Vietnam Medical Foods Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Product, Route of Administration, Application, Distribution Channel, and Region, 2025-2033

Vietnam Medical Foods Market Overview:

The Vietnam medical foods market size reached USD 122.45 Million in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 190.89 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.54% during 2025-2033. The market is expanding due to rising demand for condition-specific nutrition that supports chronic disease management, recovery, and elderly care. Growing hospital reliance on clinical nutrition and continuous product innovations are driving adoption across healthcare segments. Supportive government policies, increased healthcare investments, and consumer awareness of therapeutic nutrition are further boosting long-term growth, strengthening Vietnam medical foods market share.

Vietnam Medical Foods Market Trends:

Rising Demand for Condition-Specific Nutrition

The demand for condition-specific medical nutrition is becoming a defining trend in the Vietnam medical foods market. With the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular conditions, healthcare providers are recommending medical foods to support targeted dietary needs. Patients are increasingly relying on specialized formulations that address nutritional deficiencies, improve recovery rates, and enhance overall health management. In mid-2025, several hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City partnered with nutrition companies to introduce tailored formulas for oncology and diabetes care, reflecting the rising demand for patient-focused dietary interventions. This shift has encouraged manufacturers to diversify product offerings with disease-specific solutions, including those for renal health, gastrointestinal disorders, and age-related conditions. Consumer awareness campaigns and physician recommendations are also fueling product adoption, as patients recognize the role of nutrition in improving treatment outcomes. Collectively, these developments are creating strong momentum for Vietnam medical foods market growth, making nutrition a central part of chronic disease management strategies. As a result, the market is expected to see consistent expansion, driven by innovation and healthcare demand.

Increasing Focus on Geriatric Nutrition

The increasing number of elderly is driving favorable prospects for Vietnamese medical food companies. Older people tend to experience various health issues like muscle loss, osteoporosis, compromised immunity, and decreased metabolic efficiency, which make them require more specialized nutritional assistance. As the healthcare sectors in Vietnam focus on preventive care and long-term care, the acceptance of medical foods specific to aging populations is gaining speed. In 2025, product launches by international nutrition companies brought high-protein, medical foods that are specifically fortified for elderly surgical patients or malnourished patients. These launches pointed to increasing acceptance of targeted nutrition to ensure quality of life for the elderly. Meanwhile, local health professionals have started implementing geriatric nutrition services in hospitals and nursing homes, providing regular access to medical foods for older patients. Growing disposable incomes and heightened health consciousness are further bolstering this trend, with families valuing nutrition solutions that can enhance recovery and prolong independence among elderly patients. With a steadily increasing aged population, Vietnam is well-situated as a prime market where geriatric-oriented medical foods will play an integral part in enhancing health outcomes and lowering healthcare expenditures related to age-related conditions.

Expansion of Clinical Nutrition Programs

Vietnam’s healthcare sector is placing greater emphasis on integrating clinical nutrition programs into hospitals and specialty care centers, which is driving demand for medical foods. Physicians increasingly prescribe medical nutrition to patients undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, or intensive treatment, where conventional diets cannot meet recovery requirements. In 2025, the Ministry of Health introduced updated clinical guidelines that promoted the use of specialized nutrition support for critical care patients, strengthening the role of medical foods in mainstream healthcare practices. Several private hospitals in Hanoi and Da Nang also announced collaborations with international nutrition companies to expand their therapeutic nutrition offerings for intensive care and long-term treatment patients. These initiatives ensure patients receive balanced, scientifically formulated products that improve outcomes and reduce treatment complications. At the same time, medical professionals are undergoing training programs on clinical nutrition to enhance prescription practices. This institutional support is not only normalizing the use of medical foods but also creating a consistent channel for product adoption. The expansion of such programs underscores the country’s commitment to patient-centered care, reinforcing medical foods as an essential element of Vietnam’s evolving healthcare ecosystem and fueling long-term market development.

Vietnam Medical Foods Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, route of administration, application, and distribution channel.

Product Insights:

• Pills
• Powder
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product. This includes pills, powder, and others.

Route of Administration Insights:

• Oral
• Enteral

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the route of administration have also been provided in the report. This includes oral and enteral.

Application Insights:

• ADHD
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Metabolic Disorders
• Others

 The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes ADHD, depression, diabetes, cancer, alzheimer's disease, metabolic disorders, and others.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Supermarkets
• Hospital and Retail Pharmacies
• Online Pharmacies
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel have also been provided in the report. This includes supermarkets, hospital and retail pharmacies, online pharmacies, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Northern Vietnam
• Central Vietnam
• Southern Vietnam

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, and Southern Vietnam.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Vietnam Medical Foods Market News:

• April 2025: Arla Foods Ingredients expanded its Lacprodan MicelPure portfolio with a new medical-grade micellar casein isolate (MCI) targeting medical nutrition. The innovation addressed protein malnutrition challenges, offering better taste, functionality, and compliance, which strengthened medical foods adoption and supported Vietnam medical foods market development.

Vietnam Medical Foods Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Vietnam medical foods market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam medical foods market on the basis of product?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam medical foods market on the basis of route of administration?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam medical foods market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam medical foods market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam medical foods market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Vietnam medical foods market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Vietnam medical foods market?
• What is the structure of the Vietnam medical foods market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Vietnam medical foods market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Vietnam medical foods market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Vietnam medical foods market.
• Porter's Five Forces analysis assists stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Vietnam medical foods industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.