The global meal replacement market is expected to reach USD 26.64 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2024 to 2033. Meal replacement market growth would be driven by the rising trend of plant-based and organic food products over the forecast period. It is observed that lifestyle changes, surges in health consciousness, and product perception are some of the factors driving the meal replacement market.
Meal replacement is a nutritious supplement that is being used for replacing regular meals with shakes and bars. These meal replacement products are easy to use and store as they take up less time in making and come in pouches or bottles which can be easily stored. Regular changes in lifestyle and increasing incidences of health-related issues have caused people to focus on healthy diets. But due to lack of time, many people are unable to give time to cooking and sit and eat properly a three-time meals per day. So, these meal replacements have been designed in such a way that they can be used anywhere and can provide the human body with all the nutrition supplements which the body requires for a healthy life. They act as a substitute for a whole meal with controlled quantities of calories and carbohydrates. These are also suitable for controlling hunger and providing nutrients such as fibers, proteins, minerals, and vitamins which are required in day-to-day life. These meal replacements also provide a balance of calories to the body which can easily replace all those fast foods and high-calorie food that makes the body obese and unhealthy.
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Changing lifestyles of people across the world coupled with rising demand for high-quality, tasty, and healthy food products are anticipated to drive the market growth. There is an increase in the adoption of a nutritious food diet that can replace traditional meals. The replacement meals must be healthy and easy to make so that they can fit into the changing and busy lifestyle of people these days. No one wants to play with their health thus the population of health-conscious people is increasing. But apart from this they also want to have easy meals which can take less time in making to suffice their needs of the nutrition to the body. This factor is driving the growth of the market.
Because of the involvement of the additional processes of manufacturing to improve the nutritional value of the product, the cost of meal replacements is higher compared to regular meals. This high cost of manufacturing could act as a restrain to the market. The high cost of manufacturing is because of the research and development involved in customizing the food supplements as per the needs of the human body. As the meal replacement products are less economic for all sections of the society, this might affect the growth of the market.
The emerging economies saw a surge in spending on nutritious food, which is attributed to the rising awareness among people of healthy and nutritious food among consumers. The rising demand for nutritious food in emerging economies is also owing to the rising cases of obesity in these regions because of an increase in sedentary lifestyles and increasing global warming. Countries in Asia Pacific regions such as Australia, China, India, and Japan registered the highest cases of overweight and obesity. These geographies with the highest young population are anticipated to create opportunities for the players in the meal replacement market to expand their business.
Most often meal replacements are being misinterpreted as protein shakes which is a challenge to the growth of the market. Meal replacements are nutritious supplements for regular meals while protein shakes are designed for improving athletic performances and gaining muscles. Protein shakes are usually taken before and after intense exercise, while meal replacements are meant for replacing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This misunderstanding of meal replacements as protein shakes can impact the growth of meal replacement markets in the forecast period.
The global meal replacement market has been segmented based on Product Type, distribution channel, and regions.
The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Asia Pacific region emerged as the largest market for the global meal replacement market with a 35.22% share of the market revenue in 2023.
Asia Pacific region Meal Replacement Market Share in 2023 - 35.22%
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The key players are now concentrating on implementing strategies such as adopting new technology, product innovations, mergers & acquisitions, joint venture, alliances, and partnerships to improve their market position in the global meal replacement market industry.
Graze was taken over by Unilever in September 2019 to expand its presence in the snacks category. Graze is a producer of healthy snacks from Carlyle Group.
In September 2019, Kraft Heinz partnered with Diageo P.L.C. Bailey in order to launch a line of non-alcoholic coffee products. The portfolio includes ready-to-drink coffee, ground coffee, and K-cup formats with the flavors of Bailey's original Irish cream.
Report Description:
As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the meal replacement market was valued at USD 14.46 billion in 2023 to USD 26.64 billion by 2033.
The global meal replacement market is growing at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period 2024-2033.
The global meal replacement market has been segmented based on product type, distribution channel, and regions. The powder segment led the market in 2023. The offline segment led the market in 2023.
Asia Pacific region emerged as the largest market for meal replacement.
The market's growth will be influenced by the increasing population of health-conscious people.
High manufacturing costs could hamper the market growth.
Demand from emerging economies will provide huge opportunities to the market.
Key players are Amway, Abbott Laboratories, Trinkkost GmbH, Futricio, Saturo Foods GmbH, Orgain Inc., Herbalife International of America, Inc., Atlantic Essentials Products, Inc., Sklew Biotech, and RITS Health Care Products among others.
