Report Highlights
The global market for diabetes therapeutics and diagnostics was valued at $110 billion in 2011 and should reach nearly $118.7 billion in 2012. Total market value is expected to reach nearly $157 billion in 2017 after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
SCOPE OF REPORT
This report discusses the implications of the above-mentioned trends in the context of the current size and growth of the diabetes market, discussed both in global terms and in terms of the most important national markets. Companies in the relevant pharmaceutical and medical industries are discussed, with profiles of the leaders and an update on merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. Five-year global sales forecasts are provided for main drug and device categories, and breakdowns are provided for several national markets.
A comprehensive refresher course on diabetes is provided as an appendix.
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
Paul Evers has been involved in analyzing pharmaceutical and medical markets for 20 years. He is the author of previous reports on the diabetes marketplace covering both therapeutic and monitoring aspects.
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Insulin products, including administration devices, are worth an estimated $16.4 billion in 2010. This sector is expected to reach $22 billion in 2015, a 6.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
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The total market for diabetes drugs and devices is estimated at $18 billion in 2002. Growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 11.5%, the market is expected to exceed $30.7 billion in 2007.
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Drug sales in 2002 are expected to be $12.5 billion, increasing to almost $21 billion by 2007 at an AAGR of 10.3%.
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Insulin was 33% of the market in 2000 and is expected to hold on to that share.
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The two major diabetes medical devices are glucose monitors and insulin pumps. Glucose monitors are expected to rise at an AAGR of 13.7% to $8 billion by 2007. Insulin pumps are expected to grow to $1.8 billion by 2007 at an AAGR of 18.7%.
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