D-Ribose on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what D-Ribose 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 163 D-Ribose products from 99 brands across the EU and US. 12 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity cooled 65% in the last 30 days. Romania shows the heaviest advertising, while Germany has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €42.
New D-Ribose ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use D-Ribose, 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 | 38 | 19 | 12 | 4 | €45.90 |
| United Kingdom | 27 | 15 | — | — | £26.95 |
| Italy | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | €31.50 |
| Spain | 14 | 13 | 2 | 2 | €48.83 |
| Romania | 16 | 12 | 17 | 3 | 115.00 RON |
| United States | 28 | 17 | 1 | 1 | $44.98 |
| Austria | 6 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | 6 | 4 | — | — | CHF 31.40 |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of D-Ribose products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Ribose | 143 |
| D-riboza (RiaGEV®) | 10 |
| D-riboza (d-ribose) | 6 |
| Ribose | 3 |
| Ribose | 1 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Ribose |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | Not novel in food supplements |
| EFSA authorized health claims | refused |
| Marketed categories (observed) | sports recovery, energy |
Where D-Ribose shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is D-Ribose?
D-Ribose, scientifically known as Ribose, is a naturally occurring monosaccharide sugar classified as a carbohydrate. It plays a fundamental role in cellular energy metabolism as a component of nucleotides and nucleic acids. In the supplement industry, D-Ribose is commonly used in products marketed for sports recovery and energy. It is typically included in formulations targeting athletes and active individuals, often combined with other ingredients aimed at replenishing energy stores and supporting metabolic processes. D-Ribose is valued for its role as a key structural sugar in biological molecules rather than as a direct nutrient like vitamins or minerals.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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