Lung Cancer Market Report Key Highlights

• Global lung cancer market revenue is expected to increase by USD 67.9 billion by 2030, with a 14.1% CAGR from 2022 to 2030
• North America region dominates with more than 35.5% lung cancer market share in 2021
• According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 236,740 new instances of lung cancer in the US in 2022, with 117,910 in men & 118,830 in women
• By type, the NSCLC segment has accounted market share of over 60% in 2021
• By end-user, hospital and clinics sector engaged more than 45% of the total market share in 2021
• Asia-Pacific regional market is predicted to grow at a remarkable CAGR over the forecast period

Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer worldwide. The majority of lung cancers do not cause symptoms until they have spread, but some people with early lung cancer do. According to the American Cancer Society, there will be approximately 235,760 new cases of lung cancer in 2021. (119,100 in men and 116,660 in women). In addition, approximately 131,880 lung cancer deaths have been recorded (69,410 in men and 62,470 in women). Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, accounting for nearly 25% of all cancer deaths. Lung cancer kills more people each year than colon, breast, and prostate cancer combined.

What Is New In The Lung Cancer Market?

As per the report released by the Lung Cancer Foundation of America., Biomarker testing is key in today’s world of personalized medicine. Lung cancer biomarker testing, also known as genetic mutation testing, or genomic testing, looks for the mutations, or “specific biomarkers” in the cells of a tumor. These biomarkers can be used to help a lung cancer patient decide on the best course of treatment. A new study has identified a potential biomarker of early-stage non–small cell lung cancer, according to a report released by the United States Department of Health and Human Services in January 2019. (NSCLC).  A protein called "SGLT2" is used to transport glucose into some cells and is a potential new biomarker. The biomarker could help noninvasively diagnose precancerous lung growths (called nodules or lesions) and early-stage lung cancers, as well as distinguish them from noncancerous lung nodules (benign).

Global Lung Cancer Market Dynamics

Market Drivers

• Rise surge in lung cancer cases
• Growing demand for targeted therapies
• Increasing adoption of Immunotherapy
• Growing rates of early detection

Market Restraints

• High cost of treatment
• Scarcity of lung transplant organs

Market Opportunities

• Reimbursements and growing health insurance
• Technological advancement in healthcare facilities

Lung Cancer Market Report Coverage

Lung Cancer Therapeutics Market Dynamics

Targeted Therapies Have Gained Huge Significance In The Global Lung Cancer Treatment Market

Targeted treatments identify and attack specific types of cancer cells while causing less harm to healthy cells. Many targeted therapies for advanced lung cancer have become available in recent years, and more are in development. There are currently FDA-approved targeted therapies for lung cancer tumors with EGFR, ALK, ROS-1, NTRK, MET, RET, and BRAF V600E mutations. Additionally, it was not until the emergence of targeted therapy based on molecular typing that the survival period of patients with advanced NSCLC was improved to several years, such as the second generation ALK-TKI alectinib (Alecensa) achieved the PFS of first-line NSCLC patients with ALK fusion up to 34.8 months, and the adverse reactions were greatly reduced, such as the adverse events of grade 3 or higher was lower with the third generation EGFR-TKI osimertinib (Tagrisso, 23%) than with platinum-pemetrexed (47%).

Lung Cancer Market Drivers

Geriatric Population More Succumbed For Developing Lung Cancer

Concerns about treatment tolerability, toxicity, and limited clinical trial data in the elderly impede the treatment of elderly patients with lung cancer, potentially leading to treatment nihilism among clinicians. According to Cancer Facts and Figures, the leading causes of cancer death in the elderly are the same as those for all ages. Prostate and lung cancer are the leading causes of cancer death in men aged 85 and up, accounting for 40% of all cancer deaths. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women (19%), followed by breast cancer (13%).

Rising Prevalence Of Smoking Among The Population Is More Prone To Develop Lung Cancer

In the United States, lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. Smoking is also a major risk factor for lung cancer. According to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cigarette smoking is responsible for approximately 80% to 90% of lung cancers in the United States (CDC). Furthermore, in 2016, approximately 38 million adults smoked, and approximately 3 million high school and middle school students smoked in 2017. Despite the fact that the proportion of adult smokers is higher, the geographic patterns of cigarette use among adults and youth are similar. The states with the highest percentage of current adult smokers are concentrated in the Midwest, South, and Northeast.

Lung Cancer Market Segmentation

The global lung cancer market segmentation is based on type, treatment, end-user, and geography.

Lung Cancer Market By Type

• SCLC
• NSCLC

According to a lung cancer industry analysis, the NSCLC segment has dominated the global market by type in the past and is likely to do so again throughout the forecast timeframe. According to the American Cancer Society, Inc., NSCLC is more prevalent in the population, accounting for approximately 84% of all cases. This is one of the most important factors that have a positive impact on segmental growth, ultimately contributing to the growth of the global lung cancer market trend.

Lung Cancer Market By Treatment

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
• Radiotherapy
• Laser Therapy

In terms of treatment, the chemotherapy segment accounts for a considerable percentage of the worldwide market's growth. Adjuvant chemotherapy is the accepted standard of care for certain patients with early-stage non–small cell lung cancer, according to several randomized trials and meta-analyses (NSCLC). Adjuvant chemotherapy is appropriate for patients with stage II, IIIA, or large (4 cm) IB tumors. Adjuvant chemotherapy improves survival by about 5% after 5 years, though some trials have suggested that it can be as high as 8% to 10%. Although the volume of data with this approach is far less than that with adjuvant chemotherapy, neoadjuvant chemotherapy has also shown a survival advantage.

Lung Cancer Market By End-User

• Hospitals & Clinics
• Cancer Research Centers
• Laboratories

According to the lung cancer market forecast, the hospital and clinics segment is expected to be the fastest-growing category throughout the projected period. The rising number of cancer patients admitted to hospitals for treatment and diagnosis has greatly raised lung cancer sales from hospitals and clinics around the world.

Lung Cancer Market Regional Outlook

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• U.K.
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• India
• Japan
• China
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia-Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

The Middle East & Africa

• South Africa
• GCC Countries
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa (ME&A)

North America dominates; Asia-Pacific records fastest growing CAGR for the lung cancer market

The market for lung cancer is dominated by North America. The large share of North America can be attributed to rising technological advancements in lung cancer treatment, rising incidence and prevalence of lung cancer, rising trend of smoking tobacco, increasing emphasis on early cancer diagnosis and treatment, and reimbursement availability.

Asia-Pacific, on the other hand, is expected to have the fastest-growing CAGR in the lung cancer treatment market. Rising regulatory approvals and increased adoption of advanced therapeutics in this region are important factors that contribute to regional growth, which in turn contributes to the growth of the lung cancer therapeutics market.

Lung Cancer Market Players

Some of the top lung cancer market companies offered in the professional report includes AstraZeneca plc, Eli Lilly and Company, The Merck Group, Sanofi S.A., Pfizer Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, and Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH.