The global histamine toxicity market was estimated to reach a valuation of US$ 329 Million in the year 2022. With a steady CAGR of 4.2% from 2023 to 2033, this market is expected to reach US$ 342.82 Million by 2023 and US$ 517.8 Million by 2033.
Histidine is a substance found in some fish types at high concentrations. Bacteria have the ability to transform this substance into histamine. Mast cells produce histamine during an allergic response, which causes allergy symptoms. Hence, a reaction to eating fish with a high histamine content may mimic an allergic reaction to that cuisine. Histamine poisoning can be more easily caused by some fish species. They consist of marlin, mahi mahi, tuna, mackerel, anchovies, bluefish, and amberjack. Hence, when consumers eat these types of fish, they tend to suffer from histamine toxicity, which can be considered the primary driver of the market.
Acute histamine toxicity is most frequently brought by either poor refrigeration or rotten seafood. As a result, bacteria overgrow and produce excessive amounts of histamine from histidine. Histamine poisoning may be more likely in those with extremely low levels of the enzyme diamine oxidase. The diagnosis of the illness frequently depends on the environment. For instance, histamine toxicity is most likely the cause of outbreaks of common symptoms that afflict multiple persons who have consumed the same contaminated food.
Another significant driver of this market is the lack of safety regulations regarding the quality of fish within the fish trade. Three primary processes- oxidation, microbial growth, and enzymatic autolysis—are responsible for fish spoilage. Chemical techniques and low-temperature preservation are now the most popular techniques available for preventing water activity, oxidative, enzymatic, and microbiological deterioration. Histamine toxicity may result from improper seafood transportation refrigeration. These elements will undoubtedly speed up the trend in the upcoming years.
By drug type, the anti-histamine segment is anticipated to take up the dominant share in the global market with over 50% market share in 2023. Histamine can produce symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes when it reacts badly to an allergen like pollen, fish, and pet dander. Antihistamines are drugs that treat allergies as well as nausea, the common cold, anxiety, and other conditions. There are two main categories into which antihistamines fall. H-1 blockers or H-1 receptor antagonists are the first categories. Antihistamines of this category are used to alleviate allergy symptoms. H-2 blockers or H-2 receptor antagonists are the second subtypes. They are employed to treat gastrointestinal disorders including motion sickness, vomiting, nausea, gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, often known as acid reflux). Such factors have propelled the growth in the global histamine toxicity market.
By the route of administration, the nasal segment is expected to acquire more than 25% of the global market share in 2023. Apart from a possible runny nose or a bitter aftertaste, they rarely produce adverse effects. If one's nose becomes inflamed after using the spray, one can try a moisturizing nasal gel or switch to another kind. Most allergy symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose, itching, and congestion, can be treated with steroid sprays (stuffiness). They are a highly well-liked remedy for histamine poisoning since they work so well and seldom produce negative effects. Together with taking an antihistamine, these are frequently the first things that doctors advise. Thus, with the increasing benefits of nasal sprays, this segment is expected to reach new heights during the forecast period.
| Data Point | Key Statistics |
|---|---|
| Expected Market value in 2023 | US$ 342.82 Million |
| Expected Market value in 2033 | US$ 517.8 Million |
| Growth Rate (2023 to 2033) | 4.2% from 2023 to 2033 |
Histamine toxicity is also referred to as scombroid poisoning. It is a type of food poisoning. It is an allergic reaction caused by consumption of spoiled fish. Few types of fish naturally contain high levels of histidine. Histidine is converted to histamine by bacteria. Human body has immune cells called mast cells that release histamine in reaction to an allergen. Histamine triggers inflammatory response causing allergic conditions.
Similarly if a person consumes a spoiled fish containing histamine the response resembles to that of allergy. Common symptoms of histamine toxicity are Nausea, headache, flushing and swelling of face, feeling of fainting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Symptoms can last from hours to few days. Diagnosing can be trick to understand the cause of symptoms and can be confirmed by seeing a general physician or a specialist of food allergies.
Determining blood histamine levels in plasma or the histamine metabolites levels like N-methylhistamine in urine samples is can also be a way of diagnosing histamine toxicity. Histamine toxicity treatment depend on the severity of symptoms. Mild symptoms do not require medication while severe ones need treatments like antihistamines.
Usually H1- receptor antagonists are given for Histamine toxicity treatment. Histamine toxicity is sometimes confused with an allergic reaction to fish.
Increasing consumption of sea food especially canned fishes and their risk linked to histamine toxicity is can drive the growth of the market. It is estimated that 80% of fish consumption in the USA is due to import of fish form other countries.
So it can be said that Histamine toxicity is closely linked with the fish trade business happening worldwide. Lack of international safety standards and awareness of the disease related to it can drive the growth of Histamine toxicity treatment market. In sufficient knowledge about refrigeration and food processing amongst food industry professionals is likely to upswing the growth of the Histamine toxicity market.
People are not aware of considering expiry dates while purchasing the refrigerated foods especially. This is more common in lower economy countries due to lack of awareness. Canned tuna fish is the popular food in the USA. And it is reported that canned tuna fish consumption in USA is about 1 billion pounds per year.
In Europe most of the canned fish is outsourced due to high demands of frozen foods. All these factors owe to histamine toxicity market growth. Collaboration of fisher man and public health officials will be required for setting up quality standards. Majority of the times the histamine toxicity is curable as symptoms can reside without medications. This can be major restraint for the Histamine toxicity treatment market growth.
The USFDA is playing a major role in increasing awareness about scombroid poisoning amongst people. USA dominates the market share of histamine toxicity market as canned fishes are popular food in the USA. Europe also holds a high market share in the Histamine toxicity market. The availability of the antihistamines as OTC drugs makes it a great opportunity for the market players.
The OTC drugs can reach out to large number of population as in many developing countries people still don’t consider to seek medical investigation from doctors for allergy like conditions. Many small pharma companies are trying to enter the Histamine toxicity market.
Several cases of histamine toxicity were reported in Ohio in 2019. FDA is setting up strict guidelines for food industry suppliers to mention the sell date accurately. High prevalence of allergic conditions in developed countries is also likely to rise the need of antihistamines.
The global market of canned fish is expected to reach 36.7 billion by 2021 which is around 7 million more than the consumption in 2016. These factors are expected to contribute majorly in Histamine toxicity market.
The key participants operating in the histamine toxicity treatments market are
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