales Worldwide Reached $21.6B In 2010, Will Reach $31.1B In 2015

The global probiotics market reached $21.6 billion in sales in 2010 and is forecast to expand to $31.1 billion by 2015, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%, according to the report "The Probiotics Market: Ingredients, Supplements, Foods," by MarketResearch.com. Research shows that probiotic foods accounted for 90.1% of total probiotic sales with $19.6 billion, which is expected to reach $28.1 billion in 2015. Probiotics supplements accounted for 6.4% of total sales or $1.3 billion, and are forecast to reach $2.07 billion in 2015.