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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the special medical purpose formula food industry Core Insights - The special medical purpose formula food (medical food) market in China is expected to grow rapidly due to increasing product diversity, policy support, and improved clinical nutrition practices [4][8] - The market size of special medical food in China increased from 4.43 billion to 18.58 billion from 2019 to 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.1%, and is projected to reach 47.03 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 20.4% [8] - The demand for special medical food is driven by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and the aging population, with significant nutritional risks observed among hospitalized patients and the elderly [11] Market Background - Special medical food is designed to meet the nutritional needs of individuals with specific health conditions and must be consumed under medical supervision [5] - The industry has evolved from a pharmaceutical focus to a food category, with significant growth observed in recent decades [6] Market Status - The market supply is primarily driven by amino acids, which are essential functional ingredients in medical food, and recent regulatory changes have allowed domestic production of amino acid-based products [9] - The demand is categorized into outpatient and inpatient populations, with a notable increase in nutritional risk among hospitalized patients [10][11] Market Competition - The competitive landscape includes both domestic and international players, with a total of 58 companies registered for special medical food as of Q3 2024, and Nestlé leading in the number of approved products [16] - The evaluation of leading brands is based on product approval numbers, clinical validation, R&D investment, and global collaboration [12][13][14][15] Development Trends - The industry is moving towards innovative ingredient research and personalized nutrition solutions, enhancing the effectiveness of medical food [31][32] - Technological advancements in production processes and strict quality control measures are ensuring the stability and bioavailability of active nutrients in medical food [33]