The global Complementary And Alternative Medicine market size is expected to be worth around US$ 504.66 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Vision Research Reports.
The global Complementary And Alternative Medicine market size was valued at US$ 82.30 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 22.05% during forecast period 2021 to 2030.
Growth Factors
The market has witnessed a significant expansion in its consumer base in recent years owing to the benefits and philosophies that have the potential to attract customers.
The core philosophies of alternative medicine practices and complementary therapies include high preference to natural products as compared to synthetic ones, avoiding implementation of quick-fix type therapies, ensuring sufficient duration is given for healing, the onset of any illness is attributed to body-imbalance, the body has the ability to heal itself, the whole patient has to be treated and not just a specific diseased body part, and gentle therapies have to be administered before the harsh ones.
The most commonly administered and popular complementary therapies include Alexander technique, acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, reiki, naturopathy, and yoga. Profitable business expansion strategies are being adopted by not only market participants but also by medical settings to ensure effective marketing and promotion of alternative medicine therapies.
Report Highlights
Traditional alternative medicine or botanicals dominated the market with a share of 38.48% in 2020. Botanicals are the most widely used alternative medicines in both developing and developed countries. They are used in the form of, homeopathic medicines, and other natural products. In the majority of the countries, they are used extensively in the form of dietary supplements along with standard food and medicine.
Other products like herbal oils and tea have gained popularity across industrialized economies. In countries like India and China, the adoption of herbal products is high, and this trend is expected to continue, in turn boosting the market growth. Medicinal plants and herbs have gained significant popularity as these can be processed as well as transported in different formulations, including tablets, ointments, teas, syrups, and whole herbs.
High demand for bio-magnetic therapy and magnetic resonance therapy is expected to increase the popularity of magnetic CAM intervention. The magnetic resonance therapy segment is estimated to expand at the fastest CAGR of 23.23% through the forecast period owing to its wide acceptance among doctors, naturopaths, and patients as a largely beneficial form of complementary and alternative medicine therapy.
Direct sales accounted for the largest revenue share of over 73.0% in 2020. Treatment provided through direct sales is expected to lead the market in the coming decade owing to the tremendous growth in medical tourism. Government funding to improve treatment facilities and promote alternative medicine further supplements this trend. Different local acupuncture and Ayurveda practitioners and entities aim at exploring the direct distribution of complementary medicine along with alternative therapies to expand their businesses.
These entities focus on doctor/practitioner-patient interaction and therapeutic approaches that improve profitability. For instance, articles published by Michelle Grasek of Seneca Falls Acupuncture PLLC on the frequency of successful treatment approaches conducted in an acupuncture practice highlight the significance of patient’s response to particular acupuncture therapy and their will to attend follow-up visits or further recommendations.
The distance correspondence segment is expected to exhibit the fastest CAGR of 22.90% from 2021 to 2028. Increased preference toward distance education and training programs for yoga and meditation and rising adoption of distance mind healing techniques by most of the practitioners are among the primary factors contributing to the robust revenue generated by this segment.
Moreover, practitioners are showing an inclination toward providing acupuncture services and natural remedies from a distance, aiming to increase the salability potential of such offerings. For instance, SUN AND MOON HEALING, located in Asheville, North Carolina offers virtual acupuncture services. Other such entities offering novel distance acupuncture therapies include Tree of Life Acupuncture and Resonation Acupuncture (Katie Briggs).
Europe held the largest share of 33.35% in 2020. Complementary and alternative medicine has gained immense popularity across Europe, including a wide range of procedures less dependent on modern medication, such as acupuncture. A significant increase in the number of hospitals offering complementary and alternative medicine, especially acupuncture, has been observed in Norway since 2000.
As early as 2008, more than 40% of the hospitals in Norway provided acupuncture therapies. In addition, acupuncture remains the most widely adopted and demanded complementary and alternative medicine treatment in Norway across both outpatient and in-patient hospital settings.
