The Head and Neck Cancer Market Size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.0 % during the forecast period for 2024-2031.
According to the study published in NCBI (2014), head and neck cancer (HNC) is the sixth most common cancer worldwide, with an estimated 630,000 new cases every year. Specifically, this type of cancer includes tumors of the oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, and oral cavity. Tobacco and alcohol consumption is strongly associated with head and neck cancer.
Multiple factors that drive the head and neck cancer market include the increasing combination therapies for the management of head & neck cancer, rising prevalence of head and neck cancer, increasing adoption of advanced medical technologies, reduction in medical errors in cancer care, various government initiatives for various cancer therapy developments, and increasing awareness among people regarding the advanced cancer treatments. In addition, risk factors such as growth in cigarette smoking, alcohol intake & tobacco use are expected to fuel the market growth.
However, the high cost of treatments, the side effects of available therapies, and the lack of health coverage act as major restraints of this market.
Market Segmentation
The head and neck cancer market has been segmented on the basis of product and region. The products segment comprises of cytotoxic agents [Antimetabolites (Abitrexate/ Mexate/ Folex (methotrexate), hydrea (hydroxyurea), antitubulins, taxotere (docetaxel), others (Platinum Agents, Fluoropyrimidines), Platinol (cisplatin), 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)], EGFR Inhibitors [Erbitux (cetuximab), Vectibi (panitumumab), Theracim/Theraloc (nimotuzumab)], EGFR Inhibitors (TKIs) [Tarceva (erlotinib), Iressa (gefitinib), Tykerb/Tyverb (lapatinib)], PD1 Inhibitors [Keytruda (pembrolizumab), Opdivo (nivolumab)], Pipeline Drugs [EGFR Inhibitors (mAbs) (Vectibix (panitumumab)), PDL1 Inhibitors (Imfinzi (durvalumab), Bavencio (avelumab)), CTLA4 Inhibitors (Yervoy (ipilimumab), Tremelimumab)]. At regional level, the head and neck cancer market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. The North American region is projected to hold the major market share in 2024, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest-of-the-World.
Competitive Landscape
Some Of The Key Players In The Head and Neck Cancer Market:
- Advaxis, Inc.
- Amgen, Inc.
- AstraZeneca plc
- Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)
- Cel-Sci Corporation
- Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc.
- GlaxoSmithKline plc
- Incyte Corporation
- IRX Therapeutics, Inc.
- MacroGenics, Inc.
- Merck KGaA
- Novartis AG
- Pfizer, Inc.
- Roche Holdings AG (Genentech)
- Viracta Therapeutics
- Other Prominent Players
The Head and Neck Cancer Market Report Scope
Report Attribute |
Specifications |
Market Size Value In 2023 |
USD XX Billion |
Revenue Forecast In 2031 |
USD XX Billion |
Growth Rate CAGR |
CAGR of 8% from 2024 to 2031 |
Quantitative Units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Billion and CAGR from 2024 to 2031 |
Historic Year |
2019 to 2023 |
Forecast Year |
2024-2031 |
Report Coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
Segments Covered |
By Products |
Regional Scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
Country Scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico ;The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; South East Asia; South Korea; South East Asia |
Competitive Landscape |
Advaxis, Inc. (US), Amgen, Inc. (US), AstraZeneca plc (UK), Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH (Germany), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) (Japan), Cel-Sci Corporation (US), Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. (US), GlaxoSmithKline plc (UK), Incyte Corporation (US), IRX Therapeutics, Inc. (US), MacroGenics, Inc. (US), Merck KGaA (Germany), Novartis AG (Switzerland), Pfizer, Inc., Roche Holdings AG (Genentech) (Switzerland), Viracta Therapeutics (US) among others. |
Customization Scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
Pricing And Available Payment Methods |
Explore pricing alternatives that are customized to your particular study requirements. |