Germany Vitamins and Supplements Market Report 2025
2025-11-21T12:01:17+00:00
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With 70% of Germans now using VMS and the market set to surpass €2.35bn by 2030, the sector is experiencing sustained growth. This momentum is driven by heightened interest in…
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Germany Vitamins and Supplements Market Report 2025
"As testing for deficiencies and wearables becomes mainstream, VMS formulations tailored to consumer identities and lifestyles can create value."
Dr. Max Bruening, Research Analyst Health & Wellbeing, Germany
With 70% of Germans now using VMS and the market set to surpass €2.35bn by 2030, the sector is experiencing sustained growth. This momentum is driven by heightened interest in fitness, greater awareness of healthy ageing and a rising demand for personalised nutrition.
Personalisation can be a key differentiator: 32% of Germans have tested for vitamin or mineral deficiencies in the past year, signalling a shift towards tailored solutions. Brands that align products with consumer identities and lifestyles can stand out from generic offerings.
Gut health is another high-potential segment, particularly among women aged 18-34, where usage of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics is surging.
Price sensitivity poses a challenge. 29% of recent VMS users plan to spend less in the coming year, and 32% of non-users cite cost as a barrier.
Key Issues Covered in the Report
Trends in usage and types of VMS consumed, addressing age and gender needs
Barriers to VMS usage
Purchasing factors and information channels for VMS, with a focus on generational differences
Behaviours towards VMS, discussing spending, future orientation and engagement with the category
Launch activity and innovation
Market size and forecast, outlining the expected outlook for VMS over the next five years
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
What you need to know
Outlook for VMS – Germany
Opportunities
Align products with consumer identities and lifestyles
Reach Gen Z on social media and podcasts
Tap into consumer demand for gut health
THE MARKET
Snapshot – market size & forecast
Consumers and the economic outlook
Graph 1: growth rates of key economic indicators, in real terms, 2024-26
Living longer and healthier lives
An increased focus on fitness shapes demand for VMS
Technological advancements enable personalisation in VMS
Hormonal balance gains relevance
Market size and forecast
Market size and forecast of VMS
Graph 2: retail value sales of vitamins and supplements, 2019-30
THE CONSUMER
Usage and usage frequency of vitamins, minerals and supplements
VMS usage has grown, with potential to increase further
VMS usage frequency continues to rise
Graph 3: usage frequency of vitamins, minerals and supplements in the last 12 months, 2021-25*
Address barriers to drive further market penetration
Graph 4: top barriers to usage of VMS among non-users in the last 12 months, 2021-25
Types of vitamins, minerals and supplements used
Tap into holistic health to meet younger women’s demand for pre-, pro-, and postbiotics
Capitalise on vitamin D uptake among women
Graph 5: usage of vitamin D in the last 12 months, 2023-25
Vitamin D for menopause and bone health
Support women in managing their menstrual cycle
Purchase factors and information sources
Address consumer price-sensitivity
Be aware of generational divides in purchasing factors
Graph 6: selected most important purchasing factors for vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements, by generation, 2025
Gen Z’s high engagement with VMS: the role of social influence and digital validation
Build a sense of community with Gen Z on social media
Cater to tech-loving user-influencers
More data allows for personalised solutions
Address scepticism towards ingredient quality…
…with transparency and an extended value proposition
PRODUCT, INNOVATION AND MARKETING
An uptick in powder and chew/gummy formats can serve younger consumers
Graph 7: VMS launches, by selected formats, 2021-25
Format matters: drive engagement through delivery design
GLP-1s will create interest in new claims
Slimming and digestive claims rise among functional claims in 2025
Graph 8: VMS launches, by selected functional claims, 2021-25
Graph 9: prebiotic and probiotic VMS launches, 2021-25
Slimming and digestive claims with a twist
APPENDIX
Market definition
The market
Forecast methodology
Forecast methodology – fan chart
Market size and forecast of VMS – value
Market forecast and prediction intervals – value
The consumer
Consumer research questions
Consumer research methodology
German generational groups
Abbreviations
A note on language
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