The global immune health supplements market size is estimated to reach USD 76.23 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 9.06% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing prevalence of various infectious diseases caused by several micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites, coupled with the rising demand for supplements to increase the body's immune system, is expected to boost the immune health supplements adoption across the globe. Besides, increasing adoption of immunity-boosting products due to the COVID-19 pandemic is also anticipated to accelerate the market growth over the forecast years. According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) report in 2020, the consumption of dietary supplements among Americans was about 73 percent. However, taking dietary supplements among individuals for immune health has been increased from 27 percent to 32 percent from 2019 to 2020.
The vitamin and mineral supplements segment held the largest revenue share. The increasing adoption of vitamin C, D, multivitamins, and minerals resulted in a high revenue share for the segment in the market. An unhealthy diet, limited physical activity, and a sedentary lifestyle are the key factors responsible for increasing vitamin and mineral intake to improve an individual's immunity, especially in the developed regions such as North America and Europe. However, the increasing patient population and growing awareness for vitamin and mineral consumption are the major factors expected to boost market growth in emerging economies such as Asia Pacific and Latin America during the forecast period. However, the herbal supplements segment is also anticipated to be the second-largest product segment due to its popularity for long-term consumption as immunity boosters without any side effects.
The capsules segment accounted for the largest revenue share. Due to its longer shelf life and high preference of adoption among the individual's. They are more stable than the capsule, particularly in moist environments. In addition, capsules are largely manufactured by the key market players than the other forms of supplements. Further, properties of tablets such as durability, inexpensive, can be split into two parts, and higher dosage accommodation is anticipated for its high adoption and maximum value share in the market.
The self-medication segment accounted for the largest revenue share than the prescription-based segment. It can be attributed to the high percentage of self-medicated supplements using the population around the globe. Further, most of the vitamins and mineral supplements do not require a prescription. One can purchase them from pharmacies, groceries, and any convenience stores. Besides, the growing awareness among the individuals to use immunity-boosting products due to COVID19 is also expected to provide a high market share to the self-medication segment over the forecast years globally.
The offline segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue. The availability of a wide variety of products and the high preference of consumers to buy immune health supplements from pharmacies are the factors responsible for the largest market share of this segment. Moreover, the availability of both prescriptions based and over-the-counter products for the consumers is also expected to accelerate the growth of the Pharmacies/drug stores segment over the forecast years.
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By product, the vitamin & mineral supplement segment accounting for the largest revenue share of over 37% in 2024, increasing preference for supplements among consumers across the globe to boost their immunity is driving the segment.
By formulation, the capsules segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 32% in 2024, attributed to several factors, including their convenience, ease of consumption, precise dosage, and longer shelf life compared to other forms such as powders and liquids.
By source, the synthetic segment dominated the market, accounting for the largest revenue share in 2024, attributed to its cost-effectiveness, consistency in quality, and scalability in production.
By mode of medication, the self-medication segment accounting for the largest revenue share in 2024, driven by growing availability of information on health and wellness, coupled with easier access to a wide variety of supplements through online and offline channels, empowers consumers to make informed choices about their health.
By distribution channel, the offline segment accounting for the largest revenue share in 2024. Rising consumer preference and the availability of a wide variety of products are expected to drive the sales.
Grand View Research has segmented the global immune health supplements market on the basis of product, formulation, source, mode of medication, distribution channel, and region:
Immune Health Supplements Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Vitamin & Mineral Supplements
Vitamin C Supplements
Vitamin D Supplements
Vitamin B complex Supplements
Multivitamins
Selenium Supplements
Zinc Supplements
Others
Amino Acids
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Herbal Supplements
Probiotic Supplements
Others
Immune Health Supplements Formulation Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Capsules
Tablets
Powder
Liquid
Softgels
Others
Immune Health Supplements Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Natural
Synthetic
Immune Health Supplements Mode of Medication Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Prescription-based
Self-medication
Immune Health Supplements Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Offline
Pharmacies & Drug Stores
Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
Others
Online
Immune Health Supplements Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
List of Key Players in Immune Health Supplements Market
Nature's Bounty
NOW Foods
Glanbia plc
Amway
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.
Jarrow Formulas, Inc.
Life Extension
Nature's Way
Metagenics, Inc.
Garden of Life, Inc.
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