| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 286.54 Million |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 360.51 Million |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 4.70 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Middle East and Africa |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | High |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Basal Insulin Market Analysis
The Basal Insulin Market size is estimated at USD 286.54 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 360.51 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The market is estimated to reach a value of more than USD 4.9 billion during the forecast period.
The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially impacted the Global Basal Insulin Market. People with diabetes have a weak immune system so, with COVID-19, the immune system gets weaker very fast. People with diabetes will have more chances to get into serious complications rather than normal people. The manufacturers of diabetes care productshave taken care during COVID-19 to deliver diabetes care products to diabetes patients with the help of local governments.
Novo Nordisk stated on its website that 'Since the start of COVID-19, our commitment to patients, our employees and the communities where we operate has remained unchanged, we continue to supply our medicines and devices to people living with diabetes and other serious chronic diseases, safeguard the health of our employees, and take actions to support doctors and nurses as they work to defeat COVID-19.' Doctors around the world suggested diabetes patients should check their diabetes levels more often to be careful and the intake of medicine has increased. The pandemic also highlighted opportunities for continuing and expanding innovations in the delivery of diabetes care, through virtual consultations between healthcare providers and people with diabetes, and the use of diabetes technology. Crisis management has created unprecedented interest in remote care from both patients and providers and removed many long-standing regulatory barriers paving the way for cost-effective alternatives such as biosimilars and combination insulins.
The rate of newly diagnosed Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes cases is seen to increase, mainly due to obesity, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity. The rapidly increasing incidence and prevalence of diabetic patients and healthcare expenditure in developed countries are indications of the increasing usage of diabetic care products. Leading manufacturers are focusing on technological innovations and developing advanced products to gain a substantial market share.
Therefore, owing to the aforementioned factors the studied market is anticipated to witness negative growth over the analysis period.
Basal Insulin Market Trends
Increasing diabetes prevalence
The diabetes population is expected to rise by more than 1.9% over the forecast period.
According to the International Diabetes Federation, the adult diabetes population in 2021 was approximately 537 million, which will increase by 643 million in 2030. Obesity is considered one of the major factors contributing to the disease, primarily Type 2 diabetes. Continued elevation in blood glucose levels in diabetes patients can contribute to progressive complications such as renal, nerve, and ocular damage. Type 2 diabetes is increasingly prevalent and associated with an increased cardiovascular and renal disease risk.
The market players are adopting various strategies such as collaborations, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and expansions for new products to increase market share. For instance, Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim have an alliance in developing and commercializing Basaglar (Insulin Glargine). However, the companies are working on various innovations, such as Biocon is developing Insulin Tregopil, an oral prandial insulin tablet, for treating type-1 and type-2 diabetes mellitus. The fast-acting oral insulin could improve post-prandial glucose control with reduced side effects and greater adherence, thus promising to transform type-1 management. Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing oral drug delivery systems, is working to bring the first oral insulin.
Owing to the factors above, the studied market is anticipated to be impacted over the analysis period.
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North America holds the highest market share in the Global Basal Insulin (Long-acting Insulin) Market in the current year
North America holds the highest market share in the Global Basal Insulin (Long-acting Insulin) Market in the current year and is expected to witness a CAGR of about 0.8% over the forecast period.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Diabetes Statistics Report 2022 estimated that more than 130 million adults live with diabetes or prediabetes in the United States. Type 2 diabetes is more common, and diabetes is more consequential among communities of color; those who live in rural areas; and those with less education, lower incomes, and lower health literacy.
According to Diabetes Canada, new 2022 figures show the continued rising trend of diabetes rates in Canada with no signs of leveling or decreasing. Diabetes continues to affect more Canadians than ever before. The new diabetes figures show a steady, continued increase in diabetes in the country, with 11.7 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes; more than 5.7 million Canadians are living with diagnosed diabetes (type 1 or type 2 diabetes).
