The sports nutrition ingredients market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the past few years, the market size for sports nutrition ingredients has expanded significantly. From $5.64 billion in 2024, it is projected to increase to $6.14 billion in 2025, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. This growth in the historic period is credited to the rising awareness of health and fitness, an upsurge in sports involvement, advances in ingredient innovations, expansion of sales channels, endorsements from celebrities, and influencer advertisement.
The Sports Nutrition Ingredients market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• It is anticipated that the sports nutrition ingredients market will experience significant expansion in the following years, reaching a value of $8.42 billion in 2029 and showing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%.
The predicted growth for this period is linked to the continuity of health and wellness consciousness, the trend for customization and personalization, the worldwide spread of sports nutrition names, the increasing demand for plant-based ingredients, and government policies and regulations. The major market trends for the predicted period include dominance of plant-based products, customization and personalization, clear and transparent labelling, functional ingredients and nutraceuticals, and innovative protein sources.
The growth of the sports nutrition ingredients market is likely to be fueled by the increasing demand for dietary supplements. These supplements, typically composed of several dietary elements - such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and enzymes - are integral to boosting physical activity and athletic performance. The growing consumer preference for dietary supplements translates to a higher demand for sports nutrition ingredients. For example, a 2022 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements by the Council for Responsible Nutrition, a non-profit trade association based in the U.S, revealed that out of 3,133 U.S. adults aged 18 and older surveyed, 2,342 reported using dietary supplements seasonally, occasionally, or regularly, with 75% of Americans incorporating dietary supplements into their daily regimen. This surging demand for dietary supplements, therefore, propels the sports nutrition ingredients market.
The sports nutrition ingredients market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Sports Drinks, Sports Supplements, Sports Food
2) By Ingredient: Proteins, Carbohydrates, Vitamins And Minerals, Other Ingredients
3) By Distribution Channel: Online Channel, Offline Chanel
4) By Application: Bodybuilders, Pro Or Amateur Athletes, Recreational Users, Lifestyle User
5) By End Use: Sports And Energy Beverages, Protein Powders, Energy And Nutrition Bars, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Sports Drinks: Electrolyte Drinks, Energy Drinks, Protein Drinks, Recovery Drinks
2) By Sports Supplements: Protein Powders, Amino Acids, Creatine, Pre-Workout Supplements, Post-Workout Supplements, Vitamins And Minerals
3) By Sports Food: Energy Bars, Gels And Chews, Meal Replacement Products, Protein Snacks
Product advancement is becoming a significant trend in the sports nutrition ingredients market. Major companies engaged in the industry are creating unique products to maintain their prominence in the market. An exemplar of this is when in April 2024, Vitaco Health, an unlisted company based in New Zealand, unveiled ATHENA Sports Nutrition, a brand established specifically to meet the dietary requirements of female athletes, introducing protein powders, supplements, and snacks that are specifically designed to meet their dietary necessities. Except for bars, ATHENA’s goods have been certified by Informed Sports and contain key ingredients such as iron, calcium, and electrolytes. These products were created in conjunction with top female athletes and nutrition specialists. This brand seeks to address a notable void in the sports nutrition market and aims to support female athletes by offering customised solutions. Prominent female athletes feature in a $2 million promotional campaign for ATHENA products, and they can be purchased at Chemist Warehouse, Coles and through various online platforms.
Major companies operating in the sports nutrition ingredients market include:
• Arla Food Ingredients Group P/S
• Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
• Glanbia Public Limited Company
• Kemin Industries Inc.
• Lactalis Ingredients
• Milk Specialties Company
• Agropur Ingredients LLC
• Ajinomoto Company Inc.
• AMCO Proteins
• Nexira Inc.
• Rousselot Inc.
• Tiancheng International Inc.
• Compound Solutions Inc.
• Roquette Freres SA
• Lonza Group Ltd.
• Kerry Group PLC
• Sabinsa Corporation
• International Dehydrated Foods Inc.
• ABH Pharma Inc.
• PepsiCo Inc.
• The Coca-Cola Company
• Iovate Health Sciences International Inc.
• Abbott Laboratories
• The Simply Good Foods Co.
• Clif Bar & Company
• MusclePharm Corporation
• General Nutrition Centers Inc.
• Bulk Powders Ltd.
• BioTech USA Kft.
• Nutrabolt Corporation
• Optimum Nutrition Inc.
• Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition Inc.
• Dymatize Enterprises LLC
• MuscleTech Research and Development Inc.
• Cellucor Inc.
• Quest Nutrition LLC
• Redcon1 LLC
North America was the largest region in the sports nutrition ingredients market share in 2024. The regions covered in the sports nutrition ingredients market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.