According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Energy Bar by Type, Nature, and Distribution Channel: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2028,”

The energy bar market size is expected to reach $1,010.9 million by 2028 at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2021 to 2028.

An energy bar is a healthy snack bar made up of nutritional ingredients that are designed to increase energy and endurance. The main feature that sets it apart from other protein and snack bars is its high carbohydrate and sugar content, which contributes to its high energy value.

One of the key factors driving innovation in the food & beverages industry is the rapid evolution of consumer preferences. At present, the current energy bar market trends indicate that the demand for energy bars is expected to grow at an impressive rate in the coming years, owing to the steady rise in number of health-conscious people around the world as well as growing awareness about the benefits of energy bars.

Attributed to the fast-paced lifestyle, particularly in urban areas around the world, an increasing number of consumers are turning toward on-the-go products to meet their nutritional needs. As a result, energy bars have become increasingly popular in recent years.

Various types of energy bars available in the market include meal-replacement bar, whole food bar, oat bar, and endurance bar.

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Manufacturers use smart labeling on their products to conceal the presence of high calorie or sugar levels by mentioning fortified or added functional ingredients/elements found in confectionary bars. To eliminate the general perception of health risks associated with the consumption of confectionary bars, it is expected that manufacturers will work to incorporate functional ingredients/elements into their final offerings to gain consumers and increase their energy bar market share.

Product launches are expected to decrease the effect of specific diseases such as diabetes and indigestion. Some major manufacturers have already begun to offer products in specific wellness categories such as digestion enhancement, diabetes-friendly products, and cognitive enhancement. During the forecast period, this trend is expected to take central position and gain significant momentum in the rapidly expanding functional food market as well as significant brand equity.

Restriction is also imposed by stiff competition from other types of energy bars. Other constraints include lack of flavor and high sugar content in many energy bars, which forces consumers to rethink energy bars as a healthy food product. Furthermore, fitness clubs' marketing campaigns promoting energy bars as a meal replacement have boomed energy bar sales.

The global demand for energy bars has been fueled by the prevalence of hectic consumer lifestyles that resulted in on-the-go food consumption. Furthermore, rising health concerns among consumers who prefer a balanced diet with nutrient-rich ingredients have boosted the product demand. The energy bar market UK is fueled by the continuous product innovation done in the category of conventional energy bars.

Key findings of the study

The global energy bar market was valued at $645.0 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $1,010.9 million by 2028, registering a CAGR of 6.4%.
North America was the highest revenue contributor, accounting for $232.2 million in 2020, and is estimated to reach $389.2 million by 2028, with a CAGR of 7.0%.
By type, the protein bar segment was the highest contributor to the market, with $217.9 million in 2020, and is estimated to reach $367.0 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period.
On the basis of nature, the organic segment was the highest contributor to the market, with $348.1 million in 2020, and is estimated to reach $565.2 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period.
In North America, the U.S. was the highest revenue contributor with $114.5 million in 2020, and is estimated to reach $200.0 million by 2028, registering a CAGR of 7.5%.