Immunoglobulin Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecast (2022 - 2027)

The global immunoglobulin market was valued at approximately USD 11,575 million in 2020, and it is expected to reach USD 16,890 million in 2026 with a CAGR of 6.5% over the forecast period.

Globally, the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 was one of the greatest infectious challenges in recent times. Currently, few treatment options exist, and the availability of vaccines in some countries. There is an urgent need for effective therapies in the treatment of patients with COVID-19 infection. The use of immunoglobulin in the treatment of COVID-19 infection can be effective in managing the disease. For instance, according to a research study by Alan A. Nguyen et al. published in Clinical Immunology Journal 2020, the use of immunoglobulins in the treatment of COVID-19 is effective but not without potential adverse consequences.

The immunoglobulin market is expected to show rapid growth due to the rise in prevalence of immunodeficiency diseases, increased adoption of immunoglobulin, and growing research and development activities.

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Increasing research and development activities in the development of new products in the management of diseases is expected to drive market growth. For instance, in January 2019, Kedrion Biopharma received United States Food and Drug Administration approval for conducting a clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of a 10% intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PID).

The market players are involved in the development of innovative drugs and discovering new therapeutic areas for the existing drugs. For instance, as per the National Clinical Trial (NCT) Registry, in February 2020, in China, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, in collaboration with Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College and Huazhong University of Science and Technology, initiated a phase II/Phase III clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for severe 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) pneumonia. However, the stringent government regulations and the high cost of therapy are expected to impede the market growth over the forecast period.

Key Market Trends

By Application, the Hypogammaglobulinemia Segment is Expected to Hold Significant Market Share During the Forecast Period

Hypogammaglobulinemia is a condition in which enough gamma globulins are not produced in the blood. The major factor driving the hypogammaglobulinemia segment growth includes a significant increase in the prevalence of hypogammaglobulinemia disorders across the globe.

Globally, COVID-19 has become a great health challenge. Patients with cancer, especially hematologic malignancies, are at high risk for COVID-19 infection. For instance, according to a research article by Sukru Cekic et al., published in Journal of Clinical Immunology 2021, protective measures against COVID-19 infection were high in primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) patients with hypogammaglobulinemia receiving Ig replacement therapy. Moreover, female patients with primary immunodeficiencies and hypogammaglobulinemia increased concerns about COVID-19 infection.

Hypogammaglobulinemia is the most common chronic immune defect in patients with lymphoproliferative disorders (LPDs) and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). According to a research study by Juthaporn Cowan et al., published in Clinical Infectious Diseases Journal 2017, as per study results, the high and low estimates of the prevalence of hypogammaglobulinemia were 31.6% and 13.5%, respectively. In Canada, hypogammaglobulinemia was present in at least 13.5% of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) cases. Secondary hypogammaglobulinemia is especially common in cases with hematological malignancy and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD).

According to a research study by Namrata Singh et al., published in British Society for Haematology Journal 2020, a high prevalence of hypogammaglobulinemia was found in newly diagnosed, treatment naive chronic lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL) patients. Patients with a low IgA or IgE were associated with higher stage chronic lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL).

Furthermore, hypogammaglobulinemia can be observed at extremes of age, which were reported in the elderly population. In adults, hypogammaglobulinemia may be seen in hematological malignancies, particularly chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and multiple myeloma (MM). Thus, the increasing prevalence of the elderly population, along with hematological malignancies, particularly chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and multiple myeloma (MM), is expected to drive the segment growth over the forecast period.

North America is Expected to Dominate the Immunoglobulin Market Over the Forecast Period

The major factors driving the market growth in North America include rising healthcare expenditure, a growing level of consciousness for the products involved in the treatment of immunodeficiency disorders, and increasing inclination of clinicians toward immunodeficiency therapies.

In the United States, the impact of COVID-19 on the immunoglobulin market is positive as there have been increasing research studies on immunoglobulins as an effective therapy in the treatment of COVID-19. For instance, according to the National Clinical Trial (NCT) Registry, as of 9th March 2021, in the United States, there was around 50 immunoglobulin based ongoing clinical trials across different phases of development which shows a positive impact on the market as this can lead to the development of new effective therapy for COVID-19 in the near future.

The market players in the United States adopted various strategies such as product launches, developments, collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions in order to increase market share. For instance, in July 2019, ADMA Biologics Inc. received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for license transfer of BIVIGAM from Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corporation, which began the commercial sales of the product.

Furthermore, in April 2019, ADMA Biologics Inc. received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ASCENIV, a novel intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency disease. Thus, the above-mentioned factors are expected to drive market growth over the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

The immunoglobulin market is moderately competitive. The key manufacturers are found to offer technologically advanced techniques and platforms for a better understanding of disease biology and the introduction of novel therapeutics. Some of the global immunoglobulin market players are Baxter International Inc., CSL Ltd, Octapharma AG, Kedrion Biopharma Inc., Grifols SA, and Biotest AG.

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