Throat Sprays Market - Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Rising Level of Air Pollution - Chemicals or other contaminants that are harmful to plants, animals, and people collectively constitute air pollution. A significant proportion of air pollution is caused by humans, in the context of emissions from factories, planes, cars, or aerosol cans. Air pollution is most prevalent in large cities, where emissions from numerous sources are coupled. The rising level of air pollution results in several health and respiratory problems which is expected to propel the throat sprays market in the forecasted period. As per the World Health Organization, nearly all of the world's population (99%) breathes air that is unhealthy and surpasses WHO air quality guidelines. In addition, 17% of higher-income nations experience nitrogen dioxide issues.
- Rise in Prevalence of Strep Throat Problem – As per a report, every year, approximately 610 million people worldwide contract strep throat, with many of them being children.
- Upsurge in Rhinitis – Each year, the occurrence of rhinitis ranged from 2% to 64% worldwide.
- Spike in Upper Respiratory Infections – For instance, in the global burden of diseases 2019 study, incident cases of upper respiratory infections (URIs) reached nearly 17 billion in 2019, accounting for 41% of all cases.
- Increasing Geriatric Population - As per the World Health Organization (WHO), the global population of people over the age of 60 is expected to reach 1.4 billion by 2030.
Challenges
- Overdosing of Throat Sprays – patients with a history of breathing disorders may be particularly at risk when treated with the throat sprays/benzocaine sprays. It is necessary to carefully examine for signs of methemoglobinemia in patients before prescribing benzocaine sprays.
- Availability of Alternatives
- Competition Among Manufacturers
Throat Sprays Market Size and Forecast:
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Base Year |
2025 |
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Forecast Year |
2026-2035 |
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CAGR |
3.9% |
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Base Year Market Size (2025) |
USD 543.6 million |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
USD 796.96 million |
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Regional Scope |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In the year 2026, the industry size of throat sprays is estimated at USD 562.68 million.
The global throat sprays market size was over USD 543.6 million in 2025 and is anticipated to witness a CAGR of around 3.9%, crossing USD 796.96 million revenue by 2035.
North America is anticipated to secure a 30% share by 2035 in the Throat Sprays Market, supported by the strong presence of leading manufacturers, extensive infectious-disease awareness campaigns, and a steadily expanding elderly population.
Key players in the market include Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, Procter & Gamble Company, Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc., Purdue Pharma L.P., Marinomed Biotech AG, Biocidin Botanicals, Melcare Biomedical Pty Ltd, Ursatec GmbH, Puressentiel UK Ltd.
