Weight Loss Market Research Report

Original Source: Weight Loss and Gain Market Research Report

Key Take-aways

  • To define and measure global weight loss market in detail with respect to products, services, ingredients and devices
  • To identify and analyze comprehensively the market structure with respect to the factors influencing the market growth and industry specific challenges
  • To strategically analyze micro markets with respect to their individual growth trends, future prospects and contribution to the total market
  • To identify the trends, opportunities and gaps specific to the micro-markets
  • To analyze and forecast the revenues of market segments with respect to geographies (North America, Europe, Asia and Rest of the World)
  • To strategically analyze and summarize the core competencies, product and service portfolio, recent developments and alliances of the market players in each of the sub-segments
  • To provide comprehensive analysis of the competitive scenario and blockbusters in this market segment

Markets Covered
Obesity and weight gain issues have always been a major health and fitness concern. Increasing awareness levels among calorie-conscious consumers have opened up new avenues and opportunities in this market. The significantly high rate of new product entry in the weight management segment requires industry participants to adopt proactive strategies. Moreover, the larger chunk of the market is not only driven by significant products such as food and fitness devices, there also exist added opportunities in the minor market such as for fitness accessories. This necessitates a clear understanding of the demand and characteristics of the micro-markets so as to obtain a holistic view of the industry.

While existing reports have attempted to study end-user attitudes and demographics, they do not provide a complete picture from the industry’s perspective. This report analyzes the market dynamics exclusively from the industry point of view. The report also includes segments for food and beverages, drugs and surgeries, services, fitness equipment and accessories.

Report Description

In this report, the term weight management refers to weight loss and weight maintenance. The report discusses the segmentation of the global weight management market as follows:

  • Weight management –  food, substitutes and beverages Reduced-fat, reduced-sugar and low-carbohydrate products, meal replacements, artificial sweeteners, organic food, beverages
  • Weight management – drugs and supplements General anti-obesity prescription drugs, short-term prescription drugs, OTC drug market and supplements, cosmetics
  • Weight management servicesMedia: dietary services and consultation, alternative therapies, professional services, commercial weight-loss food and diet chains, diet-food home delivery (fresh and frozen), health club industry, invasive and non-invasive methods of treatment for weight control
  • Weight management ingredients market Fat burners, fat and carb-blockers, appetite suppressants and satiety, other ingredients in drugs and injections
  • Weight management devices and accessories market Cardio-equipment, weightlifting equipment, sports equipment, home gyms and multi-stack gyms, and accessories market)

Each section will provide market data, market drivers, trends and opportunities, top-selling products, key players, and competitive outlook. This report will also provide more than 100 market tables for various geographic regions covering the sub-segments and micro-markets. In addition, the report also provides more than 50 company profiles for each of its sub-segments, such as gym providers, weight loss training centres, diet food and beverage providers and so on.

Stakeholders

The intended audiences include:

  • High-calorie and low-calorie (diet) food and beverage manufacturers
  • Fitness equipment and accessory manufacturers
  • Weight management drug and supplement manufacturers
  • Fitness training centers and professional service providers
  • Online service providers

Weight Loss and Gain Market Table of Content

1.    Introduction

2.    Market Overview

3.    Weight management ingredient market

3.1. Weight loss ingredient market

3.1.1.   Fat burners

3.1.1.1.       Capsaicin

3.1.1.2.       Carnitine

3.1.1.3.       Chromium

3.1.1.4.       Citrus aurantium

3.1.1.5.       EGCG

3.1.1.6.       Garcinia cambogia extract

3.1.1.7.       Pantothenic acid

3.1.1.8.       Raspberry ketones

3.1.1.9.       Coleus forskohlii extract

3.1.1.10.    Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)

