Functional Mushroom Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2023-2028)

Functional Mushroom Market Analysis

The Global functional mushroom market is projected to register a CAGR of 8.07% over the next five years.

• With expanding consumer knowledge about preserving general health, a protein-rich diet has gained popularity. Increased packaged food consumption brought on by busy lifestyles will also help the industry expand. Manufacturers of packaged foods are upgrading food products with nutritive components, like functional mushroom extracts or powders, to appeal to a health-conscious customer base. Over the long term, functional mushrooms are expected to be used in various healthcare and pharmaceutical products. Functional mushrooms can fight against the virus and boost immunity.
• There has been growth in the market for medicinal mushrooms because of their qualities and health advantages. As a result, people are asking for additional supplements derived from useful mushrooms. This increases the applicability of these mushrooms in the food and beverage sector. The application of these mushrooms as functional ingredients in the medical industry is driving the market's growth, as functional mushrooms are being increasingly incorporated into health supplements. Several scientific studies have confirmed the ability of functional mushrooms and mushroom-derived supplements to increase the effectiveness of both innate and adaptive immune systems, hence boosting the category's growth.
• Chaga, one of the most consumed functional mushrooms, is good for the digestive system and produces immune-modulatory effects. Furthermore, Chaga is expected to experience a huge demand over the forecast period. The market studied is expected to experience huge demand for Reishi and Cordyceps, followed by other medicinal mushrooms.

Functional Mushroom Industry Segments

All mushrooms serve a function, whether as food or part of the ecosystem. However, functional mushroom refers to varieties with health benefits beyond providing nutrition. 

The global functional mushroom market is segmented into product type, application, and geography. Based on product type, the market is segmented into Reishi, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, Turkey Tail, Shiitake, Chaga, and other product types. Based on application, the market is segmented into food and beverage, dietary supplements, personal care, and pharmaceutical products. Based on geography, the market is segmented by North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, the Middle East and Africa. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (in USD million).

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Functional Mushroom Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Functional Mushroom Market according to our research experts:

Surge in Demand for Functional Food and Nutraceutical

• Over the past two decades, there has been a considerable shift in people's lifestyles and diet habits. Urbanization and consumerism drove this shift, leading to a rapid rise in the consumption of synthetic food products, resulting in an increased incidence of lifestyle diseases. Thus, people are becoming aware of these problems. As a result, people are gradually moving toward functional foods and beverages that are promoted as being beneficial beyond basic nutrition.
•  Functional mushroom has several therapeutic qualities. The main reasons propelling the market's growth are the expanding use of functional mushrooms as an ingredient in the medical field and rising consumer awareness of the benefits of consuming functional foods.
• The functional mushroom market is expected to grow due to rising functional mushroom usage in health supplements and technological advances. These products are purported to provide optimal nutrition and reduce the risk of disease occurrence. 
• In the United States, functional foods are gaining high popularity among health-conscious consumers. During the forecast period, the demand for medicinal mushrooms is expected to increase significantly as these mushrooms are being incorporated into various functional food and beverages. For instance, Reishi, Chaga, and Turkey's tails are added with coffee and cocoa. Turkey tails are mild enough to be added to soups and broths. Maitake and Shiitake are delicious, sautéed with garlic.

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