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What fueled the previous growth in the medicinal mushroom market?

In recent years, the expansion of the medicinal mushroom market has been swift and significant. Projections for the market size show an increase from $37.88 billion in 2024 to a robust $42.21 billion in 2025. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The considerable growth during the historic period stems from diverse factors such as elevated consciousness about the potential health advantages of medicinal mushrooms, a surge in the preference for functional foods, a growing interest in sports nutrition, and an uptick in the use of medicinal mushrooms.

What will be the medicinal mushroom market size in the future?

The market size of medicinal mushrooms is predicted to experience swift expansion in the coming years, with a forecasted growth to $64.32 billion in 2029, and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The expected growth during the forecast period is likely to be propelled by factors such as the increasing vegan population, the surge in vegan food adoption, the trend towards preventative health and wellness-focused lifestyles, the health benefits offered by medicinal mushrooms, and the escalating demand for mushroom-based products. Key trends during the forecast period are anticipated to be the growing interest in natural and alternative medicines, the shift towards more natural and holistic health solutions, a boost in research and development activities, the broadening range of product variety and availability, and innovation in cultivation and processing technologies.

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What main drivers are fueling expansion in the medicinal mushroom market?

The expansion of the medicinal mushroom market is anticipated to be powered by the rising number of people adopting veganism. This increase in vegan population, motivated by ethical, environmental, health, information, and cultural factors, signifies a wider acknowledgment and assent of veganism as a feasible and beneficial lifestyle option. Medicinal mushrooms, offering valuable nutritional benefits, health advantages, and culinary diversity to vegans, establish themselves as a crucial ingredient in a well-rounded vegan diet and way of life. For example, the Vegan Society, an education-focused registered charity in the UK, reported that in 2023, the number of vegans in Europe reached 2.6 million, comprising 3.2% of the European populace. This figure saw an increase from that of 2020. Consequently, the escalating vegan population fuels the growth of the medicinal mushroom market.

What key areas define the segmentation of the global medicinal mushroom market?

The medicinal mushroom market covered in this report is segmented –

1) By Type: Shiitake, Reishi, Maitake, Chaga, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, Other Types

2) By Form: Fresh, Dried, Other Forms

3) By Application: Antioxidants, Immune Enhancer, Anti-Cancer, Skin Care, Other Applications

4) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets And Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, E-Commerce

Subsegments:

1) By Shiitake: Dried Shiitake Mushrooms, Shiitake Mushroom Extracts, Shiitake Powder, Shiitake Mushroom Capsules Or Tablets, Shiitake Mushroom Teas

2) By Reishi: Dried Reishi Mushrooms, Reishi Mushroom Extracts, Reishi Mushroom Powder, Reishi Mushroom Capsules Or Tablets

3) By Maitake: Dried Maitake Mushrooms, Maitake Mushroom Extracts, Maitake Mushroom Powder, Maitake Mushroom Capsules Or Tablets, Maitake Mushroom Teas

4) By Chaga: Dried Chaga Mushrooms, Chaga Mushroom Extracts, Chaga Mushroom Powder, Chaga Mushroom Capsules Or Tablets, Chaga Tea, Organic Chaga Mushrooms

5) By Cordyceps: Dried Cordyceps Mushrooms, Cordyceps Mushroom Extracts, Cordyceps Mushroom Powder, Cordyceps Mushroom Capsules Or Tablets, Cordyceps Mushroom Teas

6) By Turkey Tail: Dried Turkey Tail Mushrooms, Turkey Tail Mushroom Extracts, Turkey Tail Mushroom Powder, Turkey Tail Mushroom Capsules Or Tablets, Turkey Tail Mushroom Teas

7) By Other Types: Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Agaricus Blazei, Tremella Mushroom, Phellinus Linteus, Birch Polypore, Enoki Mushroom, King Oyster Mushroom, Polypore Mushrooms

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Who are the dominant players expanding their reach in the medicinal mushroom market?

Major companies operating in the medicinal mushroom market are Costa Group, Monterey Mushrooms LLC, Nature’s Way Brands, Bio-Botanica, Banken Champignons B.V., Aloha Medicinals, Fungi Perfecti, Hirano Mushroom LLC, Fungi Ally, Far West Fungi, FreshCap Mushrooms, Swadeshi Mushroom, Asia Pacific Farm Enterprises, Gourmet Mushrooms Inc., Mycoterra Farm, Green Box Mushrooms, Shroomery, Four Sigmatic, Woodland Mushrooms, Fungaia Farm, Vitality Mushrooms, Annanda Chaga Mushrooms

What key trends are currently impacting the medicinal mushroom market’s development?

In the medicinal mushroom market, key players are introducing new products crafted with state-of-the-art technology, such as pulsed UV light technology, to increase the effectiveness of cultivation methods and yield a richer array of bioactive compounds. Pulsed UV light technology utilizes brief, intense flashes of ultraviolet light to heighten the safety, quality, and nutrients found in medicinal mushrooms. Nammex, an American enterprise focused on producing organic mushroom extracts, exemplified this advancement in October 2023, presenting two new functional mushroom ingredients: ErgoGold and a vitamin D derived from mushrooms. ErgoGold is a powdered extract from Golden Oyster mushrooms, filled with beneficial compounds like ergothioneine (ergo), beta-glucans, ergosterol, fiber, and secondary metabolites. It’s an ideal ingredient for those with yeast sensitivities and for persons interested in non-synthetic, wide-ranging ingredients. The mushroom-derived vitamin D by Nammex is synthesized using pulsed UV light technology to transmute the fungal sterol ergosterol into high concentrations of vitamin D2, offering a vegan-friendly ingredient that satisfies the daily vitamin D requirement with merely 60 mg. This ingredient caters to consumers desiring a plant-sourced vitamin D.

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Which regions are emerging as leaders in the medicinal mushroom market?

North America was the largest region in the medicinal mushroom market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the medicinal mushroom market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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