Nutraceuticals Market Size to Capture USD 1,241.20 Bn by 2034

Nutraceuticals Market Size, Share, Segmentation & Trends

The global nutraceuticals market size is expected to grow from USD 636.65 billion in 2025 to USD 1,241.20 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 7.70% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2034.

Last Updated: 21 May 2025 Category: Dietary and Nutraceutical Supplements Insight Code: 5591 Format: PDF / PPT / Excel

Nutraceuticals Market Size, Share and Growth Rate Forecast

The global nutraceuticals market size was valued at USD 591.13 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow steadily from USD 636.65 billion in 2025 to reach nearly USD 1,241.20 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 7.70% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034. The expanding growth of the market is due to innovative research and development strategies, global healthcare awareness, and the contribution of effective nutraceuticals in managing health and fitness all over the world.

Nutraceuticals Market Size 2025 to 2034

Key Highlights

  • By region, North America dominated the nutraceuticals market in 2024 due to the changes in lifestyles, occurrence of diseases, and expanding healthcare facilities. 
  • By region, Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid rate due to growing industrialization and excellent efforts in research and development. 
  • By region, Europe is a significantly growing area, driven by the actionable measures of France towards food security and nutrition. 
  • By product, the dietary supplements segment dominated the market share in 2024, due to the global adoption of vitamins, minerals, and many other supplements to support growth, nutrition, and immunity. 
  • By product, the functional beverages segment is expected to grow fastest during the forecast period, driven by the increased shift towards energy-drinks, and immunity-boosting beverages. 
  • By application, the weight management and satiety segment dominated the market share in 2024, driven by the high preference for weight management solutions, equipment, and treatments to achieve improved health and wellness. 
  • By application, the men’s health segment is expected to grow fastest during the forecast period, attributed to the improved decision-making regarding the healthy lifestyles of men.  
  • By distribution channel, the supermarkets and hypermarkets segment dominated the nutraceuticals market share in 2024 due to the convenience of buying products for your own comfort and safety. 
  • By distribution channel, the online segment is expected to grow at a rapid rate due to the availability of online purchase platforms and their exciting benefits. 

Market Overview

How the Excellent Health Benefits of Nutraceuticals Drive the Nutraceuticals Market? 

The rising awareness of people about self-care and health fitness to prevent the emergence of severe health conditions is driving the need for nutraceutical medicines. They are alternatives to traditional medicines and, with the active ingredients in these products, one can live a healthy lifestyle. Unhealthy diets and consumption of unnecessary foods can be followed by practice and regular exercise routines. Taking nutritional counselling with appropriate dietary supplements helps to overcome the obstacles to achieving a good health status. 

The diet plans include dietary supplements in the form of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. to address nutritional deficiencies in the body and to increase life expectancy. People facing the challenges of chronic diseases, and children suffering from malnutrition get the benefits of these life-balancing medicines. The beverage industries are also leading with their useful product formulations like herbal teas, juices, etc., and showing overall progress in the nutraceuticals market. 

  • In November 2023, Divi’s Nutraceuticals introduced its new beta-carotene formulations, which are additive-free and silicon-dioxide-free products that can be used as supplements, beverages, or for coloration. (Source: Divisnutra)
  • Health and Wellness: The increasing population and rising medical costs are anticipated to increase the global nutraceuticals market growth in the coming years. Various medical and health benefits with positive consumer attitudes and preferences for functional foods contribute to health and wellness. The changing lifestyles of people have caused the high adoption of dietary supplements and immunity-boosting additives to boost their immune power. The expansion of industrial innovations, healthcare facilities, and technological advancements has raised the power of nutraceutical supplements and promoted promising nutraceuticals market growth.
  • Research and Development: Research and development in functional foods, fruitful drinks, and herbal drinks are gaining popularity among the growing population. Sports players are demanding energetic drinks to stay active in physical activities and athletic games. Microencapsulation is the leading technology to enhance the taste and flavor of functional food items to make them tastier and more attractive. The growing need for colorful products, additives, and preservatives is also driving the market growth. The probiotics' intervention after taking antibiotics is changed by the trending prebiotics that can be taken regularly, and they assist in addressing gut health problems and boosting the immune system and supporting digestive health. Companies are shifting towards a postbiotics trend to develop them from useful bacteria.

