Nutraceutical Ingredients Market Report 2026

The nutraceutical ingredients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $61.6 billion in 2025 to $66.99 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of dietary supplement consumption, rising health awareness among consumers, growth in fortified food products, increasing use of vitamins and minerals, advancements in ingredient extraction technologies.

The nutraceutical ingredients market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $95.15 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for immunity and gut health products, expansion of personalized and condition-specific nutrition, growing focus on clean-label nutraceuticals, rising investments in health science research, increasing regulatory harmonization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for functional and preventive nutrition, rising use of plant-based and microbial ingredients, growing adoption of personalized nutrition solutions, expansion of probiotic and prebiotic applications, enhanced focus on clinical validation.

The increasing demand for probiotics and protein-rich foods is expected to drive the growth of the nutraceutical ingredients market in the coming years. Probiotics and protein-rich foods include live microorganisms and foods with high protein content that are proven to deliver health benefits when consumed. Nutraceutical ingredients provide essential proteins and bioactive components required by the human body, and as interest in probiotics and high-protein diets rises, the demand for nutraceutical ingredients is also increasing. For example, in June 2024, the International Food Information Council (IFIC), a US-based non-profit organization, reported that 54% of Americans continued to follow a specific diet or eating pattern over the past year. Interest in increasing protein intake rose from 59% in 2022 to 67% in 2023 and further to 71% in 2024. Additionally, about half of consumers aim to consume more fresh foods, which are widely regarded as healthier options. Consequently, the growing demand for probiotics and protein-rich foods is contributing to the expansion of the nutraceutical ingredients market.

Key players in the nutraceutical ingredients market are concentrating on the development of new ingredient ranges, such as excipients, to address challenges associated with moisture-sensitive nutraceutical and pharmaceutical formulations. Excipients are inactive substances incorporated into nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products to support processing and manufacturing. For instance, in November 2023, Roquette, a France-based food company, introduced three new excipients - Lycatab CT-LM, Microcel 103 SD, and Microcel 113 SD - specifically designed for moisture-sensitive nutraceutical and pharmaceutical ingredients. Lycatab CT-LM, part of Roquette’s pre-gelatinized starch portfolio, functions as a multifunctional filler, binder, and disintegrant with an extremely low water activity of no more than 0.1%. Microcel 103 SD and Microcel 113 SD, from Roquette’s microcrystalline cellulose range, provide consistent particle size distribution with water activity levels not exceeding 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively, making them suitable for hard tablet manufacturing and ensuring stability throughout the product’s shelf life.

In April 2024, Glanbia plc, an Ireland-based nutritional products company, acquired Flavor Producers, LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Glanbia seeks to strengthen its natural and organic flavor capabilities, enhance its Better Nutrition platform, broaden its innovation portfolio, and better serve both commercial and consumer-focused food and beverage markets. Flavor Producers LLC is a US-based company specializing in natural and organic flavors and extracts for food and beverage applications.

Major companies operating in the nutraceutical ingredients market are Cargill Incorporated, Abbott Laboratories, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Aker Biomarine ASA, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Arla Foods Amba, Associated British Foods plc, BASF SE, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Glanbia plc, Ingredion Incorporated, Koninklijke DSM NV, Novozymes A/S, Nutraceutix Inc., Roquette Freres SA, Tate & Lyle plc, Kerry Group plc, FMC Corporation, Lonza Group AG, Sabinsa Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the nutraceutical ingredients market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the nutraceutical ingredients market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the nutraceutical 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 nutraceutical ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The nutraceutical ingredients market consists of sales of lactobacilli, bifidobacterium, bacillus, and streptococcus. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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