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Lung Cancer Market

Published Aug 26, 2025
Length 130 Pages
SKU # CMI20399877

Description

The Global Lung Cancer Market is estimated to be valued at USD 28.12 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 64.53 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6% from 2025 to 2032. The global lung cancer market represents one of the most critical segments within the oncology therapeutics landscape, driven by the persistent challenge of lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. This malignancy affects millions of patients annually, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounting for approximately 85% of all cases, while small cell lung cancer (SCLC) comprises the remaining 15%. The market encompasses a comprehensive spectrum of therapeutic interventions including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical procedures, alongside diagnostic tools and supportive care solutions.

Rising prevalence rates attributed to smoking habits, environmental pollutants, occupational hazards, and genetic predispositions continue to fuel demand globally. The therapeutic landscape has witnessed revolutionary advancements through the introduction of precision medicine approaches, including biomarker-driven treatments, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and tyrosine kinase inhibitors that have significantly improved patient outcomes. Healthcare infrastructure development, increasing awareness about early detection programs, and substantial investments in research and development activities by pharmaceutical companies are collectively shaping the market trajectory.

Market Dynamics

The global lung cancer market is propelled by multiple driving factors that collectively contribute to its robust growth trajectory, while simultaneously facing certain constraints that moderate expansion rates, yet presenting significant opportunities for future development. Primary market drivers include the escalating global incidence of lung cancer due to increasing tobacco consumption, air pollution, occupational exposure to carcinogens, and genetic susceptibilities, which collectively expand the patient population requiring therapeutic interventions.

The revolutionary advancement in immunotherapy treatments, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors such as PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors, has transformed treatment paradigms and created substantial market opportunities, while targeted therapy developments focusing on specific genetic mutations like EGFR, ALK, and ROS1 have enabled personalized treatment approaches that demonstrate superior efficacy rates. Healthcare infrastructure improvements in emerging economies, coupled with increasing healthcare expenditure and growing awareness about early diagnosis through screening programs, further accelerate the market growth.

However, market expansion faces significant restraints including the extremely high costs associated with innovative cancer treatments, which limit accessibility particularly in developing regions, stringent regulatory frameworks that prolong drug approval timelines, and the complex nature of drug development processes that require substantial investments with uncertain outcomes.

Patent expiration of blockbuster drugs creates pricing pressures and market share erosion for established players. Nevertheless, substantial opportunities exist through the development of combination therapies that enhance treatment efficacy, expansion into untapped geographical markets, advancement in companion diagnostics for personalized medicine, and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for improved diagnosis and treatment selection. The growing focus on early-stage cancer treatment, development of novel drug delivery systems, and increasing collaborations between pharmaceutical companies and research institutions present additional avenues for market expansion and innovation.

Key Features of the Study
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global lung cancer market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
  • It profiles key players in the global lung cancer market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Novartis AG, AstraZeneca plc, Bristol Myers Squibb Company, Merck and Co., Inc. (MSD), Pfizer Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, Johnson and Johnson (Janssen Biotech, Inc.), Amgen Inc., AbbVie Inc., Sanofi S.A., Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited, Astellas Pharma Inc., and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
  • The global lung cancer market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global lung cancer market.
Market Segmentation
  • Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Large Cell Carcinoma
  • Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
  • Lung Carcinoid Tumor
  • Drug Class Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
  • Alkylating agents (cisplatin, carboplatin, etc.)
  • Antimetabolites (pemetrexed, gemcitabine)
  • Mitotic inhibitors (taxanes: paclitaxel, docetaxel)
  • Topoisomerase inhibitors (etoposide, irinotecan)
  • Others
  • Targeted Therapy
  • EGFR Inhibitors (Erlotinib, etc.)
  • ALK Inhibitors (Crizotinib, etc.)
  • ROS1 Inhibitors (Entrectinib, etc.)
  • BRAF/MEK Inhibitors (Dabrafenib, etc.)
  • MET Inhibitors (Capmatinib, etc.)
  • RET Inhibitors (Selpercatinib, etc.)
  • HER2 Inhibitors (Trastuzumab, etc.)
  • Immunotherapy
  • PD-1 Inhibitors (Nivolumab, etc.)
  • PD-L1 Inhibitors (Atezolizumab, etc.)
  • CTLA-4 Inhibitors (Ipilimumab, etc.)
  • Other Combination Therapeutics
  • Molecule Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Small Molecules
  • Biologics
  • Route of Administration Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Parenteral
  • Oral
  • Stage of Disease Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Early-stage (Stage I–II)
  • Locally Advanced (Stage III)
  • Metastatic/Advanced (Stage IV)
  • Age Group Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Adult
  • Pediatric
  • Geriatric
  • Gender Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Male
  • Female
  • Distribution Channel Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Hospital Pharmacies
  • Retail Pharmacies
  • Online Pharmacies
  • End User Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Hospitals
  • Diagnostic Laboratories
  • Specialty Cancer Clinics
  • Homecare Settings
  • Others (Research and Academic Institutes, etc.)
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
  • Novartis AG
  • AstraZeneca plc
  • Bristol Myers Squibb Company
  • Merck and Co., Inc. (MSD)
  • Pfizer Inc.
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Johnson and Johnson (Janssen Biotech, Inc.)
  • Amgen Inc.
  • AbbVie Inc.
  • Sanofi S.A.
  • Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
  • Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited
  • Astellas Pharma Inc.
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Table of Contents

