Abstract
The application of nutritional knowledge is an increasingly important part of
the management and treatment of disease. Demographics and product development
are expected to drive growth in the market for clinical nutrition.
This Kalorama Information report - Clinical Nutrition Products: The World
Market, represents the second time that Kalorama Information has taken a
comprehensive look at the medical nutrition markets in three segments:
- Infant Nutrition
- Enteral Nutrition
- Parenteral Nutrition
As part of its comprehensive coverage, this report provides:
- Current market size and forecasts are provided for each segment.
- Breakdown by Region: U.S., Europe, Japan and Rest of World with
more detailed country breakdowns (UK, Germany, China, Indonesia) for some
products.
- The collective wisdom of over 80 market experts consulted for the
report.
- Incidence of conditions which often require enteral or parenteral
feeding, birth rates, over 65 population, and overall global population.
- Over 85 tables and figures provide accessible information on this
market.
- Overview and Description of products on the market
- Issues and Trends
- Competitive analysis of leading providers.
The information for this report was gathered using both primary and secondary
research including comprehensive research of secondary sources such as company
literature, databases, investment reports, and medical and business journals.
Telephone interviews and email correspondence were the primary method of
gathering information. For the purpose of this study, Kalorama Information
conducted interviews with more than 80 key industry officials, consultants,
health care providers, and government personnel. These sources were the
primary basis in gathering information specifically relating to revenue and
market share data presented in this report. Specific interviews with nutrition
company representatives included marketing directors, division managers, and
product representatives.
All market data pertains to the world market at the manufacturers' level. The
base year for data was 2006. Historical data was provided for the years 2004
and 2005, with forecast data provided for 2007 through 2011. Compound annual
growth rates (CAGRs) are provided for the 2004-2006, 2006-2011 and 2004-2011
periods for each industry segment covered. Competitive analysis is provided
for the year 2006 with a projected competitive analysis for 2011. The
forecasted market analysis for 2007-2011 was based on demographic trends, new
developments, and global expansion. Prouduct managers, business development
and marketing executives, as well as investors and consultanting companies
serving the clinical nutrition product industry are among those who will find
this study useful.