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Gastric cancer drugs encompass anti-cancer medications administered either orally in the form of pills or through injection into a vein via an IV line or central venous catheter. This form of treatment proves effective for cancers that have metastasized to organs beyond their origin, as these medications travel through the bloodstream, reaching all parts of the body.
The primary types of gastric cancer drugs include doxorubicin hydrochloride, sunitinib, docetaxel, mitomycin, fluorouracil, imatinib, and trastuzumab. Sunitinib functions as both a chemotherapeutic agent and a receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, employed in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and imatinib-resistant gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). These drugs are administered via oral and parenteral routes and find application in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
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The gastric cancer drugs market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.43 billion in 2024 to $5.01 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in pharmaceutical R&D expenditure, increased healthcare expenditure, strong economic growth in emerging markets and rapid growth in elderly population.
The gastric cancer drugs market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.6 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increase in gastric cancer incidence rate, strong pipeline of drugs, rise in acquisitions and partnerships, rise in healthcare expenditure, increasing geriatric population and revised FDA regulations to facilitate biologics drug development. Major trends in the forecast period include strategic collaborations and agreements to broaden product portfolios, collaborating and partnering with other companies or government bodies, increasing the number of pipeline studies to develop gastric cancer drugs, investing in AI solutions to reduced R&D costs, development of next-generation biologics and using CRISPR-cas9 technology in new drugs developments.
The rising incidence of obesity and the prevalence of smoking have contributed to an increase in the number of individuals suffering from gastric cancer. Tobacco use and unhealthy dietary habits significantly elevate the risk of developing stomach cancer. For example, in May 2023, the Government Digital Service, a UK-based government agency, projected that 25.9% of adults (18 years and older) in England were classified as obese in 2022, up from 25.2% the previous year. The growing number of gastric cancer cases is expected to drive the expansion of the gastric cancer drugs market.
The increasing global aging population is anticipated to further stimulate the growth of the gastric cancer drug market in the coming years. An aging population is characterized by a significant portion of a nation's or region's residents being older, typically 65 years and above. This trend arises from higher life expectancy and declining birth rates, leading to a larger elderly demographic relative to the overall population. Older patients often have reduced tolerance for certain cancer treatments, such as surgery or chemotherapy, creating a demand for more tailored treatment options, including specialized drugs that cater to their specific needs. For instance, in October 2022, the World Health Organization, a US-based specialized health agency, reported that by 2030, 1 in 6 people globally will be 60 or older, with the population in this age group expected to reach 2.1 billion by 2050. Consequently, the gastric cancer drug market is projected to grow in the future, driven by the expanding elderly population.
Many companies in the gastric cancer drugs market are innovating advanced products, including anti-PD-1 therapies, to enhance treatment effectiveness and improve patient outcomes. Anti-PD-1 therapy is a form of immunotherapy that targets the programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) receptor on immune cells. For example, in November 2023, Merck & Co., Inc., a US-based pharmaceutical company, received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a federal agency focused on protecting public health, for KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab). This anti-PD-1 therapy is used to treat gastric cancer and is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma. This indication is specifically for use in combination with trastuzumab, as well as fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based chemotherapy. It received accelerated approval based on the tumor response rate and the duration of that response.
Numerous companies in the gastric cancer drugs market are concentrating on the development of innovative products, such as CLDN18.2-targeted treatments, to enhance therapy efficacy and provide more personalized options for patients. CLDN18.2-targeted treatment involves therapies designed to target claudin 18.2 (CLDN18.2), a protein primarily expressed in certain epithelial tissues, including the gastric epithelium. For instance, in October 2024, Astellas Pharma Inc., a Japan-based company, received FDA approval for VYLOY (zolbetuximab). VYLOY (zolbetuximab) is the first CLDN18.2-targeted treatment for advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer with CLDN18.2-positive tumors. This treatment is administered alongside fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based chemotherapy regimens and is indicated for adults with locally advanced unresectable gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
In January 2023, Leap Therapeutics Inc., a US-based biotechnology company, acquired Flame Biosciences, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Leap Therapeutics' oncology pipeline and expand its therapeutic offerings. It also enables Leap to incorporate Flame's clinical-stage anti-Claudin18.2 antibody, FL-301, which is being developed for gastric and pancreatic cancers, into its portfolio. Flame Biosciences Inc. is a US-based biotechnology firm focused on providing gastric cancer drugs.
Major companies operating in the gastric cancer drugs market include F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Eli Lilly and Company, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Jiangsu HengRui Medicine, Biocon, Sanofi, PV Pharma Healthcare (India), Roche India, Novartis Oncology, Arlak Biotech (India), Healthkind labs Pvt. Ltd., SwisscheM Healthcare Pvt.Ltd, Apikos Pharma, Kolaz biotech., CStone Pharma (China), CARsgen Therapeutics (China), JW Therapeutics (China), BeiGene(China), Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Japan), Astellas Pharma Inc (Japan), Daiichi Pharmaceutical and Sankyo (Japan), AQVIDA GmbH, AstraZeneca plc, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Veropharm, Biocad, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celon Pharma, Celltrion Inc., Imugene Limited, Merck & Co. Inc., Pfizer Inc., Sandoz AG (A Novartis Division), Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A., TUTEUR ArgentinaPierre Fabre Group, Celnova Pharma, Johnson & Johnson, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries and Medical Appliances Corporation (SPIMACO), Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar), Abbott Laboratories, Mylan Laboratories, Gilead Sciences, BMS, Ascedis Health
North America was the largest region in the gastric cancer drugs market in 2024. Middle East is expected to be the largest growing region in the global gastric cancer drugs market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the gastric cancer drugs market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the gastric cancer drugs market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain
The gastric cancer drugs market consists of sales of cyramza, docetaxel, and doxorubicin hydrochloride. 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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