Plant-based Supplements Market by Product Type (Protein, Vitamins & Minerals, Superfood & Functional, Prebiotics & Probiotics, Ready-to-Drink (RTD), Snacks), Supplement Form, Age Group, End-use, Distribution Channel, and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
The plant-based supplements market is estimated at USD 27.52 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 42.27 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.0%.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2021-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD Million/Billion)
Segments
By product type, distribution channel, age group, form, end-use application, and region
Regions covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Rest of the world (RoW)
"Growing demand for preventative and specialized plant-based supplements boosts market growth."
Consumers are increasingly reaching for plant-based supplements as a preventive strategy to keep overall wellness in balance, prevent chronic disease, and support specific wellness goals such as immunity, cardiovascular wellness, and gut health. These products-such as plant-based multivitamins and adaptogenic herbs, protein powders, and algae-derived omega-3s-are not only being sought out as treatment supplements but also as part of daily wellness regimes. This trend is fueled by increasing awareness of the advantages of natural ingredients and concern regarding chemical additives and allergens present in most standard supplements.
"Disruptions in the plant-based supplements market may offer opportunities for players."
The plant-based supplements industry is experiencing disruptions driven by changing consumer expectations, accelerated innovation, and changing retail environments. Today's consumers are increasingly seeking clean-label, natural, and sustainably sourced ingredients, prompting brands to remove synthetic additives and provide clearer formulations. Personalized nutrition, fueled by AI, microbiome analysis, and DNA-driven recommendations, is revolutionizing the development and consumption of supplements, spurring demand for customized, targeted products.
"The online retail segment holds a significant market share among the distribution channels in the plant-based supplements market."
The online retail segment commands a high market share of the plant-based supplements industry due to its unbeatable convenience, increased product availability, and ability to satisfy niche customer demands. Online platforms allow shoppers to compare various brands, ingredients, and pricing options at home, a feature that is particularly appealing to health-conscious consumers who desire openness and knowledge of the products. Moreover, digital channels offer access to customer feedback, certifications, and third-party lab test results, which enhance buyer trust in the quality and authenticity of products.
"North America will dominate the plant-based supplements market."
North America will lead the market for plant-based supplements through the convergence of drivers like high consumer consciousness, sophisticated healthcare infrastructure, and robust preventive health and wellness culture. North Americans are actively adopting plant-based supplements based on factors like health, environmental, and ethical considerations, which is directly favorable to the demand for plant-based supplements. Complemented by good marketing techniques and celebrity endorsements, the North American market is expected to continue being the dominant region for plant-based supplements in the forecast period.
In-depth interviews have been conducted with chief executive officers (CEOs), directors, and other executives from various key organizations operating in the plant-based supplements market:
By Company Type: Tier 1-25%, Tier 2-45%, and Tier 3-30%
By Designation: Directors-20%, Managers-45%, Others-35%
By Region: North America-25%, Europe-30%, Asia Pacific-20%, South America-15%, and Rest of the World-10%
Prominent companies in the market include Nestle (Switzerland), Abbott (US), Glanbia PLC (Germany), Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan), Herbalife Ltd. (US), H&H Group (China), Jamieson Wellness Inc. (Canada), NOW Foods (US), The Schwabe Group (Germany), Gaia Herbs Farm (US), Nordic Naturals (US), ProCaps Laboratories, Inc. (US), Sunwarrior LLC (US), Nutrex Hawaii (China), and Navitas Organics (US) are some of the key players in the plant-based supplements market.
Research Coverage
This research report categorizes the plant-based supplements market by product type (protein supplements, vitamin & mineral supplements, superfood & functional supplements, prebiotics & probiotics, ready-to-drink (RTD) supplements, snacking/plant-based protein snacks, other product types), age group [adults (18-64 years), seniors (65+ years), children (3-12 years), adolescents & teens (13-17 years), infants & toddlers (0-2 years)], distribution channel (online retail, supermarkets & hypermarkets, specialty health stores, pharmacies & drugstores, direct-to-consumer & subscription, fitness & wellness centers), end-use application (sports & performance nutrition, general health & wellness, weight management, digestive health, beauty & skin health, other end-use applications), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World).
The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of plant-based supplements. A thorough analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business, services, key strategies, contracts, partnerships, agreements, product launches, mergers & acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the plant-based supplements market. This report covers the competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the plant-based supplements market ecosystem. Furthermore, industry-specific trends such as technology analysis, ecosystem & market mapping, and patent & regulatory landscape, among others, are also covered in the study.
