INDIA MEDICAL NUTRITION MARKET ANALYSIS

Regional Analysis

India Medical Nutrition Market- Regional Analysis

• Among regions, the West India, comprising states such as Maharashtra and Gujarat, dominates India medical nutrition market. This is primarily due to the strong healthcare infrastructure and high per capita health expenditures in these states. As per the National Health Profile 2021 published by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, states like Maharashtra and Gujarat have the highest number of government and private hospitals as well as medical professionals per capita in the country. Furthermore, import and export data from International Trade Center's Trade Map database shows that ports in western India are leaders in importing and re-exporting medical nutrition products into the country. This ensures the wide availability of a variety of options for consumers. Additionally, the high disposable incomes in the urban centers of this region allow customers to spend more on niche medical foods and supplements compared to other regions.
• The southern region, especially Telangana and Karnataka, has emerged as the fastest -growing market for India medical nutrition in India. Multiple factors are driving this accelerated growth. As stated in the Medical Council of India report from September 2022, these two states are making large investments in establishing new medical colleges and super speciality hospitals. This has increased access to diagnosis and treatment requiring medical nutrition support. Moreover, companies like Nutricia India and Nestle Healthcare Nutrition have set up large production facilities in this region over the last two years to cater to rising domestic demand. Their presence, coupled with the focus of state governments on attracting pharmaceutical and nutraceutical investments, is expected to make medical foods more widely and affordably available in southern India. Strong economic growth, enabling greater affordability among consumers in this region, further accelerates the huge potential for future market expansion.