세계 신장암 치료제 시장 규모는 2025-2032년 예측 기간 동안 5.80%의 CAGR로 2024년 70억 2,000만 달러에서 2032년 110억 2,000만 달러에 달할 것으로 예상됩니다. 세계 신장암 치료제 시장은 고령화, 치료 옵션의 발전, 임상적 요인의 조합으로 인해 빠르게 성장하고 있습니다. 미국 암협회(American Cancer Society)의 추산에 따르면, 2024년에는 약 8만 1,610명(남성 5만 2,380명, 여성 2만 9,230명)이 새롭게 신장암 진단을 받고 약 1만 4,390명(남성 9,450명, 여성 4,940명)이 이 질병으로 사망할 것으로 예상됩니다.
신장암 치료제 시장은 몇 가지 주요 촉진요인에 의해 성장하고 있습니다. 첫째, 세계 인구의 고령화와 라이프스타일의 변화로 인해 신장암 발병률이 증가하고 있으며, 치료가 필요한 환자 수도 증가하고 있습니다. 가장 주목할 만한 것은 증거에 기반한 치료 옵션이 크게 개선되고 면역요법과 표적 치료제가 가장 많이 사용되는 치료 옵션으로 부상함에 따라 환자 예후가 변화하고 있다는 점입니다. 주요 트렌드 중 하나는 매우 효과적인 병용요법으로의 전환이며, 이는 표준 치료의 1차 선택 요법으로 인정받고 있습니다.
또한, 연구개발(R&D)에 대한 광범위한 투자는 지속적으로 발전하고 있으며, 그 결과 새로운 계열의 HIF-2a 억제제와 같은 혁신적인 약물의 파이프라인이 탄생하고 있습니다. 또한, 경구용 치료제는 투여가 용이하고, 분자진단에 기반한 맞춤치료에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 치료 효과를 높이고 환자의 순응도를 높이는 형태로 시장 개척이 진행되고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 텔릭스 파마슈티컬스(Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited)는 2025년 2월, TLX250-CDx의 BLA를 FDA가 승인하고 우선 심의에 착수했다고 발표하였습니다.
세계의 신장암 치료제 시장에 대해 조사했으며, 시장 개요와 함께 암 종류별, 치료법별, 약제 종류별, 투여 경로별, 유통 채널별, 지역별 동향, 시장 진입 기업 프로파일 등의 정보를 전해드립니다.
Global kidney cancer drugs market is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.80% during the forecast period 2025-2032, growing from USD 7.02 billion in 2024 to USD 11.02 billion in 2032. The global kidney cancer drugs market experiences rapid growth, driven by a combination of aging population, advancement in therapeutic option and clinical factors. As per the American Cancer Society's estimates in 2024
around 81,610 new cases of kidney cancer (52,380 males and 29,230 females) are diagnosed and about 14,390 people (9,450 men and 4,940 women) died from this disease.
The kidney cancer drug market is seeing growth owing to several principal drivers. First, as the global population continues to age and lifestyle factors change, the incidence of kidney cancer is rising, with the number of patients in need of treatment also increasing. Most notably, the outcomes of patients have changed as evidence-based treatment options have improved significantly with the rise of immunotherapy, and targeted therapies as the most used treatment options. One of the main trends is a shift toward the use of extremely effective combination therapies, which are recognized as standard of care first line therapy.
Moreover, the extensive investment in Research and Development (R&D) is consistently evolving, resulting in a pipeline of innovative agents such as new classes of HIF-2a inhibitors. Also, with the ease of administration of oral therapies and an increased focus on individualized therapy based on molecular diagnostics, both majorly drive market development in a way that enhances the efficacy of treatment and promotes patient compliance. For instance, in February 2025, Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited declared that the FDA has approved and given priority consideration to the BLA of TLX250-CDx for the treatment of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).
Advancement in Diagnostic Technology
Developments in advanced diagnostic technologies are fundamentally driving growth in the global kidney cancer drugs market by creating more opportunities for early detection, better tumor characterization, and personalized treatment approaches. Advancements in imaging technologies such as AI-enriched CT/MRI and new PET-CT tracers enable the identification of smaller tumors that improve patient eligibility for systemic therapies. Additionally, liquid biopsies and genomic profiling enable the non-invasive detection of mutations and help to refine the use of targeted therapies and immunotherapy based on individual patient biomarkers. AI-enabled diagnostic platforms aim to optimize treatment selection based on prediction of drug responses on a given patient, which mitigates the burden of trial-and-error prescribing and allows for greater adoption of high-efficacy treatment regimens. Furthermore, sequential combination therapies, digitized multi-omics, and AI diagnostic capabilities will further attract patients and drive demand in new areas of precision medicine.