Key Players
Columbia Nutritional
Nordic Nutraceuticals
Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute
The Healing Company Ltd.
John Schumacher Unity Woods Yoga Centre
Sheng Chang Pharmaceutical Company
Pure encapsulations, LLC.
Herb Pharm
AYUSH Ayurvedic Pte Ltd.
Market Segmentation
Intervention Outlook
Traditional Alternative Medicine/Botanicals
Ayurveda
Apitherapy
Bach Flower Therapy
Naturopathic Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Korean Medicine
Traditional Japanese Medicine
Traditional Mongolian Medicine
Traditional Tibetan Medicine
Zang Fu Theory
Mind Healing
Autosuggestion
Hypnotherapy
Neuro-linguistic Programming
Self-hypnosis
Spiritual Mind Treatment
Transcendental Meditation
Body Healing
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Alexander Technique
Auriculotherapy
Autogenic Training
Chiropractic
Cupping Therapy
Kinesiology
Osteomyology
Osteopathy
Pilates
Qigong
Reflexology
Yoga
External Energy
Magnetic Therapy
Bio-magnetic Therapy
Magnetic Resonance Therapy
Radionics
Reiki
Therapeutic Touch
Chakra Healing
Sensory Healing
Aromatherapy
Music therapy
Sonopuncture
Sound Therapy
Distribution Method Outlook
Direct Sales
E-sales
Distance Correspondence
Regional Outlook
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
France
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
Spain
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Belgium
Netherlands
U.K.
Ireland
Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
Hong Kong
Singapore
New Zealand
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Israel
UAE
South Africa
The Complementary And Alternative Medicine market research report covers definition, classification, product classification, product application, development trend, product technology, competitive landscape, industrial chain structure, industry overview, national policy and planning analysis of the industry, the latest dynamic analysis, etc., and also includes major. The study includes drivers and restraints of the global market. It covers the impact of these drivers and restraints on the demand during the forecast period. The report also highlights opportunities in the market at the global level.
The report provides size (in terms of volume and value) of Complementary And Alternative Medicine market for the base year 2020 and the forecast between 2021 and 2030. Market numbers have been estimated based on form and application. Market size and forecast for each application segment have been provided for the global and regional market.
This report focuses on the global Complementary And Alternative Medicine market status, future forecast, growth opportunity, key market and key players. The study objectives are to present the Complementary And Alternative Medicine market development in United States, Europe and China.
It is pertinent to consider that in a volatile global economy, we haven’t just conducted Complementary And Alternative Medicine market forecasts in terms of CAGR, but also studied the market based on key parameters, including Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth, to comprehend the certainty of the market and to find and present the lucrative opportunities in market.
In terms of production side, this report researches the Complementary And Alternative Medicine capacity, production, value, ex-factory price, growth rate, market share for major manufacturers, regions (or countries) and type.
In terms of consumption side, this report focuses on the consumption of Complementary And Alternative Medicine by regions (countries) and application.
Buyers of the report will have access to verified market figures, including global market size in terms of revenue and volume. As part of production analysis, the authors of the report have provided reliable estimations and calculations for global revenue and volume by Type segment of the global Complementary And Alternative Medicine market. These figures have been provided in terms of both revenue and volume for the period 2017 to 2030. Additionally, the report provides accurate figures for production by region in terms of revenue as well as volume for the same period. The report also includes production capacity statistics for the same period.
With regard to production bases and technologies, the research in this report covers the production time, base distribution, technical parameters, research and development trends, technology sources, and sources of raw materials of major Complementary And Alternative Medicine market companies.
Regarding the analysis of the industry chain, the research of this report covers the raw materials and equipment of Complementary And Alternative Medicine market upstream, downstream customers, marketing channels, industry development trends and investment strategy recommendations. The more specific analysis also includes the main application areas of market and consumption, major regions and Consumption, major Chinese producers, distributors, raw material suppliers, equipment providers and their contact information, industry chain relationship analysis.
