Nutraceutical Ingredients Market Report 2025

The nutraceutical ingredients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $57.52 billion in 2024 to $62.1 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing health awareness, aging population, preventive healthcare, lifestyle diseases, consumer preferences, government initiatives.

The nutraceutical ingredients market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $88.06 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to personalized nutrition, e-commerce growth, clean label demand, plant-based movement, immune health focus, mental wellness products. Major trends in the forecast period include probiotics and gut health, clean labels and transparency, cognitive health ingredients, sustainable sourcing and ethical practices, technological innovations in delivery formats.

The nutraceutical ingredients market is expected to experience growth driven by the increasing demand for probiotics and protein-rich foods. Probiotics and protein-rich foods, which involve live microorganisms and high-protein content, respectively, have demonstrated health benefits upon consumption. Nutraceutical ingredients, containing essential proteins vital for the human body, are poised to see heightened demand, particularly with the rising popularity of probiotics and protein-rich foods. According to a survey conducted by the International Food Information Council in March 2022, 32% of US adults actively incorporate probiotics into their diet, with 60% doing so at least once a day and 24% several times a day. This surge in demand is anticipated to drive the growth of the nutraceutical ingredients market.

The nutraceutical ingredients market is expected to be fueled by the increasing aging population. This demographic trend, characterized by a growing proportion of elderly individuals, is defined by those aged 65 and older. Nutraceutical ingredients play a vital role in addressing the health and nutritional needs of the aging population by offering targeted supplements that support overall well-being and address specific age-related health concerns. As of October 2022, the World Health Organization projected that by 2030, one in six individuals globally would be 60 years or older, with the global population of individuals aged 60 and older expected to double to 2.1 billion by 2050. This demographic shift is a significant driver for the growth of the nutraceutical ingredients market.

Leading companies in the nutraceutical ingredients market are concentrating on the development of choline-enriched folate ingredients to improve cognitive function, support brain health, and promote overall well-being, particularly for pregnant women and individuals at risk of neurological disorders. Choline-enriched folate ingredients are dietary supplements or food additives that combine choline, an essential nutrient, with folate (vitamin B9), which is vital for DNA synthesis and cell division. For example, in May 2024, Balchem Corp., a U.S.-based company, introduced Optifolin, a choline-enriched folate ingredient aimed at enhancing nutritional offerings in various food and dietary products. Optifolin boasts a significant amount of choline, which is crucial for brain development and function, and is also rich in folate, essential for DNA synthesis and repair, thus playing a critical role in cell division and growth. Folate is particularly important for women of childbearing age as it helps prevent neural tube defects in developing fetuses.

Major companies in the nutraceutical ingredients market are prioritizing the development of new substance ranges, such as excipients, to address the needs of moisture-sensitive nutraceutical and pharmaceutical ingredients. Excipients are inert substances added to aid in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. In November 2023, Roquette, a France-based food company, launched three new excipients - Lycatab CT-LM, Microcel 103 SD, and Microcel 113 SD - designed for moisture-sensitive ingredients. These excipients offer unique benefits, such as low water activity and consistent granulometric distribution, contributing to the stability and reliability of products, particularly in hard tablet production.

In February 2022, Suanfarma, a Spain-based company specializing in ingredient development, production, and commercialization, acquired Monteloeder to expand its active-nutritional portfolio. This strategic move aims to position Suanfarma as a European leader in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredients. Monteloeder, based in Spain, is known for providing innovative health ingredients supported by clinical evidence.

Major companies operating in the nutraceutical ingredients market include Cargill Incorporated, Abbott Laboratories, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Aker Biomarine ASA, Alticor Inc., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Arla Foods Amba, Associated British Foods plc, BASF SE, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Danone SA, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, General Mills Inc., Glanbia plc, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Ingredion Incorporated, Johnson & Johnson Services Inc., Kellogg Company, Koninklijke DSM NV, Kraft Heinz Company, Nestlé SA, Novozymes A/S, Nutraceutix Inc., PepsiCo Inc., Procter & Gamble Company, Roquette Freres SA, Tate & Lyle plc, Kerry Group plc, FMC Corporation, Lonza Group AG, Nutraceutical International Corporation, Sabinsa Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the nutraceutical ingredients market in 2024. 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, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the nutraceutical ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Nutraceutical ingredients encompass components derived from animal, microbial, plant, and synthetic sources, offering health benefits by imparting primary nutritional value and functional advantages.

These ingredients fall into various product types, including vitamins, proteins, amino acids, probiotics, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, fibers, specialty carbohydrates, prebiotics, phytochemicals, plant extracts, and others. Vitamins, categorized as either fat or water-soluble, constitute organic substances. These nutraceutical ingredients contribute to diverse health benefits, such as cognitive health, gut health, heart health, bone health, immunity, nutrition, weight management, and more. They are available in both dry and liquid forms and find applications in food, beverages, personal care, animal nutrition, and dietary supplements.

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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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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