Market Overview –
The size of the ulcerative colitis market was estimated at USD 7.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% between 2023 and 2032, from USD 7.5744 billion in 2023 to USD 10.77 billion.
The Ulcerative Colitis Market focuses on treatments and therapies for ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum. Ulcerative colitis causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and weight loss, significantly impacting patients' quality of life.
In recent years, the ulcerative colitis market has experienced significant growth globally due to several factors. Firstly, there has been an increasing prevalence of ulcerative colitis worldwide, attributed to factors such as environmental triggers, genetic predisposition, and changes in lifestyle and diet. Key players in this market include pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions, collaborating to develop and commercialize innovative treatments and interventions for ulcerative colitis.
The ulcerative colitis market is experiencing significant growth as awareness of this chronic inflammatory bowel disease increases. With a focus on developing effective treatments to manage symptoms and induce remission, pharmaceutical companies are actively investing in research and development. The market for ulcerative colitis disease management continues to expand, offering hope to patients worldwide.
Growth Boosters and Deterrents
Ulcerative Colitis/UC is a debilitating disorder, affecting the large intestine or the colon. The cause is unknown but it is believed that the disease is an amplified immune response to a microbial trigger. The disease involves colon inflammation, with key symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in the stool. Pfizer Inc. reveals that ulcerative colitis affects almost one million people across the United States every year. Some of the top treatment options include conventional therapies like drugs that contain tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors as well as small molecule.
Lately, the preference for minimally invasive surgeries has gone up, which will be a major trend in the worldwide market. The factors fostering the preference for minimally invasive surgeries include economic viability, better patient satisfaction, reduced hospital stay, and lower postsurgical complications.
Emerging popularity of biosimilars remains one of the top growth boosters for the ulcerative colitis industry. Biosimilars cost much less compared to biologics, raising their accessibility in developing economies. With of a few drugs’ patents about to expire, experts project launch of several new biosimilars. Additionally, the rising efforts by renowned companies with focus on product innovations should translate to substantial market growth. To illustrate, in June 2021, Pfizer Inc. started the stage III of the clinical trial reviewing the safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), and efficacy of tofacitinib for treating pediatric patients affected by active Ulcerative Colitis. The trial should be completed by October 2028. In another news, in June 2021, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Japan), initiated the phase III of its clinical trial assessing the safety as well as efficacy of intravenous (IV) Vedolizumab in patients having moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis. The trial should get over by September 2024.
Market Segmentation
Ulcerative colitis market has been considered for procedures as well as medication.
With respect to procedure, the ulcerative colitis market caters to proctosigmoiditis, ulcerative proctitis, pancolitis or universal colitis, fulminant colitis, and left-sided colitis.
Depending on medication, the worldwide market can be dissected into steroids, 5-aminosalicylates, immunomodulators, biologics, and purine analogs.
Regional Study
North America, MEA or Middle East and Africa, Europe as well as APAC or Asia Pacific are the key markets for ulcerative colitis.
North America will maintain its winning streak in the worldwide market throughout the analysis period, considering the region’s strong financial status and significantly developed healthcare system. Research institutes’ focus on technically upgradations to develop highly advanced treatment and diagnosis techniques, presence of well-equipped hospitals and the large number of skilled medical professional present in the region also add to the market’s strength. The ulcerative colitis market in the United States is extremely competitive. Many of the major firms in the country follow take a few strategic initiatives, including new product launch, merger, partnerships, and acquisition, which helps them maintain their relevance in the regional market.
Asia Pacific will be the fastest advancing market in the ensuing years, as a result of the presence of fast emerging economies like India and China that have thriving healthcare industries. Also, the accelerated cases of inflammatory bowel disease will foster the market demand during the review period. Other encouraging factors can be the advancing healthcare infrastructure combined with the rising demand for modern diagnostic therapies.
Key Players –
Ulcerative Colitis companies include Salix Pharmaceuticals, Abbott Laboratories, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation, Celgene Corporation, InDex Pharmaceuticals Holding AB, BioLineRx Ltd, Sanofi Aventis A/S, Merck & Co, Eli Lilly, and Johnson & Johnson.
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