Czech Republic Enteral Nutrition Market

The Czech Republic enteral nutrition market size is projected to reach US$ 86.38 million by 2031 from US$ 56.42 million in 2023; the market is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.5% during 2023–2031.

Enteral nutrition, or "tube feeding," provides nutrition directly into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract using a feeding tube placed in the stomach or small intestine. Enteral nutrition consists of a liquid food mixture containing all essential nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Formulas can be ready-to-feed liquids, powdered or concentrated mixtures, or blended foods. For infants, human breast milk or infant formula can also be considered EN when given through a feeding tube.

General or standard nutrition formulas may not be precise in providing patients with the quantities of nutrients required for the body to function correctly. Therefore, doctors prescribe nutrition products specific to diseases. Renal formulas are more calorically dense and contain lower concentrations of phosphorous, potassium, and magnesium than standard formulas. Similarly, pulmonary formulas feature less carbohydrate content than standard formulas. Pharmaceutical companies provide enteral nutrition with tailored constituents (patient-specific) to meet individual patient needs. For example, Impact (offered by Nestle) is a clinically proven nutritional solution for managing primary elective surgery patients to reduce postoperative complications and length of hospital stays. The increasing prevalence of diseases like diabetes, kidney failure, and cancer leads to higher demand for disease-specific formulas in the Czech Republic.

The growth of home enteral nutrition is a noteworthy factor contributing to the expansion of the Czech Republic enteral nutrition market size. Home enteral nutrition allows patients to continue their nutritional therapy from the comfort of their homes, reducing hospital stays and minimizing healthcare costs. The Czech healthcare system places more emphasis on home care, which reduces the burden on hospital infrastructure, creating a demand for home enteral nutrition. Technological advancements that make at-home feeding more accessible and effective helps favoring the home enteral nutrition. For example, portable feeding pumps and smaller, easier-to-use feeding tubes enable patients to receive nutrition at home without the need for constant medical supervision. The convenience and comfort of receiving treatment at home are expected to make HEN a desirable option for many patients and their families.

Product Type-Based Insights

The Czech Republic enteral nutrition market, based on type, is segmented into nasogastric, nasoenteral, sipping, and others. The nasogastric segment held the largest share in the Czech Republic enteral nutrition market in 2023, and it is expected to register the highest CAGR during 2023–2031. Nasogastric feeding involves the insertion of a small tube into the stomach through the nose, offering a simple, cost-effective solution for providing nutrition to patients facing swallowing difficulties, neurological disorders, or severe conditions that impair oral intake. Nasogastric feeding helps patients get enough nutrition to recover from illness. Nasogastric feeding is commonly prescribed for patients who require short-term feeding support.

The demand for nasogastric feeding in the Czech Republic is driven by the increasing incidence of neurological disorders such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, and other conditions that affect swallowing. Additionally, the aging population in the country is contributing to the rise in the number of patients who require nutritional support, particularly after surgeries or in the management of chronic diseases. Healthcare infrastructure improvements and the availability of advanced, safer NG feeding tube systems are also encouraging the adoption of nasogastric enteral feeding.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and World Health Organization are among the primary and secondary sources referred to while preparing the Czech Republic enteral nutrition market report.