Japan Health Ingredients Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Minerals, Vitamins, Probiotics starter culture, Nutritional Lipids, Prebiotics, Functional Carbohydrates, Plant and Fruit Extracts, Enzymes, and Proteins), By Application (Beverages, Food, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed, and Personal Care), and Japan Health Ingredients Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2032

The Japan Health Ingredients Market Size is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The Japan health ingredients market is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector, driven by the country's aging population, increasing health consciousness, and rising demand for functional foods and dietary supplements.

Market Overview

Health ingredients are food components that are combined with food items during the production of relatively more nutritious foods that improve consumer functionality. The major ingredients in the market are minerals, vitamins, fibers, proteins, plants, and fruit extracts. Every ingredient has a unique target action that it works in the human body. This health ingredient supports immune function and digestion promotes mental wellness, and protects against cardiovascular disease. The health ingredients in food can also be customized based on the nutritional needs of different consumers who work out every day and have varying needs for proteins, carbohydrates, and other vitamins. 

The market is segmented into several categories, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, prebiotics and probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, and other specialty ingredients. The demand for these ingredients is fueled by a variety of factors, including the growing awareness of the health benefits of functional foods and dietary supplements, an increase in disposable income, and a focus on preventive healthcare.

The Japan health ingredients market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, driven by the country's aging population, increasing health consciousness, and focus on preventive healthcare. This trend presents significant opportunities for companies operating in the market to develop innovative products that cater to the unique needs and preferences of Japanese consumers.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for Japan health ingredients market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japanese health ingredients market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japanese health ingredients market.

Driving Factors

There has been a growing awareness of the importance of maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases through diet and lifestyle choices. As a result, consumers are increasingly looking for foods and dietary supplements that provide specific health benefits beyond basic nutrition, driving demand for health ingredients. The development of new technologies and processing techniques has made it easier to incorporate healthy ingredients into a wide range of food and beverage products, expanding the market and creating new opportunities for innovation. With rising incomes, consumers in Japan have become more willing to spend on products that offer health benefits, including functional foods and dietary supplements. This has created a significant market opportunity for companies operating in the health ingredients sector. The Japanese government has implemented various initiatives aimed at promoting healthy aging and preventive healthcare, including the development of guidelines for functional foods and dietary supplements. This has led to increased use of healthy ingredients in food and supplements and provided a favorable regulatory environment for companies operating in the market.

Restraining Factors

Japanese consumers are known to be price-sensitive and may be hesitant to pay a premium for products containing health ingredients, especially if they are not convinced of their benefits. This can make it challenging for companies to introduce new products to the market and limit the growth potential of the health ingredients sector. In Japan, there is a long tradition of using alternative therapies, such as herbal medicines and acupuncture, to maintain good health and treat illnesses. This can limit the demand for health ingredients, especially among consumers who prefer natural or traditional remedies.

Market Segment 

The Japan Health Ingredients Market share is segmented into type and application.

• The probiotics starter culture segment is expected to grow at the highest pace in the Japan health ingredients market over the forecast period.

Based on the type, the Japan health ingredients market is segmented into minerals, vitamins, probiotics starter culture, nutritional lipids, prebiotics, functional carbohydrates, plant and fruit extracts, enzymes, and proteins. Among these, the probiotics starter culture segment is expected to grow at the highest pace in the Japan health ingredients market over the forecast period. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that support gut health and immune function. The Japan health ingredients market for probiotics starter culture is driven by the growing awareness of the importance of gut health and the increasing demand for functional foods and supplements that contain probiotics.

• The food segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the Japan health ingredients market during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the Japan health ingredients market is classified into beverages, food, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, and personal care. Among these, the food segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the Japan health ingredients market during the forecast period. The Japan health ingredients market for food is driven by the increasing demand for natural and organic food products that offer specific health benefits, such as improved digestion and immune system support. Companies are developing innovative food products that incorporate functional ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals, and plant extracts, to provide specific health benefits, such as improved digestion, energy, and immune system support.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan health ingredients market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market. 

List of Key Companies

• TOKIWA PHYTOCHEMICAL CO., LTD.
• BIOCON LTD.
• FUJI OIL CO., LTD.
• Finarl Co., Ltd.
• Arla Foods Ingredients
• Bio Actives Japan Corporation
• SCETI K.K.
• Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.
• Taiyo Kagaku
• Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
• Kewpie Corporation
• Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
• FANCL Corporation

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• On May 2022, In Japan, Kao introduced two new healthy aging-related Foods with Function Claims (FFCs) aimed at improving mobility and cognitive function.

• On September 2022, Arla Foods Ingredients introduced 'plug and play' protein bar technology. The new recipe is made with high-quality whey and milk protein from the company's Lacprodan line. It ensures that rich chocolate mass retains its flavour and softness throughout shelf life and offers 30% protein per bar, allowing for high-protein claims.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at, regional, and country levels from 2019 to 2030. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan Health Ingredients Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Health Ingredients Market, By Type

• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Probiotics starter culture
• Nutritional Lipids
• Prebiotics
• Functional Carbohydrates
• Plant and Fruit Extracts
• Enzymes
• Proteins

Japan Health Ingredients Market, By Application

• Beverages
• Food
• Pharmaceuticals
• Animal Feed
• Personal Care