Global RUTF & RUSF Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis Report - Forecast 2034

RUTF & RUSF Market Size

The global RUTF & RUSF market size was worth around USD 365.7 Million in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 617.84 Million by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 6% between 2025 and 2034.

The report analyzes the global RUTF & RUSF market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the RUTF & RUSF industry.

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RUTF & RUSF Market: Overview

Malnutrition is a big problem in underdeveloped economies like Africa and Asia, and it's becoming worse as the world's population grows. Malnutrition kills 3.1 million children under the age of five each year, according to the World Food Program (WFP), a statistic that is rising with each passing year.

The implementation of community-based treatment and management of acute malnutrition, together with the invention of RUTF and RUSF, has substantially boosted the efficiency and effectiveness of therapeutic feeding care according to UNICEF & WHO data. As a result, the demand for RUTF & RUSF products will continue to rise in the future years, indicating the worldwide growth of the RUTF & RUSF market.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global RUTF & RUSF market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 6% over the forecast period (2025-2034).
• Regarding revenue, the global RUTF & RUSF market size was valued at around USD 365.7 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 617.84 Million by 2034.
• The RUTF & RUSF market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to rising malnutrition cases and humanitarian aid initiatives.
• Based on Type, the Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food segment is expected to lead the global market.
• On the basis of Application, the Non-Governmental Organizations segment is growing at a high rate and will continue to dominate the global market.
• Based on region, Africa & Asia-Pacific is predicted to dominate the global market during the forecast period.

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RUTF & RUSF Market: Growth Drivers

Increasing demand for nutrition-rich RUTF & RUSF products strongly driving the market demand.

The nutritious value of RUTF and RUSF products is their USP. Manufacturers in the global RUTF & RUSF market are concentrating their efforts on creating more nutritional content that will meet the demands of newborns, children, and working adults. RUTF & RUSF items are simple and easy to distribute to people of all ages in the community, and they're also easier to transport through disasters and emergencies. For instance, Insta Products Ltd. produces protein-vitamin-rich RUTF and RUSF porridge products that are suitable for infants, young children, and adults at a low cost.

Furthermore, Nutty Butta RUTF is a healthy, high-protein diet made from excess cheese and non-fat dry milk for malnourished children and adults, developed by Tabatchnick Fine Foods, Inc. Due to heavy demand for nutrition-rich food products, manufacturers are also investing more in new product launches which in turn fuels the market growth.

RUTF & RUSF Market: Restraints

The high cost of the products may hinder market growth.

In the present RUTF formulation Peanuts, vitamins & minerals, vegetable oil, and milk powder are all included. The cost of these ingredients is quite high, resulting in a higher final product cost. The number of people in need of treatment far outnumbers the amount of money available for this reason. As a result, there is a substantial need for cost-effective raw material alternatives.

In RUTF & RUSF products, the adoption of alternative and cost-effective ingredients can help to lower the total cost. Until then the high cost of the nutrients used in RUTF and RUSF poses a major hindrance to the global RUTF & RUSF market growth.

RUTF & RUSF Market: Opportunities

Big and mid-size corporations are increasing their spending on SCR activities which is projected to offer better growth opportunities for market expansion.

According to UNICEF and WHO, over 33 million children under the age of five suffer from moderate acute malnutrition (MAM), whereas 19 million children under the age of five suffer from severe acute malnutrition (SAM). These rising numbers are causing everyone to be concerned. As a result, many corporations are stepping up to assist and feed these youngsters through CSR initiatives.

The demand for RUTF and RUSF products is being driven by these causes. Companies like the Tata Trust, Adani Group, and others are donating large sums of money to provide RUTF and RUSF products to children in India and throughout the world.

RUTF & RUSF Market: Challenges

Issues with quality and inconsistency in RUTF milk products pose a major challenge to market growth.

UNICEF places a high priority on ensuring the quality of RUTF products. Given the nature and health state of the intended benefit to children, the presence of microbiological contaminants in peanut and milk-based diets constitutes a risk. Present microbiological guidelines are based on the most recent guidance from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on the microbial safety of lipid-based ready-to-eat meals for waste management.

However, most of the time the food is spoiled due to improper storage conditions or transport which cannot be utilized by consumers. These factors pose major challenges to the global RUTF & RUSF market growth.

RUTF & RUSF Market: Segmentation

The global RUTF & RUSF market is categorized based on type, application, and region.

Based on type, the market is categorized into ready-to-use therapeutic food and ready-to-use supplementary food. In 2021, RUTF accounted for the highest revenue share and is projected to grow in the near future.

The application, segment of the market is bifurcated into non-governmental organizations, United Nations agencies, charities, dispensaries, hospitals, and others.

RUTF & RUSF Market: Report Scope

Recent Developments

• In November 2020, Mana Nutritive Aid Products was able to deliver 450 packs of RUTF to Rwanda for distribution to Rwanda Children. The group will soon be able to provide life-saving RUTF to 450 children.

RUTF & RUSF Market: Regional Landscape

Europe to lead the global market during the forecast period.

In 2020, Europe accounted for nearly 55 percent of worldwide demand for RUTF and RUSF, far outpacing the second most profitable area, the Middle East and Africa, which contributed just a quarter of global demand in the ready-to-use therapeutic and supplemental food industry. Several regional businesses in Europe are focusing on increasing their manufacturing capacity while also delivering RUTF and RUSF to UNICEF and other NGOs.

Regional manufacturers in North America manufacture ready-to-use therapeutic food and supplementary food products for newborns in many African countries, including Ethiopia, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Nigeria. On the other side, the adoption of CAMAM in countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and India has aided the industry growth in the Asia Pacific.

RUTF & RUSF Market: Competitive Analysis

The report provides a company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key market players. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market, including acquisitions & mergers, new product launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the RUTF & RUSF market on a global and regional basis.

The global RUTF & RUSF market is dominated by players like:

• GC Rieber Compact
• Hilina Enriched Foods
• Diva Nutritional Products
• Insta Products
• Edesia Nutrition
• InnoFaso
• Meds & Food For Kids
• NutriVita Foods
• Mana Nutritive Aid Products
• Nutriset
• Power Foods Industries
• Tabatchnick Fine Foods
• Valid Nutrition
• Samil Industrial
• and Nuflower Foods and Nutrition

The global RUTF & RUSF market is segmented as follows;

By Type

• Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food
• Ready-To-Use Supplementary Food

By Application

• Non-Governmental Organizations
• United Nations Agencies
• Charities
• Dispensaries
• Hospitals
• and Others

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America