Pharyngeal dysphagia is a type of swallowing disorder that occurs when there is difficulty moving food or liquid from the mouth through the pharynx (throat) and into the esophagus. It's one of the stages of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and specifically refers to problems in the pharyngeal phase of swallowing.
The pharyngeal dysphagia market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships), of pharyngeal dysphagia that is associated with neurological disorders such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, and traumatic brain injuries, as well as structural abnormalities like esophageal strictures and achalasia. The condition can lead to serious complications, including malnutrition, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia, thereby necessitating timely and effective management.
The global pharyngeal dysphagia market was valued at $3,151.81 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 6.00%.
Increasing Aging Population
During historic period, the increasing size of the aging population drove the pharyngeal dysphagia market. The aging population refers to a demographic trend where the proportion of individuals aged 65 and older increases significantly due to longer life expectancy and declining birth rates. Pharyngeal dysphagia, a common condition among older adults due to age-related physiological changes, supports the aging population by highlighting the critical need for early diagnosis. Pharyngeal dysphagia, which increasingly affects the elderly due to natural degenerative changes in muscle strength and coordination, underscores the importance of developing age-specific diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions that not only address swallowing difficulties but also support the broader goals of healthy aging, reduced healthcare burdens, and improved quality of life for the aging population. For example, in June 2022, according to Spanish National Statistics Institute, a Spain-based government agency, more than 20% of the 47 million population is aged over 65. Therefore, the increasing aging populations worldwide drove the growth of the pharyngeal dysphagia market.
Advancing Diagnosis of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Through Innovative VFSS Clinics
Key companies operating in the pharyngeal dysphagia market are focusing on developing innovative videofluoroscopy swallow clinic for adult outpatients suffering from oropharyngeal dysphagia to enable accurate diagnosis, personalize treatment plans, and improve swallowing outcomes through real-time visualization of swallowing mechanics. A Videofluoroscopy Swallow Clinic is a specialized medical facility or service where videofluoroscopic swallow studies (vfss), also known as modified barium swallow studies, are conducted to assess and diagnose swallowing disorders, particularly oropharyngeal dysphagia. For example, in April 2025, The Speech Pathology Department at Caboolture Hospital, an Australia-based hospital has officially launched a six-month pilot program for an adult outpatient Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) clinic, providing a new and convenient diagnostic service for patients experiencing swallowing difficulties. This initiative provides a new and convenient diagnostic service for patients experiencing swallowing difficulties, enhancing their access to specialized care.
The global pharyngeal dysphagia market is highly fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 0.51% of the total market in 2023.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider pharyngeal dysphagia market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction And Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by treatment type, by route of administration, by cause, by diagnosis and by end-user.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework- Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, 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, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- 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 treatment type, by route of administration, by cause, by diagnosis and by end-user 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 covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions, which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Recent Developments- Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report.
- 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 pharyngeal dysphagia 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 Treatment Type: Medicines; Surgery; Rehabilitative Therapies
- 2) By Route Of Administration: Oral; Parenteral; Other Routes Of Administration
- 3) By Cause: Stoke; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI); Parkinson's Disease; Esophageal Strictures; Achalasia; Other Causes
- 4) By Diagnosis: Manometry; Endoscopy; Barium Swallow Test; Swallow Study; Other Diagnosis
- 5) By End User: Hospitals; Specialty Clinics; Homecare; Other End Users
- Companies Mentioned: Phagenesis Ltd.; Accelerated Care Plus; VitalStim UK Ltd.; Bracco Diagnostics Inc.; Swallow Solutions LLC
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; 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; pharyngeal dysphagia 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.