Market Trends of Food Amino Acids Industry
Increasing Usage of Amino Acids in Sports Nutrition
Sports nutrition products have increasingly gained popularity, mainly among athletes and individuals involved in vigorous physical activities. The growing emphasis on staying healthy and in shape, and rising participation in sports, health clubs, sports clubs, and gyms are some of the key drivers contributing to the growth of the sports nutrition industry, which boosts the application of amino acids in the segment. Many athletes use dietary supplements as a part of their regular training or competition routine. Protein is one of the most popular dietary supplements marketed to athletes and physically active individuals. Amino acids enhance performance in various ways, such as increasing the secretion of anabolic hormones, modifying fuel use during exercise, preventing adverse effects of overtraining, and preventing mental fatigue.
Manufacturers are introducing new products with essential amino acids for better performance during sports and physical activities. For instance, in June 2021, aminoVITAL, by Ajinomoto, an advanced sports nutrition product based on a proprietary blend of plant-based amino acids that supports the optimal performance of athletes. aminoVITAL products are specially formulated to help athletes enhance their power, stamina, and recovery by utilizing amino acids to promote cellular-level muscle recovery and repair, leading to an immediate increase in energy and focus.
Asia-Pacific Holds the Major Market Share
The Asia-Pacific region holds the largest market share, followed by North America. The increase in the use of food amino acids as a flavor enhancer in the food industry and the growth in concern for a healthy diet among consumers are fuelling the demand for food amino acids in the Asia-Pacific market. Major demand for food amino acids from the dietary supplement industry has been seen due to the growing trend of adding dietary supplements to consumer diets in this region. The major importers of food amino acids include China and Indonesia, among others, in the Asia-Pacific region. Owing to the increasing consumption of processed and convenience food, imports and export in developing countries is growing steadily. The rapid growth in demand for food amino acids in Southeast Asia's malnourished and deprived population is further boosting the market's growth in this region.
According to Canstar Blue, with 58% of respondents indicating they recently purchased a powdered protein supplement, protein powders made up the majority of protein supplements bought in Australia in 2021. In comparison, only 13% of consumers bought ready-to-drink protein products. The rising trend of including protein as a part of a regular diet has been creating opportunities for the growth of food amino acids across the region.
