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Dysphagia Diet Thickening Agents Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth Opportunities, Future Trends, Covid-19 Impact, SWOT Analysis, Competition and Forecasts 2022 to 2030

The Global Dysphagia Diet Thickening Agents Market Is Projected To Reach USD 2.0 Billion By 2030, At A CAGR Of 4.2% During The Forecast Period (2022-2030).
Dysphagia Diet Thickening Agents Market Overview:
The dysphagia diet emphasizes a variety of meals and beverages that are easier and safer for patients to swallow. This texture not only makes it easier to chew and move food in the mouth but also reduces the chance of food or liquid entering the airways and infecting the lungs. The dysphagia diet includes levels rating liquids and food on a scale of thickness from 0 to 7. Depending on the patient's thickness and condition, drinks are ranked from 0 to 4 and foods from 3 to 7. The high prevalence of dysphagia in the elderly population increases the consumption of dysphagia diets. The development of thickeners and healthcare items in the market is estimated to be the major drivers for the dysphagia diet thickeners market during the forecast period.
The dysphagia diet emphasizes different quality foods and liquids that are simpler and safer for patients to swallow. This texture makes it easier to chew and move food in the mouth and reduces the chance of food or liquid getting into the windpipe, which can lead to lung infections. The Dysphagia Diet has a level where drinks and food are rated on a thickness scale of 0 to 7. Drinks are placed from 0 to 4, and food from 3 to 7, depending on the patient's thickness and condition. The high prevalence of dysphagia in the elderly population increases the consumption of dysphagia diets. Along with this, advancements in thickeners and healthcare products in the market are important factors responsible for the growth of the swallowing weight loss diet thickeners market during the forecast period.
Dysphagia Diet Thickening Agents market size, estimates and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K Units) and revenue (million USD), with historical and forecast data for the period 2017 to 2030, with 2022 being considered as the base year. This report segments the global Dysphagia Diet Thickening Agents market in detail. Regional market sizes related to products by type, by application, and by player are also delivered. In estimating the size of the market, we took into account the impact of COVID-19 and the Russian-Ukraine war.
Major Market Segments Covered in Dysphagia Diet Thickening Agents Industry Research:
Market Key Players:
Kent Precision Foods, SimplyThick, Nestle Health Science, Hormel Foods, Flavour Creations, Ingredion, And Others.
Industry News:
- In June 2021, Nestle Health Science announced the launch of a new line of dysphagia concentrates under the Resource brand. This product is designed to provide a safe and easy-to-use solution for people with dysphagia.
- In February 2021, SimplyThick LLC announced that it had been acquired by Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc., a leading provider of food and beverage solutions. The acquisition was aimed at expanding Kent's thickeners and other food portfolio.
- In January 2021, Hormel Foods Corporation announced the launch of a new line of concentrated foods and beverages under the Thick & Easy brand. This product is designed to provide a safe and convenient option for people with swallowing difficulties.
By Type:
- Gel-Type Thickeners
- Powder Thickeners
By Application:
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Retail Pharmacies
- Online Pharmacies
By Region:
In terms of the online pharmacy's dysphagia diet thickeners consumer market, Asia Pacific is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period 2019-2030. The high growth rate can be attributed to the large patient pool suffering from dysphagia and the increasing number of patients choosing alternative treatment methods such as herbal medicines over drug-based treatments across India and China due to affordability factors.
The North American segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period with 35% of total revenue, the market driven by increasing demand from physicians and the prevalence of neurological diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's disease. It is also attributed to the region's high research and development activity, excellent medical facilities, and high rates of dysphagia.
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- UK
- Nordic Countries
- Denmark
- Finland
- Iceland
- Sweden
- Norway
- Benelux Union
- Belgium
- The Netherlands
- Luxembourg
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Rest of Southeast Asia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
Significant Market Dynamics:
The global market for dysphagia dietary thickeners is expanding with advances in the field of neurodegeneration. Dysphagia occurs when the brain and nerves gradually lose their ability to function. Therefore, the worldwide demand for dysphagia diet thickeners is expected to expand significantly in the near future. The dysphagia diet thickeners market is also expected to expand due to increased investments in geriatric health.
The global dysphagia diet thickeners market is expected to attract investments from multiple channels including shareholders, governments and medical institutions. This factor is estimated to stimulate several new vendors to enter the global dysphagia diet thickeners market in the coming years. The introduction of new forms of drugs for dysphagia is also estimated to fuel the global dysphagia diet thickeners market.
Dysphagia Diet Thickening Agents Market report scope:
Report Attributes |
Details |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 4.2% from 2022 to 2030. |
By Type |
Gel-Type Thickeners, Powder Thickeners |
By Application |
Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies |
By Companies |
Kent Precision Foods, SimplyThick, Nestle Health Science, Hormel Foods, Flavour Creations, Ingredion |
Regions and Countries Covered |
|
Base Year |
2022 |
Historical Year |
2017 to 2022 |
Forecast Year |
2023 to 2030 |
Crucial Points from this Dysphagia Diet Thickening Agents Report
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