Sports Nutritionals Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Sports nutrition products can be loosely grouped into six functional categories. Strength and body-building supplements are primarily muscle/mass-building substances such as amino acids and protein mixes, used mostly by bodybuilders and participants in other sports focused on strength and weight gain, such as football. These are usually supplements or protein bars.

Fat burners/lean mass products are mostly muscle and central nervous system stimulants like caffeine or supplements that help to convert dietary fat into energy instead of fat tissue, such as l-carnitine and chromium. These products overlap somewhat with general weight-loss products, but are marketed directly to bodybuilders and athletes or contain additional ingredients meant to enhance sports performance and build lean muscle mass without adding fat.

Short-term energy products often contain caffeine, or other natural substances like Siberian ginseng and simple sugars such as glucose and fructose. They are often combined with a variety of other substances, including creatine monohydrate, phosphate, and vitamin B2.

Long-term endurance products are designed to increase endurance for events such as distance runs, long cycling events, and triathlons. Substances used in these products include complex sugars such as branching glucose polymers, medium chain triglycerides, and various complex carbohydrates. These substances are often combined with several minerals and vitamins such as vitamin E, an antioxidant, and phosphate, a lactic acid modulator.

Recovery and treatment products are targeted to the various side effects that often result from exercise, and include anti-inflammatories, electrolyte replacements, homeopathic and natural pain relievers, and antioxidants.

General wellness or energy sports nutritionals offer many of the benefits above, but are designed for use by casual athletes or even ordinary consumers. These products generally have lower concentrations of active ingredients, and are thus intended to provide much milder effects—usually a slight energy boost and low doses of essential vitamins and minerals, perhaps with additional herbs and natural additives.

Sports nutrition products are typically divided into three product categories: beverages, bars & gels, and supplements. Each category offers a unique delivery system, and is distinctive in marketing methods and distribution channels.

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Sports Nutritionals Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Sports Drinks in Spain

    ... with much of this led by developments in reduced sugar sports drinks. Growth is also expected to be seen in sports drinks in off-trade current value terms in Spain in 2024, although a slightly lower ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Romania

    ... coupled with a rise in gym memberships, reflects this shift towards a more active lifestyle. Additionally, mass-participation events such as marathons and races are experiencing higher turnout, while outdoor activities like hiking have gained substantial ... Read More

  • Sports Nutrition in Germany

    ... is widely available online, in retail stores and in gyms. While the main consumers of sports nutrition in Germany tend to be younger, there is also a segment of older consumers who are becoming increasingly ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Peru

    ... have become an ideal solution, meeting the demand for hydration while replenishing essential minerals lost through physical exertion. This has significantly driven consumption within the sports drinks category, which has seen considerable expansion across traditional ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Portugal

    ... is a growing awareness of the importance of proper hydration and energy supply during physical activity. This shift is being communicated and promoted, particularly in gyms and across social media, where influencers and fitness enthusiasts ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Hong Kong, China

    ... growth of sports drinks in Hong Kong. As active lifestyles and exercise routines resume, consumers are turning to sports drinks to meet their hydration needs. Convenience stores and supermarkets provide easy access to these beverages ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Italy

    ... to a lack of innovation and some concerns around the healthiness of these products due to their often high sugar content. The category saw a reversal of fortunes in 2024 as sales of sports drinks ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Bulgaria

    ... remained negligible at the end of the review period. The demand for drinks containing vitamins and offering alternatives to carbonated options boosted the appeal of regular sports drinks in the off-trade channel. Health-conscious consumers looked ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Australia

    ... offers by incorporating different healthy ingredients to cater for multiple consumer needs. One emerging new segment is sports protein drinks in Australia, aiming to attract consumers seeking both hydration and muscle- building benefits. As the ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Finland

    ... beverages that help support wellbeing and hydration during and after exercise. One key factor driving the appeal of sports drinks is convenience. The product is often consumed on-the-go, catering to active consumers who need hydration ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Saudi Arabia

