Consumer Health

Within the sports nutrition market in Romania, protein/energy bars remains the largest category. Indeed, its strength is being reinforced by the increasing trend for physical activity amongst urban consumers, many of whom are more exposed to…

Sports nutrition is thriving in 2023 with healthy growth being recorded in current value and retail volume terms. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic Portuguese consumers were focused on trying to adopt healthier lifestyles, with practising sport on a…

Sports nutrition continued its upward trajectory in 2023, with every type of product seeing enhanced growth in retail volume terms. With the COVID-19 crisis having largely abated, consumers began to pay more attention to their health and wellbeing,…

The post-pandemic resumption of sporting activities, with consumers renewing their gymnasium and sports club memberships, has helped the recovery of sports nutrition, with sales patterns continuing to normalise following the atypical highs and lows…

Unlike most other consumer health categories, demand for sports nutrition was negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with sales declines registered during 2020 and into 2021 as social distancing regulations meant that all sports clubs, fitness…

Sports nutrition is an extremely popular category in 2023, especially sports protein powder and non-protein products. These products are equally used by professional body builders and those who exercise regularly and want to build muscle. As a…

Sports nutrition is set to maintain solid retail volume and current value growth rates in New Zealand in 2024. However, with a slowing of price increases as inflationary pressures and cost increases ease, value growth is set to see a considerable…

Sports nutrition is underdeveloped in Morocco, with the appeal of such products remaining relatively narrow and only two categories having visible sales. Nonetheless, it continues to expand at an impressive pace, and looks set to post improved…

Consumers in Mexico are adopting a more comprehensive approach to health, at the same time that sports nutrition companies are informing consumers about the importance of proper nutrition in sports performance. This includes promoting a balanced diet…

Sports nutrition continued to see dynamic growth in constant value terms in 2023, as consumers returned to their active lifestyles. Sales also benefited from opening of more gyms and fitness centres, following the ending of various pandemic-related…

Sports nutrition is gaining ground in 2023, with sales benefiting from lifting all COVID-19 restrictions, seeing consumers returning to an increasingly active lifestyle. In addition, interest in health and sports is continuing to increase and find…

The rising number of usage occasions is driving sales of sports nutrition products in Latvia, with double-digit current value growth reported in 2023. Historically, sports nutrition products were mainly used by professional athletes and bodybuilders,…

In Kenya, sports nutrition is rapidly advancing and enjoyed robust current value growth in 2023. This momentum is driven by the rising health and wellness trend, with individuals increasingly acknowledging the importance of a healthy lifestyle and…

Sports nutrition continues to recover from the slump in retail volume and current value sales in 2020, caused by the closure of gyms and lockdowns, home seclusion and social distancing measures to stem the tide of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.…

Sports nutrition in Japan is set to maintain slower but still solid retail current value growth in 2024. Actual value sales growth is being driven mainly by the robust growth of sports protein products. With rising health consciousness amongst…

The sports nutrition category is expected to see continued strong growth in Italy in 2024. The category’s positive performance is being supported by several factors. First and foremost, amongst these is the growing consumer interest in sporting…

In 2023, Israelis have fully returned to gyms with many placing a bigger focus on health and fitness since the COVID-19 pandemic. With greater opportunities to get fit and workout, sports nutrition products are enjoying strong growth in current value…

The year 2023 is shaping up to be another strong year for sports nutrition in Ireland. Daily routines are back to normal following the removal of all pandemic-related restrictions, with consumers back into gyms and other sporting venues, driving the…

Millennials and Gen Z increasingly prioritise their wellbeing and wellness, which is set to contribute to retail volume and current value growth for sports nutrition in 2023. Rising health awareness can be seen through the massive expansion of gym…

Sports nutrition is a rapidly evolving category in the consumer health industry in India, and is set to see a double-digit growth rate in 2023, owing to the increasing health and wellness trend. There is growing awareness of the importance of a…