Dysphagia Supplements Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product Type (Powder thickeners, Instant food, Ready to drink thickened beverages, Oral nutritional supplements), By Distribution Channel (Hospitals, Retail Pharmacies, Others) and Region Forecast 2020-2031

Dysphagia supplements market size was valued at US$ 1,090.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 1,608.1 million by 2031, growing at a significant CAGR of 5.7% from 2025-2031. Dysphagia is referred as symptoms of difficulty & pain in swallowing. Furthermore, in some cases, swallowing may be impossible. Difficulty in swallowing may occur in fast eating and food is not chewed properly. But persistent dysphagia is a serious condition that needs treatment. Dysphagia occurs at any age but more common in older adults. Other symptoms may include drooling, regurgitations, frequent heartburn, and others. There are two types of dysphagia, esophageal and oropharyngeal and many of the causes such as radiation therapy, scleroderma, neuronal disorders, and esophageal tumors and other many causes lead to dysphagia.

The market is expected to grow at significant rates owing to the factors such as esophageal cancer and the growing aging population. According to World Health Organization (WHO), in 2010, an estimated 524 million people are aged over 65 and it is expected to triple its number 1.5 billion in 2050. The marketplace has many strong players and scattered globally. Companies are collaborating the hospitals and nursing homes in the market. Furthermore, new product development and mergers and acquisitions are key strategies adopted by the companies in the regions for expanding their global presence.  

Key Developments:

• In April 2017, Nestle Health Science and Chinese Stroke Association entered into a collaboration agreement to help the stroke patients to swallow with less difficulty. With this collaboration, companies seek to explore ways to improve screening, diagnosis, and management of dysphagia among stroke patients.
• In 2016, Alicia Foundation collaborated with Nutricia for suppling Catalonian hospitals with Nutilis thickening product from the company.