1. Introduction
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Research Scope
1.4. Currency
1.5. Key Target Audience
2. Research Methodology and Assumptions
3. Executive Summary
4. Premium Insights
4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.2. Value Chain Analysis
4.3. Top Investment Pockets
4.3.1. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product Type
4.3.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channel
4.3.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
4.4. Industry Trends
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Market Evaluation
5.2. Drivers
5.2.1. The increasing population of health-conscious people
5.3. Restraints
5.3.1. High Cost
5.4. Opportunities
5.4.1. Demand from emerging economies
5.5. Challenges
5.5.1. Misinterpretation as protein shakes
6. Global Meal Replacement Market Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type
6.1. Segment Overview
6.2. Ready to Drink
6.3. Bars
6.4. Powder
7. Global Meal Replacement Market Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel
7.1. Segment Overview
7.2. Online
7.3. Offline
8. Global Meal Replacement Market Analysis and Forecast, By Regional Analysis
8.1. Segment Overview
8.2. North America
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.2.3. Mexico
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Germany
8.3.2. France
8.3.3. U.K.
8.3.4. Italy
8.3.5. Spain
8.4. Asia-Pacific
8.4.1. Japan
8.4.2. China
8.4.3. India
8.5. South America
8.5.1. Brazil
8.6. Middle East and Africa
8.6.1. UAE
8.6.2. South Africa
9. Global Meal Replacement Market-Competitive Landscape
9.1. Overview
9.2. Market Share of Key Players in the Meal Replacement Market
9.2.1. Global Company Market Share
9.2.2. North America Company Market Share
9.2.3. Europe Company Market Share
9.2.4. APAC Company Market Share
9.3. Competitive Situations and Trends
9.3.1. Product Launches and Developments
9.3.2. Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
9.3.3. Mergers & Acquisitions
9.3.4. Expansions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. Amway
10.1.1. Business Overview
10.1.2. Company Snapshot
10.1.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.1.4. Company Component Portfolio
10.1.5. Recent Developments
10.1.6. SWOT Analysis
10.2. Abbott Laboratories
10.2.1. Business Overview
10.2.2. Company Snapshot
10.2.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.2.4. Company Component Portfolio
10.2.5. Recent Developments
10.2.6. SWOT Analysis
10.3. Trinkkost GmbH
10.3.1. Business Overview
10.3.2. Company Snapshot
10.3.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.3.4. Company Component Portfolio
10.3.5. Recent Developments
10.3.6. SWOT Analysis
10.4. Futricio
10.4.1. Business Overview
10.4.2. Company Snapshot
10.4.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.4.4. Company Component Portfolio
10.4.5. Recent Developments
10.4.6. SWOT Analysis
10.5. Saturo Foods GmbH
10.5.1. Business Overview
10.5.2. Company Snapshot
10.5.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.5.4. Company Component Portfolio
10.5.5. Recent Developments
10.5.6. SWOT Analysis
10.6. Orgain Inc.
10.6.1. Business Overview
10.6.2. Company Snapshot
10.6.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.6.4. Company Component Portfolio
10.6.5. Recent Developments
10.6.6. SWOT Analysis
10.7. Herbalife International of America, Inc.
10.7.1. Business Overview
10.7.2. Company Snapshot
10.7.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.7.4. Company Component Portfolio
10.7.5. Recent Developments
10.7.6. SWOT Analysis
10.8. Atlantic Essentials Products, Inc.
10.8.1. Business Overview
10.8.2. Company Snapshot
10.8.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.8.4. Company Component Portfolio
10.8.5. Recent Developments
10.8.6. SWOT Analysis
10.9. Sklew Biotech
10.9.1. Business Overview
10.9.2. Company Snapshot
10.9.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.9.4. Company Component Portfolio
10.9.5. Recent Developments
10.9.6. SWOT Analysis
10.10. RITS Health Care Products
10.10.1. Business Overview
10.10.2. Company Snapshot
10.10.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.10.4. Company Component Portfolio
10.10.5. Recent Developments
10.10.6. SWOT Analysis
List of Table
1. Global Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
2. Global Ready to Drink Meal Replacement Market, By Region, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
3. Global Bars Meal Replacement Market, By Region, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
4. Global Powder Meal Replacement Market, By Region, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
5. Global Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
6. Global Online Meal Replacement Market, By Region, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
7. Global Offline Meal Replacement Market, By Region, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
8. North America Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
9. North America Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
10. U.S. Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
11. U.S. Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
12. Canada Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
13. Canada Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
14. Mexico Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
15. Mexico Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
16. Europe Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
17. Europe Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
18. Germany Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
19. Germany Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
20. France Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
21. France Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
22. U.K. Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
23. U.K. Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
24. Italy Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
25. Italy Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
26. Spain Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
27. Spain Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
28. Asia Pacific Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
29. Asia Pacific Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
30. Japan Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
31. Japan Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
32. China Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
33. China Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
34. India Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
35. India Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
36. South America Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
37. South America Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
38. Brazil Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
39. Brazil Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
40. Middle East and Africa Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
41. Middle East and Africa Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
42. UAE Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
43. UAE Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
44. South Africa Meal Replacement Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
45. South Africa Meal Replacement Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033(USD Billion)
List of Figures
1. Global Meal Replacement Market Segmentation
2. Meal Replacement Market: Research Methodology
3. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
4. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
5. Data Triangulation
6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
7. Value Chain Analysis
8. Global Meal Replacement Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product Type
9. Global Meal Replacement Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channel
10. Global Meal Replacement Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
11. Global Meal Replacement Market: Dynamics
12. Global Meal Replacement Market Share By Product Type (2023 & 2033)
13. Global Meal Replacement Market Share By Distribution Channel (2023 & 2033)
14. Global Meal Replacement Market Share by Regions (2023 & 2033)
15. Global Meal Replacement Market Share by Company (2023)
This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global meal replacement market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Meal Replacement Market by Product Type:
Global Meal Replacement Market by Distribution Channel:
Global Meal Replacement Market by Region:
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