Reasons to Buy This Report
The report will offer market leaders/new entrants information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall plant-based supplements and subsegments. It will also help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to better position their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (Increasing consumer focus on preventive healthcare and wellness), restraints (high product costs), opportunities (traction among athletes and fitness enthusiasts), and challenges (intense market competition) influencing the growth of the plant-based supplements market
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on research & development activities and new product launches in the plant-based supplements market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets-the report analyzes plant-based supplements across varied regions
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the plant-based supplements market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, product offerings, brand/product comparison, and product food prints of leading players such as Nestle (Switzerland), Herbalife Ltd. (US), H&H Group (Hong Kong), NOW Foods (US), Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan), Abbott (US), Glanbia PLC (Germany), Jamieson Wellness Inc. (Canada), and other players in the plant-based supplements market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONS CONSIDERED
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.3.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primary profiles
2.1.2.3 Key insights from industry experts
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.2.2 SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.2.3 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.5 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS AND RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES IN PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS MARKET
4.2 NORTH AMERICA: PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE & COUNTRY
4.3 PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE AND REGION
4.4 PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS MARKET, BY AGE GROUP
4.5 PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
4.6 PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS MARKET, BY FORM
4.7 PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS MARKET, BY END-USE APPLICATION
4.8 PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS MARKET SHARE, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.2.1 RISING CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR NATURAL AND CLEAN-LABEL PRODUCTS
5.2.2 GROWING AGING POPULATION AND RISING INCIDENCE OF LIFESTYLE DISEASES
5.3 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.3.1 DRIVERS
5.3.1.1 Increasing consumer focus on preventive healthcare and wellness
5.3.1.2 Rising preference for age-related nutritional support and supplements in older populations
5.3.1.3 Rising vegan and vegetarian population
5.3.1.4 Advancements in extraction and formulation technologies
5.3.2 RESTRAINTS
5.3.2.1 High product costs
5.3.2.2 Stringent regulatory structure for labeling, ingredients, and marketing
5.3.2.3 Risk of adulteration or contamination
5.3.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.3.3.1 Traction among athletes and fitness enthusiasts
5.3.3.2 Growing demand for safe, allergen-free supplements for children and infants
5.3.3.3 Increasing demand for women-centric formulations
5.3.3.4 Rapid expansion of e-commerce channels
5.3.4 CHALLENGES
5.3.4.1 Intense market competition
5.3.4.2 Consumer mistrust of label claims
5.3.4.3 Counterfeit and substandard products
5.4 IMPACT OF GEN AI ON FOOD & BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS/ ADDITIVES
5.4.1 USE OF GEN AI IN FOOD & BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS/ADDITIVES
5.4.2 CASE STUDIES FOR GENERATIVE AI IN FOOD & BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS/ADDITIVES
5.4.2.1 Kerry Trendspotter leveraged AI and ML to analyze consumer-generated social media content, identifying and predicting food trends
5.4.2.2 IFF partners with Salus Optima to create personalized nutrition platform using AI to offer customized dietary recommendations based on metabolic health
5.4.2.3 Ingredion utilized cloud-based data analytics, AI, and cloud technology to address challenges in F&B industry
5.4.3 IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI/AI ON PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS MARKET
5.4.4 ADJACENT ECOSYSTEM WORKING ON GENERATIVE AI
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFFS-PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS MARKET
6.2.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
6.2.3 DISRUPTIONS IN PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS
6.2.4 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
6.2.5 IMPACT ON COUNTRY/REGION
6.2.5.1 US
6.2.5.2 Europe
6.2.5.3 China
6.2.6 IMPACT ON END-USE INDUSTRIES
6.3 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.3.1 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
6.3.2 RAW MATERIAL SOURCING
6.3.3 MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING
6.3.4 PACKAGING
6.3.5 DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
6.3.6 END USERS
6.4 TRADE ANALYSIS
6.4.1 HS CODE 210610
6.4.1.1 Import scenario for HS 210610
6.4.1.2 Export scenario for HS 210610
6.4.2 HS CODE 2936
6.4.2.1 Import scenario for HS 2936
6.4.2.2 Export scenario for HS 2936
6.4.3 HS CODE 3004
6.4.3.1 Import scenario for HS 3004
6.4.3.2 Export scenario for HS 3004
6.5 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
6.5.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
6.5.1.1 Extraction and isolation technologies
6.5.1.2 Microencapsulation
6.5.1.3 Plant-based protein formulation
6.5.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
6.5.2.1 Cold chain logistics
6.5.2.2 Fermentation
6.5.2.3 Gene editing (CRISPR)
6.5.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
6.5.3.1 AI for product development
6.5.3.2 E-commerce and digital marketing platforms