Sleep-Related Business

Companies selling functional beddings, food/supplement,sleep improvement medicine, sleep measuring devices

Sleep-related business market, that has started being formed since around 2000, has developed against the backdrop of social issues including permeation of the 24-hour society, long working hours, alternative work schedule, uncertainty in employment, etc. In recent years, COVID-19 pandemic has triggered to have changed the daily routines which has reportedly reduced the quality of sleep.

With progress of basic research on sleep mechanism and its influence over health, scientific knowledge has increased to raise the recognition on how important the quality of sleep is and has expanded the market related to sleep. Furthermore, improvement of in vivo sensing technology has enabled to visualize the sleep status more casually, which has been the tailwind for the market. As sleep is recognized to contribute to production, corporate profitability, etc., it is also attracting attention from the viewpoint of healthy company.

The report provides perspectives on market trends, size, analysis by application, business development by major companies, future directions, etc., from the viewpoints of five segments, 1) bedding, 2) food, 3) Medicines, 4) medical equipment, and 5) sleep-tech products.

I   General Remarks

1. Sleep Related Business Market Overview
   1) Categorization and Definition of Sleep Related Business Market
   　- Functional Bedding
   　- Supplement (Functional Food)
   　- Sleep Inducers (Prescribed)
   　- Sleep Medication (OTC Drugs)
   　- Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS)-related, Diagnostic Equipment
   　- Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS)-related, Treatment Equipment
   　- Sleep Tech devices
   2) Definition of Sleep
   3) Sleep deeply relates to physical, mental, and social performance
   4) Policies and Guidelines on Sleep
   5) Social Trends on Sleep
   6) Categorization of Sleep Disorder
   7) ICT Penetration in Japan

II   Market Trends by Segment

1. Trends of Functional Beddings (Beds, mattresses, pillows)
2. Food and Supplement to Improve Sleep
3. Sleep Inducers
4. Sleep Medication (OTC Drugs)
5. Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS) Diagnostics Market
6. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Market
7. Sleep Tech Market

III  Profiles of Noteworthy Companies

14 enterprises