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GCC Nutraceuticals Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

GCC Nutraceuticals Market - By Product Type (Dietary Supplements [Proteins & Peptides, Vitamins & Minerals, Herbals, Others], Functional Foods [Probiotics Fortified Food, Omega Fat...ty Acid Fortified Food, Branded Ionized Salt, Branded Wheat Flour, Others], Functional Beverages [Fruit & Vegetable Juices and Drinks, Dairy & Dairy Alternative Drinks, Non-Carbonated Drinks, Other]), By Source (Plant, Animal, Microbial), By Form (Tablets & Capsules, Gummies & Soft Gels, Powder & Liquid), By Sales Channel (Offline Store-Based [Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Others], Online) and Others Read more

  • Food & Beverages
  • Jan 2024
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Market Definition

Nutraceuticals are elements with physiological perks and capabilities to protect from chronic diseases. These products are derived from food sources comprising both nutrition & medicinal abilities and can improve overall health, delay aging, extend life expectancy, and even support the structure & functioning of the body. Based on these aspects, nutraceuticals are also extensively used in the prevention & treatment of mental health issues & disorders among people and gaining swift traction across different countries in the GCC.

Market Insights & Analysis: GCC Nutraceuticals Market (2025-30)

The GCC Nutraceuticals Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 9% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2030. The market growth is driven by the growing awareness among people about the need to keep balanced health, demonstrating a higher consumer preference for functional foods & supplements like nutraceuticals. In addition, active lifestyle and modern-day issues like obesity & diabetes due to improved lifestyle eating habits are also demonstrating an upsurge in the demand for nutraceuticals across the GCC.

Report Coverage Details
  Historical Years   2020-23
  Base Years
  2024
  Forecast Years
  2025-30
  CAGR (2025-30)   9%
  Leading Country   Saudi Arabia
  Top Key Players Pfizer Inc, Bayer AG, Vitabiotics Ltd, Perrigo Company PLC, Nestlé SA, Danone, BASF S.A., PepsiCo Inc, General Mills, Almarai Co Ltd and Others
  Key Report Highlights
  • Market Dimensions & Projections
  • Pricing Evaluation,
  • Recent Strategic Moves by Companies,
  • Primary Stakeholders,
  • Analysis of Import and Export Trends,
  • Competitive Landscape Assessment,
  • Emerging Opportunities,
  • Market Trends and Indicators

 

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In the same view, increasing the utilization of these elements in diet to address & treat cardiovascular disorders & malnutrition is another prominent aspect stimulating the industry. It, in turn, is also generating growth opportunities for the leading players to increase their production & distribution capacities to cater to the burgeoning demands throughout GCC.

Besides, booming healthcare costs and the mounting geriatric population shall also demonstrate a higher inclination toward functional food & supplements like nutraceuticals to fulfill the unmet nutrient needs in the body. Such changes in the consumer's attitude toward these foods to attain health & wellness benefits like improved bowel movements, cleansing of internal organs, higher retention & passage of nutrients into cells, enhanced blood clotting, and other functions, are positively influencing the overall market growth across GCC. Moreover, as people are increasingly consuming herbal medicines to mitigate the use of conventional drugs, the demand for nutraceuticals is set to rise and boost market expansion and also generate lucrative opportunities for the platers through 2030.


GCC Nutraceuticals Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

GCC Nutraceuticals Market Driver:

Increasing Use of Nutraceuticals as Immunity Boosters - With the growing awareness among people about the need to have a balanced diet to attain good health, the demand for nutraceutical products is mounting astronomically across different countries in GCC. Besides, hectic lifestyle & improper eating habits of the people are also showing their inclination toward nutraceuticals to fulfil the unmet nutrient needs and address lifestyle-based health disorders like obesity & cardiovascular diseases, among others, thereby shall certainly augment the growth of the nutraceutical market over the forecast period. 

