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Report on Japanese Supplement Market Available
June 20, 2005
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Report on Japanese Supplement Market Available
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.--The nutritional supplement market in Japan hasdoubled in the last decade, with sales topping $11.1 billion in 2004, accordingto new market research available from Paul Yamaguchi & Associates (www.functionalfoodsjapan.com). In the new report, Nutritional SupplementJapan Market Report 2005, the research firm analyzed four categories of themarket, and discusses hot products, regulatory trends and consumer attitudes.Among the highlights:
More than 35 percent of Japanese adults are regular users of nutritional supplements;
The majority of supplements are distributed through direct sales channels, which posted $8.2 billion in sales, making up 74 percent of the market;
Leading growth ingredients in 2004 included amino acids, glucosamine, coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, L-carnitine and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM); and
More than 30 ingredients were deregulated in 2004, permitting their inclusion in functional foods and supplements.
The report is $399 and available in hard copy, CD format or via e-mail as a.pdf file.
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