130 Pages
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Lung Cancer Market, By Type
Global Lung Cancer Market, By Drug Class
Global Lung Cancer Market, By Molecule Type
Global Lung Cancer Market, By Route of Administration
Global Lung Cancer Market, By Stage of Disease
Global Lung Cancer Market, By Age Group
Global Lung Cancer Market, By Gender
Global Lung Cancer Market, By Distribution Channel
Global Lung Cancer Market, By End User
Global Lung Cancer Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Driver
Restraint
Opportunity
Impact Analysis
Key Developments
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
Industry Trends
4. Global Lung Cancer Market, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Large Cell Carcinoma
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Lung Carcinoid Tumor
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
5. Global Lung Cancer Market, By Drug Class, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Alkylating agents (cisplatin, carboplatin, etc.)
Antimetabolites (pemetrexed, gemcitabine)
Mitotic inhibitors (taxanes: paclitaxel, docetaxel)
Topoisomerase inhibitors (etoposide, irinotecan)
Others
Targeted Therapy
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
EGFR Inhibitors (Erlotinib, etc.)
ALK Inhibitors (Crizotinib, etc.)
ROS1 Inhibitors (Entrectinib, etc.)
BRAF/MEK Inhibitors (Dabrafenib, etc.)
MET Inhibitors (Capmatinib, etc.)
RET Inhibitors (Selpercatinib, etc.)
HER2 Inhibitors (Trastuzumab, etc.)
Immunotherapy
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
PD-1 Inhibitors (Nivolumab, etc.)
PD-L1 Inhibitors (Atezolizumab, etc.)
CTLA-4 Inhibitors (Ipilimumab, etc.)
Other Combination Therapeutics
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
6. Global Lung Cancer Market, By Molecule Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Small Molecules
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Biologics
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
7. Global Lung Cancer Market, By Route of Administration, 2025-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Parenteral
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Oral
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
8. Global Lung Cancer Market, By Stage of Disease, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Early-stage (Stage I–II)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Locally Advanced (Stage III)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Metastatic/Advanced (Stage IV)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
9. Global Lung Cancer Market, By Age Group, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Adult
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Pediatric
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Geriatric
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
10. Global Lung Cancer Market, By Gender, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Male
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Female
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
11. Global Lung Cancer Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Hospital Pharmacies
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Retail Pharmacies
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Online Pharmacies
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
12. Global Lung Cancer Market, By End User, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Hospitals
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Diagnostic Laboratories
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Specialty Cancer Clinics
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Homecare Settings
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others (Research and Academic Institutes, etc.)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
13. Global Lung Cancer Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Drug Class, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Molecule Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Stage of Disease, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Age Group, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Gender, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Drug Class, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Molecule Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Stage of Disease, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Age Group, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Gender, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Drug Class, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Molecule Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Stage of Disease, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Age Group, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Gender, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Drug Class, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Molecule Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Stage of Disease, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Age Group, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Gender, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Drug Class, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Molecule Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Stage of Disease, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Age Group, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Gender, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Drug Class, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Molecule Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Stage of Disease, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Age Group, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Gender, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
14. Competitive Landscape
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Novartis AG
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
AstraZeneca plc
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Bristol Myers Squibb Company
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Merck and Co., Inc. (MSD)
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Pfizer Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Eli Lilly and Company
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Johnson and Johnson (Janssen Biotech, Inc.)
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Amgen Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
AbbVie Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Sanofi S.A.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Astellas Pharma Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
15. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
16. References and Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
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