Delray Beach, Fla. – A MarketsandMarkets research release on September 7, 2026 projects the global nutraceutical ingredients market to expand from $108.33 billion in 2026 to $161.53 billion by 2031, a compound annual growth rate of 7.3 percent. The surge reflects growing consumer interest in targeted nutrition that supports immunity, healthy aging, sports performance and animal health.
Key growth drivers
Advances in processing, fermentation and formulation are improving ingredient stability, bioavailability and consistency. Manufacturers are expanding portfolios to include probiotics, prebiotics, omega‑3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, functional proteins, carotenoids and specialty fibers. These innovations enable more flexible product designs for dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages and animal‑nutrition formulas.
Human nutrition leads the market
The human‑nutrition segment remains the largest share, buoyed by preventive‑health trends, rising lifestyle‑related disease rates and strong demand for supplements that address specific health needs. Expansion of functional foods and beverages, as well as growing interest in personalized and early‑life nutrition, further fuels ingredient use.
Plant‑based ingredients dominate sourcing
Plant‑derived ingredients hold the biggest market share, driven by consumer preference for natural, clean‑label products and the rise of vegan and flexitarian diets. Sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, herbs, spices, seeds, algae and medicinal plants provide a diverse array of bioactive compounds—including polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, dietary fibers, phytosterols, antioxidants and herbal extracts.
Asia Pacific at the forefront
Asia Pacific accounts for the largest regional share, thanks to its sizable consumer base, increasing health awareness and rapid growth in functional‑nutrition products. Countries like China, India, Japan, South Korea and Australia are seeing heightened demand for preventive health, healthy‑aging solutions and convenient nutrition formats.
Industry moves
- July 2026 – dsm‑firmenich received five Nutrition Research Grants (≈ $54,000 each) to study postbiotics, polyphenols, omega‑3, vitamin D, trigonelline and CoQ10 for healthy longevity in Asia Pacific.
- February 2026 – Roquette launched NUTRALYS Pea 850F, a pea‑protein isolate with a neutral taste for ready‑to‑mix drinks, dairy alternatives and specialized nutrition.
- January 2026 – Glanbia acquired Scicore Nutra Private Limited (India) for $15.1 million, expanding its health‑and‑nutrition manufacturing capabilities.
The report lists major players such as Cargill, ADM, International Flavors & Fragrances, BASF, Glanbia, Arla Foods, Ingredion, Tate & Lyle, Roquette, Novonesis and Associated British Foods.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
