The somatostatin analogs market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•In recent times, there has been remarkable growth in the somatostatin analogs market. It is estimated to expand from a worth of $6.73 billion in 2024 to the value of $7.18 billion in 2025, pointing to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.
This escalation during the previous period can be ascribed to the rise in net incidence, progress in oncology research, remarkable clinical efficacy in managing symptoms, widening of indications, and the patients' inclination towards long-acting formulations.
The somatostatin analogs market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are high for significant expansion in the somatostatin analogs market in the coming years. The current projection is that it will soar to "$9.48 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%.
Factors contributing to the growth during this forecast period include increasing net incidence, an emphasis on research for rare diseases, development of combined treatments, advancements in individualized medicine, and worldwide health policies in cancer treatment. Key trends for the forecast period encompass an aging global population, healthcare infrastructure advancements in emerging markets, strategic alliances and collaborations, pricing and reimbursement hurdles, and technological incorporation in healthcare.
The somatostatin analogs market is anticipated to expand primarily due to the rising instances of neuroendocrine tumors. These tumors are cancerous growths that originate from specialized neuroendocrine cells. Somatostatin analogs limit the body's hormone production and slow down the growth of neuroendocrine tumors while also alleviating carcinoid disease symptoms. For example, data from Cancer Australia, the national government agency, indicates that in 2022 around 5,437 new neuroendocrine tumor cases were identified in Australia. Furthermore, the data suggested that there is a 1 in 55 chance of an individual being diagnosed with such tumors by the time they reach 85. As such, the increasing cases of neuroendocrine tumors are largely responsible for the upsurge in the somatostatin analogs market.
The somatostatin analogs market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Octreotide, Lanreotide, Pasireotide
2) By Treatment: Acromegaly, Cushing’s Syndrome, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Carcinoid Syndrome, Other Treatments
3) By End User: Hospital, Pharmaceutical Companies
Subsegments:
1) By Octreotide: Long-Acting Release (LAR) Formulations, Short-Acting Formulations
2) By Lanreotide: Depot Formulations, Injectable Formulations
3) By Pasireotide: Long-Acting Injectable Formulations, Subcutaneous Formulations
The leading businesses in the somatostatin analogs market are shifting their focus towards creating enhanced products such as targeted radiopharmaceuticals to improve the accuracy and efficacy of cancer treatment. This is specifically tailored for individuals with somatostatin receptor-positive tumors. These specialized drugs are a mixture of radiation-emitting isotopes and molecules made to specifically attach to cancer cells. This leads to a more accurate delivery of therapeutic radiation to the tumor, with minimal impact on the surrounding healthy tissue. An example of this is the US-based company, Lantheus, which specializes in radiopharmaceuticals. This company introduced Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate in January 2024. Lutetium Lu-177 Dotatate is a radiolabeled somatostatin analog used in peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) for the treatment of advanced somatostatin receptor-positive neuroendocrine tumors. Clinical trials have shown that it greatly enhances both progression-free survival and response rates when compared to traditional somatostatin analogs like octreotide. This makes it an essential alternative treatment for patients who demonstrate disease progression despite previous treatments. The targeted delivery of this treatment allows for effective controls of the tumor, with negligible systemic exposure, which further improves the overall therapy profile in addressing neuroendocrine malignancies.
Major companies operating in the somatostatin analogs market include:
• Novartis International AG
• Pfizer Inc.
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
• Midatech Pharma plc
• Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Peptron Inc.
• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• Camurus AB
• Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
• Cadila Healthcare Limited
• Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Recordati S.p.A.
• Amryt Pharma plc
• Ipsen Pharma SA
• Fresenius Kabi AG
• Chiasma Inc.
• Merck KGaA
• Sanofi S.A.
• Sandoz International GmbH
• Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
• Viatris Inc.
• AstraZeneca plc
• Johnson & Johnson
• Genentech Inc.
• OctreoPharm Sciences GmbH
North America was the largest region in the global somatostatin analogs treatment market in 2024.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the somatostatin analogs market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa