A dysphagia supplement is a specially designed nutritional product intended to help individuals with difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). These supplements deliver essential nutrients in forms that are easier to swallow, such as thickened liquids, purees, or powders that can be mixed with liquids to adjust their consistency. They are designed to provide adequate nutrition and hydration while reducing the risk of aspiration and choking for those with swallowing issues.
Dysphagia supplements come in several types, including powder thickeners, ready-to-drink thickened beverages, instant foods, and oral nutritional supplements. Powder thickeners are food additives that increase the viscosity of liquids, making them easier to swallow for individuals with dysphagia. These supplements are used for both oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia and are available in hospitals, nursing homes, retail pharmacies, drug stores, and supermarkets.
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The dysphagia supplement market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.37 billion in 2024 to $1.46 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing number of elderly individuals, the prevalence of neurological disorders, healthcare awareness and diagnosis, the rise in the prevalence of dysphagia, and increasing healthcare expenditure.
The dysphagia supplement market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.87 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising incidence of chronic diseases, growing prevalence of digestive disease, growing utilization of thickening solutions, rise in educational initiatives, and increase in the number of people suffering from swallowing problems. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, generating robust clinical evidence, expansion of distribution channels, development and production of new formulations, and increasing research and development.
The growing incidence of digestive diseases is anticipated to drive expansion in the dysphagia supplement market. Digestive diseases encompass a range of gastrointestinal disorders affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas. Factors contributing to the increase in digestive diseases include an aging population, poor dietary habits, sedentary lifestyles, rising obesity rates, and environmental factors. Dysphagia supplements address these issues by offering nutrient-dense, easy-to-swallow options that support proper nutrition for those experiencing swallowing difficulties. For example, a report released by United European Gastroenterology in October 2022 highlighted that digestive diseases affect over 300 million people across Europe and the Mediterranean region, leading to substantial economic burdens. Consequently, the growing prevalence of digestive diseases is fueling the dysphagia supplement market's growth.
Key players in the dysphagia supplement market are concentrating on creating innovative products such as food and beverage thickeners to better assist individuals with swallowing challenges. These thickeners are added to liquids and foods to modify their texture, making them easier and safer to ingest for people with dysphagia. By adjusting the consistency to align with an individual's swallowing ability, thickeners help minimize the risk of aspiration and choking. For example, in January 2023, Nestle India introduced ThickenUp Clear, a food and beverage thickener designed to aid those with swallowing issues, particularly oropharyngeal dysphagia. This xanthan gum-based product is tasteless, colorless, odorless, and resistant to amylase, allowing it to be seamlessly mixed into various liquids to improve swallowing, providing a healthier and environmentally friendly alternative. It acts as an instant thickener for both hot and cold liquids or foods, maintaining a consistent texture.
In July 2023, Aenova Group, a US-based contract manufacturer and development service provider, collaborated with Galvita to advance the development, formulation, and production of oral dosage forms. This partnership aims to offer more convenient solutions for individuals with swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Galvita, a US-based company, provides a multi-nutritional powder supplement designed for those with dysphagia.
Major companies operating in the dysphagia supplement market are Nestle S.A. , Abbott Laboratories, Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA, Groupe Lactalis S.A., Danone S.A., Ingredion Incorporated, Tate & Lyle PLC, Kent Precision Foods Group, Prosource, Saraya Co. Ltd., Matsun Nutrition Inc., Matsun Nutrition, Trisco Foods Pty Ltd., Flavour Creations, Medtrition Inc., Simply Thick LLC, Hormel Health Labs, Swallowing Diagnostics Inc., Nutrinovo Ltd., Nutridrinks Limited
North America was the largest region in the dysphagia supplement market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dysphagia supplement market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the dysphagia supplement market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The dysphagia supplement market consists of sales of thickened liquids, pureed foods, and nutritional shakes. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
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The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Powder Thickener; Ready To Drink Thickened Beverages; Instant Food; Oral Nutritional Supplements
2) By Indication: Oropharyngeal Dysphagia; Esophageal Dysphagia
3) By Applications: Hospitals; Nursing Homes; Retail Pharmacies; Drug Stores; Supermarkets
Subsegments:
1) By Powder Thickener: Starch-Based Thickeners; Gum-Based Thickeners; Other Powder Thickeners
2) By Ready To Drink Thickened Beverages: Thickened Water; Thickened Juices; Thickened Milk And Dairy Beverages; Other Ready-To-Drink Beverages
3) By Instant Food: Instant Soups; Instant Porridge; Instant Pureed Meals; Other Instant Foods
4) By Oral Nutritional Supplements: Protein Supplements; Fiber Supplements; Caloric Supplements; Vitamin And Mineral Supplements
Companies Mentioned: Nestle S.A. ; Abbott Laboratories; Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA; Groupe Lactalis S.A.; Danone S.A.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Dysphagia Supplement Market Characteristics
3. Dysphagia Supplement Market Trends And Strategies
4. Dysphagia Supplement Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Dysphagia Supplement Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Dysphagia Supplement PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Dysphagia Supplement Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Dysphagia Supplement Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Dysphagia Supplement Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Dysphagia Supplement Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Dysphagia Supplement Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Dysphagia Supplement Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Powder Thickener
Ready To Drink Thickened Beverages
Instant Food
Oral Nutritional Supplements
6.2. Global Dysphagia Supplement Market, Segmentation By Indication, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Esophageal Dysphagia
6.3. Global Dysphagia Supplement Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Retail Pharmacies
Drug Stores
Supermarkets
6.4. Global Dysphagia Supplement Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Powder Thickener, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Starch-Based Thickeners
Gum-Based Thickeners
Other Powder Thickeners
6.5. Global Dysphagia Supplement Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Ready To Drink Thickened Beverages, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Thickened Water
Thickened Juices
Thickened Milk And Dairy Beverages
Other Ready-To-Drink Beverages
6.6. Global Dysphagia Supplement Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Instant Food, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Instant Soups
Instant Porridge
Instant Pureed Meals
Other Instant Foods
6.7. Global Dysphagia Supplement Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Oral Nutritional Supplements, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Protein Supplements
Fiber Supplements
Caloric Supplements
Vitamin And Mineral Supplements
7. Dysphagia Supplement Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Dysphagia Supplement Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Dysphagia Supplement Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion