Wednesday, 24 June 2020

Ureteral Stents Market Financial Overview, Swot Analysis, Key Development And Forecasts Till 2025

Market Scenario
Ureteral Stents Market is expected to register 6.6% CAGR during the forecast period of 2019 to 2025, with a market value of USD 302.5 Million in 2018.
A ureteral stent is a thin tube inserted into the ureter to prevent or treat an obstruction of the urine flow from the kidney. The length of the stents used in adult patients varies between 24 and 30 cm.
The global ureteral stents market is driven by factors such as the rising prevalence of kidney diseases and the increasing number of kidney transplants.
Additionally, the technological advancements in ureteral stents and the rising adoption of minimally invasive surgeries are anticipated to fuel the market growth.
For instance, as per the Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation, in 2016, 89,823 kidney transplants were done globally. Thus, the rising number of kidney transplants fueling the growth of the market.
Moreover, major companies in the market are involved in strategic acquisitions, collaborations, mergers, and new launches to sustain their position in the market.
 For instance, in February 2017, Cook Medical launched Universa, a soft ureteral stent set, in its streamline percutaneous urinary drainage product line. This helped strengthen its ureteral stents product portfolio.
Segmentation
The global ureteral stents market has been segmented based on type, material, treatment, end users, and region.
The global market, based on type, has been bifurcated into double pigtail ureteral stent and others.
The double pigtail ureteral stent segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market due growing use of double pigtail ureteral stents as it provides a safe and effective method of ensuring urinary drainage.
Based on material, the global market is segmented into metallic stents, polymers stents, and others. The polymers stents segment is expected to hold a major share of the market due to growing use of bioabsorbable stents and technological improvement in ureteral stents.
The market, based on treatment, has been divided into kidney stones, kidney transplants, and others.
The kidney stones treatment is expected to hold a major share in the market due to the increasing prevalence of kidney stones. For example, according to Urology Annals, in 2018, worldwide, prevalence of kidney stones is 7% in adults, which will increase with recurrence rate of 30% within ten years. The incidence of kidney stones is growing globally with an estimated prevalence ranging up to 15%. During their lifetime, approximately 7% of women and 13% of men will develop a kidney stone.
Based on end user, the market is segmented into hospitals, nephrological centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The hospitals segment is expected to hold a major share in the market due availability of facilities for kidney transplant procedures and availability of expertise in the hospital.
The market has been divided, by region, into the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa. The ureteral stents market in the Americas has further been branched into North America and Latin America, with the North American market divided into the US and Canada. The European ureteral stents market has been sub-divided into Western Europe and Eastern Europe. Western Europe has further been classified into Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the rest of Western Europe.
 The ureteral stents market in Asia-Pacific has been segmented into Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. The ureteral stents market in the Middle East & Africa has been divided into the Middle East and Africa.
Key Players
The Key Players operating in the Global Ureteral Stents Market are Boston Scientific (US), Cook Medical (US), C.R. Bard (US), B. BRAUN (Germany), Olympus (Japan), Coloplast (Denmark), Allium Medical (Israel), Teleflex Incorporated (US), Biomerics (Italy), Medline industries inc. (US), Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (US), and BrightWater Medical (US).
The market in the Americas is expected to dominate the ureteral stents market due to the growing early product commercialization in the region, growing use of ureteral stents and the involvement of key companies are driving the growth of this market. The increasing incidence of kidney diseases in the US and Canada is expected to drive the market growth.
For instance, as per the statement of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, in the US, kidney stone affects 1 in 11 individuals, and it is estimated that 600,000 Americans suffer from kidney stones each year.
The market in the Asia-Pacific is expected to hold the second-largest share of the ureteral stents market due to the growing prevalence of kidney diseases, increasing geriatric population, and the increasing awareness about advanced medical devices in the region.
For example, as per the statement of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, in India about 12% of the population is expected to have urinary stones, of which 50% may end up with loss of kidney functions.
The market in Europe is projected to have a steady growth rate during the forecast period owing to the increasing preference for minimally invasive procedures and improved insurance and reimbursement policies.
The market in the Middle East & Africa is projected to account for the least share of the market due to low per capita disposable income in the region.

