Cancer Therapeutics Market Size, Share, and Growth Analysis

Cancer Therapeutics Market By Therapy Type (Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy), By Drug Class (Alkylating Agents, Antimetabolites), By Route of Administration (Oral, Intravenous), By Cancer Type, By End User, By Distribution Channel, By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032


Report ID: SQMIG35H2214 | Region: Global | Published Date: March, 2025
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Cancer Therapeutics Market Insights

Cancer Therapeutics Market size was valued at USD 210.69 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 231.55 billion in 2024 to USD 492.75 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

Growing number of cancer patients around the world are projected to bolster the demand for cancer therapeutics industry over the coming years. High investments in oncology research and growing demand for better cancer treatments are also expected to generate new opportunities for cancer therapeutics companies going forward.

Rising adoption of gene therapies and personalized medicine to treat different cancer indications will also supplement cancer therapeutics market growth in the future. Growing use of combination therapies and increasing spending by governments to support oncology research are also expected to uplift sales of cancer therapeutics across the study period and beyond. On the other hand, drug resistance, cancer heterogeneity, and adverse side effects of cancer therapeutics are key restraints that trouble cancer therapeutics providers around the world.

US Cancer Therapeutics Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.

Market snapshot - 2025-2032

Global Market Size

USD 210.69 billion

Largest Segment

Lung Cancer

Fastest Growth

Blood Cancer

Growth Rate

9.9% CAGR

Global Cancer Therapeutics Market ($ Bn)
Country Share for North America Region (%)

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Cancer Therapeutics Market Segments Analysis

Global Cancer Therapeutics Market is segmented by Therapy Type, Drug Class, Route of Administration, Cancer Type, End User, Distribution Channel and region. Based on Therapy Type, the market is segmented into Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Hormonal Therapy, Radiation Therapy, Stem Cell Transplant, Gene Therapy and Other Emerging Therapies. Based on Drug Class, the market is segmented into Alkylating Agents, Antimetabolites, Antitumor Antibiotics, Topoisomerase Inhibitors, Mitotic Inhibitors, Hormone Therapies, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Others. Based on Route of Administration, the market is segmented into Oral, Intravenous, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Topical and Others. Based on Cancer Type, the market is segmented into Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Skin Cancer, Blood Cancer (Leukemia, Lymphoma, etc.), Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer, Respiratory/Lung Cancer and Other Cancer Types. Based on End User, the market is segmented into Hospitals, Specialty Clinics and Cancer and Radiation Therapy Centers. Based on Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies and Online Pharmacies. Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa.

Cancer Therapeutics Market Analysis by Application 

Most cancer therapeutics are projected to be focused on lung cancer, which is why this will emerge as the leading cancer therapeutics market growth segment. Increasing air pollution and growing tobacco consumption are key contributors to the high cancer therapeutics market share of this segment. By targeting the lung cancer segment, cancer therapeutics companies can expand their business scope, which is why its prominence is projected to be prevalent across the study period.  

Surging incidence of blood cancer among people around the world makes it the fastest-growing segment for cancer therapeutics companies. Myeloma, leukemia, and lymphoma are some common types of blood cancer and the demand for cancer therapeutics to treat them is increasing at a rapid pace. Rising adoption of advanced technologies and medical products to treat blood cancer patients will also help boost cancer therapeutics demand over the coming years.  

Cancer Therapeutics Market Analysis by Drug 

Revlimid is estimated to emerge as the most used drug for cancer treatment. This drug completely stops or slows down the growth of cancer tumors and cells in patients, which is why it finds application in different cancer indications. The drug is also used to treat anemia which contributes to its high cancer therapeutics market share. Use of revlimid in combination therapies is also expected to bolster cancer therapeutics industry development going forward.  

Avastin is projected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment in the global cancer therapeutics market over the coming years. The drug can inhibit and prevent the growth of new cancer cells, which is why its popularity and demand is increasing at a high CAGR. It is also used to treat different disorders related to the eye.