Market Opportunity

The Rising Global Adoption of Nutraceuticals for Health and Wellness

These supportive components can regularize the sleeping patterns of adults who suffer from insomnia due to increased stress levels. The psychiatric disorders, chronic conditions, and nutritional deficiencies of children can also be treated with the help of these supplements. They aid in improving sight visualization for people struggling with eye defects. There is an increasing demand for plant-based protein and manufacturers are also shifting towards innovating plant-based sources rather than animal-based proteins. The nutraceutical ingredients can assist in identifying menopause symptoms among women. Improved brain health due to antioxidants results in enhanced productivity.

  • In May 2024, PharmaLinea announced the launch of its innovative products in the form of capsules or medicines that will address joint pain-related disorders, manage hydration levels, and monitor blood glucose levels. (Source: Pharmalinea)

Market Challenge

The Rising Concerns associated with Research, Processing, and Ethical Standards 

The quality concerns related to healthcare products raise the need for the correct labeling and information of all the ingredients in the packaged food items to provide relevant data to potential buyers. Any misconduct in research data retrieval or false results of testing can raise ethical questions in manufacturing and quality control departments. The nitrovascular or food processing industries need to maintain their reputation through reliability and performance efficiency. The high costs of some ingredients, additives, or formulations cannot be easily affordable and accessible to poor communities.

Regional Insights

North America dominated the nutraceuticals market in 2024.

Due to its growing population, continuous changes in personal and professional lifestyles, emerging diseases, healthcare facilities, and a shift towards natural and nutritious food products. Most of the population in the U.S. is affected by sickle cell anemia, cancer cases, and many other disorders that can be genetic or acquired through stress conditions, long working hours, and improper dieting habits in their day-to-day lives. This leads to the rising demand for nutritional counselling and the need for nutritive food solutions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is one of the regulatory authorities to specify the food requirements, research-oriented services, research and development in food processing, and food quality testing, ensuring efficacy in meeting customer needs.

  • In February 2024, the U.S. FDA announced the launch of an updated list of the FDA agency’s ingredient directory on dietary supplements to provide people with all the relevant information on those nutritive food products. There is a quick-responsive tool integrated into the system to resolve any consumer issues related to food information and applications. (Source: FDA)

Nutraceuticals Market Share, By Region, 2024 (%)

The Fruitful Initiatives of the U.S. towards Health and Wellness 

The U.S. FDA and the NIH plan to implement and accelerate their research on nutrition under the new Nutrition Regulatory Science Program. This research aims to provide essential information to inform effective food and nutrition policy actions to assist Americans in accessing healthy food and diets. With the emergence of growing chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, etc. in the U.S., the U.S. FDA is dedicated to empowering consumers in accessing nutritious diets that support health and wellness. 

  • In May 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) announced a partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to step forward in innovative research that aims to strengthen the improved health of Americans. (Source: FDA)

Asia Pacific expects the fastest-growing region in the nutraceuticals market during the forecast period.

Due to the increasing population, healthcare industrialization, innovations through research and development, etc. China, Japan, and India are the leading countries due to a high percentage of the population and industrialization, leading to the increased demand for food products and food processing industries. Many of the top companies are developing innovative food products by maintaining their standard properties and quality to meet the safety and survival needs of people. Nestle, Abbott, PepsiCo, and Cargill are some of the major industrial players in the Asia Pacific region who compete to offer quality food products and solutions to make them safe and better.

