Dysphagia Management Market

Dysphagia Management Market Overview (2024 to 2034)

The global dysphagia management market size was valued at US$ 3,589.2 million in 2019. In 2024, it is expected to be valued at around US$ 4,935.4 million. The global market is expected to attain US$ 11,310.1 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period.

Dysphagia is largely caused by neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease and stroke, and precautionary measures led to a spike in demand for dysphagia management services during the pandemic years. Technological developments in dysphagia screening techniques and oral dysphagia interventions have led to the expansion of the market in the last few years. The global market is rising rapidly these days, which is expected to benefit companies that cater to senior patients' swallowing issues.

Dysphagia Management Market Trends and Analysis

In recent years, remote dysphagia monitoring and consulting have been made possible by the incorporation of telehealth and the adoption of online healthcare technologies. Such advanced solutions used by dysphagia management service providers to increase their reach and give patients prompt assistance, particularly in rural or underserved locations, are expected to help in the rapid expansion of the market.

The use of thickened liquids, in addition to dietary adjustments, is part of managing dysphagia that is gaining higher traction among the patients opting for treatment. So, the need for safe and efficient items that can improve palatability is expected to boost the industry outlook.

Report Attributes	Details
Estimated Market Value (2024E)	US$ 4,935.4 million
Forecasted Market Value (2034F)	US$ 11,310.1 million
Global Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	8.6% CAGR
Nutritional Solutions Segment Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	9.2% CAGR
Retail Pharmacies Segment Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	9.5% CAGR
North America Market Share (2024)	31.2%
East Asia Market Share (2024)	33.6%
Key Companies Profiled	Eisai Co. Ltd. Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) AstraZeneca Plc. Cipla Limited Nestle (Nestle Health Science) Kent Corporation (Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc.) Danone (Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition) Cook Group (Cook Medical Inc.) Novartis AG Lannett Hormel Foods Corporation Abbott Ingredion Incorporated IFF Nutrition & Biosciences CP Kelco U.S., Inc. Deosen Biochemical (Ordos) Ltd. Brenntag Sdn. Bhd. R.T. Vanderbilt Holding Company, Inc. Flavour Creations Welltop Food Ingredients Sdn. Bhd

What are the Prominent Factors Propelling the Dysphagia Management Market Growth?

“Rising Awareness about Dysphagia Management Services Among Patients”

Personalized dysphagia treatment options are emphasized by an evolving trend in healthcare toward patient-centered methods. To enhance results, market participants provide a variety of modified-textured diets that are customized to meet the needs of each patient.

The growth of the dysphagia management market has also been fueled by the growing understanding of dysphagia as a rehabilitative obstacle and the development of dysphagia treatment guidelines in response. Market participants provide rehabilitation specialists as well as dysphagia support groups with all-inclusive solutions, such as training materials and therapeutic programs.

What are the Challenges Encountered by Dysphagia Management Market Players?

“Chronic Nature of Dysphagia Illness Poses Certain Challenges for Dysphagia Management Service Providers”

Dysphagia frequently requires long-term care because it is a chronic disorder that calls for creating goods that provide ongoing patient monitoring, follow-up, and therapy plan modifications. So, it might be difficult for market participants to integrate dysphagia treatment items seamlessly into the current healthcare systems that are mostly run by government or public organizations.

Country-wise Insights

Country	CAGR (2024 to 2034)
United States	8.4%
China	9.7%

Why is the Demand for Dysphagia Management Services Growing in the United States?

“Regulatory Adherence and Accreditation Mandates Strengthening the United States Market”

The market players in North America are estimated to acquire 31.2% of the global market share in 2024. All the market players in Canada, Mexico, and the United States are expected to generate a revenue of around US$ 1,538 million in 2024.

The United States is the leading market in this region for dysphagia care technologies and has acquired almost 83.1% of the North American market share as of 2024. Market participants in the dysphagia management sector of the United States must adhere to regulatory compliance requirements set by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and other regulatory bodies. The efficacy and safety of dysphagia management goods and services guaranteed by certifications have invariably strengthened the country to capture a larger market share.

The net valuation of the United States dysphagia management market in 2024 is estimated to be around US$ 1,277 million. The demand for dysphagia management services is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% from 2024 to 2034. The report further predicts that the overall valuation of this regional market is expected to reach US$ 2,869 million by 2034.

Which Countries are Driving the Dysphagia Management Market in East Asia?

