Vitamin-Pillen: Mehr Hersteller, mehr Produktion: Nahrungsergänzung boomt
Der Markt für Nahrungsergänzungsmittel ist milliardenschwer. Nicht nur in der Erkältungszeit schwören viele Menschen auf Pillen und Pulver. Das treibt die Produktionszahlen nach oben.
Wiesbaden - The production of dietary supplements in Germany has reached record levels, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In 2025, 241,000 tons of these products were manufactured, marking a 1.6% increase from the previous year. The value of Germany's dietary supplement industry has more than doubled since 2019, with 137.6% growth to reach 2.08 billion euros in 2025.
The number of companies producing these supplements has also risen, from 52 in 2019 to 72 in 2025, considering only those with at least 20 employees. While healthy individuals typically do not require dietary supplements, they can be beneficial for certain risk groups or those with documented deficiencies. However, experts warn of potential quality and safety issues with supplements containing botanical ingredients, urging the ending of the current unregulated situation.
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