  • In July 2024, Nestle announced its development of an Arabica coffee variety named Star 4, an innovative effort developed by performing traditional breeding methods by Nestle’s agronomists and plant scientists. This coffee variety ensures reduced greenhouse gas emissions and high agricultural yield with improvements in the coffee supply chain and sustainability initiatives. (Source: Nestle)
  • In December 2023, the Cargill Innovation Center announced the delivery of customized food solutions by addressing the food preferences of consumers to develop nutritive food products in dairy, beverages, bakery, etc. The company aims at nutrition enhancement in food items to resolve the health issues of people by looking after their gut health, digestive patterns, immunity-boosting powers, etc. (Source: Cargill)

Government Initiatives to Support Nutrition Equity in India

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Government of India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to attend the Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS) 2024 and the World Food India 2024 event held in September 2024. The presence of international organizations, food safety regulators, risk assessment authorities, research institutes, and universities contributes to the regional collaboration. (Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare)

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution stated that the food security programs of India focus on efficient food distribution, supporting vulnerable populations, price stability, and providing nutritional support. Several government schemes in India make efforts to provide free or subsidized food to different areas of the population.

The Government Schemes for Food Security and Nutrition: 

  • The National Food Security Act (NFSA)
  • Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)
  • PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme
  • The Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) (Source: static.pib)

Europe is seen to grow at a notable rate in the nutraceuticals market in 2024.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) plays a major role in the risk assessment of food and feed in the European Union. The EFSA helps to ensure a high level of consumer protection, improve the food safety system, and restore and maintain confidence in the food supply of the European Union. Several sessions held by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in Parma focused on different topics including AI technologies, biotechnology, pesticides, biocontrol agents, animal health, plant health, and welfare. Several agencies and regulations present in Europe manage food and medicinal products. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) manages the scientific assessment of medicines. The scientific validation of health claims and strong pre-market approvals in Europe foster the market’s growth significantly.   

  • In April 2025, the European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare visited the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in Parma and attended many sessions that were held to give deep insights about the work, strategic priorities, and challenges of the EFSA. (Source: Efsa)

The Shift towards Global Food Security and Nutrition in France 

The National Strategy for Food, Nutrition and Climate (SNANC) for 2030 in France was introduced to address and meet the National Nutrition and Health Plan. France holds the International Strategy for Food Security, Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture that aims to provide proper nutrition to the entire population. This strategy aims to achieve sustainability in agricultural and food systems, manage food security and nutrition on a global level, and implement actionable measures in nutrition.

Segmental Insights

Product Insights

The dietary supplements segment dominated the nutraceuticals market in 2024.

These products are in high demand due to the good manufacturing practices (GMPs) established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and their implementation by companies. These products are ensured for their quality, purity, identity, strength, and composition by following the GMPs. The increased demand for dietary supplements is also driven by the reduced and reduced chances of contamination, improper packaging, and improper labeling of these products.

The functional beverages segment is expected to witness the fastest rate of growth in the nutraceuticals market during the predicted timeframe.

A diverse range of functional beverages, including energy drinks, sports drinks, nutraceutical drinks, and dairy-based probiotic drinks raises the growth of these products. The excellent health benefits of functional ingredients such as amino acids, antioxidants, probiotics, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and herbal extracts present in these products drive their global adoption by potential consumers. The integration of functional beverages into daily lives accelerated daily nutrition, enhanced fitness performance, health management, stress reduction, and relaxation.

Application Insights

The weight management and satiety segment dominated the nutraceuticals market in 2024.

Weight management and satiety are improved by the intake of dietary proteins, which facilitates weight loss when they are consumed as a part of energy diets. The consumption of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, fat-free, and low-fat dairy products supports healthy lifestyles by losing weight and managing satiety. Moreover, increased physical activity along with healthy diets supports people who are willing to overcome obesity challenges.

The men’s health segment is observed to be the fastest growing in the market during the forecast period.

The increased need to protect the heart and blood vessels supports men’s health. It is needed to protect men from cancer, detect, and prevent infections to let them live a healthy life. With the increased stress patterns, appropriate treatments must be followed to protect the mental state of men.

