Vitamin pills: More manufacturers, more production: Dietary supplements booming
The dietary supplement market is worth billions. Not just during cold season, many people swear by pills and powders. This drives production numbers up.
Germany's production of dietary supplements has reached a record high, with 241,000 tonnes produced in 2025, a 1.6% increase from the previous year. The value of these supplements has more than doubled since 2019, reaching €2.08 billion in 2025. The number of companies producing these supplements has also risen, with 72 companies in 2025, up from 52 in 2019.
The production includes items such as calcium and magnesium tablets, protein drinks, and zinc supplements. A group of scientists, doctors, and consumer advocates has warned of quality and safety issues with certain supplements containing botanicals.
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