Global Human Nutrition Market Size Likely to Expand at a CAGR of 6.7% By 2033

The Global Human Nutrition Market was valued at USD 394 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 740.21 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period 2024 – 2033.

Human Nutrition Market: Overview

Human nutrition is the science of how the body uses food to maintain health and growth and how lively this includes understanding nutrients, eating habits, and their impact on both physical and mental well-being. The human nutrition market covers dietary supplements, healthy food, and nutritional services. This market is driven by increased health awareness, an aging population, and lifestyle diseases; trends such as personalized nutrition and plant-based diets are gaining traction.

However, less adaptation of human nutrition products in underdeveloped countries and high costs are some of the factors restraining the market growth.

The Human Nutrition market is segmented by type, age group, application, and region. By type, the market is divided into Vitamins, Proteins and amino Acids, Probiotics, Fats and fatty Acids, Carbohydrates, Minerals, and Others. Protein and protein-rich products account for a distant third of the total consumption, which is consistent with the growing demand for muscle health and fitness solutions.

Probiotics enjoy rapid growth and the largest share in the industry, including because of the growing awareness of gut health. Growth in fats and fatty acids is driven by their cardiovascular benefits. The vitamins sub-segment is also one of the largest shareholders in the Human Nutrition Market.

Carbohydrates remain important in energy-focused products, while minerals promote bone and metabolic health. New emerging segments include specialty nutrients or personalized solutions that combine various preferences into one. Together, these segments constitute a quick, responsive market serving diverse nutritional needs across the globe at different times.

The global human nutrition market is segmented by age group, with important needs in every stage of life. Infants and children receive specific nutrients for growth and immunity. Children and adolescents drive the development-focused product market. Adults are looking for nutrition for exercise and well-being.

Meanwhile, an aging population is accelerating the growth of age-specific solutions. These tailored offerings ensure that nutritional needs are comprehensively covered throughout life to address the problems of longevity and chronic disease.

The global human nutrition market is diverse, with different segments that meet distinct health-related requirements. Functional nutrients, fueled by the increasing focus on health and well-being, are leading the way. Food supplements come a close second as customers look to meet their immunity boosters, energy, and fitness needs.

The field of medical nutrition therapy is growing rapidly. It treats patients who are diagnosed with chronic diseases or require therapeutic diets. An important focus is still on infant nutrition, particularly early years’ growth and developmental nutrition and nutritionally enriched formulas.

In the same way, the foods and beverages segment adds value to nutritional products, as these are functional and fortified foods and drinks. This is a very dynamic sector that demonstrates the tendencies of worldwide demographics to consume more and more tailored and health-oriented products.

Nestlé is the world’s leading company in nutrition, health, and wellness. It began over a century and a half ago; it has a workforce of about 270,000 people working across 188 countries and offers about 2,000 brands. Nestlé is dedicated to improving people’s well-being through nourishing food, running business activities sustainably, and solving problems of the future, such as how to feed 10 billion people in the year 2050.

With a sense of purpose and a strong set of Corporate Business Principles, Nestlé strives to create value in everything it does while improving food quality and safety to help advance all food systems in a greener and healthier way for everyone.

Report Scope

Feature of the Report Details
Market Size in 2024 USD 394 Billion
Projected Market Size in 2033 USD 740.21 Billion
Market Size in 2023 USD 387 Billion
CAGR Growth Rate 6.7% CAGR
Base Year 2023
Forecast Period 2024-2033
Key Segment By Type, Age Group, Application, Distribution Channel and Region
Report Coverage Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends
Regional Scope North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America
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CMI has comprehensively analyzed the Global Human Nutrition market. The drivers, restraints, challenges, opportunities, and key trends have been explained in depth to depict an in-depth scenario of the Human Nutrition market. Segment-wise market size and market share for Human Nutrition during the forecast period have been duly addressed to portray the probable picture of the Global Human Nutrition industry.

The competitive landscape includes key innovators, aftermarket service providers, market giants, and niche players, who are studied and analyzed extensively with respect to their strengths, weaknesses, and value-adding prospects. In addition, the report covers Human Nutrition key players’ profiling, market shares, mergers and acquisitions, consequent market fragmentation, and new trends and dynamics in partnerships.

List of the prominent players in the Human Nutrition Market:

The Human Nutrition Market is segmented as follows:

By Type          

By Age Group

By Application

By Distribution Channel        

Regional Coverage:

North America

Europe

Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

Latin America