Global Ibuprofen Market Size By Type (Tablet, Capsule), By Application (Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis, Cancer), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Ibuprofen Market Size And Forecast

Ibuprofen Market size was valued at USD 92.16 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 111.41 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 2.40% from 2024 to 2031.

The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as CVS, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and headache; growing public awareness about these diseases, rising urbanization, and an increase in healthcare spending are driving the growth of the Global Ibuprofen Market during the forecast period. The Global Ibuprofen Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Ibuprofen Market Definition

Ibuprofen belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class and is used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. This includes menstrual cramps, migraines, and rheumatoid arthritis. This is also used to treat a premature baby with a patent ductus arteriosus. This can be taken orally or intravenously, and it comes into effect within an hour. The consumption of ibuprofen may also result in a few side effects such as heartburn, rash, and gastrointestinal bleeding. This can increase the probability of a heart attack and aggravate asthma. Doctors generally advise patients to consume this in the early stages of pregnancy because it can be dangerous in the later stages of pregnancy. Ibuprofen is also used to treat diseases such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pericarditis.

Global Ibuprofen Market Overview

The Global Ibuprofen Market is expected to experience remarkable growth in the upcoming years owing to the increasing incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases such as CVS, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and headache; growing public awareness about these diseases, rising urbanization, and increased in healthcare spending are driving the growth of the Global Ibuprofen Market during the forecast period. Additionally, the market for analgesic drugs with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other non-rheumatoid arthropathies is fueling the growth of the Global Ibuprofen Market significantly. Moreover, ibuprofen is an effective antipyretic and analgesic in infants, also considered safe for children and infants younger than six months of age to treat mild fever, dental pain, gastrointestinal pain, and others which are further anticipated to increase the demand for ibuprofen in various applications to cure diseases across the globe.

Furthermore, the easy availability of ibuprofen at an affordable price in a variety of forms such as tablets, capsules, powder, and syrups are expected to propel the market’s growth. The rise in the patient population suffering from chronic diseases like cancer, and arthritis and an increase in the geriatric population across various regions will provide profitable growth opportunities for the market players in the Global Ibuprofen Market during the forecast period. However, growing concern regarding the adverse side effects associated with the use of ibuprofen drugs is expected to hinder the growth of the Global Ibuprofen Market over the forecast period.

Global Ibuprofen MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Ibuprofen Market is segmented on the basis of Type, Application, And Geography.

Ibuprofen Market, By Type

• Tablet• Capsule• Syrup• Injection• Others

Based on Type, The market is bifurcated into Tablet, Capsule, Syrup, Injection, and Others. The Tablet segment accounting for the highest revenue share of the Global Ibuprofen Market in 2020 and is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period owing to its wide applications in the treatment of pain and fever. The medicine works by lowering hormones in the body that cause inflammation and pain. Ibuprofen tablets are easily available over-the-counter (OTC) at pharmacies or with a doctor’s prescription for treating mild to moderate pain, such as aches from the common cold, flu, arthritis, menstrual cramps, and so on, these factors are driving the growth of this segment.

Ibuprofen Market, By Application

• Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis• Cancer• Pain/Fever/Dysmenorrhea• Inflammatory Diseases• Headache• Others

Based on Application, The market is segmented into Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis, Cancer, Pain/Fever/Dysmenorrhea, Inflammatory Diseases, Headache, and Others. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis segment are expected to hold the largest revenue share of the Global Ibuprofen Market during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for ibuprofen to treat rheumatic musculoskeletal disorders due to its effective analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties which will help to boost its demand in the market.

Ibuprofen Market, By Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the world

On the basis of Regional Analysis, The Global Ibuprofen Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America on the basis of Geography. Among the regional markets, North America accounts for the largest revenue share in Global Ibuprofen Market in 2020 and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. The revenue growth in the North American market is mainly attributed to the increased public awareness regarding health and wellbeing, rise in the geriatric population, increased healthcare spending, a change in lifestyle, and the huge presence of major market players in the region.

The market in the Asia Pacific is projected to witness expansion at a significant growth rate during the forecast period, owing to the increasing incidence and prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis disease and rising healthcare expenditure in the region. Furthermore, the low cost of manufacturing in China and India has led to an increase in production facilities, attracting pharmaceutical and biotechnological giants from all around the world to the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Players

The “Global Ibuprofen Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Pfizer Inc., Abbott Laboratories Ltd., Solara Active Pharma Sciences Ltd., Ѕhаndоng Хіnhuа Рhаrmасеutісаl Со.Ltd, ІОL Сhеmісаlѕ and Рhаrmасеutісаl Lіmіtеd, Нubеі Віосаuѕе Рhаrmасеutісаl Со.Ltd, Ѕtrіdеѕ Рhаrmа Ѕсіеnсе Lіmіtеd (Ѕhаѕun Рhаrmасеutісаlѕ Lіmіtеd), ВАЅF ЅЕ, SI Group Іnс, Реrrіgо Соmраnу рlс, Маllіnсkrоdt рlс. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In August 2021, Alkem Laboratories announced the launch of Ibuprofen and Famotidine tablets in the US market which are used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

• In March 2021, Abbott launched a new Brufen Power spray advertising campaign starring actor Tiger Shroff. The ad film emphasizes the advantages of the new spray’s double-strength formulation, which is delivered with a one-shot spray that ensures only the necessary amount is sprayed on.

• In September 2020, The Danish Medicines Agency published a study contrary to what some media and social media speculated in March 2020, that the use of ibuprofen and other pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory drugs, known as NSAIDs, is not associated with mortality or worsening of symptoms in patients infected with coronavirus.

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