Global Low Carb Diet Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Global Low Carb Diet Market, By Form (Whole, Powdered, Roasted, Splits), End-Use (Bakery and Confectionery, Flavored Drink, Breakfast Cereals, Snacks, Butter and Spread, Dairy Products, Others), Product Type (In-shelled, Shelled), Distribution Channel (Wholesaler/Distributor, Modern Trade, Convenience Stores, Online Sales, Other Sales Channel) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.

Low Carb Diet Market Analysis and Size

In weight management, the low-carb diet market offers a range of products and services tailored to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. Low-carb meal replacement options, snacks, and supplements provide convenient solutions for those seeking to reduce carbohydrate intake while controlling calorie consumption. These products often emphasize high protein and healthy fat content to promote satiety and support sustainable weight loss. Additionally, specialized low-carb meal delivery services cater to busy lifestyles, offering pre-portioned, nutritionally balanced meals designed to meet specific dietary needs.

Global low carb diet market size was valued at USD 12.49 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 21.30 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031

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Report Scope and Market Segmentation       

Market Definition

A low-carb diet is a dietary approach that restricts the intake of carbohydrates, emphasizing foods high in protein and healthy fats instead. Reducing carbohydrate consumption, the body is prompted to burn stored fat for energy, leading to potential benefits such as weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and enhanced satiety. Popular variations include the ketogenic diet, Atkins diet, and low-carb high-fat (LCHF) diet.

Low Carb Diet Market Dynamics

Drivers

• High Demand of Low-Carb Diet due to Increasing Health Awareness among Consumers

With rising concerns about obesity, diabetes, and other lifestyle-related diseases, individuals are seeking dietary solutions to improve their well-being. Low-carb diets are perceived as effective for weight management, blood sugar control, and reducing the risk of chronic illnesses. As people educate themselves about nutrition and wellness, they are more inclined to adopt low-carb eating patterns, leading to a greater demand for low-carb food products and services. This heightened awareness creates opportunities for food manufacturers, retailers, and health professionals to cater to the evolving dietary preferences of health-conscious consumers.

• Rising Technological Advancements Expands the Adoption of Low-Carb Diet

Advanced food processing technologies enable manufacturers to create low-carb alternatives to traditional carbohydrate-rich foods while preserving taste, texture, and nutritional value. Advancements in packaging technologies extend the shelf life of low-carb products, ensuring their freshness and quality over time. Enhanced distribution networks, including online platforms and direct-to-consumer channels, leverage technology to reach a wider audience and make low-carb options more accessible to consumers. Furthermore, digital tools such as mobile apps and wearable devices provide support and guidance for individuals following low-carb diets, enhancing their overall experience and adherence to the lifestyle.

Opportunities

• Growing Healthcare Recommendations Increases the Adoption of Low-Carb Diet

As consumers increasingly turn to dietary interventions to improve their health outcomes, the endorsement of low-carb diets by healthcare authorities encourages adoption and drives demand for low-carb food products and services. This validation from trusted sources fosters consumer confidence and prompts individuals to explore low-carb options as a viable strategy for addressing their health concerns, fueling market growth in the process.

• Adoption of Low-Carb Diets Increased due to Rise in High-Profile Endorsements

When well-known personalities publicly endorse and advocate for low-carb lifestyles through social media, television appearances, or brand partnerships, it amplifies consumer awareness and credibility surrounding these dietary approaches. These endorsements often spark consumer curiosity and interest, leading to increased adoption of low-carb diets among their fan base and the general public. Moreover, celebrity testimonials and success stories serve as powerful motivators for individuals seeking effective weight loss solutions, driving demand for low-carb products and services in the market.

Restraints/Challenges

• Nutritional Imbalance Concerns hampers the Demand of Low-Carb Diet

Low-carb diets often limit or eliminate food groups rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, such as fruits, whole grains, and legumes, raising questions about long-term nutritional adequacy. This concern may deter individuals, particularly those seeking a well-rounded and balanced approach to nutrition, from adopting or adhering to low-carb dietary patterns. Furthermore, the lack of diversity in food choices on a low-carb diet may exacerbate nutritional imbalances, potentially leading to adverse health outcomes if not properly addressed and monitored.