Global Cancer Therapeutics Market By Application

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Cancer Therapeutics Market Regional Insights

North America is estimated to secure the top spot when it comes to the cancer therapeutics market. Increasing incidence of cancer and high investments in oncology research are forecasted to be the key factors contributing to the dominance of this segment. Availability of proper reimbursement policies and rising demand for novel cancer treatments are also estimated to help this region maintain its high market share. The United States is slated to be the most opportune market for cancer therapeutics companies looking to make an impact in the North American region.

Growing prevalence of different types of cancers and rising investments in healthcare infrastructure development are projected to help Asia Pacific emerge as the fastest-growing market in the world. India, China, Japan, and South Korea are projected to be the most opportune countries in this region. Growing healthcare expenditure and high availability of affordable manufacturing and labor are also expected to help this region emerge as the most opportune cancer therapeutics industry going forward.

Global Cancer Therapeutics Market By Region
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Cancer Therapeutics Market Dynamics

Cancer Therapeutics Market Drivers

Rising Incidence of Cancer

  • Poor lifestyle choices and growing adoption of unhealthy habits have significantly increased the number of people suffering from cancer. This surge in incidence of cancer around the world is a key factor promoting cancer therapeutics demand.  

Rising Use of Combination Therapies

  • Healthcare professionals around the world are focusing on using combination therapies to treat and manage different types of cancer indications effectively. Cancer therapeutics play a crucial role in improving the efficacy of these combination therapies thereby boosting cancer therapeutics market development potential.  

Cancer Therapeutics Market Restraints 

Drug Resistance

  • Cancer cells and tumors are evolving rapidly and becoming more and more resistant to different types of drugs, which eventually hurts the sales of cancer therapeutics and slows down cancer therapeutics market growth as well.

Cancer Heterogeneity

  • Cancer variations are extremely different and have different characteristics, which is why not one drug can be made for all types of cancers. Moreover, sometimes these factors vary from person to person and this highly heterogenous nature of the indication is what inhibits the global cancer therapeutics market from attaining its full growth potential.   

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Cancer Therapeutics Market Competitive Landscape

Cancer therapeutics providers around the world are estimated to focus on research to maximize their business potential and stay competitive. Developing new therapeutics for specific cancer indications will also be a preferred strategy for new as well as leading cancer therapeutics companies. cancer therapeutics market players can also benefit from government support to take their oncology research capabilities to the next level. Use of advanced drug discovery and development techniques will also be popular among cancer therapeutics providers in the future.

Top Players in Cancer Therapeutics Market

  • Bristol-Myers Squibb (USA)
  • Merck & Co. (USA) 
  • Roche (Switzerland) 
  • Pfizer (USA) 
  • Novartis (Switzerland) 
  • Johnson & Johnson (USA) 
  • AstraZeneca (UK) 
  • GlaxoSmithKline (UK) 
  • Amgen (USA) 
  • AbbVie (USA) 
  • Sanofi (France) 
  • Bayer (Germany) 
  • Eli Lilly (USA) 
  • Takeda Pharmaceutical (Japan) 
  • Astellas Pharma (Japan) 
  • Gilead Sciences (USA) 
  • Celgene (USA) 
  • Daiichi Sankyo (Japan) 
  • Biogen (USA) 
  • Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (India)

Cancer Therapeutics Market Recent Developments

  • In June 2024, Johnson & Johnson revealed that it had submitted a biologics licence application (BLA) to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a novel cancer drug. The new subcutaneous (SC) amivantamab is being developed to treat patients suffering from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). 
  • Ichnos Sciences Inc., a renowned name in the biotechnology space, and a leading pharmaceutical company called Glenmark Pharmaceuticals teamed up to accelerate cancer treatment innovation back in January 2024. The alliance is called Ichnos Glenmark Innovation and is estimated to use both companies’ expertise to fast-track drug discovery and innovation in cancer treatment.

