In 2018, the global market for dysphagia diet thickening agents was valued at US$ 415 million, and analysts anticipate that this market will expand at a CAGR of 5% from 2019 to 2029. It is believed that between 10 and 20 percent of the world's elderly population struggles to swallow, which indicates that the prevalence of dysphagia is relatively significant among the elderly population.
A medical condition known as dysphagia is one in which a person has difficulty swallowing any kind of food, whether it be solid or liquid. The old or geriatric population is the demographic in which the condition is most frequently observed. For people who have problems swallowing, a diet that includes a thickening agent called a dysphagia diet thickening agent is a thick nutrient that can come in the form of puree, powder, liquid, or gelatin. Dietitians, therapists, and pathologists have all recommended thickened liquids as a method for reducing the severity of dysphagia symptoms experienced by the affected population. People who suffer from dysphagia can prevent aspiration by adding thickening agents to their diet.
The need for dysphagia diet thickening agents has increased as a direct result of recent developments in the field of geriatric medicine. The expansion of the dysphagia diet thickening agents market is being driven in large part by increased patient compliance, which in turn has led to improved clinical results.In addition, an increase in the demand for thickening agents from therapists, dieticians, and pathologists to lower the risk of dysphagia is anticipated to be a significant component in the escalating expansion of the market. It is projected that there will be an even larger increase in the global market for dysphagia diet thickening agents as a result of the introduction of enhanced products by new manufacturers.
Increase in older population suffering from dysphagia
The need for dysphagia diet thickening agents has increased as a direct result of recent developments in the field of geriatric medicine. The expansion of the dysphagia diet thickening agents market is being driven in large part by increased patient compliance, which in turn has led to improved clinical results.In addition, an increase in the demand for thickening agents from therapists, dieticians, and pathologists to lower the risk of dysphagia is anticipated to be a significant component in the escalating expansion of the market. It is projected that there will be an even larger increase in the global market for dysphagia diet thickening agents as a result of the introduction of enhanced products by new manufacturers.
Regional demands to drive growth in the dietary thickening agents market
North America holds a sizeable portion of the market.The increasing prevalence of neurological disorders such as dementia and Parkinson's disease, as well as rising demand from clinicians, are the factors that are expected to contribute to North America's dominance in the global dysphagia diet thickening agents market. Additionally, the growing risk of dysphagia in the elderly population is expected to play a role in this dominance.Europe is the second most lucrative region in the global dysphagia diet thickening agents market. This is due to an increase in research and development activities as well as rising demand for powder-type and gel-type thickeners.The need for dysphagia diet thickening agents in Asia Pacific is being driven up by a number of factors, including the ongoing increase in the prevalence of dysphagia as well as advancements in healthcare infrastructure.
Absence of a standard diagnostic procedure is likely to slow the growth of the dysphagia diet thickening agent market
The difficulty swallowing that certain dysphagia patients have is a significant obstacle that can be conquered with the use of restorative resources such dietary adjustments, changes in viscosity, temperature, volume, and bio-tech flavours. Patients with dysphagia find xanthan gum to be more acceptable and appealing since it is pre-thickened, colourless, stable, has a longer shelf-life, is stable at both pH and temperature, and has a clean texture.Because of its bioavailability, xanthan gum facilitates the rapid digestion of both pharmaceuticals and nutritional substances. Patients who suffer from dysphagia have a reduced risk of aspiration since xanthan gum is stable when combined with amylase.The absence of a standard diagnostic procedure is likely to slow the growth of the dysphagia diet thickening agent market.
On the other hand, it can be difficult for doctors to determine if a patient's dysphagia is caused by oropharyngeal, oesophageal, obstructive, or neuromuscular symptom complexes every time.The development of the dysphagia diet thickening agents market is being hampered by the absence of a universally accepted diagnostic test protocol for the diagnosis of dysphagia.
Opportunity is in producing dysphagia diet solutions that are designed specifically for paediatric patients
In addition, the demand for dysphagia treatment in children creates enormous opportunity for market participants to produce dysphagia diet solutions that are designed specifically for paediatric patients. There are already a number of different treatments for dysphagia that may be purchased from the market. Paediatric dysphagia issues are only partially addressed by a limited number of currently available products. The vast majority of thickening products are marketed toward adults. The introduction of thickening agents geared specifically toward paediatric patients for the treatment of swallowing difficulties has the potential to provide considerable opportunities for participants in the market.
The global market for dysphagia diet thickening agents can be broken down into submarkets based on the distribution channels, type, and region of the market.
The Market for Dietary Thickening Agents for Dysphagia Will Be Led by North America
North America holds a sizeable portion of the market, accounting for 36% of total revenue in the global industry.The increasing prevalence of neurological disorders such as dementia and Parkinson's disease, as well as rising demand from clinicians, are the factors that are expected to contribute to North America's dominance in the global dysphagia diet thickening agents market. Additionally, the growing risk of dysphagia in the elderly population is expected to play a role in this dominance.
Europe is the lucrative market
Europe is the second most lucrative region in the global dysphagia diet thickening agents market, which is expected to progress at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period. This is due to an increase in research and development activities as well as rising demand for powder-type and gel-type thickeners.
Expanding population of elderly people will drive growth in the APAC region
Demand for dysphagia diet thickening agents is being driven across the APAC area by several major causes, including the increasing prevalence of dysphagia as well as the expanding population of elderly people. In addition, advancements in the field of medication for the elderly have also contributed to the expansion of the industry. The number of patients diagnosed with dysphagia in the APAC region has increased over the years. This is mostly attributable to the rise in the number of strokes that have been reported in the region as well as the region's rapidly rising elderly population. Strokes have an incidence rate of between 30 and 40 percent, making them one of the most common causes of dysphagia. Numerous studies conducted on the epidemiology of strokes throughout Asia have revealed that prevalence, incidence, mortality, and illness burden are all significantly variable.
Number of new companies will enter the market for dysphagia diet thickening agents
The global market for dysphagia diet thickening agents is anticipated to get investments from a variety of sources, including stockholders, government agencies, and healthcare organisations, amongst others. It is anticipated that as a result of this factor, a number of new companies will enter the market for dysphagia diet thickening agents over the course of the following several years. It is anticipated that the development of new types of pharmaceuticals for dysphagia will also drive growth in the worldwide dysphagia diet thickening agents market.
Increased R&D and new products are the strategies used to succeed in the dysphagia diet thickening market
Key companies are entering the market for dysphagia supplements in the APAC region so that they may take advantage of the enormous pool of dysphagia patients who are already in existence. In the APAC market for dysphagia diet thickening agents, one key approach that has been implemented by producers is to make significant investments in research and development in order to introduce new products.The solid financial condition of market participants and the emergence of new partnerships for the efficient management of dysphagia are also the factors that will drive the growth of the dysphagia diet thickening agents market in the years to come.
Historical & Forecast Period
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