What this market covers
Treatments and programs aimed at lowering body fat, including non surgical procedures, diet programs and medical care. Customers are adults seeking weight and shape change.
Typical segments
- Cryolipolysis treatments
- Injectable fat dissolving
- Weight loss programs
- Liposuction
Why this market is moving now
- US employment in the core industry shifted -44% since 2020.
- Clinical research is active, with studies recruiting now.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU had 111,529 enterprises in NACE class S9604 (Physical well-being activities) in 2023. | 111,529 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class S9604 had net turnover of €7.35 billion in 2023. | 7.35 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class S9604 employed 192,399 people across the EU in 2023. | 192,399 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 2,390 private establishments in NAICS 812191 (Diet and weight reducing centers) in 2025. | 2,390 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 812191 employed an average of 10,279 people in US private industry in 2025. | 10,279 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 812191 changed by -44% between 2020 (18,410 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -44 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 812191 was $51,254 in 2025. | 51,254 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| ClinicalTrials.gov lists 15,128 registered studies for the condition "obesity". | 15,128 registered studies | 2026 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
| 1,466 of those studies were recruiting participants when checked in November 2026. | 1,466 recruiting studies | 2026 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 S9604, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 111529
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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 S9604, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 7348
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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 S9604, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 192399
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- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 812191, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 812191, annual_avg_estabs 2390
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 812191, annual_avg_emplvl 10279
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QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 18410; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 10279
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 812191, avg_annual_pay 51254
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- U.S. National Library of Medicine: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, condition "obesity" (2026-11-04)
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query.cond=obesity totalCount 15128
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- U.S. National Library of Medicine: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, condition "obesity", status recruiting (2026-11-04)
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filter.overallStatus=RECRUITING totalCount 1466
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Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Aesthetic clinics
- Weight loss centers
- Individual consumers
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the United States market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 10Method and sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many clinical trials study obesity?
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 15,128 registered studies.
How many US companies are in the body fat reduction industry?
BLS counts 2,390 private establishments in NAICS 812191 (Diet and weight reducing centers), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the body fat reduction industry?
Eurostat counts 111,529 enterprises in NACE class S9604 (Physical well-being activities).
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