Germany Nutraceuticals Market Summary
The Germany nutraceuticals market size was estimated at USD 27.04 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 46.25 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2033. This market is primarily driven by the increasing use of functional beverages by sports professionals, rising consumption of supplements such as immunity boosters by young urban consumers, and the growing inclusion of nutraceuticals in ongoing treatments of various health issues.
Germany, one of the key economies in the European Union (EU), accounts for nearly 24.2% of the EU's total GDP. With a diverse population, Germany has experienced significant changes in consumer trends and lifestyle preferences across urban areas in recent years. In 2024, individuals aged 15 to 29 accounted for 15.9% of the total population. This consumer group is expected to contribute to the growing demand for nutraceuticals in Germany.
Strong administrative support and various government initiatives are likely to facilitate the growth of this market. For instance, in January 2024, Germany adopted newly developed Food and Nutrition Strategy - Good Food for Germany strategy, which aims to achieve numerous objectives, including promoting plant-based diets. Such initiatives are expected to result in increased awareness and inclusion of functional foods in regular diets in the coming years.
Innovation achieved through extensive R&D efforts and collaborations among organizations shape the further growth of this industry. Discovery and availability of novel ingredients play a pivotal role in the growth potential of nutraceuticals. For instance, in May 2025, BENEO, one of the key ingredients providers for the functional food industry, and WACKERS, a biotechnology company, announced the launch of human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2'-Fucosyllactose X(2'-FL), which is crucial in the development of infant formulas for large scale manufacturers and SMEs operating in this sector.
Germany Nutraceuticals Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Germany nutraceuticals market report based on product, application, and distribution channel:
- Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Dietary Supplements
- Tablets
- Vitamin
- Multivitamin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Botanicals
- Minerals
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Zinc
- Others (selenium, chromium, copper)
- Proteins & Amino Acids
- Collagen
- Others
- Fibers & Specialty Carbohydrates
- Omega Fatty Acids
- Probiotics
- Prebiotics & Postbiotics
- Others
- Capsules
- Vitamin
- Multivitamin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Botanicals
- Minerals
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Zinc
- Others (selenium, chromium, copper)
- Proteins & Amino Acids
- Collagen
- Others
- Fibers & Specialty Carbohydrates
- Omega Fatty Acids
- Probiotics
- Prebiotics & Postbiotics
- Others
- Soft Gels
- Vitamin
- Multivitamin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Botanicals
- Minerals
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Zinc
- Others (selenium, chromium, copper)
- Proteins & Amino Acids
- Collagen
- Others
- Fibers & Specialty Carbohydrates
- Omega Fatty Acids
- Probiotics
- Prebiotics & Postbiotics
- Others
- Powders
- Vitamin
- Multivitamin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Botanicals
- Minerals
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Zinc
- Others (selenium, chromium, copper)
- Proteins & Amino Acids
- Collagen
- Others
- Fibers & Specialty Carbohydrates
- Omega Fatty Acids
- Probiotics
- Prebiotics & Postbiotics
- Others
- Gummies
- Vitamin
- Multivitamin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Botanicals
- Minerals
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Zinc
- Others (selenium, chromium, copper)
- Proteins & Amino Acids
- Collagen
- Others
- Fibers & Specialty Carbohydrates
- Omega Fatty Acids
- Probiotics
- Prebiotics & Postbiotics
- Others
- Liquid
- Vitamin
- Multivitamin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Botanicals
- Minerals
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Zinc
- Others (selenium, chromium, copper)
- Proteins & Amino Acids
- Collagen
- Others
- Fibers & Specialty Carbohydrates
- Omega Fatty Acids
- Probiotics
- Prebiotics & Postbiotics
- Others
- Others
- Vitamin
- Multivitamin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Botanicals
- Minerals
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Zinc
- Others (selenium, chromium, copper)
- Proteins & Amino Acids
- Collagen
- Others
- Fibers & Specialty Carbohydrates
- Omega Fatty Acids
- Probiotics
- Prebiotics & Postbiotics
- Others
- Functional Food
- Vegetable and Seed Oil
- Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
- Dairy
- Baby Food
- Breakfast Cereals
- Others
- Functional Beverages
- Energy drink
- Sports drink
- Others (Functional dairy based beverages, kombucha, kefir, probiotic drinks, and functional water)
- Infant Formula
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Allergy & Intolerance
- Healthy Ageing
- Bone & Joint health
- Cancer Prevention
- Children's Health
- Cognitive Health
- Diabetes
- Digestive / Gut Health
- Energy & Endurance
- Eye Health
- Heart Health
- Immune System
- Infant Health
- Inflammation
- Maternal Health
- Men's Health
- Nutricosmetics
- Oral care
- Personalized Nutrition
- Post Pregnancy Health
- Sexual Health
- Skin Health
- Sports Nutrition
- Weight Management & Satiety
- Women's Health
- Others
- Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Offline
- Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- Pharmacies
- Specialty Stores
- Practitioner
- Grocery Stores
- Others
- Online
- Amazon
- Other Online Retail Stores