The global orphan drugs market size reached USD 237.3 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 582.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.97% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 237.3 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 582.5 Billion |
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) | 9.97% |
Orphan drugs refer to pharmaceutical products used for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of rare medical disorders. These drugs are manufactured to meet a specific public health requirement and usually have a limited market as they are produced for a small group of patients. They are effective against numerous oncological, metabolic, hematologic, immunologic, infectious and neurological diseases. Medical ailments, such as lymphoma, leukemia, cystic fibrosis, glioma, pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, multiple myeloma and renal cell carcinoma, are often life-threatening, chronic, progressive, degenerative and disabling and require specific treatment alternatives that are effective for their particular symptoms.
The increasing prevalence of cancer and other rare genetic disorders is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are developing innovative orphan drugs to provide personalized therapy to patients. The market is also being driven by increasing awareness among the masses regarding the benefits of orphan drugs. The emergence of new pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and the implementation of favorable government policies to inhibit the spread of contagious diseases are also contributing to the market growth. Additionally, various product innovations, such as the development of biological orphan drugs, are acting as other growth-inducing factors. These drugs can treat diseases, such as cancer, and reverse the damage caused to the stem cells, which is facilitating their overall demand significantly. Other factors, including improvements in the healthcare infrastructure, along with extensive research and development (R&D) activities, are expected to drive the market further.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global orphan drugs market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on drug type, disease type, phase, top selling drugs and distribution channel.
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The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being AbbVie Inc., Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc., Amgen Inc., Biogen Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Roche Holding AG), Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co. Inc., Novartis AG, Pfizer Inc., Sanofi S.A., Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Drug Type, Disease Type, Phase, Top Selling Drugs, Distribution Channel, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | AbbVie Inc., Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc., Amgen Inc., Biogen Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Roche Holding AG), Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co. Inc., Novartis AG, Pfizer Inc., Sanofi S.A., Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. |
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The global orphan drugs market was valued at USD 237.3 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global orphan drugs market to exhibit a CAGR of 9.97% during 2025-2033.
The rising demand for orphan drugs for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of rare medical disorders and cater to public health requirement is primarily driving the global orphan drugs market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to postponement in the treatment of several rare medical ailments to reduce the risk of the coronavirus infection upon hospital visits or interaction with healthcare professionals, thereby limiting the demand for orphan drugs.
Based on the drug type, the global orphan drugs market has been segmented into biological and non- biological. Currently, biological holds the majority of the total market share.
Based on the disease type, the global orphan drugs market can be divided into oncology, hematology, neurology, cardiovascular, and others. Among these, oncology currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the top selling drugs, the global orphan drugs market has been categorized into Revlimid, Rituxan, Copaxone, OPDIVO, Keytruda, Imbruvica, Avonex, Sensipar, Soliris, and others. Currently, Keytruda accounts for the majority of the global market share.
Based on the distribution channel, the global orphan drugs market can be segregated into hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, online stores, and others. Among these, hospital pharmacies currently hold the largest market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where North America currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global orphan drugs market include AbbVie Inc., Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc., Amgen Inc., Biogen Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Roche Holding AG), Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co. Inc., Novartis AG, Pfizer Inc., Sanofi S.A., Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.