The most recent research funded by NPF, the Natural Products Foundation Economic Impact Study, examined the larger financial consequences produced by the natural products industry activities, beyond simple sales-related revenues.

Although the supplement industry generates more than $20 billion in consumer sales annually, sales of supplements are but a small part of the industry's overall financial contribution to the economy.

The Economic Impact Study was designed to discover the financial impact of all aspects of the industry, charting the importance of research, supply, and production monies, as well as retail sales.

Dietary supplement industry is focused on the health of individuals, but it also plays a critical role in the health of the national economy. Calculating the overall contribution of the dietary supplement industry demonstrates its important impact on the national economy in these difficult economic times and the importance of the industry to the economic recovery of the country.

Full Report: The Economic Contribution of the Dietary Supplement Industry (2009)

Cited: What is the Current Economic Contribution of the Dietary Supplement Industry to the U.S. Economy? (2009) 

NPA Update: What is the Current Economic Contribution of the Dietary Supplement Industry to the U.S. Economy? (2011)