PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1671181
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1671181
The diabetes drug market size is expected to reach USD 163.79 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Diabetes Drug Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Type 1 and Type 2), Drug Class, Route of Administration, Distribution Channel, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The diabetes drug market growth is attributed to the rising global prevalence of diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, due to factors such as aging populations, sedentary lifestyles, and increasing obesity rates. Key drivers include advancements in drug formulations, the introduction of new therapies such as GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors, and an increasing focus on managing comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease and renal complications. Diabetes drug market opportunities exist in emerging markets where the prevalence of diabetes is rising, as well as in the development of combination therapies and personalized medicine.
Key trends influencing the market include the adoption of digital health technologies for better disease management, the rise in use of biosimilars, and an emphasis on noninvasive treatments. Overall, the market is expected to continue expanding as healthcare systems evolve to address the growing demand for effective and convenient diabetes management solutions.
Based on type, the type-2 diabetes holds a larger share of the diabetes drug market revenue and is experiencing a higher growth, driven by rising obesity rates and an aging population. The segment continues to grow, supported by advancements in insulin therapies and insulin delivery systems.
The oral administration segment, based on route of administration, dominates the diabetes drug market share due to its convenience and wide acceptance, particularly with drugs such as metformin and SGLT-2 inhibitors. The intravenous segment, while holding the smallest market share, is growing steadily, particularly due to the use of insulin pumps and specialized treatments in hospitals.
Based on drug class, the insulin segment remains the dominant segment, especially in type-1 diabetes treatment, but SGLT-2 inhibitors is the fastest-growing segment, driven by their additional benefits in cardiovascular and renal protection, especially in type-2 diabetes management.
North America holds the largest market share, driven by high diabetes prevalence and advanced healthcare infrastructure, whereas Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region, fueled by rising diabetes cases and improving healthcare access.
A few key players in the diabetes drug market include major pharmaceutical companies such as Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Eli Lilly, Merck, and Boehringer Ingelheim. These companies are actively involved in the development, production, and distribution of a wide range of diabetes treatments, including insulin therapies, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and SGLT-2 inhibitors.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the diabetes drug market report on the basis of type, route of administration, drug class, distribution channel, and region: