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Budesonide is a corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation in conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), inflammatory bowel diseases (including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), and allergic rhinitis. It functions by suppressing the immune response and reducing inflammation in the airways or digestive tract.
The primary forms of budesonide include inhalation powder, aerosols, injectable suspensions, tablets, and capsules. Inhalation budesonide powder is a corticosteroid delivered via a dry powder inhaler to reduce airway inflammation in respiratory conditions. Budesonide is distributed through hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and online pharmacies and is used for various applications, including the treatment of nasal diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, respiratory diseases, and other conditions.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the pharmaceutical sector. Companies are grappling with higher costs on imported active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), glass vials, and laboratory equipment-many of which have limited alternative sources. Generic drug manufacturers, already operating with minimal profit margins, are particularly affected, with some scaling back production of low-margin medications. Biotech firms are also experiencing delays in clinical trials due to shortages of specialized reagents linked to tariffs. In response, the industry is shifting API production to regions like India and Europe, building up inventory reserves, and advocating for tariff exemptions on essential medicines.
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The budesonide market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.72 billion in 2024 to $10.26 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rising prevalence of respiratory diseases, increased awareness about inhaled corticosteroids, the introduction of budesonide-based combination therapies, the expansion of healthcare access and infrastructures, and the adoption of budesonide for off-label use in inflammatory bowel diseases.
The budesonide market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for effective treatments, development of novel drug delivery systems, increasing use of budesonide, rising geriatric population prone to asthma, and expansion of generic budesonide products. Major trends in the forecast period include the adoption of biologics and biosimilars, advancements in drug delivery systems, regulatory approvals for new formulations, the development of novel drug delivery systems, and technological development.
The forecast of 6.0% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.4% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. The imposition of tariffs may pose a significant challenge for U.S. allergy treatment centers by increasing costs of budesonide nasal sprays imported from Germany and Sweden, potentially reducing asthma control and raising immunology treatment expenditures. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The rising prevalence of respiratory diseases is expected to drive the growth of the budesonide market. Respiratory diseases, which impact the organs and tissues responsible for gas exchange, are increasing due to factors such as rising air pollution, exposure to particulate matter, and allergens. These environmental factors contribute significantly to conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Budesonide, a corticosteroid, is commonly used to manage these respiratory diseases by reducing inflammation, improving airflow, and preventing symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath. For instance, according to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the prevalence of asthma among adults in the U.S. increased from 8.4% in 2021 to 8.7% in 2022, with asthma episodes rising from 3.3% to 3.7% during the same period. Consequently, the growing incidence of respiratory diseases is expected to fuel the expansion of the budesonide market.
Companies in the budesonide market are focusing on innovative oral and inhaled therapies to enhance treatment effectiveness and patient adherence. Oral formulations of budesonide provide a convenient treatment option, especially for inflammatory conditions. For example, in February 2024, Takeda Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for EOHILIA, the first and only FDA-approved oral budesonide suspension for patients aged 11 and above with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). This approval was based on positive efficacy and safety data from clinical trials, demonstrating the potential of oral budesonide in expanding treatment options for respiratory and inflammatory diseases.
In March 2023, Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH acquired the U.S. commercial rights for PULMICORT FLEXHALER from AstraZeneca. This acquisition allows Cheplapharm to diversify its product offerings and expand its presence in the U.S. pharmaceutical market while ensuring continued availability of PULMICORT FLEXHALER, a widely used budesonide-based asthma treatment. AstraZeneca, a UK-based biopharmaceutical company, has long been a key player in developing and marketing PULMICORT for respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD.
Major players in the budesonide market are AstraZeneca AB, Novartis AG, Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited, Viatris Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Sandoz AG, Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., Cipla Limited, Lupin Limited, Orion Corporation, Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc., Synmosa Biopharma Corporation, Cosmo Pharmaceuticals N.V., Skyepharma Holdings Inc., Manus Aktteva Biopharma LLP, Cennet Biopharma Private Limited, Santarus Inc., SiNi Pharma Private Limited, and Shanghai Sine Promod Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the budesonide market in 2024. The regions covered in budesonide report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the budesonide market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The budesonide market consists of sales of nebulizer suspension, inhalers, and nasal sprays. 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.
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