Photodynamic therapy uses light-sensitive medicine and a special light source tdestroy cancerous or precancerous cells. This treatment limits damage tsurrounding healthy tissue. You’ll receive the photosensitizer by mouth, injection or through an IV, depending on the area being treated. Then the doctor exposes the area tspecial light.
Market Dynamics
Increasing incidence of cancer and skin disorders, minimally invasive treatment demand, and advancements in technology is anticipated tdrive growth of the global photodynamic therapy market over the forecast period. Moreover, favorable regulatory approvals is alsexpected tboost the growth of the global photodynamic therapy market over the forecast period. Personalized treatment approaches, collaboration with pharmaceutical companies, advancements in imaging techniques, and telemedicine and remote consultations are expected tcreate growth opportunities for the global photodynamic therapy market during the forecast period.
However, limited awareness and education, high treatment costs, and complex treatment protocols are expected thamper growth of the photodynamic therapy market over the forecast period.
Key features of the study
- This report provides in-depth analysis of the global photodynamic therapy market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) 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 alsprovides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
- It profiles key players in the global photodynamic therapy 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 Biofrontera AG, Theralase Technologies Inc., Photocure ASA, Quest PharmaTech Inc., Galderma S.A., DUSA Pharmaceuticals (a subsidiary of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries), Lumenis Ltd. (acquired by Bausch Health Companies Inc.), Biolitec AG, IPG Photonics Corporation, Boston Scientific Corporation, Asieris Meditech Co., Ltd., PDT Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Candela Corporation (a subsidiary of Syneron Medical Ltd.), Biolase, Inc., Photothera (now known as EpiCept Corporation)
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies tmake informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global photodynamic therapy market report caters tvarious 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 photodynamic therapy market
- Global Photodynamic Therapy market, By Indication
- Cancer (Skin cancer, Lung cancer, Brain cancer, etc.)
- Dermatological Conditions (Acne, Psoriasis, Actinic Keratosis, etc.)
- Ophthalmology (Age-related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Diseases, etc.)
- Infectious Diseases (Fungal Infections, Bacterial Infections, etc.)
- Global Photodynamic Therapy market, By End User
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Ambulatory Surgical Centers
- Research Institutes
- Global Photodynamic Therapy market, By Photosensitizer Type
- Hematoporphyrin Derivative (HpD)
- Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA)
- Chlorins
- Porphyrins
- Phthalocyanines
- Global Photodynamic Therapy market, By Application
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Gynecology
- Urology
- Global Photodynamic Therapy market, By Treatment Type
- Topical PDT
- Systemic PDT
- Local PDT
- Global Photodynamic Therapy market, By Light Source
- Laser Light
- Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
- Global Photodynamic Therapy market, By Patient Type
- Adult Patients
- Pediatric Patients
- Global Photodynamic Therapy market, By Distribution Channel
- Direct Sales
- Distributors
- Global Photodynamic Therapy market, By Region
- 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
- Company Profiles
- Biofrontera AG
- Theralase Technologies Inc.
- Photocure ASA
- Quest PharmaTech Inc.
- Galderma S.A.
- DUSA Pharmaceuticals (a subsidiary of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries)
- Lumenis Ltd. (acquired by Bausch Health Companies Inc.)
- Biolitec AG
- IPG Photonics Corporation
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Asieris Meditech Co., Ltd.
- PDT Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Candela Corporation (a subsidiary of Syneron Medical Ltd.)
- Biolase, Inc.
- Photothera (now known as EpiCept Corporation)
- 1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
- 2. Market Purview
- Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
- Market Photodynamic Therapy, By Product Type
- Market Photodynamic Therapy, By Light Source
- Market Photodynamic Therapy, By Application
- Market Photodynamic Therapy, By End User
- Market Photodynamic Therapy, By Region
- Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
- 3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Increasing incidence of cancer and skin disorders
- Demand for minimally invasive treatment Advancements in technology
- Restraints
- High treatment costs
- Complex treatment protocols
- Opportunities
- Personalized treatment approaches
- Collaboration with pharmaceutical companies
- Advancements in imaging techniques
- Impact Analysis
- Key Highlights
- Regulatory Scenario
- Product Launches/Approvals
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER’s Analysis
- Merger and Acquisition Scenario
- 4. Global Photodynamic Therapy Market– Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
- COVID-19 Epidemiology
- Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
- Economic Impact
- 5. Global Photodynamic Therapy Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
- Segment Trends
- Photosensitizer Drugs
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Porphyrin Derivative (PD)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Hematoporphyrin Derivative (HpD)
- Benzoporphyrin Derivative (BPD)
- Texaphyrins
- Others
- Aminolevulinic acid (ALA)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Chlorins
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Photodynamic Therapy Devices
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Disposable Fiber Optic Light Delivery Devices (DFOLDD)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Diode Laser
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- 6. Global Photodynamic Therapy Market, By Light Source, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
- Segment Trends
- Lasers
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Lamps
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- 7. Global Photodynamic Therapy Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
- Segment Trends
- Cancer
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Actinic Keratosis (AK)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Psoriasis
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Acne
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- 8. Global Photodynamic Therapy Market, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ 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, (US$ Bn)
- Cancer Treatment Centers
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Cosmetic and Dermatology Clinics
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032 ,(US$ Bn )
- 9. Global Photodynamic Therapy Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 –2032
- Country Trends
- North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Light Source, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Light Source, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Light Source, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Light Source, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Light Source, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Light Source, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country/Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- 10. Competitive Landscape
- Gladerma S.A.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Biofrontera
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Novartis AG
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Quest Pharmatech, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Hologic, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Lumibird (Quantel Medical)
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Theralase Technologies Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Photocure ASA
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Biolitec AG
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- IPG Photonics Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Analyst Views
- 11. Section
- Research Methodology
- About us
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