The skin cancer drugs market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for skin cancer medication has experienced speedy development in the recent past. It is projected to arise from $4.76 billion in 2024 to $5.42 billion in 2025, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%.
The significant growth in the historic period is due to the rising occurrence of skin cancer, concerns about sun exposure and UV radiation, advancements in diagnostics, changes in demographics and an older population, regulatory approvals, and clinical research.
The skin cancer drugs market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for skin cancer drugs is projected to experience substantial growth in the forthcoming years, reaching $8.47 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%.
This anticipated growth in the forecast period can be credited to advancements in immunotherapy, precision medicine and biomarker research, patient education and awareness programs, and worldwide collaborations in research, as well as increased therapeutic options. The forecast period is also expected to witness significant trends such as the use of combined therapies for improved efficacy, the implementation of personalized medicine strategies, the development of topical treatments, a greater emphasis on early detection and prevention, and the investigation of innovative drug delivery systems.
The escalating incidence of skin cancer is fuelling the need for Skin Cancer drugs. To manage the rampant skin cancer cases, manufacture of novel and innovative skin cancer drugs have become more prevalent. The American Cancer Society, an organisation based in the US, stated in 2022 that nearly 99,780 new melanoma skin cancer cases are diagnosed, and roughly 7,650 individuals are predicted to succumb to melanoma skin cancer annually. Consequently, this is increasing the demand for skin cancer drugs and propelling the momentum of the skin cancer drugs market.
The skin cancer drugs market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Actinic Keratoses (AK), Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), Melanoma
2) By Drug Class: Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Agents & Other Drugs
3) By End Users: Hospitals, Cancer Research Centers, Clinics
Subsegments:
1) By Actinic Keratoses (AK): Cryotherapy Treatments, Topical Medications, Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), Laser Therapy
2) By Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): Surgical Excision, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Topical Therapies
3) By Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC): Surgical Excision, Cryosurgery, Electrosurgery and Curettage, Radiation Therapy
4) By Melanoma: Surgical Excision, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Chemotherapy and Radiation
Firms in the Skin Cancer Market are progressively seeking Strategic Partnerships with other market participants. Such alliances could bolster their research and development prowess, accelerate the creation of new therapies, and strengthen their competitive edge. To illustrate, Leo Pharma has established a strategic partnership with PellePharm to develop a medication for a highly uncommon type of skin cancer known as Gorlin syndrome. MorphoSys and LEO Pharma joined forces strategically to produce antibodies for skin cancer treatment. Pfizer has also formed a strategic partnership with Merck KGaA to produce an innovative skin cancer drug.
Major companies operating in the skin cancer drugs market include:
• Pfizer Inc.
• Meda Pharmaceuticals
• Roche Holding AG
• Merck & Co. Inc.
• AbbVie Inc.
• Novartis International AG
• Sanofi SA
• Bristol Myers Squibb Company
• AstraZeneca PLC
• GlaxoSmithKline plc
• Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
• Eli Lilly and Company
• Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
• Mylan N.V.
• Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited
• Bausch Health Companies Inc.
• Valeant Pharmaceuticals
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
• Ipsen Pharma
• Varian Medical Systems Inc.
• Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.
• QIAGEN N.V.
• Elekta AB
• Cannabis Science Inc.
• LEO Pharma A/S
• Aqua Pharmaceuticals
• iCAD Inc.
• AB Science
• Cellceutix Corporation
• Eisai Co. Ltd.
• Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
• Seattle Genetics Inc.
North America was the largest region in the skin cancer drugs market in 2024. Middle East is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global skin cancer drugs market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the skin cancer drugs market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.