Cancer Therapeutics Key Market Trends

Cancer Therapeutics Market SkyQuest Analysis

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As per SkyQuest analysis, growing incidence of cancer and rising investments in oncology research around the world are slated to boost sales of cancer therapeutics over the coming years. However, drug resistance, the heterogeneous nature of cancer, and high costs of development are slated to be key constraints for market development going forward. Supportive government spending to boost oncology research allows North America to lead the global cancer therapeutics market. Targeting the development of lung cancer therapeutics will pay off big time for cancer therapeutics providers around the world. Cancer therapeutics companies should explore the use of artificial intelligence technologies to maximize their business scope in the future.

Report Metric Details
Market size value in 2023 USD 210.69 billion
Market size value in 2032 USD 492.75 billion
Growth Rate 9.9%
Base year 2024
Forecast period 2025-2032
Forecast Unit (Value) USD Billion
Segments covered
  • Therapy Type
    • Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Hormonal Therapy, Radiation Therapy, Stem Cell Transplant, Gene Therapy, Other Emerging Therapies
  • Drug Class
    • Alkylating Agents, Antimetabolites, Antitumor Antibiotics, Topoisomerase Inhibitors, Mitotic Inhibitors, Hormone Therapies, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, Others
  • Route of Administration
    • Oral, Intravenous, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Topical, Others
  • Cancer Type
    • Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Skin Cancer, Blood Cancer (Leukemia, Lymphoma, etc.), Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer, Respiratory/Lung Cancer, Other Cancer Types
  • End User
    • Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Cancer and Radiation Therapy Centers
  • Distribution Channel
    • Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies
Regions covered North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA)
Companies covered
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb (USA)
  • Merck & Co. (USA) 
  • Roche (Switzerland) 
  • Pfizer (USA) 
  • Novartis (Switzerland) 
  • Johnson & Johnson (USA) 
  • AstraZeneca (UK) 
  • GlaxoSmithKline (UK) 
  • Amgen (USA) 
  • AbbVie (USA) 
  • Sanofi (France) 
  • Bayer (Germany) 
  • Eli Lilly (USA) 
  • Takeda Pharmaceutical (Japan) 
  • Astellas Pharma (Japan) 
  • Gilead Sciences (USA) 
  • Celgene (USA) 
  • Daiichi Sankyo (Japan) 
  • Biogen (USA) 
  • Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (India)
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Table Of Content

Executive Summary

Market overview

  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Cancer Therapeutics Market Characteristics
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

Parent Market Analysis

Market overview

Market size

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • SWOT Analysis

KEY MARKET INSIGHTS

  • Technology Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and details)
  • Pricing Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and pricing details)
  • Supply Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Supply Chain Presentation)
  • Value Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Value Chain Presentation)
  • Ecosystem Of the Market
    • Exhibit: Parent Market Ecosystem Market Analysis
    • Exhibit: Market Characteristics of Parent Market
  • IP Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of product/technology, patents filed, inventor/company name, acquiring firm)
  • Trade Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Import and Export data details)
  • Startup Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Emerging startups details)
  • Raw Material Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Mapping of key raw materials)
  • Innovation Matrix
    • (Exhibit: Positioning Matrix: Mapping of new and existing technologies)
  • Pipeline product Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of companies and pipeline products, regional mapping)
  • Macroeconomic Indicators

COVID IMPACT

  • Introduction
  • Impact On Economy—scenario Assessment
    • Exhibit: Data on GDP - Year-over-year growth 2016-2022 (%)
  • Revised Market Size
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Cancer Therapeutics Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Impact Of COVID On Key Segments
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Segment Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • COVID Strategies By Company
    • Exhibit: Analysis on key strategies adopted by companies

MARKET DYNAMICS & OUTLOOK

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • Regulatory Landscape
    • Exhibit: Data Table on regulation from different region
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porters Analysis
    • Competitive rivalry
      • Exhibit: Competitive rivalry Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of substitute products
      • Exhibit: Threat of Substitute Products Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of buyers
      • Exhibit: buyers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of new entrants
      • Exhibit: Threat of new entrants Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Exhibit: Threat of suppliers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
  • Skyquest special insights on future disruptions
    • Political Impact
    • Economic impact
    • Social Impact
    • Technical Impact
    • Environmental Impact
    • Legal Impact

