Meal Replacement Market

“Global Meal Replacement Market: Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Trends, Application Analysis, Growth and Forecast, 2023-2028” provides a deep and thorough evaluation of the global Meal Replacement market. Meal replacement products are pre-packaged and calorie-controlled substitutes of whole food meals that aid in weight loss and suppression of food cravings. They include ready-to-eat (RTE) bars, shakes, and powders, which typically contain 200-400 calories and are a rich source of essential nutrients, such as fats, vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, proteins, and fiber. They serve as healthy and quick on-the-go alternatives to high-calorie food products that can be consumed at any time. They are widely available in an assortment of flavors, such as chocolate, blueberry, vanilla, and orange. At present, meal replacement products are gaining immense traction across the globe, especially among the millennial population.

Rapid urbanization and hectic schedules of individuals are resulting in the increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol. This, in turn, is catalyzing the demand for healthy food and beverages and strengthening the growth of the market. In addition, the rising awareness among consumers about special weight management diet plans is positively influencing the sales of meal replacement products on account of their associated health benefits. Furthermore, shifting consumer preferences towards vegan and gluten-free product variants are offering lucrative growth opportunities to manufacturers. The leading market players are increasingly investing in research and development (R&D) activities to introduce plant-based and organic food products without preservatives, colors, and artificial sweeteners. They are also focusing on aggressive promotional campaigns to create brand awareness, expand market reach, and boost overall sales. Besides this, the expansion of organized distribution channels, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and departmental stores, providing a wide variety of options, large-scale availability, and product accessibility is contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, the proliferation of online shopping platforms offering value-added benefits, such as discounted prices, secured payment methods, and the convenience of shopping from anywhere is increasing the sales of meal replacement products worldwide.

Beginning with a global overview, the report explores the dynamics that have a strong influence on the meal replacement market and can also impact its future growth. Taking 2022 as the base year, the report covers historical market scenario from 2017-2022 and provides forecasts till 2028. This includes the study of value and volume trends and pricing history. Growth inducing factors, market restraints and recent developments have also been analysed in the report in order to provide deeper knowledge about the industry. On a regional basis, the report examines the meal replacement market in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa. For each of these regions, the report studies the meal replacement market in detail for latest trends, outlook and opportunities. 

The report analyses the competitive structure of the meal replacement Industry and provides the profiles of major players operating in the market. The price margins for the products along with the various success and risk factors for manufacturers have also been covered in the report. Moreover, in order to determine market attractiveness, the report analyses the meal replacement Industry along the parameters of the Porter’s Five Forces model. This model examines the degree of competition in the meal replacement Industry by analysing the threat posed by new entrants and substitutes, and the bargaining power of suppliers and buyers. SWOT analysis of the market has also been presented in the report which highlights the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats pertaining to the meal replacement Industry. Furthermore, the value chain analysis of the meal replacement Industry has also been covered in the report. This comprises of all the activities in the value chain, such as the procurement of various raw materials, manufacturing, sales and distribution. 

Segmentation by Product Type:

• Ready-to-Drink Products
• Edible Bars
• Powdered Products
• Others

Segmentation by Distribution Channel:

• Convenience Stores
• Hypermarkets/Supermarket
• Specialty Stores
• Online Retailers
• Others

Segmentation by Region:

• Asia-Pacific
• Europe
• Latin America
• North America
• Middle East & Africa

Competitive Landscape:

• Abbott Nutrition
• Blue Diamond Growers
• Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods
• Herbalife
• SlimFast

The price margins for the products along with the various success and risk factors for manufacturers have also been covered in the report. Moreover, in order to determine market attractiveness, the report analyses the meal replacement industry along the parameters of the porter’s five forces model. This model examines the degree of competition in the meal replacement industry by analysing the threat posed by new entrants and substitutes, and the bargaining power of suppliers and buyers. Swot analysis of the market has also been presented in the report which highlights the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats pertaining to the meal replacement industry. Furthermore, the value chain analysis of the meal replacement industry has also been covered in the report. This comprises of all the activities in the value chain, such as the procurement of various raw materials, manufacturing and sales of the products, and their distribution.

Highlights of The Meal Replacement Market

• Historical and current scenario
• Trends and developments
• Market forecast
• Price analysis and forecast
• Porter’s five forces analysis
• SWOT analysis
• Value chain analysis

The report is a result of exhaustive primary and secondary research undertaken by analysts having years of experience in the meal replacement industry. All the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry have been covered and the collected data has been analysed and presented in the form of easily comprehensible charts, graphs and tables.