Thalassemia Market to Reach USD 4.11 Billion by 2035

According to analysts at Vantage Market Research, the Global Thalassemia Market size is worth USD 2.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.11 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 5.4% from 2024 to 2035. Key trends of market include advancements in gene therapy, increasing focus on personalized medicine, expanding diagnostic tools, improved transfusion techniques, growing awareness programs, and rising investment in R&D for innovative treatments.

Market Overview

The thalassemia market growth is driven by increasing awareness of thalassemia, advancements in medical technologies, favorable regulatory policies, and the adoption of patient-focused care approaches. Gene and cell therapies, such as CRISPR-based gene-editing and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), have enhanced the treatment of thalassemia. CRISPR technology, for instance, can precisely edit genetic sequences, offering a potentially permanent cure for thalassemia. Similarly, stem cell therapies, including HSCT, allow the replacement of defective cells with healthy ones capable of producing normal hemoglobin.

The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics into healthcare presents a transformative opportunity for the Thalassemia market. AI-powered tools can assist in early diagnosis by analyzing genetic data and predicting thalassemia risk more accurately. Big data analytics can aggregate information from diverse sources, such as clinical trials, patient registries, and real-world evidence, to enhance understanding of disease progression and treatment efficacy. 

Agios Pharmaceuticals' ENERGIZE Trial Achieves Primary Endpoint in Thalassemia Treatment

• In 2024, Agios Pharmaceuticals announced that its global Phase 3 ENERGIZE trial of mitapivat in patients with non-transfusion-dependent (NTD) alpha- or beta-thalassemia successfully achieved its primary endpoint, demonstrating a hemoglobin response. Additionally, significant improvements were observed in secondary endpoints, including changes from baseline in the FACIT-Fatigue Score and hemoglobin concentration

Key Takeaways from the Report

• North America dominated the market with 41.6% market share in 2024. Market is driven by increasing awareness of the disease, advancements in gene and cell therapies, and well-established healthcare infrastructure
• Based on the Treatment, the Iron Chelating Drugs category accounted for significant market share of 51.4% in 2024. 
• In 2024, by Type, Beta Thalassemia dominated the market share of 70.5%. The segment is driven by significant advancements in diagnostic methods and treatment options that have greatly improved patient outcomes

Top Companies

• Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• Cipla
• CHIESI Farmaceutici S.p.A.
• Fresenius Kabi AG
• Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
• Apotex Inc.
• Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
• bluebird bio Inc.

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Latest News

FDA Expands Approval of CRISPR-Based Casgevy for Beta Thalassemia Treatment

• In January 2024, the U.S. FDA expanded the approval of Casgevy, a CRISPR-based medicine, to include treatment for transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia in patients aged 12 and older. Previously, in December 2023, Casgevy had been approved for treating sickle cell disease