GLOBAL MEDICINAL MUSHROOM MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2024-2031)

Global Medicinal Mushroom Market Size and Trends

The Medicinal Mushroom Market is estimated to be valued at USD 34.22 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 59.41 Bn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% from 2024 to 2031.

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Demand for medicinal mushrooms is on the rise owing to increasing health consciousness among consumers and growing inclination towards organic and plant-based products. Mushrooms have high nutritional value and contain compounds that boost immunity as well as help manage conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. As research continues to explore additional health benefits of various medicinal mushrooms, their application across wider areas like skin and hair care is expected. With rapid urbanization, changing lifestyles and greater access to information, more people are turning to traditional medicines and functional ingredients for various ailments which is expected to drive the growth of the medicinal mushroom market over the forecast period.

Health beneficial properties of medicinal mushrooms

Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries in ancient Chinese and other Asian cultures for their potent medicinal properties. In recent decades, rigorous scientific research has validated many of the health benefits traditionally associated with popular medicinal mushroom species. Some key health properties that are driving the demand include boosting the immune system, fighting cancerous tumors, providing anti-inflammatory benefits, and improving gut and digestive health.

Mushrooms like reishi, shiitake, chaga, and turkey tail are now recognized to contain high concentrations of beta-glucans, polysaccharides, antioxidants, and other nutrients that enhance immune system response. By stimulating the activity of macrophages, neutrophils, dendritic cells, and other immune cells, medicinal mushrooms help the body identify and destroy pathogens, foreign cells and cancer cells. In addition to enhancing cellular immune responses, some mushrooms like maitake have been shown to stimulate antibody and complement production. As consumers increasingly seek out natural and preventative solutions to support overall wellness and combat chronic illnesses, the immune-boosting properties of medicinal mushrooms have become an appealing alternative or complement to conventional medical treatments. 

Shift to preventative health and wellness-oriented lifestyles

Consumers globally are increasingly focused on living a preventative lifestyle and actively maintaining health and wellness through nutrition and natural therapies. This shift reflects a desire to avoid chronic diseases and medical interventions by supporting the body’s inherent self-healing abilities. As such, demand has grown enormously for “functional foods” and evidence-based herbal and plant-based remedies that provide an array of health benefits. Medicinal mushrooms are appealing to this demographic as a nutritional powerhouse that can be easily consumed as food or supplements.