3.1.1.11.    Omega-3 fatty acids � so far neglected in weight management

3.1.1.12.    Green tea extract is big in drinks

3.1.1.13.    Other fat burners

3.1.2.   Fat and carb blockers

3.1.2.1.       Chitosan

3.1.2.2.       Prickly pear cactus

3.1.2.3.       Green coffee bean extract

3.1.2.4.       Phaseolamin vulgaris

3.1.3.   Appetite suppressants & Satiety

3.1.3.1.       Ashwagandha

3.1.3.2.       Caralluma fimbriata

3.1.3.3.       Hoodia gordonii

3.1.3.4.       Oat and palm oils

3.1.3.5.       Pinolenic acid

3.1.3.6.       Yerba mate

3.1.3.7.       Fiber

3.1.3.8.       Inulin

3.1.3.9.       Oligofructose

3.1.3.10.    Konjac

3.1.3.11.    Guar Gum

3.1.3.12.    Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA)

3.1.4.   Other Ingredients in Drugs & injections

3.1.4.1.       Ephedra (ma-huang)

3.1.4.2.       St. John’s wort and ephedra

3.1.4.3.       Pyruvate.

3.1.4.4.       Aloe

3.1.4.5.       Cascara.

3.1.4.6.       Dandelion

3.1.4.7.       Glucomannan.

3.1.4.8.       Guarana.

3.1.4.9.       Caffeine

3.1.4.10.    B-complex vitamins: – riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), and cyanocobalamin (B12).

3.1.4.11.    Cholin

3.1.4.12.    Inositol

3.1.4.13.    Methionine

3.2. Weight gain ingredients market

3.2.1.   Synthetic Ingredients

3.2.2.   Herbal Ingredients

3.2.2.1.       Withania Somnifera

3.2.2.2.       Foenuculum Vulgare

3.2.2.3.       Terminalia Chebula

3.2.2.4.       Cyminum Cuminum

3.2.2.5.       Piper Longunm

3.2.2.6.       Terminalia Bellerica

3.2.2.7.       Embelia Ribes

3.2.2.8.       Emblica Officinalis

3.2.2.9.       Others

4.    Weight Management Food substitutes and beverages market

4.1. Weight loss � Food substitute and beverages

4.1.1.   Diet food and substitutes

4.1.1.1.       Reduced-Fat, Reduced-Sugar and Low-Carbohydrate Products

4.1.1.1.1.           Ready meals

4.1.1.1.2.           Chilled ready meals

4.1.1.1.3.           Frozen ready meals

4.1.1.1.4.           Confectionery and bakery products

4.1.1.1.5.           Other Low calorie food

4.1.1.2.       Meal replacement and appetite suppressants

4.1.1.2.1.           Packaged food market

4.1.1.2.2.           Impulse and indulgence products

4.1.1.2.3.           Nutrition/staples

4.1.1.2.4.           Meal solutions

4.1.1.3.       Artificial sweetener market

4.1.1.3.1.           Natural Sugar Substitutes

4.1.1.3.2.           Artificial Sugar Substitutes

4.1.1.4.       Organic Food

4.1.1.5.       Low-calorie beverages

4.1.1.5.1.           Meal replacement drinks

4.1.1.5.2.           Energy drinks

4.1.1.5.3.           Fat conversion inhibiting drinks

4.1.1.5.4.           Anti-bloating/diuretic drinks

4.1.1.5.5.           Blood sugar-stabilizing/insulin regulating drinks

4.1.1.5.6.           Satiety promoting/appetite-suppressing drinks

4.1.1.5.7.           Body composition drinks

4.1.1.5.8.           Slimmers� waters/natural mineral salt drinks

4.1.1.5.9.           Tea (black, green, and oolong varieties)

4.2. Weight Gain � Food & beverages

4.2.1.    Snack Market

4.2.1.1.       Crackers & spreads

4.2.1.2.       Pretzels

4.2.1.3.       Bagels

4.2.1.4.       Nuts & seeds

4.2.1.5.       Packed canned fruits with heavy syrup

4.2.1.6.       Sports bars,

4.2.1.7.       Breakfast bars

4.2.2.   Beverages:

4.2.2.1.       Fruit juices and nectars

4.2.2.2.       Low fat, high protein milk

4.2.2.3.       Shakes

4.2.2.4.       Fruit smoothies

4.2.2.5.       Alcoholic drinks

4.2.2.6.       Regular soft drinks (non- diet soft drinks)

4.2.2.7.       Other

5.    Weight management drugs, supplements and cosmetics

5.1. Weight loss � Drugs, supplements and cosmetics

5.1.1.   Drugs and supplements