“Japan, China, and South Korea Drive the East Asia Market for Dysphagia Management”

The dysphagia rehabilitation market in East Asia stood at around US$ 1,159 million in 2019. In 2024, the market is estimated to be around US$ 1,659 million, holding a share of 33.6% of the global market. A higher share of East Asian countries in the global dysphagia management market is linked to a higher percentage of the aging population in these countries.

The emergence of dysphagia management companies in East Asian countries has been facilitated by the global expansion of speech-language pathology for dysphagia. Dysphagia management tool manufacturers in countries like China and Japan are now also working with speech therapists all around the world to conform their goods to international standards. Japan is the leading market for innovations in dysphagia management in the region and currently accounts for almost 50% of the total market share in East Asia.

Over the next ten years, the market in Japan is projected to expand at a CAGR of 8.6% and reach a valuation of US$ 1,986 million by 2034. Interestingly, China and South Korea, with less market share, are anticipated to follow higher CAGRs of 9.7% and 9.6%, respectively, during this period.

Category-wise Insights

Why Nutritional Solutions are Gaining Higher Traction in Dysphagia Management Therapy?

“Rising Use of Dysphagia Supplements Fueling Demand for Nutritional Solutions”

Attribute	Detail
Market Share in 2024	56.4%

Among the different products available for dysphagia care plans or treatments, the sales of nutritional solutions are expected to constitute 56.4% of the total market revenue in 2024. Market participants are compelled to provide age-appropriate nutritional solutions due to the unique difficulties connected to patients in different age groups. The demand for nutritional solutions or modified diets for dysphagia is anticipated to increase at a CAGR of 9.2% through 2034.

Other segments based on product types, such as drugs and feeding tubes, constitute the dysphagia treatment options that have strengthened the oropharyngeal dysphagia intervention trends in recent years. The sales of feeding tubes are projected to increase at an 8.2% rate per year till 2034. This market segment is forecasted to reach a valuation of US$ 3,763.3 million by 2034, growing from US$ 1,713.5 million in 2024.

Which Distribution Channel Facilitates Dysphagia Management Services?

“Hospital Pharmacies Facilitate Higher Sales of Dysphagia Therapy Products”

Attribute	Detail
Market Share in 2024	40.9%

Traditionally, hospital pharmacies are the prominent channels for sales or distribution of dysphagia therapy products worldwide. Hospital pharmacies are expected to achieve 40.9% of the total sales in 2024. The net revenue generated through this segment is further projected to increase from US$ 2,017.4 million in 2024 to US$ 4,614.7 million by 2034, following a CAGR of 8.6% during this period.

In recent years, the workshops by market players for dysphagia patients, training courses, and educational resources have boosted sales through other channels, particularly the retail pharmacies segment. The retail pharmacies segment is expected to rise at a higher CAGR of 9.5% between 2024 and 2034. The market participants targeting the retail sector to increase their sales are expected to witness a business opportunity of US$ 3,645.5 million by 2034 end.

Competitive Landscape

The overall market is fragmented due to the presence of few market players that have been able to provide emerging treatments for dysphagia successfully. However, the rising dysphagia prevalence across the world has encouraged many industries in the healthcare sector to include dysphagia therapy products in their product lines.

Education programs aimed at medical professionals to raise their knowledge and proficiency about market participants providing services for the management of dysphagia are the key strategies of leading players. Meanwhile, new companies entering the market can respond to the growing competition by developing dysphagia management solutions that deal with particular issues related to neurological illnesses.

Recent Developments by the Dysphagia Management Industry Participants

• In October 2023, Amrita Hospital launched the SWALLO app for dysphagia sufferers at the Dysphagia Global Conference 2023. The mobile app is currently only accessible to patients with dysphagia at Amrita Hospital and it intends to make it accessible to the general public soon.
• In January 2023, Nestlé Inc. introduced the ThickenUp Clear product line for food and beverage thickeners in the Indian market. This innovative solution helps those who have difficulty swallowing, especially those who suffer from oropharyngeal dysphagia.

Key Segments Covered by Dysphagia Management Industry Survey Report

• By Product Type :

  • Drug (Proton Pump Inhibitors)
  • Feeding Tubes
    • Naso-Gastric Tubes
    • PEG Tubes
  • Nutritional Solutions
    • Thickeners
    • Beverages
    • Purees

• By Indication :

  • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
  • Esophageal Dysphagia

• By Distribution Channel :

  • Hospital Pharmacies
  • Retail Pharmacies
  • Drug Stores
  • Specialty Clinics
  • Other Distribution Channels

• By Region :

  • North America Market
  • Europe Market
  • Latin America Market
  • East Asia Market
  • South Asia & Oceania Market
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market