Sports Nutrition Ingredients Market Report 2026

The sports nutrition ingredients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.09 billion in 2025 to $6.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing participation in fitness activities, expansion of sports supplement consumption, rising awareness of muscle recovery nutrition, growth of e-commerce nutrition sales, availability of diverse ingredient formulations.

The sports nutrition ingredients market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.05 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for personalized sports nutrition, rising adoption of vegan and plant-based supplements, expansion of lifestyle nutrition usage, growing integration of data-driven nutrition planning, increasing investment in advanced ingredient development. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for plant-based sports nutrition ingredients, rising use of clean-label performance enhancers, growing adoption of personalized nutrition formulations, expansion of functional protein ingredients, enhanced focus on recovery and endurance nutrition.

Rising demand for dietary supplements is expected to drive the growth of the sports nutrition ingredients market in the coming years. Dietary supplements are products designed to complement the diet and typically contain one or more nutritional components, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and enzymes. As consumer interest in dietary supplements increases, demand for sports nutrition ingredients also rises, as these ingredients are widely used to support physical activity, fitness, and athletic performance. For instance, in October 2023, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, a US-based trade association, consumer confidence in the safety of sports nutrition supplements increased to 66% in 2023 compared to the previous year, while trust in weight management supplements reached 56%, alongside an overall dietary supplement industry trust level of 74% among Americans. Therefore, the growing demand for dietary supplements is driving expansion in the sports nutrition ingredients market.

Leading companies operating in the sports nutrition ingredients market are focusing on innovative product development to maintain and strengthen their market positions. For example, in April 2024, Vitaco Health, a New Zealand-based privately held company, launched ATHENA Sports Nutrition, a brand developed specifically for female athletes. The product range includes protein powders, supplements, and snacks formulated to address the unique nutritional requirements of women in sports. Most ATHENA products are certified by Informed Sport and incorporate key nutrients such as iron, calcium, and electrolytes. Developed in collaboration with elite female athletes and nutrition professionals, the brand aims to address an underserved segment within the sports nutrition market. Supported by a USD 2 million marketing campaign featuring prominent female athletes, ATHENA products are available through Chemist Warehouse, Coles, and online channels.

In August 2025, Nactarome Group, an Italy-based supplier of natural flavors, taste solutions, colors, and functional ingredients, acquired Claremont Ingredients Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Nactarome enhances its capabilities in the sports nutrition segment by adding advanced formulation expertise, expanding its presence in the UK, and strengthening its ability to deliver innovative flavor and ingredient solutions for nutrition-focused applications. Claremont Ingredients Ltd. is a UK-based company specializing in flavor systems, ingredient solutions, and formulation services for sports nutrition products.

Major companies operating in the sports nutrition ingredients market are Arla Food Ingredients Group P/S, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Glanbia Public Limited Company, Kerry Group PLC, Roquette Freres SA, Ajinomoto Company Inc, Lonza Group Ltd, Sabinsa Corporation, Nexira Inc, Rousselot Inc, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Ingredion Incorporated, Tate and Lyle PLC, DSM Firmenich, BASF SE, International Flavors and Fragrances Inc, Corbion NV, ADM Human Nutrition, DuPont Nutrition and Health, Cargill Nutrition.

North America was the largest region in the sports nutrition ingredients market share in 2025. The regions covered in the sports nutrition ingredients market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the sports nutrition ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The sports nutrition ingredients market consists of sales of probiotics, prebiotics, amino acids, phytochemicals, and plant extracts. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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