Market Size by Region

  • Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2027 (%)
  • Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2027(%)
  • North America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • USA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Canada
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Europe
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Germany
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Spain
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • France
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • UK
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Europe
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Asia Pacific
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • China
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • India
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Japan
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Korea
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Latin America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Brazil
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of South America
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • GCC Countries
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Africa
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of MEA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)

KEY COMPANY PROFILES

  • Competitive Landscape
    • Total number of companies covered
      • Exhibit: companies covered in the report, 2021
    • Top companies market positioning
      • Exhibit: company positioning matrix, 2021
    • Top companies market Share
      • Exhibit: Pie chart analysis on company market share, 2021(%)

Methodology

For the Cancer Therapeutics Market, our research methodology involved a mixture of primary and secondary data sources. Key steps involved in the research process are listed below:

1. Information Procurement: This stage involved the procurement of Market data or related information via primary and secondary sources. The various secondary sources used included various company websites, annual reports, trade databases, and paid databases such as Hoover's, Bloomberg Business, Factiva, and Avention. Our team did 45 primary interactions Globally which included several stakeholders such as manufacturers, customers, key opinion leaders, etc. Overall, information procurement was one of the most extensive stages in our research process.

2. Information Analysis: This step involved triangulation of data through bottom-up and top-down approaches to estimate and validate the total size and future estimate of the Cancer Therapeutics Market.

3. Report Formulation: The final step entailed the placement of data points in appropriate Market spaces in an attempt to deduce viable conclusions.

4. Validation & Publishing: Validation is the most important step in the process. Validation & re-validation via an intricately designed process helped us finalize data points to be used for final calculations. The final Market estimates and forecasts were then aligned and sent to our panel of industry experts for validation of data. Once the validation was done the report was sent to our Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to style guides, consistency & design.

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Cancer Therapeutics Market size was valued at USD 149.02 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 162.58 Billion in 2024 to USD 326.35 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

Cancer therapeutics providers around the world are estimated to focus on research to maximize their business potential and stay competitive. Developing new therapeutics for specific cancer indications will also be a preferred strategy for new as well as leading cancer therapeutics companies. cancer therapeutics market players can also benefit from government support to take their oncology research capabilities to the next level. Use of advanced drug discovery and development techniques will also be popular among cancer therapeutics providers in the future. 'Roche Holding AG (Switzerland) ', 'Novartis AG (Switzerland) ', 'Merck & Co., Inc. (USA) ', 'Pfizer Inc. (US) ', 'AstraZeneca plc (UK) ', 'Bristol Myers Squibb Company (USA) ', 'AbbVie Inc. (USA) ', 'Amgen Inc. (USA) ', 'GlaxoSmithKline plc (United Kingdom) ', 'Eli Lilly and Company ', 'Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Japan) ', 'Sanofi S.A. (France) ', 'Gilead Sciences, Inc. (USA) ', 'Bayer AG (Germany) ', 'Johnson & Johnson USA ', 'AbilityPharma (Spain) ', 'Adcendo (Denmark) ', 'Beroni Group (Australia) ', 'BioAtla (USA) ', 'Astellas Pharma Inc. (Japan)'

Poor lifestyle choices and growing adoption of unhealthy habits have significantly increased the number of people suffering from cancer. This surge in incidence of cancer around the world is a key factor promoting cancer therapeutics demand.  

Use of AI in Drug Discovery: Cancer therapeutics market trends indicate that companies can focus on utilizing artificial intelligence in their research to accelerate innovation. Cancer therapeutics market players can integrate AI technology with their drug discovery and development tools to identify new drug targets and optimize the efficacy of existing treatments. The use of AI in other aspects of the cancer therapeutics business is also expected to become increasingly popular in the long run.

North America is estimated to secure the top spot when it comes to the cancer therapeutics market. Increasing incidence of cancer and high investments in oncology research are forecasted to be the key factors contributing to the dominance of this segment. Availability of proper reimbursement policies and rising demand for novel cancer treatments are also estimated to help this region maintain its high market share. The United States is slated to be the most opportune market for cancer therapeutics companies looking to make an impact in the North American region.   

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