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Market Professional Overview 2019-2025 With Major Vendors Size, Shares And Worldwide Demand

Market Research Future published a Half Cooked research report on “Global  Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Market Research Report - Forecast to 2023” – Market Analysis, Scope, Stake, Progress, Trends and Forecast to 2023.
Pfizer Inc. (U.S), Bayer AG (Germany), Eli Lily & Co. (U.S), Dong–A Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (South Korea), Apricus Biosciences Inc.(U.S), S.K. Chemicals Co. Ltd. (South Korea), Apricus Biosciences Inc. (U.S), Cristalia Produtos Quimicos Farmaceuticos Ltd. (Brazil), Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., (South Korea), Meda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (U.S),  Vivus, Inc. (U.S),  and others are some of the prominent players at the forefront of competition in the global erectile dysfunction drugs market and are profiled in MRFR Analysis. 
Global Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Market - Overview
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to attain or maintain penile erection in men, sufficient for successful sexual intercourse. It is also known as impotence. It is a common medical disorder primarily affecting men older than 40 years of age. Growing elderly population, increasing awareness and patient education, elevated inclination towards a sedentary lifestyle, and growing incidence of several genitourinary diseases are some of the factors expected to drive the growth of the global erectile dysfunction drugs market. Management of this disorder includes medical history, sexual history and psychological history of a person. There are number of drugs available for the treatment of erectile dysfunction which include both branded and generic drugs. Over 20 million men all over the world have used or are currently using Viagra to treat erectile dysfunction.
Stress and mental health concerns may worsen the problem of erectile dysfunction. Physical and psychological issues may also cause erectile dysfunction. The market of erectile dysfunction drugs is driven by the number of drugs available in the market and increasing number of men suffering from this disorder. There is also an increase in the competition among the major market players. According to a trials conducted by the American Urological Association (AUA) Consensus Panel on Erectile Dysfunction, 36% to 76% of patients on erectile dysfunction drug were able to achieve intercourse during treatment.
The market for erectile dysfunction drugs is growing rapidly and expected to continue its growth in near future. However, factors such as growing threat from counterfeit drugs, prevalence of STDs in erectile dysfunction drug users, and shrinking insurance coverage for ED treatment will hamper the growth of global erectile dysfunction market. Moreover, patent expiry of number of blockbuster drugs, availability of counterfeit drugs and increasing manufactures of generic drugs in the market may result in the decline of erectile dysfunction drugs market. Global market of erectile dysfunction drugs is expected to reach USD 2.95 billion in 2023 from USD 1.65 billion in 2016 over the forecast period 2017-2023.
The global erectile dysfunction drugs market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period 2017-2023. 
Global Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Market – Regional:
Geographically, the regional market is segmented into America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.
The Americas account for the major share of the market owing to the presence of patient population, well-developed technology, and high healthcare expenditure. According to University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority, about 5 percent of men that are 40 years old have complete erectile dysfunction, and that number increases to about 15 percent of men at age 70. Mild and moderate erectile dysfunction affects approximately 10 percent of men per decade of life.
Europe holds the major share of the market, which is majorly contributed by Germany, the U.K., and France. According to the UK Health Centre, 50 percent of men that smoke a pack of cigarettes a day have a higher chance of developing erectile dysfunction. Furthermore, as per a study recently presented at the European Association of Urology showed that erectile dysfunction isn’t being treated very often, with only 25.4 percent of men in the being treated for the condition.
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing market owing to rapidly changing healthcare sector, and the presence of huge opportunities for the development of this market. However, the Middle East & Africa has the least share in the market owing to the presence of poor and slow developing countries, especially, in African region. The Middle East holds the major share of the regional market due to well-developed technology and high spending.
Global Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Market Players:
Pfizer Inc. manufactures Viagra drug for erectile dysfunction treatment. Bayer AG manufactures Levitra drugs for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Eli Lilly and Company manufactures a drug named Cialis for erectile dysfunction.
For instance, in May 2014, Sanofi and Eli Lilly and Company announced an agreement for regulatory OTC approval of Cialis (tadalafil). Cialis is now available as OTC drug worldwide for the treatment of men with erectile dysfunction (ED).

