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Human Insulin - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 94 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5303049
The global market for Human Insulin was valued at US$53.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$79.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Human Insulin Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

Why Is Human Insulin Pivotal in Diabetes Management?

Human insulin is a vital component in the management of diabetes, a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, regulates blood sugar levels, and people with diabetes often need external insulin to manage their condition. Human insulin is synthetically produced using recombinant DNA technology and is available in various forms, including short-acting, long-acting, and intermediate-acting insulin. These formulations allow for more precise blood sugar control, reducing the risk of complications such as hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Human insulin has revolutionized diabetes care, enabling patients to manage their condition more effectively and lead healthier lives.

How Are Technological Advancements Shaping the Human Insulin Market?

Technological advancements in insulin delivery systems, such as insulin pens, pumps, and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), have significantly enhanced the human insulin market. Insulin pumps, for instance, provide continuous insulin infusion, mimicking the natural release of insulin by the pancreas, while insulin pens offer greater convenience and dosing accuracy. The integration of CGMs with insulin pumps has allowed for more precise and real-time adjustments to insulin dosages, improving glycemic control for patients. Furthermore, advancements in biosimilar human insulin, which are biologically similar to existing insulin products, are driving down costs and increasing accessibility for patients in need of affordable diabetes management solutions.

How Do Market Segments Define the Growth of the Human Insulin Market?

Product types include regular human insulin and insulin analogs, with insulin analogs dominating the market due to their improved pharmacokinetic properties. Delivery methods include syringes, insulin pens, and insulin pumps, with insulin pens leading the market because of their ease of use and convenience. Applications of human insulin span across type 1 and type 2 diabetes, with type 2 diabetes representing the largest segment due to the high global prevalence of the disease. The market also serves various end-users, including hospitals, clinics, and homecare settings, with homecare seeing rapid growth as patients seek greater independence in managing their condition.

What Factors Are Driving the Growth in the Human Insulin Market?

The growth in the human insulin market is driven by several factors, including the rising prevalence of diabetes, advancements in insulin delivery technologies, and increasing access to affordable biosimilar insulin. The global rise in obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and aging populations has contributed to a sharp increase in diabetes cases, fueling the demand for effective insulin therapies. Technological innovations in insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems have improved patient outcomes, making diabetes management more efficient and less burdensome. Additionally, the introduction of biosimilar human insulin products has increased market competition, lowering costs and improving accessibility for patients, particularly in developing regions. Ongoing research into next-generation insulin formulations and delivery systems is expected to further propel market growth in the coming years.

Report Scope

The report analyzes the Human Insulin market, presented in terms of market value (US$ Thousand). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined below.

Segments

Product Type (HI Drugs, HI Delivery Devices); Delivery Type (Pens, Syringes, Pen Needles, Other Delivery Options); Distribution Channel (Retail Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Online Pharmacy).

Geographic Regions/Countries

World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the HI Drugs segment, which is expected to reach US$70.6 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 6.7%. The HI Delivery Devices segment is also set to grow at 7.7% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $13.9 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 10.3% CAGR to reach $18.9 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as Becton, Dickinson and Company, Biocon Limited, Biodel, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Boston Scientific Corp. and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Human Insulin Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Human Insulin Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Human Insulin Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Some of the 43 major companies featured in this Human Insulin market report include:

  • Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • Biocon Limited
  • Biodel, Inc.
  • Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
  • Boston Scientific Corp.
  • Braun Melsungen AG
  • ELI Lilly and Company
  • Julphar (Also Known as Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries)
  • Medtronic Plc
  • Merck & Co., Inc.
  • NOVO Nordisk A/S
  • Sanofi
  • Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical
  • Wockhardt Limited
  • Ypsomed AG

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Global Economic Update
  • Human Insulin - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Rising Prevalence of Diabetes Globally Drives Demand for Human Insulin Products
  • Technological Advancements in Insulin Delivery Devices Propel Market Growth
  • Government Initiatives to Improve Diabetes Care Strengthen the Business Case for Human Insulin
  • Increasing Adoption of Biosimilar Insulin Expands Addressable Market Opportunities
  • Growing Focus on Affordable Diabetes Management Solutions Spurs Demand for Human Insulin
  • Increased Awareness of Diabetes Management and Treatment Options Fuels Market Growth
  • Advancements in Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems Expand Use of Insulin Therapy
  • Rising Focus on Patient-Centric Diabetes Care Strengthens Demand for Personalized Insulin Solutions
  • Increased Availability of Insulin Pens and Wearable Devices Propels Adoption of Human Insulin
  • Growing Adoption of Insulin Analogues Drives Market Differentiation and Product Innovation
  • Rising Demand for Long-Acting and Rapid-Acting Insulin Products Sustains Market Growth
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Retail Pharmacy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Retail Pharmacy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Retail Pharmacy by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hospital Pharmacy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Hospital Pharmacy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Hospital Pharmacy by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Online Pharmacy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World Historic Review for Online Pharmacy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Online Pharmacy by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Human Insulin Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Human Insulin by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Human Insulin by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Human Insulin by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for HI Drugs by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for HI Drugs by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for HI Drugs by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for HI Delivery Devices by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for HI Delivery Devices by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for HI Delivery Devices by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pens by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Pens by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Pens by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Syringes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pen Needles by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Pen Needles by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Pen Needles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Delivery Options by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for Other Delivery Options by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Delivery Options by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
CHINA
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
EUROPE
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
FRANCE
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
GERMANY
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2025 (E)
INDIA
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2025 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2025 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2025 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Human Insulin Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2025 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • Biocon Limited
  • Biodel, Inc.
  • Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
  • Boston Scientific Corp.
  • Braun Melsungen AG
  • ELI Lilly and Company
  • Julphar (Also Known as Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries)
  • Medtronic Plc
  • Merck & Co., Inc.
  • NOVO Nordisk A/S
  • Sanofi
  • Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical
  • Wockhardt Limited
  • Ypsomed AG

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