Medical foods for inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) are specially formulated dietary products intended to meet the unique nutritional requirements of individuals diagnosed with specific metabolic disorders. These conditions, detected in early childhood through newborn screening, arise from genetic defects that impair the body's ability to metabolize certain nutrients, such as amino acids, carbohydrates, or fats.
The medical foods for inborn errors of metabolism market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships) of medical foods for inborn errors of metabolism that are primarily consumed by individuals diagnosed with rare metabolic disorders, and may be purchased by their caregivers and healthcare providers, who help manage their conditions. These products are used throughout life, as many of these metabolic conditions are chronic and require continuous dietary regulation.
The global medical foods for inborn errors of metabolism market was valued at $1,915.20 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 9.00%.
Expanding Healthcare Infrastructure
Expanding healthcare infrastructure supported the growth of medical foods for inborn errors in the metabolism market in the historic period. The expansion of healthcare facilities strengthened diagnostic capabilities, particularly through enhanced newborn screening programs. The enhanced infrastructure facilitates the early detection of inborn errors of metabolism, drove higher demand for specialized medical foods designed to manage these conditions. For instance, in January 2023, according to the Economic Survey 2022-23 presented by the finance minister in Parliament, the allocated healthcare expenditure by both central and state governments reached 2.1% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the fiscal year 2023 (FY23), up from 2.2% in FY22 and 1.6% in FY21. Additionally, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, a US-based not-for-profit organization, it is projected that in 2023, Canada's total health spending is expected to reach $344 billion or $8,740 per person. It is anticipated that hospital costs will rise by 4.1% in 2023 and 11.1% in 2022. The growth in physician spending is predicted to be 6.9% in 2023 and 9.5% in 2022. Therefore, expanding healthcare infrastructure supported the growth of medical foods for inborn errors in the metabolism market.
New Amino Acid-Based Medical Food Launched For Phenylketonuria Management
Major companies in the medical foods for inborn errors of metabolism market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as low-phenylalanine amino acid foods, to address the nutritional needs of patients with metabolic disorders. These innovations help manage the nutritional challenges posed by conditions such as phenylketonuria (PKU), improving patient health outcomes. For instance, In October 2024, PhenylAde, the Netherlands-based company that specialized medical nutrition products, launched PhenylAde(R) GMP ULTRA Plain. It is an amino acid-based medical food tailored for individuals with PKU. It features a specialized formulation that delivers essential nutrients while excluding phenylalanine, providing a crucial dietary solution for PKU management. Designed to support optimal growth and development, particularly in those with metabolic disorders, the product is free from artificial sweeteners and flavors, ensuring both safety and palatability.
The global medical foods for inborn errors of metabolism market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up 21.88% of the total market in 2023.
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- Introduction and Market Characteristics - Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by product, by forms, by distribution channel, by disease and by age group.
- Key Trends - Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Macro-Economic Scenario- The report provides an analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and impact of rising inflation on global and regional markets, providing strategic insights for businesses in the medical foods for inborn errors of metabolism market.
- Global Market Size And Growth - Global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis - Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation - Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by product, by forms, by distribution channel, by disease and by age group in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size and Growth - Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers and Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market is covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for medical foods for inborn errors of metabolism providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Product: Amino Acid-Based Medical Foods; Glytactin With GMP Amino Acid-Modified Infant Formula With Iron; Low-Calcium/Vitamin D-Free Infant Formula With Iron; Low Protein Food; Other Products
- 2) By Forms: Powder; Liquids; Gels; Other Forms
- 3) By Distribution Channel: Retail Pharmacies; Hospital Pharmacies; Drugs Stores; Online Pharmacies; Other Distribution Channels
- 4) By Diseases: Phenylketonuria (PKU); Organic Acidurias; Homocystinuria; Disorders Of Leucine Metabolism; Glutaric Acidemia Type I Renal Disease; Other Diseases
- 5) By Age Group: Infants; Weaning; Adolescent; Adults
- Companies Mentioned: Fresenius Kabi; Nestle S.A.; Abbott Laboratories Inc.; Mount Sinai Health System Inc.; Danone SA
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South KoreaUSA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- 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; medical foods for inborn errors of metabolism indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.