Clinical Nutrition Industry Overview By Growth Factors, Product Chain Value, Competitors Analysis And Forecast 2027

 Clinical Nutrition Market-Overview
Clinical nutrition mainly focuses on the development of nutritional products especially for the patients suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, immune system disorders, liver and kidney diseases, and many more. Rising prevalence of chronic diseases, extensive demand for clinical nutrition therapy, and growing awareness about the use of nutritional products drive the growth of the market. Additionally, the prevalence of lifestyle diseases such as obesity, and addiction to smoking and alcohol also stimulate the market growth. The market is expected to show flourishing growth in developing regions of Asia Pacific owing to a rising economic burden of chronic diseases and increasing demand for nutritional supplements. Clinical nutrition is now becoming an important field of interest, due to increase important of nutrition to be provided to the patient during his/her stay at the hospital as well as at home. Quality of products offered by the company determines the quality goals and efficiency that can be achieved so as to attract more and more customers, and increase in the sale of nutritional products. The products are needed to be manufactured through quality assurance and quality control market, thus sustaining the position in the market. Therefore, the company should strive to develop qualitative products to attract more and more customers, and enhance its growth.
Key players in the Clinical Nutrition Market:
Abbott (U.S.), AYMES Nutrition International Ltd. (U.K), NeoMed (U.S.), Baxter International (U.S.), Danone (France), B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany), Mead Johnson & Company, LLC. (U.S.), Nestlé Health Science (Switzerland), Nutricia Advanced  Clinical nutrition (Netherland), Primus Pharmaceuticals (U.S.), Inc., Solace Nutrition (U.K) and others. The major players focus on the development of products useful for particular segment such as nutritional products for adults, children and geriatric population. The major players focus on the development of products useful for particular segment such as nutritional products for adults, children and geriatric population.
Key Developments:
Strategic approaches adopted help the major players in the market to sustain their growth and develop their business in various geographical areas across the globe. Agreements and collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, and new product launches are various strategies followed by the key players. This help the companies to reach untapped markets in developing nations of the worlds, thus reducing the supply demand gap. The companies develop number of nutritional products for patients, addressing their according to the disease condition. 
Danone:
  • Danone is a French multinational food-products company in France. The company introduced, SYNEO which is the first and only hypoallergenic formula containing prebiotics as well as probiotics for the infants suffering from cow’s milk allergy, multiple food allergies, and related gastrointestinal conditions.
Nestlé Health Science:
  • In October, 2015, Nestlé Health Science has announced its collaboration with GE Healthcare to improve nutrition monitoring for critically-ill patients. RESOURCE, BOOST, PRONOURISH are some of the major product of the company.
  • Nestlé Health Science has acquired Vitaflo headquartered in UK to establish a foothold in the fast-growing market for uniquely formulated products. It has 2nd largest market in US and 1st in Canada.
  • In 2015, Nestlé Health Science acquired Phagenesis, a UK-based company developing Phagenyx, an innovative pharyngeal electrical stimulation device to treat dysphagia.
  • In July, 2015: Nestlé Health Science signed with Seres Therapeutics’ novel class of microbiome therapeutics (Ecobiotics) an exclusive agreement outside the United States and Canada for in the fields of Clostridium difficile infections and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Abbott Nutrition:
  • Abbott manufactures, and sales enormous clinical nutrition products for adult, infant & new mother, infant & new mother, sports & active living, and therapeutic use. The company supplies these nutrition products under various brand names such as Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, ZonePerfec, EAS, and Glucerna. The company focuses on healthy diabetes, malnutrition, and heart health.
  • June, 2016: Abbott launched new EAS Protein Shakes, Powders and Bars especially for the Athletes with an aim of fuelling their Lifestyles, improving strength, and enhance their performance. The company strives to provide clinically proven nutrition for health-conscious individuals and athletes at every stage of their development, from beginner to professional.
  • April, 2016: Abbott Launched EAS Myoplex Sports Nutrition Line for designed for performance. The product form new line are Myoplex Pre-Workout, Myoplex BCAA + Electrolytes, Myoplex Protein Blend, and Myoplex Micellar Casein.
Research in Clinical Nutrition by Key Players:
Abbott:  A research carried out by University of Illinois and Abbott at the Centre for Nutrition, Learning and Memory discovered that children with higher lutein levels in the eye tend to do better on tests of cognition and academic achievement. This help Abbot to understand the role of nutrition on childhood cognition, which will further help the company to develop product providing maximum benefits children enhancing their cognitive abilities.
Therefore, the market is driven by availability of numerous nutritional products, strategic approaches, and geographical expansion by key players. 

