Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food Market Size is valued at USD 570.76 Million in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 1133.14 Million by the year 2034 at an 7.2% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.
Key Industry Insights & Findings from the Report:
Ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) is convenient to consume, doesn't need to be refrigerated, is inexpensive, and has a long shelf life. This tool helps youngsters live healthier lives while also saving money. The market for ready-to-use therapeutic food is expected to rise as more cases of malnutrition are reported across the globe.
The market for ready-to-use therapeutic food is anticipated to expand due to increasing consumer demand for liquid RUTF products. Due to the difficulty of feeding newborns RUTF paste to treat malnutrition, the need for consumable RUTF products such as therapeutic milk is predicted to increase. Therefore, infants have a high demand for drinkable RUFT products, which in turn is boosting the market growth for ready-to-use therapeutics. The market for RUTF is anticipated to benefit from the increasing focus of manufacturers on introducing bars and biscuits RUTF products.
Furthermore, many producers are concentrating on manufacturing RUTF products in powder form, opening up a significant window of opportunity for producers to increase their market share. Uncertainty in RUTF milk products, the possibility of microbiological contamination, and the lack of precise commodity requirements in the Codex Alimentarius for therapeutic milk by UNICEF are all anticipated to restrain the market's expansion for RUFT.
The ready-to-use therapeutic food market is segmented on the product. Based on product, the market is segmented into solid products (powder or blends and biscuits or bars), semi-solid products or paste, and drinkable therapeutic food.
The market share that belongs to semi-solid paste products is the largest. Because semi-solid products don't need water to be blended with them, and that contaminated water is frequently found in remote areas and can cause some illnesses, they are in great demand. To address the demand for more undernourished youngsters, businesses are expanding their product ranges and developing semi-solid paste. Companies are working to create new, inexpensive goods that offer superior nutrition.
The Europe ready-to-use therapeutic food market is expected to register the highest market share in revenue soon due to the region's extensive production by reputable manufacturers who provide other regions with the goods. Several European regional businesses focus on increasing their production capacity while also delivering RUTF to UNICEF and other NGOs. Besides, the Asia Pacific is accounted to experience significant growth in the global market for therapeutic ready-to-eat foods. During this period, the regional market is anticipated to increase due to the government's escalating efforts to eradicate malnutrition in the countries.
Report Attribute |
Specifications |
Market Size Value In 2024 |
USD 570.76 million |
Revenue Forecast In 2034 |
USD 1133.14 million |
Growth rate CAGR |
CAGR of 7.2% from 2025 to 2034 |
Quantitative Units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Million and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
Historic Year |
2021 to 2024 |
Forecast Year |
2025-2034 |
Report Coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
Segments Covered |
Product Type |
Regional Scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
Country Scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico ;The UK; France; Italy; Spain; South Korea; South East Asia |
Competitive Landscape |
GC Rieber Compact AS, Diva Nutritional Products, Edesia USA, Hilina, InnoFaso, Insta Products, Mana Nutritive Aid Products, Nutriset SAS, NutriVita Foods, Power Foods Tanzania, and Tabatchnik Fine Foods. |
Customization Scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
Pricing And Available Payment Methods |
Explore pricing alternatives that are customized to your particular study requirements. |
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis
Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Product Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by Product Type & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Product Type:
5.2.1. Solid
5.2.1.1. Powder/Blends
5.2.1.2. Biscuits/Bar
5.2.2. Semi-solid Paste
5.2.3. Drinkable Therapeutic Food
Chapter 6. Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Segmentation 2: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. North America
6.1.1. North America Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
6.1.3. North America Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
6.2. Europe
6.2.1. Europe Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
6.2.3. Europe Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
6.3. Asia Pacific
6.3.1. Asia Pacific Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
6.3.3. Asia Pacific Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
6.4. Latin America
6.4.1. Latin America Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
6.4.3. Latin America Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
6.5. Middle East & Africa
6.5.1. Middle East & Africa Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
6.5.3. Middle East & Africa Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
7.2. Company Profiles
7.2.1. GC Rieber Compact AS
7.2.2. Diva Nutritional Products
7.2.3. Edesia USA
7.2.4. Hilina
7.2.5. InnoFaso
7.2.6. Insta Products
7.2.7. Mana Nutritive Aid Products
7.2.8. Nutriset SAS
7.2.9. NutriVita Foods
7.2.10. Power Foods Tanzania
7.2.11. Tabatchnik Fine Foods
7.2.12. Other Prominent Players
By Product Type:
By Region-
North America-
Europe-
Asia-Pacific-
Latin America-
Middle East & Africa-
InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.
Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.
Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.
Secondary research
The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:
The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista
Primary Research:
Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies
The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to:
Data Modeling and Analysis:
In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.
The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.
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