5.1.1.1.       General anti obesity prescription drugs

5.1.1.1.1.           Xenical

5.1.1.1.2.           Meridia

5.1.1.1.3.           Ectiva

5.1.1.1.4.           Reductil

5.1.1.1.5.           Acomplia

5.1.1.1.6.           Others

5.1.1.2.       Short term prescription drugs

5.1.1.2.1.           Bontril (phendimetrazine tartrate)

5.1.1.2.2.           Desoxyn (methamphetamine) and Ionamin

5.1.1.2.3.           Adipex-P (phentermine).

5.1.1.3.       OTC Drug Market & Supplements

5.1.1.3.1.           Alli

5.1.1.3.2.           Herbal Diuretics.

5.1.1.3.3.           5-HTP

5.1.1.3.4.           Cimetidine

5.1.1.3.5.           ephedrine/caffeine/aspirin (ECA stack)

5.1.1.3.6.           Country mallow

5.1.1.3.7.           Bitter Orange

5.1.1.3.8.           Calcium/vitamin D

5.1.1.3.9.           Spirulina supplements (Algae Tablets)

5.1.1.3.10.        Others

5.1.2.   Cosmetics:

5.1.2.1.       Slimming creams & serum

5.1.2.2.        Wrap ups

5.1.2.3.       Calorie off massage shapers

5.1.2.4.       Others

5.2. Weight gain � Drugs and supplements

5.2.1.   Multivitamin tablets

5.2.2.   Natural nutritional supplements (Cod-liver oil & other herbal supplements)

5.2.3.   Others

6.    Weight management devices and accessories market

6.1. Cardio Equipments

6.1.1.   Elliptical machines

6.1.2.   Treadmills

6.1.3.   Exercise bikes

6.1.4.   Upright exercise bikes

6.1.5.   Recumbent exercise bikes

6.1.6.   Steppers

6.1.7.   Rowing machines.

6.1.8.   Inversion machines

6.2. Weight Lifting Equipments

6.2.1.   Dumbbells

6.2.2.   Kettle bells

6.2.3.   Weight plates

6.3. Sports Equipments (Tennis, Badminton & Others)

6.4. Gyms

6.4.1.   Home gyms

6.4.1.1.       Single Stack Gyms

6.4.1.2.       Treadmills

6.4.1.3.       Indoor cycles

6.4.1.3.1.           Indoor upright cycles

6.4.1.3.2.           Recumbent and Semi-Recumbent Indoor Cycles

6.4.1.3.3.           Steepers

6.4.2.   Multi Stack Gyms

6.5. Accessories

6.5.1.   Weight lifting vests, equipments, straps & belts

6.5.2.   Sport shoes & other fitness foot wear

6.5.3.   Equipment Mats

6.5.4.   Pedometers

6.5.5.   Ab  & ankle straps

6.5.6.   Ankle & wrist weight

6.5.7.   Athletic apparel

6.5.8.   Back & chest expanders & toners

6.5.9.   Bar pads, spring clips, clamps & collars

6.5.10.                Calf machines & blocks

6.5.11.                Sit up bars

6.5.12.                Gym belts (dip & raise belts)

6.5.13.                Hand grips & gloves

6.5.14.                Magnetic therapy equipments

6.5.15.                Others

6.6. Medical device market

6.6.1.   Surgical Devices

6.6.1.1.       Hand Instruments

6.6.1.1.1.           Scissors

6.6.1.1.2.           Forceps/graspers/dissectors

6.6.1.2.       Insufflators

6.6.1.3.       Power surgical instruments

6.6.1.4.       Liposuction equipment

6.6.1.5.       Other (disposables)

6.6.2.   Monitoring and Visualization Systems

6.6.2.1.       Cameras and Video Support

6.6.2.2.       Non-invasive blood pressure monitoring cuffs

6.6.2.3.       Other

6.6.3.   Electrosurgical/Endosurgical and Auxiliary (Radiofrequency) Equipments

6.6.3.1.       Lap-Band

6.6.3.2.       Laser equipments (RF, infrared etc)

6.6.3.3.       Endoscopic instruments

6.6.3.4.       Other

7.    Weight Management services market

7.1. Weight Management services (common services for weight loss and weight gain)

7.1.1.   Dietary services and consultation

7.1.1.1.       Online information & consulting websites

7.1.1.2.       Teleconsulting

7.1.1.3.       Tele-shopping services

7.1.1.4.       Forums & communities

7.1.2.   Alternative therapies (Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Reiki, yoga, acupuncture, massage parlors)