Tuesday, 23 June 2020

Sepsis Diagnostics Market Top Key Players, Drivers, Revenue, Demand, Analysis And Forecasts To 2022

Global Sepsis Diagnostics Market 2019 Research Report implements an exhaustive study on Market Research Future. This Report Cover Key Market Driver, market size, growth rate, opportunities, market Dynamics and Overall Analysis.
Market Scenario:
An expert on premium research reports, Market Research Future has added a report titled "Global Sepsis Diagnostics Market 2023" to its offering. The report provides an in-depth analysis of regional data and an accurate projection of the market size and share of the Top 10 market players across the globe.
Sepsis is a type of life-threatening organ dysfunction arises when the body's response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It can be caused due to weakened immune system, chronic illness, kidney or liver disease, cancer and severe wounds. It can be of two types severe sepsis when there’s organ failure and other is septic shock in which there are the symptoms of severe sepsis includes a low blood pressure. The hospital-acquired infections and rising prevalence of sepsis has led to a growing need for its early diagnosis, which is one of the driving factor for sepsis diagnostics market.
The global market for sepsis diagnostics market size  is expected to reach USD 710 million by the end of the forecasted period and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8%.
Competitive Analysis
  • bioMérieux, Inc.
  • EKF Diagnostics
  • Immunexpress
  • T2 Biosystems, Inc.
  • Becton
  • Dickinson and Company
  • Axis-Shield Diagnostics Ltd.
  • Cube Dx GmbH
  • Sandstone Diagnostics, Inc.
Study Objectives of Global Sepsis Diagnostics Market:
  • To provide detail analysis of the market structure along with forecast for the next 7 years of various segments and sub-segments of the global sepsis diagnostics market.
  • To provide insights about factors affecting the market growth.
  • To analyze the market based on various factors which includes price analysis, supply chain analysis, Porters Five Force Analysis etc.
  • To offer past as well as estimated future revenue of the market’s  segments and sub-segments with respect to four main geographies and their countries; these includes  Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa.
  • To provide country level analysis of the market with respect to the current market size and estimated future growth of the market.
  • To give country level analysis of the market’s segments which includes by technology, by type of product, by end users and other sub segments.
  • To provide overview about key players and their strategic profiling in the market; comprehensively analyzing their core competencies and drawing a competitive landscape for the market.
  • To track and analyze competitive developments such as joint ventures, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, new product developments, along with research and developments that is taking place globally.