The research in this report also includes product parameters, production process, cost structure, and data information classified by region, technology and application. Finally, the paper model new project SWOT analysis and investment feasibility study of the case model.
Overall, this is an in-depth research report specifically for the Complementary And Alternative Medicine industry. The research center uses an objective and fair way to conduct an in-depth analysis of the development trend of the industry, providing support and evidence for customer competition analysis, development planning, and investment decision-making. In the course of operation, the project has received support and assistance from technicians and marketing personnel in various links of the industry chain.
The Complementary And Alternative Medicine market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies’ focus related to Complementary And Alternative Medicine market.
Prominent players in the market are predicted to face tough competition from the new entrants. However, some of the key players are targeting to acquire the startup companies in order to maintain their dominance in the global market. For a detailed analysis of key companies, their strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities are measured in the report by using industry-standard tools such as the SWOT analysis. Regional coverage of key companies is covered in the report to measure their dominance. Key manufacturers of Complementary And Alternative Medicine market are focusing on introducing new products to meet the needs of the patrons. The feasibility of new products is also measured by using industry-standard tools.
Key companies are increasing their investments in research and development activities for the discovery of new products. There has also been a rise in the government funding for the introduction of new Complementary And Alternative Medicine market. These factors have benefited the growth of the global market for Complementary And Alternative Medicine. Going forward, key companies are predicted to benefit from the new product launches and the adoption of technological advancements. Technical advancements have benefited many industries and the global industry is not an exception.
New product launches and the expansion of already existing business are predicted to benefit the key players in maintaining their dominance in the global market for Complementary And Alternative Medicine. The global market is segmented on the basis of region, application, en-users and product type. Based on region, the market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa (MEA).
In this study, the years considered to estimate the market size of Complementary And Alternative Medicine are as follows:
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- Market segmentation analysis including qualitative and quantitative research incorporating the impact of economic and policy aspects
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- Competitive landscape involving the market share of major players, along with the new projects and strategies adopted by players in the past five years
- Comprehensive company profiles covering the product offerings, key financial information, recent developments, SWOT analysis, and strategies employed by the major market players
Research Methodology:
In-depth interviews and discussions were conducted with several key market participants and opinion leaders to compile the research report.
This research study involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges. The following illustrative figure shows the market research methodology applied in this report.
Market Size Estimation
Top-down and bottom-up approaches are used to estimate and validate the global market size for company, regional division, product type and application (end users).
The market estimations in this report are based on the selling price (excluding any discounts provided by the manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler or traders). Market share analysis, assigned to each of the segments and regions are achieved through product utilization rate and average selling price.
Major manufacturers & their revenues, percentage splits, market shares, growth rates and breakdowns of the product markets are determined through secondary sources and verified through the primary sources.
All possible factors that influence the markets included in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to get the final quantitative and qualitative data. The market size for top-level markets and sub-segments is normalized, and the effect of inflation, economic downturns, and regulatory & policy changes or others factors are accounted for in the market forecast. This data is combined and added with detailed inputs and analysis from Vision Research Reports and presented in this report.
Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
After complete market engineering with calculations for market statistics; market size estimations; market forecasting; market breakdown; and data triangulation. Extensive primary research was conducted to gather information and verify and validate the critical numbers arrived at. In the complete market engineering process, both top-down and bottom-up approaches were extensively used, along with several data triangulation methods, to perform market estimation and market forecasting for the overall market segments and sub-segments listed in this report.
Secondary Sources
Secondary Sources occupies approximately 25% of data sources, such as press releases, annual reports, Non-Profit organizations, industry associations, governmental agencies and customs data, and so on. This research study includes secondary sources; directories; databases such as Bloomberg Business, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva (Dow Jones & Company), TRADING ECONOMICS, and avention; Investing News Network; statista; Federal Reserve Economic Data; annual reports; investor presentations; and SEC filings of companies.
