Dextrose on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what Dextrose 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 331 Dextrose products from 120 brands across the EU and US. 19 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. France shows the heaviest advertising, while Germany has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €19.
New Dextrose ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use Dextrose, 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 | 79 | 26 | 8 | 3 | €20.99 |
| United Kingdom | 43 | 14 | 2 | 1 | £39.24 |
| France | 12 | 7 | 21 | 6 | €28.43 |
| Italy | 47 | 14 | 4 | 4 | €10.77 |
| Spain | 47 | 18 | 1 | 1 | €19.99 |
| Romania | 40 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 66.00 RON |
| United States | 14 | 11 | — | — | $34.95 |
| Austria | 13 | 5 | — | — | €14.90 |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of Dextrose products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Dextrose | 309 |
| Dextroză (monohydrate) | 9 |
| Dextroză | 4 |
| Dextroză (crystalline) | 3 |
| Dextroză (anhydrous) | 2 |
| Dextroză (syrup) | 2 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Dextrose |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | energy, sports recovery |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for Dextrose, yet brands market it for energy, sports recovery — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where Dextrose shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is Dextrose?
Dextrose is a simple carbohydrate, classified as a monosaccharide, commonly used as a source of quick energy in dietary supplements. It is frequently included in formulations marketed for energy and sports recovery products. Dextrose serves as a carbohydrate source to help replenish glycogen stores post-exercise. It is often found in powders, drinks, and bars designed for athletes and active individuals. Due to its high glycemic index, it is utilized for rapid absorption and immediate availability of glucose in the body.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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