Segmental Analysis
Global sepsis diagnostics market has been segmented on the basis of technology which comprises molecular diagnostics, biomarkers, immunoassays and others. On the basis of type of product product types; the market is segmented into kits, instruments, blood culture media and others. On the basis of end users the market is segmented into pathology laboratories, specialty clinics, hospitals, diagnostic centers and others.
Regional Analysis
Globally North America is the largest market for medical tourism. The North American market for sepsis diagnostics is expected to reach USD 320 million by the end of the forecasted period.
Europe is the second largest market for sepsis diagnostics which is expected to grow at the CAGR of 6.8%. Asia Pacific is expected to be fastest growing region in sepsis diagnostics market.
The report of global sepsis diagnostics market by Market Research Future comprises of extensive primary research along with detail analysis of qualitative as well as quantitative aspects by various industry experts and key opinion leaders to gain a deeper insight of the market and industry performance. The report gives a clear picture of the current market scenario which includes past and projected future market size in terms of value and volume, technological advancement, macro economical and governing factors in the market. Along with all these detail information and strategies about top key players in the industry is also given. Further a broad study of different markets segments and regions is also provided.
Industry Updates:
Dec 2018 Beckman Coulter, which is an international leader in the clinical diagnostics industry has announced that it is joining forces with Sepsis Alliance, the nation's leading sepsis organization, to support the Sepsis Coordinator Network. The pioneering online, peer-to-peer alliance for healthcare professionals, the Sepsis Coordinator Network is dedicated to saving lives by advancing patient results.
May 2018 Mobidiag, a Finnish firm, has obtained funding to creäte a rapid molecular sepsis assay on its Novodiag system. The fresh funding comprises of a €1.5 million ($1.74 million) loan for the first year of the project provided by Business Finland, a funding agency previously known as Tekes.

Global Cell Counting Market Outlook, Key Financials, Segmental Revenue And Geographical Revenue Till 2025

Market Highlights
According to MRFR analysis, Cell Counting Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period of 2019 to 2025 and was valued at USD 8.47 Billion in 2018.
Cell counting is important for research and serves as one of the major steps in the majority of experiments. It is effectively utilized for maintaining cell cultures. Moreover, another important application of cell counting can be seen in the diagnosis of chronic diseases like cancer. For instance, an increase in the number of white blood cells (WBC) may indicate the possibility of cancerous growth in the body. Thus, cell counting is important for microbiology, hematology and other medical specialties.
The growth of the global cell counting market is determined by numerous factors such as increasing R&D expenditure, rising prevalence of cancer, and product launches. However, the high cost of devices and product recalls are projected to restrain the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The Global Cell Counting Market is currently dominated by several market players. The key players are involved in product launches, expansion, and strategic collaborations to strengthen their market positions. Recently in April 2019, the Nexcelom Bioscience LLC launched Cellaca MX automated cell counter.
Regional Analysis
The market has been divided, by region, into the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.
The Americas is anticipated to hold the largest market share owing to the increase in the incidence of cancer and the presence of well-established pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. The cell counting market in the Americas has further been branched into North America and Latin America, with the North American market divided into the US and Canada.
The European cell counting market has been categorized as Western Europe and Eastern Europe. The Western European market has further been classified as Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the rest of Western Europe. The cell counting market in Asia-Pacific has been segmented into Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. Due to the presence of a large patient pool and expansion of healthcare facilities, the market in Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing. The cell counting market in the Middle East & Africa has been divided into the Middle East and Africa.
Segmentation
The Global Cell Counting Market has been segmented based on product, application, and end-user.
The market, based on type, has been divided into consumables and instruments. The consumable segment is likely to hold maximum market share in the global cell counting market. This due to the repeated purchase of the consumable compared with instrument products.
The global cell counting market based on application has been segregated into research application, clinical & diagnostic application, and others. The research application segment is anticipated to hold the largest share in the market due to the rising funding for stem cell research.
The end-user segments of the market are pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, hospitals, research institutes, and others. The pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies’ segment is expected to hold the largest share of the market, as these are used cell counting products in research and development of new drugs and therapies.
Key Players
Some of the Key Players in the Global Cell Counting Market are Thermo Fisher Scientific (US), Merck KGaA (Germany), Danaher Corporation (US), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (US), Logos Biosystems, Inc. (South Korea), Olympus Corporation (Japan), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (US), PerkinElmer, Inc. (US), Sysmex Corporation (Japan), Abbott Laboratories (US), and others.
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Global Biosimulation Market Growth Factors, Types And Application By Regional Analysis 2025

