Key Takeaways
- 42% of U.S. adults aged 18-34 consumed protein supplements weekly in 2023.
- Millennials represent 38% of global protein supplement consumers as of 2023.
- Women accounted for 29% of protein powder buyers in the U.S. in 2023, up from 22% in 2019.
- The global protein supplements market was valued at USD 24.1 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 41.7 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2024 to 2030.
- In 2023, North America dominated the protein supplements market with a revenue share of 35.2%, driven by high fitness awareness.
- The whey protein segment accounted for 45.6% of the global protein supplements market revenue in 2023.
- Whey protein isolate holds 52% market share in unflavored powders globally.
- Ready-to-drink (RTD) protein shakes grew 15.4% in volume sales in 2023.
- Pea protein content in supplements averaged 82% purity in top brands 2023.
- 72% of protein supplements tested positive for accurate protein claims in 2023 FDA audits.
- EU banned 15 protein supplement brands in 2023 for heavy metal contamination.
- 28% of U.S. proteins exceeded 1% lead limits per ConsumerLab tests.
- E-commerce accounted for 38% of global protein supplement sales in 2023.
- Amazon captured 45% of U.S. online protein powder sales in 2023.
- Health food stores sales of protein supplements declined 5% YoY to 22% share.
The global protein supplements market hit $24.1 billion in 2023, projected to reach $41.7 billion by 2030.
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