China Nutraceuticals Market Summary
The China nutraceuticals market size was estimated at USD 90.48 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 189.39 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2025 to 2033. This market is primarily driven by rising consumer health awareness, growing demand for functional foods and dietary supplements, and government support for preventive healthcare.
The integration of traditional Chinese medicine into modern nutraceutical products also contributes to market growth. The growing prevalence of lifestyle-related and chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension is accelerating the adoption of nutraceuticals as preventive and supportive health solutions. The prevalence of non-communicable diseases in China increased significantly, from 17.0% in 1993 to 34.3% in 2018, with hypertension and diabetes accounting for over half of these cases. Growing health awareness encourages consumers to proactively seek functional foods and dietary supplements to improve overall well-being. In addition, rising disposable income and urbanization influence purchasing behavior toward premium wellness products. The growing use of digital platforms and e-commerce enhances product accessibility and consumer education. Rising demand for clean-label, plant-based, and traditional Chinese medicine-based formulations is prompting manufacturers to innovate, while increasing investments by both domestic and global players are expected to boost market expansion further.
The rising aging population is a significant driver of the Chinese nutraceuticals market, as elderly consumers increasingly seek products that support mobility, bone health, immunity, and cognitive function. According to official data released jointly by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the China National Committee on Ageing, China's population aged 60 and above reached nearly 297 million in 2023, estimated at 21.1% of the total population, while individuals aged 65 and above totaled 216.76 million, representing 15.4%. This demographic trend is creating substantial demand for age-specific dietary supplements. In response, manufacturers are developing targeted formulations focused on senior health, thereby further propelling market growth.
China 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 China 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
- Practioner
- Grocery Stores
- Others
- Online
- Amazon
- Other Online Retail Stores