According to MRFR analysis, Biosimulation Market is expected to register a CAGR of 15.9% during the forecast period of 2019 to 2025 and is likely to be valued at USD 4.4 Billion by 2025.  
Biosimulation is a tool used for the prediction of the outcomes of existing clinical trials associated with innovation and new drug development.
The growth of the Global Biosimulation Technology Market is determined by numerous factors such as the growing adoption of biosimulation software by regulatory bodies, increasing healthcare expenditure, increasing use of pharmacokinetic & pharmacodynamic modeling in pre-clinical development and rising need to reduce the drug development costs. However, lack of standardization in biosimulation methodology and lack of trained professionals for monitoring biosimulation software are likely to hamper the growth of the global biosimulation market during the forecast period.  
Several market players currently dominate the Global Biosimulation Market. The key players are involved in product launches and strategic collaborations to strengthen their market positions. For instance, in September 2019, Certara Inc. launched version 8.2 of Phoenix, the most advanced and widely used validated software for PK, PD, and toxicokinetic modeling and simulation worldwide.
Regional Analysis
The market has been divided, by region, into the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.
Americas has been segmented into North America and Latin America, with the North American market being divided into the US and Canada. The Americas is projected to hold the largest market share owing to the increasing R&D spending by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the region and growing number of clinical trials & drug development practices.  
The European biosimulation market has been categorized as Western Europe and Eastern Europe. The Western European market has further been classified as Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the rest of Western Europe. The biosimulation market in Asia-Pacific has been segmented into Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. Rising geriatric population and the presence of a large patient pool, are the key factors responsible for the fastest growth of the market in Asia-Pacific. The biosimulation market in the Middle East & Africa has been divided into the Middle East and Africa.
Segmentation
The Global Biosimulation Market has been segmented based on product, application, delivery model and end users.
The market, based on product, has been divided into software and services. The software segment is further segmented into PK/PD (pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic) modeling and simulation software, molecular modeling and simulation software, PBPK (physiologically based pharmacokinetic) modeling and simulation software, toxicity prediction software, trial design software, and others. The services segment is further segmented into in-house services and contract services. The software segment is likely to hold the maximum market share in the global biosimulation market owing to growing adoption of biosimulation software by pharmaceutical and research organizations and the increasing R&D investment for pharmaceutical research.
The global biosimulation market based on the application has been segregated into drug development, drug discovery, and others. The drug development segment is expected to hold a larger share of the market share owing to the rising adoption of biosimulation tool for the drug development process.
The delivery model segment of the market is divided into subscription models and ownership models.
Based on end users, the global biosimulation market has been segmented into pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations, research institutes, regulatory authorities, and others. Rising adoption of inorganic growth strategies by different biosimulation service providers is likely to boost the adoption of biosimulation solutions in the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies.
Key Players
Some of the Key Players in the Global Biosimulation Market are Dassault Systèmes (France), Certara USA, Inc. (US), Simulation Plus (US), Schrödinger (US), Chemical Computing Group (Canada), Physiomics (UK), In Silico Biosciences (US), Advanced Chemistry Development, Inc. (Canada), Genedata AG (Switzerland), Nuventra Pharma (US), Evidera (US), Leadinvent Technologies (India), LeadScope, Inc. (US), Rosa (US) and INOSIM Software GmbH (Germany).

Herbal Medicine Market Financial Overview, Swot Analysis, Key Development And Forecasts Till 2023

