Cordyceps on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what Cordyceps is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 1,141 Cordyceps products from 360 brands across the EU and US. 83 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity cooled 55% in the last 30 days. France shows the heaviest advertising, while United Kingdom has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €39.
New Cordyceps ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use Cordyceps, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 210 | 57 | 94 | 9 | €39.90 |
| United Kingdom | 337 | 90 | 99 | 11 | £38.22 |
| France | 41 | 23 | 134 | 12 | €31.95 |
| Italy | 62 | 28 | 51 | 9 | €32.00 |
| Spain | 80 | 29 | 23 | 8 | €39.40 |
| Romania | 80 | 27 | 21 | 7 | 92.70 RON |
| United States | 154 | 48 | 24 | 8 | $41.94 |
| Austria | 24 | 9 | 40 | 3 | €36.98 |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of Cordyceps products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Cordyceps Extract | 524 |
| Cordyceps sinensis | 254 |
| Cordyceps spp. | 168 |
| Extract 40:1 din corp fructifer de Cordyceps | 111 |
| Cordyceps (mushroom) | 10 |
| Cordyceps (mycelium) | 9 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Cordyceps spp. |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | energy, immunity |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for Cordyceps, yet brands market it for energy, immunity — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where Cordyceps shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is Cordyceps?
Cordyceps refers to a genus of fungi, commonly used as a botanical extract in dietary supplements. Extracts from Cordyceps spp. are typically incorporated into formulations aimed at energy and immunity support. The ingredient is often found in capsules, powders, and functional blends targeting active lifestyles and wellness. As a fungal botanical, Cordyceps is valued for its unique bioactive compounds and is used in various supplement categories including sports nutrition and general health products.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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