Botanical Supplements Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Botanical Supplements Market is segmented By Source (Herbs, Leaves, Spices, Others), By Form (Powder, Liquid, Tablets, Capsules, Gummies, Others), By Application (Energy & Weight Management, General Health, Bone & Joint Health, Gastrointestinal Health, Diabetes, Immunity, Cardiac Health, Others), By End User (OTC, Prescribed), By Distribution Channel (Supermarket/ Hypermarket, Pharmacies/Drug Stores, Online Retail Stores, Others), By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Botanical Supplements Market Overview

The Global Botanical Supplements Market is estimated to reach a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Botanical supplements are dietary supplements made from plants or parts of plants for medical and therapeutic purposes. Products made up of botanicals are used to prevent and manage various diseases and ailments and are called photomedicine. Botanical supplements work as natural alternatives for hormone replacement therapy, as plants have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The botanical supplements offer natural ways to improve prostate health, cognitive function and brain health, and connective and joint tissue health. Rising health consciousness, enhanced care towards preventive healthcare, and increased concern towards diet have made people turn towards health-impacting botanical supplements.

Botanical Supplements Market Scope

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Botanical Supplements Market Dynamics and Trends

Rising awareness among consumers regarding the health benefits of botanical supplements is driving the market growth

Rising awareness among consumers regarding the health benefits associated with the consumption of botanical supplements such as holy basil extract, which helps in the reduction of anxiety is a major factor expected to drive growth in demand for botanical supplements. People are turning to botanical supplements for their well-being because of improved health awareness, more medication for preventive care, and an increased interest in diet. The manufacturers of several botanical supplements offer alternative therapies to relieve women of common problems such as insomnia, hot flashes, and menopause. Middle-aged women and older consumers are the main end users of botanical supplements and therapies. Awareness of the health benefits of botanical supplements is very well-established among millennials in developed and developing countries. The market is expected to see significant growth during the forecast period due to rapid urbanization, health awareness, lifestyle change, and rising per capita income.

Moreover, the increasing prevalence of chronic disorders is expected to propel the global botanical supplements market's growth over the forecast period. According to a report published in the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice titled "Global and regional diabetes prevalence estimates for 2019 and projections for 2030 and 2045: Results from the International Diabetes Federation Diabetes Atlas, 9th edition," 463 million people were estimated to have diabetes in September 2019, and the number is expected to reach 578 million by 2030 and 700 million by 2045.

Funding for R&D by the government in botanical supplements is expected to provide lucrative growth opportunities for players in the global botanical supplements market. The National Institutes of Health, for example, awarded Oregon Health & Science University USD 6 million in June 2020 to create a botanical dietary supplement research center.

The lack of stringent regulations and norms about the safety and efficacy of botanical health supplement products is a factor expected to affect the growth of this market globally. Owing to less emphasis on labeling and safety of these products, incidences of false health claims by manufacturers to market their products have increased significantly. These factors have impacted consumer outlook towards botanical supplements, and this is expected to adversely affect the growth of the botanical supplements market to a certain extent.

COVID-19 Impact on Botanical Supplements Market Growth

Increase in sales of botanical supplements to strengthen immunity

Covid-19 has positively impacted the global botanical supplements market as consumers have shown an increasing preference for plant-based supplements to strengthen immunity and disease resistivity. For instance, as immunity positioned fifth on the list of consumer demands in 2019, updated research following the COVID-19 pandemic observed that immunity moved to third place after overall wellness/disease prevention and gut/digestive health. Additionally, 61% of botanical supplement consumers in the U.S. state they increase their supplement usage to support immunity. Survey statistics depict that the pandemic encouraged dietary changes, with 44% of botanical supplement consumers in the U.S. stating that they shifted their diets to promote immune health.

Botanical Supplements Market Segmentation Analysis

Energy and weight management is expected to hold the highest market share during the forecast period

In 2020, the energy and weight management application segment dominated the market, accounting for global sales. This is due to the increasing popularity of online weight-loss services as well as government-sponsored efforts to encourage a balanced diet. An alarming increase has been witnessed in the incidence of health problems, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes, in developed economies in the last few years. Sedentary lifestyles, rising disposable income, and changes in food habits in Western Europe and North America increase the risk of developing health problems, such as cancer and diabetes. Therefore, an increase in the incidence of health disorders has fostered the adoption of energy and weight-management products. Moreover, a rise in fitness consciousness in emerging countries, such as India and China, owing to improvements in lifestyle, is likely to offer lucrative business opportunities for the players operating in the global energy and weight management diet industry.

The OTC end-user segment led the market and accounted for a high share of the global revenue in 2020. The growing prevalence of self-medication for the treatment of significant health conditions and the rising demand for botanical supplements in daily consumption has offered momentum to the growth of the OTC drugs and botanical supplement market.

Global Botanical Supplements Market Geographical Share

Increasing usage of dietary supplements across North America, to drive the market growth

Dietary supplements use increased dramatically in North American countries such as the United States over the last decade or so. Notably, 75 percent of adults in the United States consumed dietary supplements in 2018, a 10% improvement over the previous decade. Thus, the increasing consumption of dietary supplements coupled with increasing awareness regarding supplements infused with botanical extracts is the primary factor driving the region's market.

The trend of “alt-medicine” is expected to deliver significant revenue growth for herbal supplement manufacturers, as the consumer perspective is anticipated to change, followed by a strong dependency on private label brands, apart from the national brands. Like Walmart and Costco, retailers are also fueling the trend by continuing to enhance their private label offerings through new branding and formulations, improved packaging, and in-store consumer education.​

Flora Inc., SCD Probiotics, Renew Life Formulas Inc., and Now Foods are some of the key companies in the United States offering herbal digestive health supplements. A key factor in enabling the growth of the herbal segment is innovation in the supplement division. For example, Now Foods (a company based in the United States) offers several botanical products, such as plant enzyme veg capsules and papaya enzyme lozenges.

Botanical Supplements Companies and Competitive Analysis

The market studied is fragmented and highly competitive, with key players adopting strategies such as product innovation, strategic acquisitions, and expansions to expand their geographical presence and customer base. Some of the major companies offering botanical supplements include Himalaya Drug Company, Nature's Bounty Co, Amway Corporation, NOW Foods, and GNC Holdings Inc. Companies are primarily concentrating on bolstering their position as key players by integrating their business activities around the value chain and introducing marketing strategies such as personalized nutrition, new product launches, and other initiatives.