Herbal Medicines are becoming increasingly popular among modern consumers. Market Research Future (MRFR) projects that the Global Herbal Medicine Market will capture a CAGR of 5.88% between 2018 and 2023. Whereas it is also anticipated to generate a revenue of around USD 111 billion by the end of the projection period.
The Global Herbal Medicine Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.88% to reach USD 1,29,689.3 million by 2023.
Herb is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor, or therapeutic properties. Herbal medicines are a type of dietary supplements. They are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts, and fresh or dried plants. People use herbal medicines to maintain and improve their health. Many conventional drugs originate from plant sources, and most of the few effective drugs are plant-based. Examples include aspirin (from willow bark), digoxin (from foxglove), quinine (from cinchona bark), and morphine (from the opium poppy). The development of drugs from plants continues, with drug companies engaged in the large-scale pharmacologic screening of herbs.
Key Players
The prominent players in the global herbal medicine market are Arkopharma, Bayer AG, BEOVITA, Hishimo Pharmaceuticals, Schaper & Brümmer, ZeinPharma Germany GmbH, Venus Pharma GmbH, Dasherb Corp, and Arizona Natural Products among other.
Some of the key strategies followed by the players operating in the global herbal medicine market were innovation, product development, acquisition, and expansion.
Market Dynamics
Herbal medicines are used since ancient times for numerous health conditions. It is the oldest and most extensively used system of medicine in the world today. There are various kinds of herbal medicines and supplements used across the world. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2015, the World Health Organization (WTO), reported that around 70% to 80% of people globally rely on herbal sources for their treatment. Also, according to the American Botanical Council, September 2017, it was reported that in 2016, the sale of herbal supplements increased by 7.7% in the US. It was also estimated that consumers spending on herbal supplements increased to USD 7.452 billion in 2016. Thus, the increase in the demand for herbal products for healthcare purposes is likely to enhance this market during the forecast period.

Segmentation
The global herbal medicine Market, by category, is segmented into herbal pharmaceuticals, herbal dietary supplements, herbal functional foods, and herbal beauty products. The herbal pharmaceutical segment led the herbal medicine market with USD 50,972.4 million in 2017. The herbal pharmaceutical segment is growing owing to the increasing research and development on various herbs to find their medicinal properties, growing demand for natural medicines having fewer side-effects, and rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer, sleep disorders, and digestive problems.
Marrubium vulgare segment is the fastest-growing segment of the market at CAGR of 6.45% during the forecast period. Marrubium vulgare also known as white horehound is a largely cultivated plant, and its above-ground parts are used for medicinal use. The upper part of the plant is used in powder, liquid extract, or juice form for medicinal purposes. Marrubium vulgare is largely used for digestion problems which include indigestion, loss of appetite, gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and gallbladder complaints. It is also used for the treatment of breathing problems
The global herbal medicine Market, by form, is segmented into extracts, powders, capsules and tablets, syrups, and others. The extracts segment accounted for the largest market share of 36.95% in 2017.
The global herbal medicine Market, by source, is segmented into leaves, fruit, roots, and barks whole plant, and others (combinations of various plant parts). On the basis of source, the leaves segment is expected to lead the global herbal medicine market. The leaves segment held a share of USD 51,495.2 million in 2017.
The global herbal medicine Market, by distribution channel, is segmented into hospital and retail pharmacies, e-commerce, and others. The hospital & retail pharmacies segment accounted for the largest market share of 55.82% in 2017. The growing prevalence of cancer and infectious diseases across the globe, improving healthcare infrastructure, and skilled professionals are driving the growth of hospital and retail pharmacies in the herbal medicine market.
Regional Analysis
Europe is expected to account for the largest market share owing to extensive R&D for herbal medicine, increasing funding for research on medicinal plants, and growing preference for herbal drugs globally. On a regional basis, Europe is segmented into Western Europe and Eastern Europe. Western Europe is estimated to lead market growth during the forecast period. The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and rising government support facilitate market growth within the region.
Americas accounts for the second largest share in the global herbal medicine market. It accounted for a considerable market share of 16.2% as of 2017. The use of herbal medicines is also growing in the US after conducting the first national study of alternative and complementary medicines used by Eisenberg et al. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information 2017, it was reported that herbal supplements were majorly used for conditions such as cancer (43.1%), stroke (48.7%), and arthritis (43%) in the US. Such a high demand and preference for herbal products is likely to boost the market growth during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific is expected to register a CAGR of 5.99% during the forecast period owing to the adoption of traditional medicines by pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and policymakers. On the other hand, the Middle East and Africa are expected to observe a slow growth due to less awareness and in-depth knowledge about herbal drugs in this region.