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Digestives & Intestinal Remedies - Worldwide

Worldwide
  • Revenue in the Digestives & Intestinal Remedies market amounts to US$19.12bn in 2024. The market is expected to grow annually by 2.99% (CAGR 2024-2029).
  • In global comparison, most revenue is generated China (US$4bn in 2024).
  • In relation to total population figures, per person revenues of US$2.47 are generated in 2024.

Definition:
The Digestives and Intestinal Remedies market comprises over-the-counter natural and synthetic digestive agents and remedies against gastrointestinal complaints. Digestives include preparations in the form of pills, powder, capsules, liquids, solutions, suspensions, drops and suppositories. Not included are prescription medicines, preparations that are against the state law or are not explicit digestive drugs (e.g. painkillers). Among the top-selling digestives are Perenterol, Iberogast, Dulcolax and Buscopan Plus. It includes both products which are exclusively sold in pharmacies and products which can be purchased elsewhere. Sales by hospitals are not included.

Additional information:
The Digestives and Intestinal Remedies market comprises revenues, average revenue per capita. Sales channels show online and offline revenue. Revenues include VAT. The market only displays B2C revenues, hence B2B and B2G revenues are not included.
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In-Scope

  • Natural and synthetic agents
  • Digestive medicines
  • Remedies against gastrointestinal complaints

Out-Of-Scope

  • Prescription medicines
  • Homeopathic remedies
  • Tea
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Digestives & Intestinal Remedies: market data & analysis

Study Details

    Revenue

    Notes: The chart “Comparable Estimates” shows the forecasted development of the selected market from different sources. Please see the additional information for methodology and publication date.

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Key Players

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    In the Digestives & Intestinal Remedies market, rising health issues such as gastrointestinal disorders among people are the main driver of the market growth. Due to the industrialization of the food industry, the consumption of fast food has been increasing continually in recent years. The development and expansion of the food services industry further help the market generate higher revenues. Additionally, hectic lifestyle is facilitating the trend of eating out. As a result, the consumption of digestive and intestinal remedies is boosted because of the growing awareness of healthcare.

    In 2022, the global Digestives & Intestinal Remedies market reached US$18.79 billion and recovered from a slight decline in 2020 brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the forecast period, the market is expected to reach a CAGR of around 2%.

    Sales Channels

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Global Comparison

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Methodology

    The Digestives & Intestinal Remedies market is built on resources from the Statista platform as well as on in-house market research, national statistical offices, international institutions, trade associations, companies, the trade press, and the experience of our analysts. We evaluate the status quo of the market, monitor trends, and create an independent forecast regarding market developments of the global Digestives & Intestinal Remedies industry.

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    Key Market Indicators

    Notes: Based on IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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