Market Trends of Biologics Industry
The Cancer Segment is Expected to Grow at High Rate in the Application Segment
The cancer burden is increasing globally, and cancer therapies may be modified according to regional and national priorities. Biological therapy for cancer aims to induce the immune system to recognize and kill cancer cells.
Cancer is a formidable global health challenge and stands as a leading cause of mortality. For instance, according to the February 2022 update by the World Health Organization, cancer prevalence is rising at a high rate, and it is evident in the most common types of cancer in terms of new cases and associated fatalities. According to the same source, breast cancer led with 2.26 million new cases, followed closely by lung cancer at 2.21 million cases. Colon and rectum cancer accounted for 1.93 million cases, while prostate cancer and non-melanoma skin cancer contributed 1.41 million and 1.20 million cases, respectively. Stomach cancer was notable, with 1.09 million new cases reported in 2022.
In addition, the above-mentioned report by the World Health Organization also mentioned that approximately 400,000 children annually confront the onset of cancer, with prevalent types varying across different countries. Cervical cancer emerges as the most common pediatric cancer in 23 countries.
Governments of different countries are taking initiatives to increase awareness about cancer and its diagnosis to help people detect cancer early. For instance, in February 2022, the Health Minister of Tamil Nadu, India, stated that the Government of Tamil Nadu is involved in framing the policy to identify 66% of cancer patients in the first and second stages by 2030 to provide proper treatment. Such policies are expected to drive the growth of the segment.
Biologic companies are also continuously focusing on developing novel biologic therapeutics for cancer treatment and are investing in research and development activities. For instance, in May 2022, Biocon Biologics and Viatris (formerly Mylan) launched the cancer drug Bevacizumab under the brand Abevmy in Canada. The Abevmy was developed by the two companies Biologics and Viatris. Hence, the above-mentioned factors contributed to the growth of the cancer segment of the market.
North America Holds the Dominant Market Share Over The Forecast Period
The North American biologics industry dominates the global biologics market, and it is estimated to show a similar trend over the coming years. The primary factors driving the biologics industry are the increasing incidences of chronic diseases, the presence of well-established pharmaceutical companies, and an increase in the number of biotech companies.
According to the American Cancer Society, the United States is estimated to have about 1,918,030 new cancer cases and 609,360 cancer deaths in 2022. Furthermore, according to the National Cancer Institute, the number of cancer survivors is expected to rise to 22.2 million by 2030, up from 17 million in 2020. The most common cancers in the United States are breast, lung, prostate, colorectum, bladder, and skin cancer. Thus, rising cancer prevalence is anticipated to drive the demand for its treatment, thereby boosting the growth of the North America biologics market.
New biological products launched by key players in the market are expected to fuel the market's growth in the United States. For instance, in September 2023, Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE disclosed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the supplemental Biologics License Application (COMIRNATY 2023-2024 Formulation) targeting individuals aged 12 years and older. In addition, the FDA has authorized emergency use for individuals aged six months through 11 years for the companies' Omicron XBB.
Therefore, owing to the above-mentioned factors, the biologics industry is anticipated to witness growth in the region over the forecast period.
