Sports Nutrition Market Size, Share, Analysis, Growth & Trends- By Product Type (Protein Powder, Drink Powder, Capsule/Tablets (Creatine, BCAA and others), Supplement Powder, RTD Protein Drinks, Iso& Other Sports Drinks, Carbohydrate Drinks, Protein Bars, Carbohydrate/Energy Bars) By Distribution Channel (E-commerce Sites, Gyms & Trainers Departmental Stores ), By Market Location (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa)

Sports Nutrition market size was valued at USD 123 billion by 2020, growing with 8.6% CAGR during the forecast period, 2021-2030. 

Sports nutrition for women and men is an ever-improving subject as well as an ever-evolving field of clinical study. Whether it's organic nutrition, bodybuilding nutrition, or high-performance athlete nutrition, research continues to recommend improved guidelines for suitable nutrition for active adults and athletes. Science recognizes sports nutrition and energy intake as the cornerstone of athletic nutrition.

While customers have indicated a preference for low-sugar sports products for some time, one rising trend is gut health. They are particularly interested in this since exercise, particularly high-intensity exercise, has been linked to stomach issues in certain people. This might be due to the fact that during activity, blood is redirected to more metabolically active tissues (e.g., muscles, skin), resulting in decreased blood flow to the gut, resulting in various forms of gastrointestinal pain. Sports nutrition solutions can assist address this issue by include readily digested fibers and decreasing the amount of FODMAPs, which can be difficult to digest.

Market Dynamics and Factors:

Increasing disposable income, growing urbanization, an increase in gymnasium numbers, the exponential expansion of health clubs and fitness facilities, and heightened interest in personal appearance are all factors driving the sports nutrition market growth. The proliferation of counterfeit items at low prices, as well as food safety laws, are the sports nutrition market's constraints. Corporations in the health supplements sector are continuously innovating, and one of the options is to introduce new items into the sports nutrition market while expanding distribution channels, both of which function as opportunities throughout the projection period. The industry's difficulty is the stringent regulations.

Rising demand for protein bars, energy drinks, and nutritional supplements among athletes and bodybuilders, a rise in disposable income, and an increase in the number of gyms are some of the main drivers of worldwide market expansion. Because of food lifestyle changes and new product releases, the sports food type category is projected to develop rapidly. Due to increased consumer awareness and digital penetration, the e-commerce distribution channel sector is expected to rise at a substantial growth rate over the projected period.

 In Jan 2021 Angel Yeast, a Chinese company announced the plan to build a new R&D center in Yichang, Hubei Province, this year to expedite product innovation, with a special emphasis on the plant-based sector and sports nutrition. The yeast and yeast extracts maker and distributor want to research and develop novel yeast strains that can improve flavor in bread and brewing applications, as well as target the burgeoning plant-based and sports nutrition sectors.

Market Segmentation:

Sports nutrition Market can be segmented on product type, distribution channel. Based on product type, the global sports nutrition market is divided into Iso Drink Powder, Protein Powder, Protein Bars, Carbohydrate Drinks, Carbohydrate/Energy Bars, Capsule/Tablets (Creatine, BCAA and others), supplement powder, RTD protein drinks, & other Sports Drink,), By Distribution Channel (E-commerce Sites, Gyms & Trainers Departmental Stores), By Market Location (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa).

Geographic Analysis:

North America share dominated the sports nutrition industry, accounting for 59.2 percent of sales in 2020. This is due to increased health awareness as well as the simple availability of sports nutrition products. According to a poll done in September 2020 by Optimum Nutrition, a sports nutrition brand, 62.0 percent of Americans are concerned about their overall health. Furthermore, government measures to promote nutrition and fitness are boosting market growth. For example, in the United States, the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition (PCSFN) is an Advisory Committee that promotes physical exercise and good eating among Americans.

Chaotic lives in the Asia-Pacific region, notably in India and China, are paving the way for sports nutrition food as a quick meal alternative to quench hunger and give nutrition after sports or exercise. Furthermore, these items may be consumed anywhere without preparation, saving time. Chinese consumers desire to live a healthy lifestyle. The growing snacking trend among the country's health-conscious consumer’s increases the need for sports food, particularly energy and protein bars.

Competitive Scenario:

The sports nutrition market, which is highly competitive, consists of a few major players. The key players of Sports Nutrition market areThe Coca-Cola Company, Abbott Nutrition Inc., Nestle, PepsiCo Inc., Glanbia Plc., Vitacost.com, USANA Health Sciences,Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd., Post Holdings Inc., GNC Holdings, MusclePharm Corp, Hormel Foods Corporation, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Atlantic Multipower UK Limited, GSK PLC, Olimp Laboratories, Ultimate Nutrition Inc., PowerBar Europe GmbH and many others

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