Market Trends of Chondroitin Sulfate Industry
The Pharmaceutical Segment is Expected to Witness Significant Growth During the Forecast Period
In patients with osteoarthritis, pharmaceutical-grade chondroitin sulfate has frequently been shown to lessen pain and enhance function. It is frequently combined with other substances, such as glucosamine hydrochloride, glucosamine sulfate, manganese ascorbate, and N-acetylglucosamine. It is used in medications to treat acid reflux, interstitial cystitis, Kashin-Beck illness, breast cancer, high cholesterol, muscle soreness after exercise, and psoriasis. Chondroitin sulfate is also taken orally for heart attack, HIV/AIDS, heart disease, osteoporosis, and joint pain.
For osteoarthritis discomfort, chondroitin sulfate ointments can be used with glucosamine sulfate, shark cartilage, and camphor. Additionally, the growing number of people with osteoarthritis is anticipated to aid in the expansion of the market studied. For instance, according to the data published in September 2021 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person's average lifetime risk for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee was almost 50%. Furthermore, according to the statistics of the Arthritis Foundation, in 2022, more than 32.5 million people in the Americas will have osteoarthritis, which will impact nearly half the knees with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries during a five- to fifteen-year period. According to projections, 78 million Americans will develop osteoarthritis by 2040. Therefore, there are many different medical uses for chondroitin sulfate, and the corresponding market is anticipated to develop dramatically as incidences of osteoarthritis rise.
Moreover, the growing application of chondroitin sulfate and the increasing adoption in pharmaceutical formulations are expected to contribute to the market growth. For instance, in July 2023, Seikagaku Corporation announced that favorable results were obtained in a pivotal study in Japan for SI-449 (SI-449 is a powdered adhesion barrier whose main ingredient is cross-linked chondroitin sulfate), a surgical adhesion barrier in the field of gastroenterological surgery.
Therefore, the segment studied is expected to grow significantly owing to factors such as the increasing burden of osteoarthritis and new product launches in the market.
North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period
North America is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period due to factors such as the rise in the prevalence of arthritis and the growing application of chondroitin sulfate. In addition, strategic activities by the market players in the country are also expected to boost market growth.
Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that affects the knee, hip, shoulder, and hand joints in particular, and the growing prevalence of orthopedic diseases is expected to create the demand for effective treatments, such as chondroitin sulfate, which acts both on the pain and on the slowing down of the degeneration of the articular cartilage. This creates the demand for chondroitin sulfate and boosts the market growth. For instance, according to the statistics released by the CDC in June 2023, an estimated 78.4 million (25.9%) United States adults aged 18 years or older are projected to have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by 2040. Hence, the growing burden of orthopedic diseases is expected to create the demand for chondroitin sulfate, thereby boosting market growth.
The increasing geriatric population is likely to increase the market growth during the forecast period as this population is highly prone to orthopedic diseases. For instance, according to the 2022 statistics published by the United Nations Population Fund, in Canada, about 19% of the population was aged 65 years and above in 2022. Thus, the growing geriatric population is at a high risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries, which raises the demand for chondroitin sulfate products and propels the market growth.
Also, recent product launches in the veterinary sector focusing on improving bone health in pet animals are likely to contribute to market growth. For instance, in March 2021, Dogsnob, a United States-based premium dog supplement brand, launched Mobility Management Soft Chews, which contain chondroitin sulfate, which is formulated to support mobility, relieve pain, maintain bone strength, and promote heart health for puppies, adults, and senior dogs. The product launches to increase the demand for chondroitin sulfate to manufacture the formulation region are expected to boost the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Therefore, the growing burden of orthopedic diseases, such as osteoporosis and arthritis, and the product launches in the country by prominent players are projected to lead to increased competition among the major players. This competition can lead to improved product offerings, new advancements, and pricing competitiveness.
