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Based on product, the market has been categorized into meal boxes and supplements. The supplements segment will capture USD 17.95 billion and demonstrate a 5.8% CAGR by 2032. Meal boxes for elderly also occupy a high industry share in terms of volume. Meal boxes come in various varieties to match the changing requirements of its senior customers. Most meal boxes are ready to eat food with minimal preparation required.
Various dietary requirements of the elderly population are taken into consideration by the companies offering meal boxes like gluten free, low carb, low sodium, diabetic friendly, renal diet, etc. A rising elderly population coupled with an increasing number of senior citizens living alone will drive demand for meal boxes in coming years.
The grocery stores segment held a 30% silver food market share in 2023, amounting to USD 5.38 billion, and is predicted to grow at a 5.5% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. Senior care facilities are increasingly integrating specialized nutrition solutions into their offerings, focusing on enhancing the dietary quality for elderly residents. Hospitals are adopting silver food options to cater to patients with specific dietary needs, driven by a growing awareness of the role of nutrition in recovery. Grocery stores are expanding their shelves with silver food products, responding to rising consumer demand for convenient, health-oriented options.
Meanwhile, online portals are experiencing significant growth, driven by their ability to offer a wide range of products and convenient delivery options. The hospital segment held a significant share of the overall market in 2023. Many silver food manufacturing companies sell their products to hospitals that take care of elderly patients. Rising health issues have led to increasing patients in the hospitals which in turn would increase the requirement for silver food for elderly. High growth in the global healthcare industry will augment this segment’s development and is likely to grow at a rate of about 3% during the forecast timeframe.
The Asia Pacific silver food market is projected to achieve USD 10.93 billion, with a CAGR of 7.0% from 2024 to 2032. High sale of supplements in China, India, Japan, and South Korea will be the main driver behind the region’s top industry position. Doctors highly recommend the product, especially for the ageing population to fulfill their nutritional requirements. The increasing number of ailments in this region coupled with rising disposable income will be another important driver behind the silver food industry expansion in the coming years.
North America is another key silver food industry which is experiencing growth, due to an increase in the number of elderly people in this region along with problems of obesity, diabetes etc. will boost the local market in the forecast timeframe. The population is aware of the advantages of nutritional food and are increasingly demanding meal kits which incorporate natural ingredients. The growth of online portals for home delivery of food products will also help the silver food industry to grow. These trends will augment product sales in the future.