Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Market Size

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Market Analysis

The Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Market size is estimated at USD 4.60 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 6.43 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.95% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) market. While IPF is a chronic lung disease that COVID-19 does not directly cause, it affects various aspects of IPF, such as diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. According to an article published by MDPI in March 2023, SARS-CoV-2 infection caused acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, negatively impacting patients' prognosis. However, there was a high risk of patients developing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis months after being infected by the COVID-19 infection, leading to increased demand for its treatment modalities. 

For instance, according to an article published by Elsevier Public Health Emergency Collection in July 2021, elderly patients who required ICU care and mechanical ventilation were at the highest risk of developing lung fibrosis. Hence, the pandemic has brought greater attention to respiratory health. As a result, there has been an increased awareness and understanding of IPF among the general population and healthcare professionals. This has increased the demand for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis treatment, which is expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.

The increasing prevalence of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the growing geriatric population, and rising research and development activities in fibrotic diseases are some key factors expected to drive the market's growth during the forecast period. According to an article published by Prescriber, in July 2022, the annual incidence of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in Europe was estimated at 0.22 to 7.4 per 100,000 people, and approximately 32,500 people in the United Kingdom had idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, with a prevalence of about 50 per 100,000 people. 

Further, as per the same source, it affects an elderly population and affects men more frequently than women. According to WHO update in October 2022, one in every six individuals globally will be above 60 years by 2030. By that time, the population aged 60 and more will have increased by 1.4 billion. The ageing process is associated with cellular and molecular lung changes, which contribute to the development and progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Thus, with the rising geriatric population, the risk of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis increase, increasing demand for its treatment, thereby driving the market's growth.

The market players are actively involved in product launches, developments, and collaborations to expand their footprint, leading to market growth. For instance, in May 2022, Alembic Pharmaceutical Limited received final approval from the US FDA for pirfenidone tablets in 267 mg and 800 mg doses. Pirfenidone is prescribed for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Therefore, due to the high prevalence of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the growing geriatric population, and the approval of novel drugs, the market studied is expected to during over the forecast period. However, the lack of proper treatment and awareness in developing countries is expected to impede market growth during the forecast period.