PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1636312
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1636312
The global Reishi mushroom market size reached USD 4.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 7.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% during 2025-2033. The rising prevalence of chronic and acute indications, augmenting demand for natural and organic products, and rapid product utilization in dietary supplements represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Reishi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum, is a type of medicinal mushroom that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years due to its purported health benefits. A large, dark-colored edible mushroom with a thick reddish-brown cap, distinctive glossy surface, and a woody texture, it is consumed in dried or powdered form, or as an extract in supplements. Reishi mushroom is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tumor and immune-boosting properties. It contains a variety of active compounds, including triterpenoids, polysaccharides, and peptidoglycans, which contribute to its medicinal properties. Reishi mushrooms provide several medical benefits, such as stimulating the production of white blood cells and other immune cells, helping improve cognitive function, reducing stress, boosting energy levels, while being rich in anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce inflammation throughout the body.
The market is majorly driven by the rising demand for natural and organic products across the globe. This can be attributed to the growing awareness regarding numerous medicinal properties of the mushroom among the consumers. In line with this, the paradigm shift toward natural remedies for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases, is providing an impetus to the market. Also, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, along with the growing geriatric population that is more susceptible to developing these ailments, is creating a positive market outlook. In addition to this, the rapid product utilization in the formulation of a wide range of dietary supplements is propelling the demand for Reishi mushroom. The market is further fueled by the rising popularity of Reishi mushrooms as an alternative to animal-based products in vegan diets due to their high nutritional value. Apart from this, favorable government policies in several countries supporting the cultivation of Reishi mushroom is also acting as a significant growth-inducing factor for the market. Furthermore, the augmenting demand for natural and organic beauty products where Reishi mushroom is used as an anti-aging and anti-inflammatory agent is impacting the market positively. Some of the other factors contributing to the market include the emerging trend of veganism, inflating disposable income levels, and extensive research and development (R&D) activities.
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