Corticosteroids Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers Global Corticosteroids Market Growth & Manufacturers. The market is segmented by Product type (Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids), Route of Administration (Topical Steroids, Inhaled Steroids, Oral Forms, Systemic Forms), Application (Rheumatology Indications, Skin Allergies, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Acute Respiratory Diseases, Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America). The market values are provided in terms of (USD Million) for the above segments.

Corticosteroids Market Size

Corticosteroids Market snapshot

Corticosteroids Market Analysis

The Global Corticosteroids Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial influence on worldwide healthcare systems, as well as the market for corticosteroids. Early in the pandemic, epidemiological data showed that people with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma had a decreased rate of COVID-19 infection, leading to the suggestion that inhaled corticosteroids would help. In addition, in September 2020, the World Health Organization collaborated with investigators from seven corticosteroid trials to conduct a prospective meta-analysis of randomized trials for corticosteroid therapy for COVID-19 (PMA) to quickly provide additional evidence to complement the RECOVERY data and inform guidance development, according to a World Health Organization report due in September 2020. Moreover, according to the article published in BMC Infectious Disease in May 2021, in hospitalized hypoxic COVID-19 patients, methylprednisolone demonstrated better results compared to dexamethasone. As a result, the increased usage of corticosteroids in the treatment of COVID-19 patients demonstrates COVID-19's significant impact on the market.

The major factors accounting for the growth of the corticosteroid market are increasing the incidence of chronic diseases, the growing geriatric population, and surging investment in research and development. According to the United Nations report 2020, the estimated human population is expected to increase from 7.2 billion today to 8.2 billion by 2025. This, in turn, raises the global burden of chronic diseases to 57 percent by the end of 2020. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2020 report, in the United States, approximately 25 million Americans have asthma. This equals to about 1 in 13 Americans, including 8% of adults and 7% of children. About 20 million United States adults aged 18 years and over have asthma. Corticosteroids are majorly used in the treatment of asthma, and the rising prevalence of it boosts the market growth over the forecast period.

Furthermore, according to the World Ageing 2020 report, in 2020, there were around 727 million people aged 65 years or more in the world. The number of older persons is projected to double to 1.5 billion in 2050. the geriatric population is more prone to chronic diseases which require corticosteroid therapy for various diseases that will help grow the market in the years to come.

Hence, this uninterrupted incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases lead to the growth of the Corticosteroids market during the forecast period. However, the risk factors associated with the prolonged use of corticosteroids hampers the growth of the market to some extent.

Corticosteroids Industry Overview

The corticosteroid market is moderately competitive and consists of several major players. With the increasing consolidations of various organizations in the healthcare sector, it is expected to generate competitive rivalry among the key players in the future. Some of the major players in the market are Pfizer Inc., Novartis, AstraZeneca, GSK, Cipla Inc., Merck, etc.,

Corticosteroids Market Leaders

  1. Pfizer Inc.

  2. Novartis

  3. GSK

  4. Merck

  5. AstraZeneca

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Corticosteroids Market News

  • In April 2022, Lilly's lebrikizumab combined with topical corticosteroids showed significant improvements in disease severity for atopic dermatitis
  • In August 2022, the first patient was been dosed in a pilot study evaluating vamorolone as a potential treatment for Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD). The steroid medication has been under development by ReveraGen BioPharma as a possible therapy for other types of muscular dystrophy.

Corticosteroids Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Growing Geriatric Population and Increasing Incidence of Chronic Diseases
    • 4.2.2 Surging investment in Research and Development
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Pricing Pressure on the Companies by the Government
    • 4.3.2 Risk factors associated with Corticosteriods on Prolonged use
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD million)

  • 5.1 By Product
    • 5.1.1 Glucocorticoids
    • 5.1.2 Mineralocorticoids
  • 5.2 By Route of administration
    • 5.2.1 Topical steroids
    • 5.2.2 Inhaled steroids
    • 5.2.3 Oral forms
    • 5.2.4 Systemic forms
    • 5.2.5 Others
  • 5.3 By Application
    • 5.3.1 Rheumatology indications
    • 5.3.2 Skin allergies
    • 5.3.3 Endocrinology
    • 5.3.4 Gastroenterology
    • 5.3.5 Acute respiratory diseases
    • 5.3.6 Others
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 North America
    • 5.4.1.1 United States
    • 5.4.1.2 Canada
    • 5.4.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.4.2 Europe
    • 5.4.2.1 Germany
    • 5.4.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.2.3 France
    • 5.4.2.4 Italy
    • 5.4.2.5 Spain
    • 5.4.2.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.3.1 China
    • 5.4.3.2 Japan
    • 5.4.3.3 India
    • 5.4.3.4 Australia
    • 5.4.3.5 South Korea
    • 5.4.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.4 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.4.4.1 GCC
    • 5.4.4.2 South Africa
    • 5.4.4.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.4.5 South America
    • 5.4.5.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.5.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.5.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Pfizer Inc.
    • 6.1.2 Novartis AG
    • 6.1.3 Sanofi S.A.
    • 6.1.4 GlaxoSmithKline plc
    • 6.1.5 Cipla Inc.
    • 6.1.6 Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
    • 6.1.7 AstraZeneca plc
    • 6.1.8 Merck & Co., Inc.,
    • 6.1.9 Sumitomo Corporation
    • 6.1.10 Leo Pharma
    • 6.1.11 Bayer Pharmaceutical
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Corticosteroids Industry Segmentation

Corticosteroids are the steroid hormones that are either produced by the body (Systemic corticosteroids) or man-made (Synthetic corticosteroids). When the adrenal cortex ceases the production of required corticosteroids, synthetic corticosteroids are given to the patients. They are often used as part of treatment for different diseases like asthma, various skin allergies, and arthritis, among others. The corticosteroids market is segmented by Product type (Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids), Route of Administration (Topical steroids, Inhaled steroids, Oral forms, Systemic forms), Application (Rheumatology indications, Skin allergies, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Acute respiratory diseases, Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions, globally. The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.

By Product Glucocorticoids
Mineralocorticoids
By Route of administration Topical steroids
Inhaled steroids
Oral forms
Systemic forms
Others
By Application Rheumatology indications
Skin allergies
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Acute respiratory diseases
Others
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle-East and Africa GCC
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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Corticosteroids Market Research FAQs

What is the current Global Corticosteroids Market size?

The Global Corticosteroids Market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Global Corticosteroids Market?

Pfizer Inc., Novartis, GSK, Merck and AstraZeneca are the major companies operating in the Global Corticosteroids Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Global Corticosteroids Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Global Corticosteroids Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Global Corticosteroids Market.

What years does this Global Corticosteroids Market cover?

The report covers the Global Corticosteroids Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Global Corticosteroids Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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