Dysphagia Supplement Market Expected to Reach $2.3 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Dysphagia Supplement Market," The dysphagia supplement market size was valued at $1.5 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $2.3 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2023 to 2032.

Dysphagia supplements are dietary products used by people suffering from dysphagia. Dysphagia is a medical condition in which an individual experiences difficulty swallowing solids or liquids. Dysphagia is caused due to various medical conditions such as cancer, stroke, neurological disorders, and other age-related diseases. These supplements help to ingest the essential nutrients and fluids which prevent malnutrition and dehydration. These products modify the texture and consistency of foods which makes them easier to swallow and reduce the risk of aspiration. These products include powder thickener, instant food, oral nutritional supplements, and liquid thickener.

Factors that drive the growth of global dysphagia supplement market include increase in incidences of swallowing problems among the geriatric population, rise in awareness about dysphagia supplement, and rise in prevalence of neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and cerebral palsy.  There is an increase in demand for effective treatments for dysphagia as the incidence of swallowing problems continues to rise. For instance, American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2023, estimated that more than 20% of individuals over the age of 50 years of experience dysphagia. Furthermore, surge in awareness about dysphagia supplements and dysphagia also drives the growth of dysphagia treatment market.

Furthermore, the aged population are more inclined to develop dysphagia and require. In addition, older adults are more vulnerable to neurological disorders. Thus, increase in the geriatric population has lead to a rise in dysphagia incidences and demand for effective treatments for dysphagia management. This has driven the development of new formulations and the expansion of existing treatment options, which led to growth in the dysphagia supplement market share.

Moreover, rise in awareness about dysphagia has led to an increase in the number of patients seeking treatment for dysphagia, which further contributes toward the market growth for dysphagia supplement market forecast. For instance, Nestle Health Science, a global food and beverage company, offers a free test to find out if the individual is suffering from dysphagia or not. In addition, various government and private organizations such as National Institute of Health (NIH), and Health & Safety Group Ltd (HSG) spread awareness about dysphagia and its available treatments through e-learning platforms. Thus, increase in awareness of dysphagia among the general population and availability of new and improved treatments further propels dysphagia supplement market trends.

However, the high cost of textured products as compared to powder thickeners, regulatory challenges, and availability of other treatment options restrain the dysphagia supplement industry. For instance, alternative therapies such as speech therapy, swallowing exercises, and prescription medications effectively treat dysphagia. Thus, availability of alternative medications limits the use of dysphagia supplements and restrains dysphagia supplement industry.  

On the basis of type, the dysphagia supplement market analysis is segmented into powder thickener, instant food, ready-to-drink thickened beverages, and others. The powder thickener segment dominated the market in 2022. Powder thickeners can be mixed with wide range of foods and liquids. This flexibility allows individuals with dysphagia to modify the consistency of their foods and drinks. In addition, these products are cost-effective than pre-thickened products, easy to store, and have a loner shelf life. Thus, all aforementioned factors drives the segmental market growth. On the other hand, ready-to-drink beverages is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period, owing to availability of various flavor options and easy accessibility of these products through supermarkets and online platforms.

As per distribution channel, the dysphagia supplement market share is classified into hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, online pharmacies, and others. The hospital pharmacies segment dominated the global market in 2022. This is attributed to easy availability and accessibility of dysphagia supplements through retail pharmacies. Furthermore, strong availability of over-the-counter dysphagia supplements also drives the segmental market growth. However, online pharmacies are the fastest growing segment during the forecast period, owing to shift of consumers to online platforms for their shopping as it is time saving.

On the basis of region, North America had the highest dysphagia supplement market size in 2022 and is expected to maintain its lead during the forecast period, owing to high prevalence of dysphagia, easy accessibility of treatments, development of advanced formulations for treating dysphagia, and increase in geriatric population more susceptible to develop dysphagia in this region. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to exhibit the fastest growth during the forecast period, owing to rise in incidence of swallowing problems, and rise in aging population has led to a greater demand for dysphagia supplements. Moreover, surge in healthcare expenditure, and increase in awareness of dysphagia further supports the market growth.

Key findings of the study

• By type, powder thickener segment dominated the market in 2022.
• On the basis of distribution channel, hospital pharmacies segment dominated the market in 2022.
• By region, North America segment dominated the market in 2022. However, Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing segment during the forecast period with CAGR of 5.5%