Low-Calorie Food Market Size is valued at USD 13.19 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 26.37 billion by the year 2034 at an 7.3% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034
Key Industry Insights & Findings from the Report:
A very low-calorie diet called a tractor-trailer or crash diet calls for little to no daily nutritional energy. Since it is restricted to 800 kilocalories or less per day, it is occasionally called a fad diet. The main market opportunity is the wide range of low-calorie products, constantly expanding. For people with diabetes and specific health conditions, low-fat or high-calorie products were developed but expensive. Consumer demand for low-fat or calorie items has rapidly increased to reduce health risks, reduce or stabilize weight, and adhere to a healthy diet.
Due to rising health consciousness among consumers worldwide, the global market for low-calorie foods is anticipated to expand significantly over the following years. Demand for foods with reduced fat content has increased due to the rise in obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases over the past ten years, which is likely to drive market demand.
Consumer lifestyle changes and rapid urbanization, particularly in emerging nations like China, India, Brazil, and Mexico, are predicted to be significant market growth drivers. However, the market is anticipated to be constrained over the projected period due to the potential health risks associated with sugar substitutes and ready-to-eat processed food items. Low-calorie foods provide various physiological and psychological advantages, such as helping people lose weight, control their diabetes, and reduce the dangers associated with obesity, which are expected to play a significant role in their rising appeal to consumers.
The global low-calorie food market is segmented based on type and application. Based on product, the market is segmented as sugar substitutes, sugar alcohol substitutes and nutrient-based substitutes. By application, the market is segmented into dairy items, dietary beverages, bakery items, snacks, and others.
The sugar substitutes category will hold a significant share of the global low-calorie food market in 2021. Sugar substitutes have fewer calories than traditional sugar, and most health-conscious consumers favor them. The use of sugar substitutes benefits consumers who are concerned about their health. For instance, using sugar substitutes can help in managing diabetes and weight. Diet drinks do not raise blood sugar levels because they are not carbohydrates. A teaspoon of sugar comprises about 15 calories, compared to nearly none in sugar substitutes.
The dietary beverages segment is projected to grow rapidly in the global low-calorie food market. As people's health problems worsen, low-calorie food and beverage products are essential to assist them in maintaining a balanced diet. Most health-conscious consumers prefer sugar alternatives because they have fewer calories than regular sugar. Individuals who are concerned about their health benefit from using sugar replacements. Utilizing sugar replacements, for instance, can assist with diabetes care and weight. Since diet beverages don't include carbohydrates, they don't cause blood sugar levels to rise. Compared to sugar alternatives, which have almost no calories, a sugar-based teaspoon has roughly 15 calories., especially in countries such as the US, Germany, the UK, China, and India.
The North America global low-calorie food market is expected to register the highest market share in revenue soon. Growing consumer awareness of health will hasten the adoption of a happier life and fuel the market for low-calorie foods. Due to a rise in the popularity of healthy activities like yoga, working out at the gym, and eating nutritious food, there is a rising demand for low-calorie cuisine. As obesity rates rise, low-calorie meals are also growing in popularity. Two adults are overweight out of every three, on average. Rising health concerns will drive the market in the North American region. According to projections, the US market for low-calorie food will be the most significant worldwide. In addition, Asia Pacific is projected to grow rapidly in the global Low-Calorie Food market. The changing lifestyles of consumers and rising health concerns have led to growth in the Asia Pacific market. The area's market is changing dramatically due to changing dietary preferences, growing urbanization, and free trade rules in the food sector.
Report Attribute |
Specifications |
Market size value in 2024 |
USD 13.19 Bn |
Revenue forecast in 2034 |
USD 26.37 Bn |
Growth rate CAGR |
CAGR of 7.3% from 2025 to 2034 |
Quantitative units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Million, and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
Historic Year |
2021 to 2024 |
Forecast Year |
2025-2034 |
Report coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
Segments covered |
Type And Application |
Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
Country scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; The UK; France; Italy; Spain; South Korea; Southeast Asia |
Competitive Landscape |
Abbott Laboratories, Ajinomoto U.S.A. Inc., Beneo Group, Bernard Food Industries, Cargill, Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc., DSM, DuPont, Galam Ltd, Grain Processing Corporation , Groupe Danone, Ingredion Incorporated, Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., McNeil Nutritionals LLC, , Nestle SA, Pepsico Inc., PureCircle, Roquette Frères, Tate & Lyle, The Brooklyn Creamery, The Coca-Cola Company, Zydus Wellness Ltd, and Other Prominent players. |
Customization scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
Pricing and available payment methods |
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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Low-Calorie Food Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Low-Calorie Food Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis
Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Product Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by Product Type & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Product Type:
5.2.1. Sugar substitutes
5.2.2. Sugar alcohol substitutes
5.2.3. Nutrient based substitutes
Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by Application & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Application:
6.2.1. Dairy products
6.2.2. Dietary beverages
6.2.3. Bakery products
6.2.4. Snacks
6.2.5. Others
Chapter 7. Low-Calorie Food Market Segmentation 3: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. North America
7.1.1. North America Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
7.1.2. North America Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
7.1.3. North America Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
7.2. Europe
7.2.1. Europe Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
7.2.2. Europe Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
7.2.3. Europe Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
7.3. Asia Pacific
7.3.1. Asia Pacific Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
7.3.2. Asia-Pacific Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
7.3.3. Asia Pacific Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
7.4. Latin America
7.4.1. Latin America Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
7.4.2. Latin America Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
7.4.3. Latin America Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
7.5. Middle East & Africa
7.5.1. Middle East & Africa Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
7.5.2. Middle East & Africa Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
7.5.3. Middle East & Africa Low-Calorie Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
8.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
8.2. Company Profiles
8.2.1. Abbott Laboratories
8.2.2. Ajinomoto U.S.A. Inc.
8.2.3. Beneo Group
8.2.4. Bernard Food Industries
8.2.5. Cargill
8.2.6. Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc.
8.2.7. DSM
8.2.8. DuPont
8.2.9. Galam Ltd
8.2.10. Grain Processing Corporation
8.2.11. Groupe Danone
8.2.12. Ingredion Incorporated
8.2.13. Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
8.2.14. McNeil Nutritionals LLC,
8.2.15. Nestle SA
8.2.16. Pepsico Inc.
8.2.17. PureCircle
8.2.18. Roquette Frères
8.2.19. Tate & Lyle
8.2.20. The Brooklyn Creamery
8.2.21. The Coca-Cola Company
8.2.22. Zydus Wellness Ltd.
8.2.23. Other Prominent Players
Low-Calorie Food Market By Type
Low-Calorie Food Market By Application
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InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.
Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.
Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.
Secondary research
The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:
The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista
Primary Research:
Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies
The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to:
Data Modeling and Analysis:
In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.
The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.
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