Additionally, leading research organizations are focusing on developing new technologies to improve the quality of care provided to the patient population. For instance, according to an article published in American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in February 2023, the Phase 3 ZIRCON trial assessed the use of Zr-DFO-girentuximab PET/CT imaging to detect and characterize clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).
Hospitals Holds Largest Distribution Channels of Drugs
There are various key factors contributing to the dominating position of hospitals segment in the kidney cancer drugs market. One reason is the treatment for kidney cancer may include complicated regimens in terms of dosage, handling, storage requiring special consideration, as well as requiring thorough ongoing monitoring of side effects, due to the use of immunotherapies and targeted therapies. Research suggests the complicated treatment regimen can be managed more effectively by hospital-based oncology departments with highly skilled doctors and specialty oncology pharmacists on staff as well as nursing staff. They provide a controlled setting for intravenous drug administration, administer possible drug interactions, and offer extensive patient education and support care. Moreover, the exorbitant prices of most new kidney cancer drugs most often require dispensing by hospital pharmacies, which also enjoy bulk purchasing power and established supply chains for repeated access to these potentially life-saving drugs for patients receiving intensive cancer treatment. For instance, in January 2024, Fox Chase Cancer Center invested in a new study to demonstrate that immune checkpoint inhibitor-based therapy (ICI), a form of immunotherapy, is an equally effective frontline therapy for Black and white patients with metastatic kidney cell carcinoma.
The expansion of the Asia-Pacific kidney Cancer Medication Market
The renal cancer drug market is spearheaded in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for many reasons, as examples, the increasing incident and prevalence of kidney cancer linked to aging and lifestyles has positively contributed to a larger patient pool. Additionally, growing investments in the healthcare infrastructure and increased public understanding have improved early detection and significant demand for newer treatments. Patients now have greater access to pricey new medicines thanks to APAC's robust economic growth, rising healthcare costs, and expanding insurance coverage. Personalized medicine, such as targeted treatments and immunotherapies, is a major focus in the region, as well as high R&D and pharma investment, propels the creation and adoption of innovative medicines, But APAC's market does come with significant challenges. The exorbitant price of new kidney cancer medicines is a major hurdle for most patients, affecting accessibility. Varying and sometimes complex regulatory approvals in different nations have the potential to slow market access for innovative drugs.
Additionally, for market expansion in Asia-Pacific region in March 2025 companies like HUTCHMED (China) Limited and Innovent Biologics,Inc. jointly announced that FRUSICA-2 phase II/III clinical trial study in China for advanced renal cell carcinoma.
Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Kidney Cancer Drugs Market
The impact from recent the recent U.S. tariffs which targeted pharmaceutical import from China and India and other major suppliers. The tariffs cause an increase in production expenses which might raise drugs prices while creating potential disruptions in the supply chains. The thin profits margin of generic drugs manufacturer would intensify because of these added expenses which could lead to decreased competition and reduced treatment options. The global pharmaceutical export market faces economic trouble because of challenging condition in Ireland and South Korea. The possibility of companies moving manufacturing operation back to the United States may create temporary drugs shortages that will affect patient worldwide by disrupting their access to treatment and negatively impacts their outcomes.
Key Players Landscape and Outlook
There is an intense competition in the kidney cancer drugs market from established pharmaceutical companies and new start-up biotech firms involved in research and development. Additionally, the kidney cancer drugs market is projected to continue to grow in part due to new advances in immunotherapy, targeted therapy and increased combination or multi-modality regimens. The focus on more effective treatments with personalization and improved safety profiles will continue to enable patient improvements and quality of life. Companies like Novartis AG and Merck & Co., Inc. are continuously working on new innovation for the renal cell treatment.
According to the news published on Clinical trials Arena in October 2024, Arcus Biosciences Inc. announced a clinical trial collaboration with AstraZeneca plc to evaluate the combination of casdatifan (AB521) and volrustomig in ccRCC patients. Casdatifan is an investigational HIF-2a inhibitor from Arcus and volrustomig is an investigational PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody from AstraZeneca.
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