GCC Nutraceuticals Market Challenge:

High Cost of Nutraceuticals - Despite the growing acceptance & popularity of nutraceutical foods, factors like the high prices of these elements might restrain consumers from buying these products and hamper the fledged market growth. Besides, the prevalence of pharmaceuticals forces consumers is further demonstrating a consumer shift from functional products to these low-cost drugs. 

GCC Nutraceuticals Market Trend:

Personalization of Nutraceuticals - As people are becoming more aware of the availability & perks of nutraceuticals on health, trends like customization & personalization of these elements are gaining swift popularity. People are propelling the demand for nutraceuticals designed particularly to cater to their health and fulfill all their unmet needs. Additionally, many consumers are also showing interest in customized offerings, including supplements, diet, & exercise. Moreover, as nutritional supplements are emerging as a crucial intervention in prognostic & proactive health, their demand & acceptance across the GCC shall support a steady growth of the nutraceuticals market in the coming years.

GCC Nutraceuticals Market (2025-30): Segmentation Analysis

The GCC Nutraceuticals Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends and influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2025–2030 at the level. According to the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on the Product Type:

  • Dietary Supplements
  • Functional Foods
    • Probiotics Fortified Food
    • Omega Fatty Acid Fortified Food
    • Branded Ionized Salt
    • Branded Wheat Flour
  • Functional Beverages
    • Fruit & Vegetable Juices and Drinks
    • Dairy & Dairy Alternative Drinks
    • Non-Carbonated Drinks (Bottled Water, Tea, And Coffee)
    • Other (Herbal Tea, Sports Drinks, And Energy Drinks)

Here, Functional Food acquired the largest share of the GCC Nutraceuticals Market in recent years & is anticipated to prevail in its dominance in the coming years. Among all, Probiotics Fortified Food is anticipated to demonstrate the fastest growth pace in the market during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the growing consumer awareness about the availability & perks of consuming functional foods like probiotics to balance health & have better digestion & absorption of nutrients. Particularly after the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are demonstrating a greater inclination toward diet & weight management to attain a robust immune system, using Probiotics Fortified Food. This aspect is significantly influencing the sales of such products and driving the market across GCC through 2030. 

On the other hand, Function Beverages are anticipated to make a significant contribution to the expansion of the GCC Nutraceuticals Market, where Sports Drinks are anticipated to gain swift popularity and generate lucrative opportunities for the players during the forecast period. It owes principally to the growing health consciousness among people, encouraging them to show greater involvement in sports activities. It, in turn, is also augmenting the demand for sports drinks, particularly among athletes & individuals involved in energetic physical activities. 

As a result, the demand for nutraceuticals in such functional drinks is escalating and positively influencing the overall market growth. Besides, the millennial generation is among the prominent consumers of sports drinks and is demonstrating high buying capacity with their willingness to pay for health products, alongside their developing interest in sports & fitness activities, thereby augmenting the overall market growth through 2030. 

Based on the Distribution Channel:

  • Store-Based
    • Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
    • Specialty Stores
  • Non-Store-Based

Between the two, Non-Store channels like Online platforms are anticipated to gain swift momentum and demonstrate the fastest growth pace in the GCC Nutraceuticals Market during the forecast period. This expansion attributes to the growing government encouragement across different countries in the GCC for digitalization, instigating prominent companies to make a paradigm shift to online sales channels and widen their reachability & consumer base for nutraceuticals in the region.

Besides, the high internet penetration and online platforms becoming a prominent source for shopping among people in the GCC, the companies see these platforms as an opportunity area. Moreover, as online channels offer an extensive range of products, different varieties, brands, and budgets, alongside facilities like door-step delivery, easy finances, and exciting deals, among others, the sales of nutraceuticals are set to escalate and drive the market during the forecast period. 

