March 30, 2026

Huel Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 5.1k pieces of influencer content sponsored by Huel over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how Huel invests in influencer marketing, which social platforms they prioritize, top geographical markets, and more.

The data in this report comes from Modash's Brand Collaborations API.

P.S. for a simple list of influencers who have collaborated with Huel, see here: Huel influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

Huel's influencer campaigns are active year-round with notable month-to-month fluctuation. The chart below shows month-by-month data for total sponsored posts tracked.

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Huel's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

295Mar'25239Apr'25389May'25388Jun'25421Jul'25368Aug'25576Sep'25477Oct'25528Nov'25509Dec'25541Jan'26315Feb'26

Huel's influencer output appears relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging about 421 sponsored posts per month. September recorded the highest volume at 576 posts (37% above average), while April was the quietest at 239 posts.

Social platforms breakdown

In our dataset (which only includes Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok), this is how the volume of Huel's sponsored influencer collaborations break down by social platform:

  • YouTube: 2.1k posts (40.5%)
  • Instagram: 1.7k posts (33.4%)
  • TikTok: 1.3k posts (26%)
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Huel's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

1.7kInstagram1.3kTikTok2.1kYouTube

YouTube influencer marketing is a clear focus for Huel.

Here are 3 examples of Huel's recent sponsored collaborations (one each for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

hardestgeezer x Huel

Influencer bio

The first person ever to run the full length of Africa🌍 Now chasing Team GB🇬🇧 @huel @hardestadventures @247represent

Collaboration metrics

Post views13.0M
Post EMV $492.9k

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biggybailey x Huel

Influencer bio

Formerly biggycookthebook | New skits every Sunday-Thursday | New pod episodes 👇

Collaboration metrics

Post views657.8k
Post EMV $16.6k

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Willtaylor_uk x Huel

Influencer bio

Will Taylor - Here to enlighten and inspire the masses Business Enquiries: willtaylormusician@gmail.com I’m Will Taylor — a musician using music and storytelling to spread positivity, remind people to stay grounded, and show that light always outweighs the dark. This channel is all about uplifting energy, growth, and connection through sound. Don’t let the negatives bring you down — let’s rise together.

Collaboration metrics

Post views5.5M
Post EMV $176.6k

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If you break this down further by content type on YouTube, this is what it looks like:

  • Videos: 87.4%
  • Shorts: 12.6%

💡 Related resource: How To Find YouTube Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (YouTube), here is a breakdown of the type of influencers Huel are collaborating with, by audience size.

Note: this breakdown is based on each influencer's average views (not follower/subscriber count), because views typically correlate more closely with influencer pricing and impact.

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Huel's influencers average views (YouTube)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K0.9%
1K-5K5.8%
5K-10K9.3%
10K-50K37.6%
50K-100K20.7%
100K-500K21.2%
500K+4.5%

With 37.6% of partnerships featuring creators averaging 10K-50K views, Huel's strategy suggests cost-efficiency and engagement-focused partnerships.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on YouTube (1.1M avg views/post, 1.4M followers):

dave_ x Huel

Influencer bio

Hi Ich bin Dave. Ich mache Videos. Manchmal aufwendig und manchmal nicht.

Collaboration metrics

Post views1.4M
Post EMV $47.4k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on YouTube (9.9k avg views/post, 35.1k followers):

thesquareball_ x Huel

Influencer bio

Leeds United fanzine, podcasts and merchandise. Established 1989.

Collaboration metrics

Post views8.1k
Post EMV $276

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Huel's repeat partnerships

Out of 1.9k unique influencers in our dataset, 210 of them (11%) posted content for Huel in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @TheRideCompanion, who has collaborated across 12 months with 90 total posts.

Here are 3 examples of Huel's repeat influencer partnerships, with links to the sponsored content.

TheRideCompanion x Huel

TheOverlap x Huel

ToffeeTVEFC x Huel

💡 Related resource: Long-Term Influencer Partnerships: Pros, Cons & How The Pros Manage Them.

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where Huel had the most influencer activity. 44.9% of their live influencer content in the last 12 months was posted by American influencers.

Based on the percentage of influencer content per market, other important markets include:

  • United Kingdom (29.2%)
  • Germany (4.2%)
  • Canada (3.3%)
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Huel's influencer activity by market

United States44.9%
United Kingdom29.2%
Germany4.2%
Canada3.3%
India2.4%
Other16.0%

Here is another example of Huel collaborating with an influencer in United States.

poppiesstudios x Huel

Huel's influencer activity vs. related brands

Like Huel, both AG1 and Magic Spoon are digitally native nutrition brands that rely heavily on creator-led education and lifestyle positioning. They compete for health-focused consumers seeking convenient, functional products and are strong benchmarks for performance-driven influencer marketing.

Total influencer content

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Huel vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Huel
AG1
Magic Spoon
5.1k3.6k3.0k

Huel leads with 5.1k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing AG1 (3.6k posts) and Magic Spoon (3k posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 3.9k posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs.

By social platform

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Huel vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

Huel
AG1
Magic Spoon
1.7k1.1k2821.3k1752.3k2.1k2.4k416InstagramTikTokYouTube

Huel leads on Instagram, while Magic Spoon has the most activity on TikTok and AG1 has the most activity on YouTube. The gap is most notable on TikTok, with Magic Spoon at 2.3k, Huel at 1.3k, AG1 at 175 posts. Magic Spoon's activity is particularly concentrated on TikTok. Magic Spoon has multiple times more TikTok posts than Huel and AG1, while Huel and AG1 have multiple times more Instagram posts than Magic Spoon.

By geographical market

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Huel vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in Huel's top markets

Huel
AG1
Magic Spoon
2.3k2.2k2.3k1.5k3462052142770United StatesUnited KingdomGermany

Huel has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (2.3k posts, 44.9%), United Kingdom (1.5k posts, 29.2%), while AG1 leads in Germany with 277 posts (7.6%), while Magic Spoon leads in Canada with 174 posts (5.8%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is Huel at 2.3k posts (44.9%), Magic Spoon at 2.3k posts (75.4%), AG1 at 2.2k posts (61.8%). Huel's strength in United States and United Kingdom may indicate a home-market focus, while Magic Spoon shows broader regional investment.

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does Huel sponsor most?
Huel's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is YouTube (40.5% of their total content). On YouTube, Videos are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored YouTube content.
Do Huel use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Yes, there are at least some influencer posts sponsored by Huel that contain discount codes. Here is one example, where "JESSICAMAY10" is visible in the caption.
Which influencers does Huel collaborate with?
Some of Huel's recent partnerships include @ToffeeTVEFC, @ReelRejects, @Willtaylor_uk, @TheRideCompanion, @RickyResells. You can see list of Huel influencers here.

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