    ... encourages increased physical activity to combat chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Alongside this, major sporting events, such as marathons and fitness festivals are raising awareness around hydration and recovery. However, while sports drinks ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in the Philippines

    ... as energy drinks or functional bottled water, with the latter seen as a healthier source of hydration. Nevertheless, the revival of fitness and sporting activities has provided opportunities for the leading players to invest more ... Read More

  • Citicoline Market Research Report Information by Product (Capsules, Tablets, Powder, Eye Drops, and Injection) by Application (Sports Nutrition, Personal Wellness, Treatment [Glaucoma, Stroke, Alzheimer disease, Channel (pression, and Others]), by Age Group (Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric) by Distribution Channel (Online Channel, Offline Channel), by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World) Industry Forecast till 2032

    ... Geriatric) by Distribution Channel (Online Channel, Offline Channel), by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World) Industry Forecast till 2032 The Citicoline market was valued at USD 0.43 billion in 2023 and ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Belgium

    ... of the importance of proper hydration, during physical activity and daily life. This heightened awareness is fuelling the demand for sport drinks, which are perceived as essential for maintaining hydration and also enhancing performance. Euromonitor ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Greece

    ... Greece. As a result, Prime Hydration was rapidly introduced across the impulse channel as well as supermarkets. The launch attracted new consumers to the sports drinks category and provided a stimulus to volume growth. Euromonitor ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Denmark

    ... Royal Unibrew made a notable entry into the regular sports drinks segment by launching a product under its popular Faxe Kondi brand. This expansion has contributed significantly to category growth, as consumers now have access ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Austria

    ... stores contributed to volume growth. New flavour launches and media campaigns addressing everyday consumers, not just athletes, is raising awareness and driving interest in sports drinks. The category continues to build on the uplift caused ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Argentina

    ... of living escalated, consumers became more cost-conscious, shifting their focus towards discounts, and reducing spending. This change in consumer behaviour was particularly evident in non-essential categories, such as sports drinks, where demand declined in 2024. ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in the United Kingdom

    ... within soft drinks. As activity in the UK has now returned to pre-pandemic levels, demand for sports drinks is being driven by both off-trade and on-trade channels. The athleisure trend and increased participation in sports ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Colombia

    ... Powerade continue to be popular, competition has intensified with the rapid expansion of Pisa Farmacéutica de Colombia SA’s Electrolit brand. Despite being sold as an OTC medicine the brand is competing within sports drinks due ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in South Korea

    ... in the country, and sports drinks is no exception. Traditionally, sports drinks have been formulated to provide hydration, electrolytes, and sufficient sugars to energise the body during physical activity. However, growing concerns about excessive sugar ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in Vietnam

    ... marathons, organised by companies and sports organisations throughout the year; for instance, Dien Bien Phu Marathon 2024 – Returning to the Land of the Flower Fortress, VPBank VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City Midnight, and ... Read More

  • Sports Drinks in China

    ... sports are gaining popularity in China, consumer awareness of and demand for sports drinks have further increased. This demand has expanded beyond outdoor sports to encompass a wider range of athletic and everyday scenarios. Over ... Read More

  • Protein Supplements Market Global Forecast Report by Type (Casein, Whey Protein, Egg Protein, Soy Protein, Others), Form (Protein Powder, Protein Bars, Ready to Drink, Others), Source (Animal-Based, Plant-Based), Application (Sports Nutrition, Functional Food), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Online Stores, Direct to Customers (DTC), Others), Countries and Company Analysis 2025-2033

    ... (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Online Stores, Direct to Customers (DTC), Others), Countries and Company Analysis 2025-2033 Protein Supplements Market Analysis The Global Protein Supplements Market will reach US$ 52.34 billion by 2033, up from US$ 27.28 ... Read More

  • Sports Nutrition in Indonesia

    ... of gym chains like FIT HUB, which has grown significantly since 2020, catering largely to a younger (aged 17-35) demographic. With the opening of new branches across the country, more Indonesians are prioritising fitness and ... Read More

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