Nielsen's data

Functional Beverage Market

The functional beverage market in the United States has maintained a high growth trend in recent years, driven by consumers' pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, demand for increased energy and focus, and demand for alternatives to traditional beverages. According to Euromonitor International, the sales of functional beverages in the United States reached 28.6 billion US dollars in 2020, an increase of 5.5% year-on-year. Major brands include Coca-Cola, Sprite, Mengniu, milkshakes and vitamin water. There are two main types of functional beverages on the market, caffeine-containing beverages and caffeine-free beverages. Caffeine-containing beverages include energy drinks and vitamin drinks, while caffeine-free beverages include fruit drinks and plant protein drinks. In recent years, the market share of caffeine-free beverages in the United States has gradually increased, mainly due to increasing health awareness among consumers and growing concerns about the effects of caffeine on health. In addition, the functional beverage market in the United States has been affected by the pandemic, as consumers have a greater demand for beverages that promote immunity during the pandemic.


Statista’s Data

Supplement Market

The supplement market in the United States has seen strong growth in recent years, with sales reaching $4.8 billion in 2020, an increase of 8.6% year-on-year. The market is primarily made up of dietary supplements and sports nutrition products. Dietary supplements accounted for the majority of sales, with $3.3 billion in 2020, or 68% of total sales. Sports nutrition products followed, with $1.5 billion in 2020, or 32% of total sales.

Growth in the supplement market is expected to continue in the coming years, driven by consumers' pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, demand for improved athletic performance and nutrition, and the market's vast growth potential. In addition, the market has been boosted by the rapid growth of online sales channels, which are expected to account for a larger share of total sales in the future. Major players in the supplement market include GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, and General Nutrition Centers.

Statista’s Research

Water-soluble Supplement Market

The US water-soluble supplement market had sales of $2.7 billion in 2020, an increase of 7.2% year-on-year. The water-soluble supplement market is part of the dietary supplement market, accounting for 64% of total sales.

The water-soluble supplement market is primarily made up of three categories: vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Of these, the vitamin market is the largest, with sales of $1 billion in 2020, or 36% of total sales. The mineral market is the second largest, with sales of $800 million in 2020, or 29% of total sales. The amino acid market is the third largest, with sales of $600 million in 2020, or 22% of total sales.

Growth in the water-soluble supplement market is expected to continue in the coming years, driven by consumers' pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, demand for improved athletic performance and nutrition, and the market's vast growth potential. Major players in the water-soluble supplement market include GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, and General Nutrition Centers.