The encephalomyelitis market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size for encephalomyelitis has seen substantial growth. The market, which is projected to expand from $21.16 billion in 2024 to $22.65 billion in 2025, is expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
This growth during the historical period is largely due to the rise in autoimmune and infectious diseases prevalence, increased awareness of neurological disorders, elevated investment in research and development, improved healthcare infrastructure, and the broadening scope of immunotherapy applications.
The encephalomyelitis market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The encephalomyelitis market is projected to witness robust expansion in the coming years, escalating to a value of $29.31 billion by the end of 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.
The surge during the forecasted period can be accredited to the heightened acceptance of immunotherapy treatments, an escalating incidence of autoimmune disorders, amplified healthcare spending, widespread clinical research, increased knowledge and understanding regarding encephalomyelitis, and elevated government and private financing for research into rare diseases. Key trends during the forecasted period encompass the progression of advanced immunomodulatory therapies, advancements in precision biologics, discovery of novel early diagnosis biomarkers, advancements in personalized treatment methodologies, the advent of next-generation antivirals, the incorporation of AI in clinical studies, and breakthroughs in gene therapy approaches.
The increasing incidence of autoimmune diseases is predicted to drive the expansion of the encephalomyelitis market. These diseases involve the body's immune system erroneously attacking its own healthy cells and tissues. The escalation in autoimmune diseases can be linked to factors such as genetic susceptibility, environmental stimuli, infections, and lifestyle alterations like diet and exposure to chemicals. Treating encephalomyelitis aids patients with autoimmune diseases by lessening inflammation, managing immune system disorders, easing neurological symptoms, and hindering disease advancement, ultimately enhancing their overall health and functionality. For example, in November 2024, Versorgungsatlas.de, an organization based in Germany, reported that in 2022, out of 73,241,305 insured individuals, 6,304,340 were diagnosed with at least one autoimmune disease, yielding a raw prevalence rate of 8.61%. As such, the escalating incidence of autoimmune diseases is the driving force for the encephalomyelitis market's growth.
The encephalomyelitis market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Equine Encephalomyelitis, Associated Encephalomyelitis, Anti-Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody (AntiMOG), Encephalomyelitis Disseminata, Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, AIDS-Related Encephalomyelitis, Other Types
2) By Treatment: Surgery , Plasmapheresis, Drug Treatment, Other Treatments
3) By End-users: Clinics , Hospitals, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Equine Encephalomyelitis: Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, Western Equine Encephalomyelitis, Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis
2) By Associated Encephalomyelitis: Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, Paraneoplastic Encephalomyelitis, Infectious Encephalomyelitis
3) By Anti-Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody: Monophasic Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Encephalomyelitis, Relapsing Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Encephalomyelitis
4) By Encephalomyelitis: Viral Encephalomyelitis, Bacterial Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis
Leading companies in the encephalomyelitis market are focusing their efforts on the creation of innovative monoclonal antibodies, with the aim of improving treatment outcomes and developing targeted therapies to manage encephalomyelitis. Monoclonal antibodies are proteins artificially engineered to bind to specific antigens and bolster the immune response against certain diseases. For example, in March 2023, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, a company based in Japan, revealed that their humanized anti-IL-6 receptor monoclonal antibody, Enspryng, has been given forerunner designation from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW), anticipating its use in treating myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-related disease (MOGAD) and autoimmune encephalitis (AIE). This designation highlights the potential of Enspryng as a revolutionary treatment, speeding up its development and regulatory review to meet the demanding medical needs of patients affected by these neurological disorders.
Major companies operating in the encephalomyelitis market are:
• Merck & Co. Inc.
• Sanofi S.A.
• F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
• HiFiBiO Therapeutics
• Zoetis Services LLC
• Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
• IDEXX
• Abcam Limited.
• EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG
• Eurogentec S.A.
• Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
• Creative Diagnostics
• Atlas Antibodies
• AnaSpec
• VMRD Inc.
• Antibodies Incorporated
• Fresenius Kabi
• Hemispherx Biopharma Inc.
• BioStoneah
• YouSeq Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the encephalomyelitis market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the encephalomyelitis market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.