Saudi Arabia Nutritional Supplement Market - 2023-2030

Saudi Arabia Nutritional Supplement Market - 2023-2030

Saudi Arabia nutritional supplement market reached US$ XX million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ XX million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Nutritional supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, meal supplements, sports nutrition products, natural food supplements and other related products used to boost the nutritional content of the diet. Nutritional supplements are used for many purposes. They can be added to the diet to boost overall health and energy to provide immune system support and reduce the risks of illness and age-related conditions, to improve performance in athletic and mental activities and to support the healing process during illness and disease. However, most of these products are treated as food and not regulated as drugs.

Nutritional supplements are meant to complement a healthy diet, not replace it. If we’re in good health and can eat a wide variety of foods, likely don't need supplements. But sometimes, fortified foods and dietary supplements may help provide one or more nutrients. For example, women who are pregnant or hoping to conceive are advised to take prenatal vitamins that contain folic acid. A healthy diet is especially key in case of a medical condition.

Market Dynamics: Drivers

Increasing health consciousness

The increasing health consciousness in Saudi Arabia is expected to drive the market over the forecast period. Since the establishment of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, public health and disease control have been among the government’s top priorities. The health law in Saudi Arabia aims to provide comprehensive health care for all people in a fair and accessible manner.

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Ministry of Health (MoH), provides an integrated network of healthcare services covering all regions. Healthcare in the government medical facilities is provided for citizens for free and based on a new health strategy that meets the needs of the health sector. This advanced health consciousness in the region increases the demand for nutritional supplements due to their improved health benefits.

Apart from having a physiological effect that is marketed as a ‘dose’ like tablets, capsules and liquids, nutritional supplements contain substances like amino acids, herbs and enzymes that improve nutrient levels. The dietary supplement sector in Saudi Arabia is growing, possibly as a result of increasing population, income and the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. Food supplements or dietary supplements fall under the category of food in Saudi Arabia.

Further, the increasing prevalence of nutrition deficiency disorders such as protein-energy malnutrition, scurvy, rickets, beriberi, hypocalcemia, osteomalacia, vitamin K deficiency, pellagra, xerophthalmia and iron deficiency, increasing awareness on nutritional supplements, increasing demand for nutritional supplements for fitness and increasing aging population in the region are the factors expected to drive the market over the forecast period.

Restraints

Factors such as side effects associated with high doses of dietary supplements, supplements can also interact with other drugs in dangerous ways and the high cost of the nutritional supplements than natural source protein products are the factors expected to hamper the market.

Segment Analysis

The Saudi Arabia nutritional supplement market is segmented based on product type, form, age group and distribution channel.

The dietary supplements segment accounted for approximately 62.4% of the Saudi Arabia nutritional supplement market share

The dietary supplements segment is expected to hold the largest market share over the forecast period. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) defines dietary supplements as products that contain one or more nutritional ingredients that help add nutritional value and supplement the diet.

The Saudi Arabia government has also launched several initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles and combat lifestyle diseases. These initiatives include awareness campaigns, regulations on unhealthy foods and the promotion of physical activity. Such efforts are likely to increase the demand for dietary supplements that can help prevent or manage lifestyle diseases.

For instance, according to Acta Scientific Nutritional Health, in Saudi Arabia, a recent study conducted on 351 young adults (aged 18 to 25 years) reported that 85.9% of females consumed dietary supplements compared with 13.9% of males.

Dietary supplements may be consumed for a variety of reasons, including protection against infection or health issues such as stress, osteoporosis, and neural tube defects during pregnancy. Alfawaz., et al. discovered that reasons for purchasing dietary supplements among participants in Saudi Arabia included a doctor’s prescription, a vitamin deficiency and the condition of hair and nails. Moreover, studies have shown that the factors that influence adolescent consumption of dietary supplements in Saudi Arabia vary according to gender, family income and physical exercise

Supplements consumption was widespread among gym exercisers in Saudi Arabia, with over half of the studied population consuming nutritional supplements (60%). Most of these were young exercisers with no regard to gender. Like many studies, coaches had the greatest influence in terms of consumers’ use of supplements, while building muscle and weight loss were the main motives for consuming supplements. As for protein powder, creatinine and amino acids, they were the most consumed products.

Competitive Landscape

The major Saudi Arabia players in the nutritional supplement market include BIOVEA, Botanic Supplements, Nestlé SA, Nature's Bounty, Natures Finest Est, Ez Alsahra Holding, Abbott Laboratories and Almarai among others.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the Saudi Arabia nutritional supplement market. In Saudi Arabia, almost 60 % of the population suffers from vitamin D deficiency, therefore, they can benefit from vitamin D supplementation, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid the virus. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, well-known medical entertainment figures have promoted the use of particular dietary supplements in treating acute infection of COVID-19. The pandemic also disrupted the supply chain of these nutritional supplements.

Market Segmentation

By Product Type
• Dietary Supplements
• Sports Supplements
• Beauty Supplements
• Others

By Form
• Capsule
• Powder
• Tablet
• Liquid
• Others

By Age Group
• Kids
• Adults
• Geriatric

By Distribution Channel
• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Pharmacy and Drug Stores
• Specialty Stores
• Online Stores
• Others

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