Distribution Channel Insights

The supermarkets and hypermarkets segment dominated the nutraceuticals market in 2024.

The increased sales volume due to the increased purchase of products by supermarkets fosters their growth in the global market. A wide variety of products and a wide range of buying options make them the preferred choice for consumers from across the world. The cheap operating procedures and less money required by consumers drive the growth of supermarkets and hypermarkets.

The online segment is seen to grow at the fastest rate in the market in the upcoming years.

The cost-effectiveness of internet marketing and the free-to-use advantages of other online platforms like social media and email drive the expansion of online distribution channels. It became easy to find exposure through SEO and sponsored advertisements. Online marketing allows real-time reporting and tracking which is not available in traditional forms of marketing.

Recent Developments in the Nutraceuticals Market

Amway

  • Announcement: In May 2024, Amway introduced its g&h Protect Body SPF50 Lotion. 
    In May 2024, Amway announced its commitment to the Skin Cancer Foundation. (Source: Amwayglobal)

Nestle

  • Innovation: In July 2024, Nestle developed a new innovative technology through its research and development method to reduce milk fat and the percentage of fats in dairy products. It has introduced this method in Brazil and found a significant reduction of milk fat in the products. (Source: Nestle)

Nutraceuticals Market Leading Companies

Segments Covered in the Report

By Product

  • Dietary Supplements  
  • Tablets 
  • Vitamins 
    • Multivitamin
    • Vitamin A
    • Vitamin B
    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin D
    • Vitamin K
    • Vitamin E 
  • Botanicals 
  • Minerals 
    • Calcium 
    • Potassium
    • Magnesium 
    • Iron 
    • Zinc 
    • Others 
  • Proteins and Amino Acids
    • Collagen 
    • Others 
  • Fibers and Specialty Carbohydrates 
  • Omega Fatty Acids 
  • Probiotics
  • Prebiotics and Postbiotics 
  • Others 
  • Capsules 
  • Soft Gels
  • Powders
  • Gummies
  • Liquid 
  • Functional Food 
    • Vegetable and Seed Oil 
    • Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars, and Fruit Snacks 
    • Dairy
    • Baby Food 
    • Breakfast Cereals 
    • Others 
  • Functional Beverages 
    • Energy Drink 
    • Sports Drink 
    • Others 
  • Infant Formula

By Application

  • Allergy and Intolerance 
  • Healthy Ageing 
  • Bone and Joint Health 
  • Cancer Prevention 
  • Children’s Health 
  • Cognitive Health 
  • Diabetes 
  • Digestive/Gut Health 
  • Energy and Endurance 
  • Eye Health 
  • Heart Health 
  • Immune System 
  • Infant Health
  • Inflammation
  • Maternal Health 
  • Men’s Health  
  • Nutricosmetics
  • Oral Care 
  • Personalized Nutrition 
  • Post Pregnancy Health 
  • Sexual Health 
  • Skin Health 
  • Sports Nutrition 
  • Weight Management and Satiety  
  • Women’s Health 
  • Others 

By Distribution Channel 

  • Supermarkets and Hypermarkets 
  • Specialty Stores
  • Online 
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Latin America
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  • Report Covered: [Revenue + Volume]
  • Historical Year: 2021-2023
  • Base Year: 2024
  • Estimated Years: 2025-2034

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Vidyesh Swar, Senior Research Analyst at Towards Food & Beverages, specializes in market research, focusing on supply-demand evaluation, pricing analysis, alternative proteins, plant-based foods, and sustainable food technologies within the industry.

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FAQ's

The global nutraceuticals market was valued at USD 591.13 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 636.65 billion in 2025.

The nutraceuticals market is registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.70% during the forecast period (2025–2034).

North America dominated the market in 2024, largely due to lifestyle changes, disease prevalence, and strong healthcare infrastructure.