Diabetes is associated with many health complications. Patients with diabetes require many daily corrections to maintain nominal blood glucose levels, such as administering additional insulin or ingesting additional carbohydrates. Furthermore, patients attempting to control their blood glucose levels tightly to prevent the long-term complications associated with fluctuations in blood glucose levels are at greater risk for overcorrection and the resultant hypoglycemia. Achieving nominal results can be difficult without multiple daily insulins or insulin therapy injections.
The disease's growing incidence, prevalence, and progressive nature have encouraged treatment options for diabetic patients. The American Diabetes Association also helps with the costs of insulin and diabetes medication. Medicare drug plans cover insulin not used in an insulin pump and other drugs necessary to treat diabetes. In addition to providing prescription drug coverage, Medicare Part D plans may cover supplies necessary to inject insulin, including syringes, needles, alcohol swabs, and gauze.
Therefore, owing to the factors above, the studied market is anticipated to grow over the analysis period.
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Basal Insulin Industry Overview
The Global Basal Insulin (Long-acting Insulin) Market is consolidated, with a few major manufacturers having a global market presence and occupying a major share, like Eli Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim, Sanofi, Biocon, etc.
Basal Insulin Market Leaders
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Novo Nordisk
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Sanofi
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Eli Lilly
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Biocon
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Wockhardt
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Basal Insulin Market News
- March 2023: Novo Nordisk announced that the company will drop prices for vials and pens of NovoLog and other insulin brands by 75 percent beginning January 1, 2024, in the United States. The price for some other Novo Nordisk insulin brands will be lowered by 65 percent.
- October 2022: Novo Nordisk announced headline results from the ONWARDS 5 phase 3a trial with once-weekly insulin icodec in people with type 2 diabetes. The ONWARDS 5 trial was a 52-week, open-label efficacy and safety treat-to-target trial investigating once-weekly insulin versus once-daily basal insulin (insulin degludec or insulin glargine U100/U300).
Basal Insulin Industry Segmentation
Basal insulin is a slow-release insulin that works throughout the day to maintain a baseline insulin level. The Global Basal Insulin (Long-acting Insulin) Market is segmented into Products (Lantus, Levemir, Tresiba, Toujeo, Basaglar) and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America). The report offers the value (in USD million) and volume (in million mL) for the above segments. Further, the report will cover a segment-wise breakdown (Value and Volume) for all the countries covered under the Table of Contents.
| Products | Lantus | ||
| Levemir | |||
| Toujeo | |||
| Tresiba | |||
| Basaglar | |||
| Geography | North America | United States | |
| Canada | |||
| Rest of North America | |||
| Europe | Germany | ||
| Spain | |||
| Italy | |||
| France | |||
| United Kingdom | |||
| Russia | |||
| Rest of Europe | |||
| Asia-Pacific | Japan | ||
| China | |||
| Australia | |||
| India | |||
| South Korea | |||
| Malaysia | |||
| Indonesia | |||
| Thailand | |||
| Philippines | |||
| Vietnam | |||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |||
| Latin America | Brazil | ||
| Mexico | |||
| Rest of Latin America | |||
| Middle East and Africa | South Africa | ||
| Saudi Arabia | |||
| Oman | |||
| Egypt | |||
| Iran | |||
| Rest of Middle East and Africa | |||
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Basal Insulin Market Research FAQs
How big is the Basal Insulin Market?
The Basal Insulin Market size is expected to reach USD 286.54 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.70% to reach USD 360.51 million by 2030.
What is the current Basal Insulin Market size?
In 2025, the Basal Insulin Market size is expected to reach USD 286.54 million.
Who are the key players in Basal Insulin Market?
Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Eli Lilly, Biocon and Wockhardt are the major companies operating in the Basal Insulin Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Basal Insulin Market?
Middle East and Africa is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Basal Insulin Market?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Basal Insulin Market.
What years does this Basal Insulin Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Basal Insulin Market size was estimated at USD 273.07 million. The report covers the Basal Insulin Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Basal Insulin Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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