Primary Sources
In the primary research process, various sources from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for this report. The primary sources from the supply side include product manufacturers (and their competitors), opinion leaders, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, dealer and traders, as well as the raw materials suppliers and producers, etc.
The primary sources from the demand side include industry experts such as business leaders, marketing and sales directors, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executive, end users (product buyers), and related key executives from various key companies and organizations operating in the global market.
The study objectives of this report are:
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Definition
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research Approach
2.2. Data Sources
2.3. Assumptions & Limitations
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
3.1. Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Market Classification and Scope
4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis
4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis
4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis
Chapter 5. Market Dynamics Analysis and Trends
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Market Drivers
5.1.2. Market Restraints
5.1.3. Market Opportunities
5.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
5.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers
5.2.3. Threat of substitute
5.2.4. Threat of new entrants
5.2.5. Degree of competition
Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape
6.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis
6.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players
6.1.3. Vendor Landscape
6.1.3.1. List of Suppliers
6.1.3.2. List of Buyers
Chapter 7. Global Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market, By Intervention
7.1. Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market, By Intervention Type, 2020-2030
7.1.1. Traditional Alternative Medicine/Botanicals
7.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2030)
7.1.2. Mind Healing
7.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2030)
7.1.3. Body Healing
7.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2030)
7.1.4. External Energy
7.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2030)
7.1.5. Sensory Healing
7.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2030)
Chapter 8. Global Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market, By Distribution Method
8.1. Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market, By Distribution Method, 2020-2030
8.1.1. Direct Sales
8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2030)
8.1.2. E-sales
8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2030)
8.1.3. Distance Correspondence
8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2030)
Chapter 9. Global Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast
9.1. North America
9.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.1.3. U.S.
9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.1.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.1.4. Rest of North America
9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.2.3. UK
9.2.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.2.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.2.4. Germany
9.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.2.5. France
9.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.2.6. Rest of Europe
9.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.3. APAC
9.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.3.3. India
9.3.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.3.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.3.4. China
9.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.3.5. Japan
9.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.3.6. Rest of APAC
9.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.4. MEA
9.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.4.3. GCC
9.4.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.4.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.4.4. North Africa
9.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.4.5. South Africa
9.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.4.6. Rest of MEA
9.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.5. Latin America
9.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.5.3. Brazil
9.5.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.5.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
9.5.4. Rest of LATAM
9.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Intervention (2016-2030)
9.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, By Distribution Method (2016-2030)
Chapter 10. Company Profiles
10.1. Columbia Nutritional
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Product Offerings
10.1.3. Financial Performance
10.1.4. Recent Initiatives
10.2. Nordic Nutraceuticals.
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Product Offerings
10.2.3. Financial Performance
10.2.4. Recent Initiatives
10.3. Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Product Offerings
10.3.3. Financial Performance
10.3.4. Recent Initiatives
10.4. The Healing Company Ltd.
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Product Offerings
10.4.3. Financial Performance
10.4.4. Recent Initiatives
10.5. John Schumacher Unity Woods Yoga Centre
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Product Offerings
10.5.3. Financial Performance
10.5.4. Recent Initiatives
10.6. Sheng Chang Pharmaceutical Company
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Product Offerings
10.6.3. Financial Performance
10.6.4. Recent Initiatives
10.7. Pure encapsulations, LLC.
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Product Offerings
10.7.3. Financial Performance
10.7.4. Recent Initiatives
10.8. Herb Pharm
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Product Offerings
10.8.3. Financial Performance
10.8.4. Recent Initiatives
10.9. AYUSH Ayurvedic Pte Ltd.
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Product Offerings
10.9.3. Financial Performance
10.9.4. Recent Initiatives
Chapter 11. Research Methodology
11.1. Primary Research
11.2. Secondary Research
11.3. Assumptions
Chapter 12. Appendix
12.1. About Us
Glossary of Terms