GCC Nutraceuticals Market Regional Projection

Geographically, the GCC Nutraceuticals Market expands across:

  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Bahrain
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Kuwait

Here, Saudi Arabia dominated the market with the largest share in the previous years and is anticipated to prevail in the same trend during the forecast period. This expanding dominance attributes to the high number of cases registering the prevalence of obesity & hypertension among people, up-surging the demand for nutraceuticals to address such issues. Besides, the growing health consciousness among people and their awareness about the availability & perks of nutraceuticals is also augmenting its demand across the country and instigating the local manufacturers to increase their production & distribution capacities and cater to the burgeoning requirements throughout Saudi Arabia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

   A. The GCC Nutraceuticals Market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 9% from 2025 to 2030.

   A. Which “Product Type” would emerge as an opportunity area for companies operating in the GCC Nutraceuticals Market?

   A. Pfizer Inc, Bayer AG, Vitabiotics Ltd, Perrigo Company PLC, Nestlé SA, Danone, BASF S.A., PepsiCo Inc, General Mills, Almarai Co Ltd and others are the top companies in the GCC Nutraceuticals Market.

   A. Saudi Arabia would present growth prospects in the GCC Nutraceuticals Market during 2025-30.

   A. High cost of nutraceuticals than pharmaceuticals might restrain the fledged growth of the CC Nutraceuticals Market during 2025-30.

  1. Market Segmentation
  2. Introduction
    1. Product Definition
    2. Research Process
    3. Assumptions
  3. Executive Summary
  4. GCC Nutraceuticals Market Trends & Developments
  5. GCC Nutraceuticals Market Dynamics
    1. Growth Drivers
    2. Challenges
  6. GCC Nutraceuticals Market Hotspot & Opportunities
  7. GCC Nutraceuticals Market Policies, Regulations, Product Standards
  8. GCC Nutraceuticals Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenue (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Product Type
        1. Dietary Supplements- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          1. Proteins & Peptides- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          2. Vitamins & Minerals- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          3. Herbals (Ayurveda Extracts, Plant Extracts, Algal Extracts, And Phytochemicals) - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          4. Others (Fatty Acids and Fiber) - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. Functional Foods- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          1. Probiotics Fortified Food- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          2. Omega Fatty Acid Fortified Food- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          3. Branded Ionized Salt- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          4. Branded Wheat Flour- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          5. Others- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. Functional Beverages- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          1. Fruit & Vegetable Juices and Drinks- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          2. Dairy & Dairy Alternative Drinks- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          3. Non-Carbonated Drinks (Bottled Water, Tea, And Coffee) - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          4. Other (Herbal Tea, Sports Drinks, And Energy Drinks) - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      2. By Source
        1. Plant- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. Animal- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. Microbial- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By Form
        1. Tablets & Capsules- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. Gummies & Soft Gels- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. Powder & Liquid- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Sales Channel
        1. Offline Store-Based- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          1. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          2. Specialty Stores- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          3. Others- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. Online- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      5. By Country
        1. UAE
        2. Saudi Arabia
        3. Qatar
        4. Oman
        5. Kuwait
        6. Bahrain
      6. By Company
        1. Revenue Shares
        2. Competition Characteristics
  9. UAE Nutraceuticals Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenue (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Product Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      2. By Source- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By Form- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Distribution Channel- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
  10. Saudi Arabia Nutraceuticals Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenue (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Product Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      2. By Source- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By Form- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Distribution Channel- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
  11. Qatar Nutraceuticals Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenue (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Product Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      2. By Source- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By Form- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Distribution Channel- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
  12. Oman Nutraceuticals Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenue (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Product Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      2. By Source- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By Form- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Distribution Channel- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
  13. Kuwait Nutraceuticals Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenue (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Product Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      2. By Source- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By Form- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Distribution Channel- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
  14. Bahrain Nutraceuticals Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenue (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Product Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      2. By Source- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By Form- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Distribution Channel- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
  15. GCC Nutraceuticals Market Key Strategic Imperatives for Success & Growth
  16. Competition Outlook
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Pfizer Inc.
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      2. Bayer AG
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      3. Vitabiotics Ltd
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      4. Perrigo Company PLC
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      5. Nestlé SA
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      6. Danone
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      7. BASF S.A.
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      8. PepsiCo Inc.
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      9. General Mills
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      10. Almarai Co Ltd
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      11. Others
  17. Disclaimer


GCC Nutraceuticals Market Segmentation