Biobetters Market Report, Global, 2024

The biobetters market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $60.73 billion in 2023 to $67.81 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to an increased understanding of disease mechanisms, growing healthcare expenditure, enhanced manufacturing technologies, technological innovations in drug delivery, advancements in protein engineering, and increased demand for improved therapeutic efficacy.

The biobetters market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $105.94 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in biotechnology, a growing emphasis on personalized medicine, expanding pipelines of biopharmaceutical companies, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, favorable regulatory landscapes, heightened investments in research and development, and advanced healthcare infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include the development of novel biobetters, progress in protein engineering and rational design, a focus on specific therapeutic areas, the development of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, and advances in high-throughput screening (HTS) technologies.

The rising incidence of chronic kidney diseases is expected to propel the growth of the biobetters market going forward. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term illness that impairs kidney function and eventually leads to kidney failure. The prevalence of CKD is increasing due to aging demographics, higher incidences of diabetes and hypertension, poor dietary habits, sedentary lifestyles, environmental pollution, and improved diagnostic capabilities. Biobetters aid in managing CKD by offering enhanced efficacy, reduced side effects, better dosing regimens, and improved stability compared to original biologic treatments, leading to better patient outcomes. For example, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), an Australia-based government agency for public health, approximately 20,000 deaths in Australia in 2021 were linked to CKD, accounting for 12% of the total mortality rate that year. Therefore, the rising incidence of chronic kidney diseases is driving the growth of the biobetters market.

The increasing prevalence of autoimmune diseases is expected to propel the growth of the biobetters market going forward. Autoimmune diseases are disorders where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells. The prevalence of autoimmune diseases is rising due to factors such as genetic predisposition, environmental influences, and lifestyle changes. Biobetters help manage autoimmune disorders by providing enhanced efficacy, reduced side effects, improved dosing regimens, and increased stability compared to original biologic treatments, leading to more effective and tolerable management of these conditions. For instance, in December 2023, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), rheumatoid arthritis accounted for 2% of the total disease burden in 2023. In 2021, it caused 1,145 deaths, equivalent to 3.2 deaths per 100,000 people, representing 0.7% of all fatalities. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of autoimmune diseases is driving the growth of the biobetters market.

Major companies in the biobetters market are developing biobetters for subcutaneous administration to improve patient convenience, enhance therapeutic outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. Subcutaneous administration of biobetters offers a more convenient alternative to intravenous infusion, potentially improving patient compliance and healthcare delivery efficiency. For instance, in May 2023, Celltrion, a South Korean-based biopharmaceutical company, obtained approval from the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency for their Remsima SC biobetters. This innovative biobetter version of their infliximab biosimilar, Remsima, is the world's only infliximab offering subcutaneous administration. Remsima SC improves upon a biosimilar by enhancing its accessibility and effectiveness, specifically indicated for inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Remsima SC offers patients a more convenient and potentially more effective treatment option.

Major companies operating in the biobetters market are Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co Inc., AbbVie Inc., Bayer AG, Sanofi Aventis LLC, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Novartis AG, GlaxoSmithKline plc, F Hoffmann La Roche Ltd., Eli Lilly and Co Ltd., Gilead Sciences Inc., Amgen Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, CSL Behring GmbH, Biogen Inc., GRIFOLS USA LLC, Celltrion Inc., Lonza Group AG, Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc., Incyte Corporation, Amicus Therapeutics Inc., Genentech Inc., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries.

North America was the largest region in the biobetters market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biobetters market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the biobetters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Biobetters are biologic drugs that are similar to existing biologics but have been enhanced to offer improved efficacy, safety, or other clinical benefits. These enhancements may include better dosing regimens, reduced side effects, increased stability, or more convenient administration methods, providing a competitive edge over the original biologics.

The main drug classes of biobetters include erythropoietin biobetters, granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) biobetters, interferon biobetters, insulin biobetters, monoclonal antibody biobetters, antihemophilic factors, and others. Erythropoietin biobetters are enhanced versions of erythropoietin, a hormone that increases red blood cell production. Various routes of administration for biobetters include oral, subcutaneous, inhaled, and intravenous. These drugs address a range of disease indications such as diabetes, cancer, renal disease, neurodegenerative diseases, genetic disorders, and hemophilia. They are distributed through various channels, including hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and online pharmacies.

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The biobetters market consists of sales of next-generation biologics, improved formulation products, and biosimilar drugs. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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