7.1.3.   Professional services

7.1.3.1.       Personal Trainers & coach

7.1.3.2.       Dieticians

7.1.3.3.       Doctors (prescriptive services)

7.1.3.4.       Others � Counseling, mentors etc

7.2.  Weight loss service market

7.2.1.    Commercial weight loss food & diet chains

7.2.1.1.       Organic & herbal food chain

7.2.1.2.       QSRs (quick serving restaurants)

7.2.1.3.       Casual dining

7.2.1.4.       Others

7.2.2.   Diet food home delivery (Fresh & Frozen)

7.2.2.1.       Fresh Food (local diet home delivery providers)

7.2.2.2.       Frozen Food (ship diet frozen food)

7.2.3.   Health Club Industry

7.2.3.1.       Weight Loss Programs & diet chains

7.2.3.1.1.           Commercial weight loss program

7.2.3.1.2.           Hospital based weight loss program

7.2.3.1.3.           Behavioral change intervention programs (cognitive restructuring, stress management, social support)

7.2.3.2.       Weight Fitness Centers

7.2.4.   Invasive and non-invasive methods for weight loss

7.2.4.1.       Non � Invasive/Minimally Invasive Methods

7.2.4.1.1.           Laser therapy

7.2.4.1.1.1.              Infrared

7.2.4.1.1.2.              RF-based weight loss technique

7.2.4.1.1.3.              Ultrasonic

7.2.4.1.2.           The Bioentrics(R) Intragastric Balloon (BiB(R))

7.2.4.1.3.           Accent XL therapy

7.2.4.1.4.           Endoluminal trans-oral tissue approximation and ligation in the GI tract.

7.2.4.1.5.           Toga

7.2.5.   Invasive Methods for weight loss

7.2.5.1.       Liposuction:

7.2.5.1.1.           Suction-assisted liposuction (SAL)

7.2.5.1.2.           Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL)

7.2.5.1.3.           Power-assisted liposuction (PAL)

7.2.5.1.4.           Twin-cannula (assisted) liposuction (TCAL or TCL)

7.2.5.1.5.           External ultrasound-assisted liposuction (XUAL or EUAL)

7.2.5.1.6.           Water-assisted liposuction (WAL)

7.2.5.2.       Bariatric Surgery

7.2.5.2.1.           Predominantly malabsorptive procedures

7.2.5.2.1.1.              Biliopancreatic diversion

7.2.5.2.1.2.              Jejunoileal bypass

7.2.5.2.2.           Predominantly restrictive procedures

7.2.5.2.2.1.              Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

7.2.5.2.2.2.              Adjustable gastric band

7.2.5.2.2.3.              Sleeve gastrectomy

7.2.5.2.3.           Mixed procedures

7.2.5.2.3.1.              Gastric Bypass Surgery

7.2.5.2.3.2.              Sleeve gastrectomy with duodenal switch

7.2.5.2.3.3.              Implantable Gastric Stimulation

7.3. Weight gain service market:

7.3.1.   Commercial Training Centers

7.3.1.1.       High Intensity Training Programs

7.3.1.2.       Muscle Building Training Programs

7.3.1.3.       Periodization

7.3.2.   Mode of service delivery

7.3.2.1.       Weight loss educational DVDS & CDs

7.3.2.2.       Cookbooks

7.3.2.3.       Journal & magazines

7.3.2.4.       Motivational & self-help guides

7.3.2.5.       Online & telephone

7.3.2.6.       Professional service

Original Source: Weight Loss and Gain Market Research Report

~ by marketsandmarkets on June 8, 2009.

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