Supplement Market in the US 2016-2020

Market outlook of the supplements market in the US

Many people across the world take dietary supplements on a daily basis for various purposes, including compensating for nutritional deficiencies, losing weight, bodybuilding purpose, or enhancing their sexual life. Hence, the use of these supplements is on the rise. Technavios market research analyst expects the supplements market in the US to grow at a CAGR of more than 7% during the forecast period. Supplements are available in the market in various forms, including traditional tablets, capsules, drinks, powders, and energy bars and contain amino acids, enzymes, fatty acids, fiber, herbs, minerals, and vitamins.

Supplements are also popularly known as complementary or alternative medicines (CAM) and is used by many individual as an alternative to medicines, which is one major factor driving the growth of the market. In 2012, a survey was conducted, which found that 22% of the people with diabetes used a type of herbal supplement while another study found that 31% used dietary supplements to maintain their blood sugar levels. Nearly four in every 10 Americans use herbal and other types of supplements as a source of relief and cure from health issues such as colds, depression, influenza, and arthritis. Thus, the use of supplements as alternative medicines for diseases is boosting their demand among end-users in the US, hence leading to the overall market growth.

Product segmentation and analysis of the supplements market in the US

Herbal and botanicals
Meal replacements
Sports nutrition
Vitamins
As of 2015, the vitamin supplements segment dominated the market in the US with a market share of more than 47% of the market share. About half of the American population takes multivitamins, and many individuals take specific vitamin supplements, recommended based on certain conditions. For instance, folic acid is recommended for expectant mothers or women who are planning pregnancy as it helps prevent neural tube birth defects.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The global players are expanding their footprint in the US. Hence, regional vendors are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with them in terms of quality, technology, and pricing. Technavio predicts that these global players will eventually expand their presence in the US and augment their market share by acquiring regional or local players during the forecast period.

The top vendors in the market are -

Amway
GNC
Herbalife
NBTY
Otsuka
Pfizer
Other prominent vendors in the market include BASF, BSN, Clif Bar, Nordic Naturals, Glanbia, and Schiff Nutrition Group.

Growth drivers, challenges, and upcoming trends - Dietary supplements

Technavios market research analysts highlight the rapid growth of e-commerce, which is a fast-moving trend driving the growth of the supplement market in the US. Initially, vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements (VMHS) were a category difficult to shop online. But with retailers focusing on enhancing the online shopping experience through effective online education and targeted marketing, the sale of supplements has seen an exponential growth over the last few years.

This report provides a number of factors contributing to the adoption, limitations, and opportunities of the supplements market in the US. It also offers an analysis of each factor and an estimation of the extent to which the factors are likely to impact the overall market growth.

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