Market Trends of Retinal Biologics Industry
Diabetic Retinopathy Segment Expected to Witness Growth over the Forecast Period
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication caused by high blood sugar due to diabetes. Too much sugar in the blood over time damages the retina. Factors such as growing diabetes, increasing research and development, and the launch of the product are driving the market segment's growth over time.
According to the article published by International Diabetes Federation in March 2020, the devastating consequences of diabetes mellitus are set to continue due to the predicted increase in prevalence from 463 million in 2019 to 700 million in 2045. Among this diabetic population, the global prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME)inr 2019 was 27.0%. The lowest prevalence was in Europe at 20.6% and South East Asia at 12.5%, and the highest in Africa at 33.8%, theMiddle Eastt and North Africa at 33.8%, and the Western Pacific region at 36.2%.
The market segment growth is also contributed by the launch of products and approval from the global regulatory authorities. For Instance, in May 2019, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. received United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection to treat all stages of diabetic retinopathy. Such approvals are driving the growth of the market over the forecast period.
Therefore, the diabetic retinopathy segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period due to the abovementioned factors
North America Expected to Dominate the Market
The primary driving factors for the growth of the North American retinal biologics market are the rising burden of retinal diseases, the growing burden of the diabetic population in the region, the rise in research and development activities, increasing product launches, and rising strategic initiatives by key market players.
The United States within North America is expected to hold a significant share of the studied market during the study period. For instance, as per the article published by International Diabetes Federation, in December 2021, 51 million adults aged between 20-79 years were living with diabetes in the North America and Caribbean Region in 2021. This number is estimated to increase to 57 million by 2030 and 63 million by 2045.
According to the data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2020, around 4.1 million Americans were affected with diabetic retinopathy, and nearly 900,000 Americans were threatened with vision-damaging retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading disorders of posterior segment eye disorders. Increasing prevalence may increase the demand for treatment in a huge population which may boost the market growth in the country.
Moreover, strategic initiatives taken by the key market players, such as product launches, partnerships, initiation of new programs, and mergers and acquisitions, may drive market growth. For instance, in October 2021, Novartis received the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the company's supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for the type-II variation application for Beovu (brolucizumab) 6 mg for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).
Additionally, In July 2021, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted the company's Biologics License Application (BLA) for faricimab for the treatment of wet, or neovascular, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME) and diabetic retinopathy. Thereby, such developments are elevating the growth of the market.
Therefore, owing to the aforesaid factors the growth of the studied market is anticipated in the North America Region.
