Global Pain Relief Gel Market, By Therapeutic Class (Non-Opioids, Opioids), Type (Prescription Pain Relief, Over-the-Counter Pain Relief), Distribution Channel (Pharmacies & Drug Stores, e-Commerce, Retail & Grocery Stores) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.
Pain Relief Gel Market Analysis and Size
Pain relief gels are topical formulations that relieve pain when applied directly to the skin. These gels typically contain active ingredients that work locally to alleviate pain and discomfort. Here are some common pain relief gels – topical analgesics, NSAID gels, capsaicin gels, and Lidocaine gels.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the pain relief gel market, which was USD 10,260.00 million in 2022, would rocket up to USD 15,344.47 million by 2030, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. This indicates that the market value. "Non-opioids" dominates the pain relief gel market's product type segment due to the increasing aging population. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include depth expert analysis, patient epidemiology, pipeline analysis, pricing analysis, and regulatory framework.
Pain Relief Gel Market Scope and Segmentation
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2023 to 2030
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Years
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2021 (Customizable to 2015-2020)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Million, Volumes in Units, Pricing in USD
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Segments Covered
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By Therapeutic Class (Non-Opioids, Opioids), Type (Prescription Pain Relief, Over-the-Counter Pain Relief), Distribution Channel (Pharmacies & Drug Stores, e-Commerce, Retail & Grocery Stores)
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Countries Covered
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U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherland, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.
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Market Players Covered
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Nestle S.A. (Switzerland), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (India), AdvaCare Pharma (U.S.), Topical BioMedics, Inc. (U.S.), Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc. (U.K.), Novartis AG (Switzerland), Pfizer Inc. (U.S.), GlaxoSmithKline Plc. (U.K.), Johnson & Johnson (U.S.), and Sanofi S.A. (France)
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Market Opportunities
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Market Definition
Pain relief gels are medications precisely used for inflammation or pain of the epidermal layer of the skin. Pain relief gel exclusively concentrates on providing ease of treatment without diminishing the efficiency of medication. Pain relief gel is composed to alleviate pain and allow skin as the route for drug administration. Pain relief gel can release medication exclusively at the site of action.
Pain Relief Gel Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Growing prevalence of chronic pain
Chronic pain conditions, such as arthritis, back pain, and musculoskeletal disorders, are prevalent worldwide. The increasing number of individuals seeking relief from chronic pain contributes to the demand for pain relief gels.
- Increasing aging population
The global population is aging, and older adults are more susceptible to various types of pain. The aging demographic is expected to drive the demand for pain relief products, including gels.
- Non-invasive and localized pain management
Pain relief gels offer a non-invasive and localized approach to managing pain. Many people prefer topical solutions to oral medications, as gels can be applied directly to the affected area, providing targeted relief.
- Active lifestyles and sports injuries
Sports-related injuries and active lifestyles contribute to the demand for pain relief gels. Athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals engaging in physical activities often seek topical pain relief options for muscle soreness, strains, and sprains.
Opportunities
- Increasing consumer demand
The demand for pain relief products, including gels, is expected to rise due to the increasing prevalence of chronic pain conditions, a growing aging population, and a rise in sports-related injuries. This creates an opportunity for manufacturers to cater to the needs of a larger consumer base seeking effective pain relief solutions.
- Product innovation and differentiation
Continuous research and development efforts can lead to the introduction of new and improved pain relief gel formulations. Innovations such as enhanced drug delivery systems, incorporating natural ingredients, and improved efficacy can differentiate products in the market and attract consumers looking for more effective and convenient pain relief options.
Restraints/Challenges
- Side effects and allergies
Some individuals may experience skin irritation, allergic reactions, or other side effects when using pain relief gels. This can lead to consumer concerns, reduced product usage, and negative brand perceptions. Manufacturers must invest in research and development to minimize adverse effects and ensure the safety and tolerability of their products.
- Competition from alternative pain relief products
Pain relief gels face competition from other forms of pain relief, including oral medications (such as analgesics or NSAIDs), patches, creams, and alternative therapies like acupuncture or physical therapy. Consumers have various options, and manufacturers must differentiate their products and demonstrate their effectiveness to stand out in the market.
This pain relief gel market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the pain relief gel market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.
Recent Developments
- In January 2023, Deccan Healthcare launched QuitPain instant pain relieving ayurvedic gel in Hyderabad, a proprietary blend of Deccan Healthcare Ltd., a leading nutraceutical and cosmeceutical products company. It is an easy-to-use ayurvedic pain relief gel for the relief of aches and pains
- In December 2022, Manx Healthcare launched Reliviate Aches and Joint Pain Relief 0.5% w/w Gel.
Global Pain Relief Gel Market Scope
The pain relief gel market is segmented on the basis of therapeutic class, type, and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Therapeutic Class
- Non-Opioids
- Opioids
Cause
- Prescription pain relief
- Over-the-counter pain relief
Distribution Channel
- Pharmacies & drug stores
- E-commerce
- Retail & grocery stores
Pain Relief Gel Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The pain relief gel market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, therapeutic class, type, and distribution channel, as referenced above.
The countries covered in the pain relief gel market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherland, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, rest of Europe, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, rest of Asia-Pacific, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Israel, rest of Middle East and Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and rest of South America.
North America dominates the pain relief gel market because of the growing aging population in the region, growing investment in healthcare infrastructure is also boosting the market's growth.
Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030 due to the increase in government initiatives to promote awareness, rise in medical tourism, growing research activities in the region, availability of massive untapped markets, large population pool, and the growing demand for quality healthcare in the region.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Healthcare Infrastructure growth Installed base and New Technology Penetration
The pain relief gel market also provides you with detailed market analysis for every country growth in healthcare expenditure for capital equipment, installed base of different kind of products for pain relief gel market, impact of technology using life line curves and changes in healthcare regulatory scenarios and their impact on the pain relief gel market. The data is available for historic period 2015-2020.
Competitive Landscape and Pain Relief Gel Market Share Analysis
The pain relief gel 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 the pain relief gel market.
Some of the major players operating in the pain relief gel market are:
- Nestle S.A. (Switzerland)
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (India)
- AdvaCare Pharma (U.S.)
- Topical BioMedics, Inc. (U.S.)
- Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc. (U.K.)
- Novartis AG (Switzerland)
- Pfizer Inc. (U.S.)
- GlaxoSmithKline Plc. (U.K.)
- Johnson & Johnson (U.S.)
- Sanofi S.A. (France)
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