Global Anosmia Market, by Type (Idiopathic Anosmia and Congenital Anosmia), by Treatment (Therapies (Nasal Endoscopy and Imaging) and Medications (Decongestants, Antihistamines, and Steroid Nasal Sprays)), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa), is estimated to be valued at US$ 2,500.7 million in 2020 and is estimated to exhibit a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period (2020-2027).
Global Anosmia Market – Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The COVID–19 pandemic is expected to hinder the global anosmia market growth during the forecast period. The number of COVID-19 cases are increasing at an exponential rate, globally. For instance, according to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Weekly Epidemiological Update by the World Health Organization, over 67,780,361 cases and 1,551,214 million deaths due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were reported on December 09, 2020, across the globe.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economy in three main ways; by directly affecting the production and demand; by creating disruptions in distribution channels; and by its financial impact on firms and financial markets.
Rising anosmia cases are expected to drive demand for anosmia treatment, which is further expected to drive the market growth in the near future. For instance, according to an article published by the National Institutes of Health, in June 2019, 12% of adults in the U.S. lost their sense of smell and this issue becomes more common with age.