• Higher Costs Decreases the Demand of Low-Carb Diet

Many perceive low-carb specialty foods, supplements, and meal delivery services as more expensive compared to conventional dietary options. This perception may deter individuals, particularly those on tight budgets, from adopting or maintaining a low-carb lifestyle. The perceived higher costs may create a barrier to entry for certain demographic groups, limiting market penetration and adoption rates. Despite potential long-term health benefits, the upfront investment required for low-carb products and services may outweigh perceived value for some consumers, impacting market growth and accessibility.

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Recent Development

• In January 2022, Sunbasket merged with Pruvit Ventures to form PSB Holdings, offering at-home ketogenic meal kits. The merger combines Sunbasket's meal kit expertise with Pruvit's focus on the ketogenic lifestyle, providing consumers with fully ketogenic meal solutions, aligning with the increasing interest in personalized and specialized dietary options
• In June 2021, Zenwise launched a line of vegan Kombucha + Supplements in capsule form, offering the benefits of gut-friendly probiotics in a convenient daily dose. These supplements are crafted with a blend of vegan ingredients aimed at supporting digestive health, tapping into the growing demand for plant-based wellness products
• In April 2020, Keto Farms launched single-serve snack packs of its Crunchy Cheese Mixes, featuring flavors like Nacho Cheddar and Cheesy Jalapeño, catering to the ketogenic diet trend with low-carb, high-fat snacks reminiscent of classic favorites

Low Carb Diet Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of type of diet, source, application and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type of diet

• A Typical Low-Carb Diet
• Ketogenic Diet
• Low-Carb High-Fat (LCHF)
• Low-Carb Paleo Diet
• The Atkins Diet
• Eco-Atkins
• Zero-Carb
• Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet

Source

• Grains
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Milk
• Nuts
• Seeds
• Legumes
  • Beans
  • Lentils
  • Peas

Application

• Weight Loss
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure
• Cardiovascular Disease

Distribution channel

• Hypermarket and Supermarket
• Specialty Stores
• Convenience Stores
• Online

Low Carb Diet Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type of diet, source, application and distribution channel as referenced above.

The major countries operating in the market are U.S., Canada, Mexico in North America, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherland, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe in Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, New Zealand, Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in Asia-Pacific (APAC), Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America as a part of South America, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Europe dominates in the market stems from a combination of factors. Increasing health consciousness among its population has fueled the demand for low-carb diet options. Additionally, Europe benefits from easy access to a wide array of low-carb products, ranging from packaged foods to fresh produce. This accessibility is bolstered by a well-established distribution network and a thriving health food industry. As a result, European consumers have embraced low-carb diets as a means to manage weight, improve overall health, and address dietary preferences, driving sustained growth in this market segment.

North America is expected to experience growth driven by factors such as a steadily increasing population and a growing awareness of health benefits. As the population expands, there is a heightened demand for various goods and services, including healthcare, wellness products, and dietary supplements. Additionally, a greater emphasis on health and well-being among consumers is expected to drive the market for health-conscious products and services, fostering further growth in the region. This growth trajectory presents opportunities for businesses to cater to evolving consumer preferences and capitalize on the expanding market.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulations in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Low Carb Diet Market Share Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to pistachio market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are

• BPI Sports LLC. (U.S.)
• Ancient Nutrition (U.S.)
• Essential Keto. (U.S.)
• DSM (Netherlands)
• ADM (U.S.)
• DuPont (U.S.)
• Cargill Incorporated. (U.S.)
• Kerry Group plc (Ireland)
• Ample Foods (U.S.)
• Danone S.A. (U.S.)
• Nestle S.A. (Switzerland)
• Pruvit Ventures, Inc. (U.S.)
• Coffee, Coconuts & Keto Ltd(U.S.)
• Zenwise (U.S.)
• Perfect Keto (U.S.)
• Bulletproof 360, Inc. (U.S.)