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Cancer Immunotherapy Market Summary
The global cancer immunotherapy market size was estimated at USD 153.27 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 305.80 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.02% from 2026 to 2033. The increasing prevalence of cancer is a significant factor driving market growth.
According to the American Cancer Society Journal, in the U.S., about 2 million new cancer cases and 611,720 cancer deaths are estimated to occur in the year 2024. Growing R&D activities by pharmaceutical companies, technological advancements, and the introduction of novel drugs are expected to drive the growth of the cancer immunotherapy industry in the forecast period. The increasing prevalence of cancer is boosting the demand for the cancer immunotherapy market. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimates, in the year 2020, there were about 19.29 million cancer cases, which is estimated to increase to 24.58 million cases by 2030. This significant increase in the disease burden on the population is expected to drive the market growth.
Rising approval of novel immunotherapies is expected to propel the market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in December 2024, AstraZeneca's immunotherapy drug Imfinzi (durvalumab) became the first and only approved regimen for adult patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) whose disease has not progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Similarly, the increasing patient preference for subcutaneous drug administration is fueling market growth. In September 2024, the FDA approved Tecentriq Hybreza, the first subcutaneous PD-(L)1 inhibitor, representing a significant breakthrough in cancer immunotherapy. This formulation offers patients a faster treatment option (7 minutes versus 30-60 minutes for intravenous infusion) while maintaining the same safety and efficacy as the intravenous version.
Various strategic initiatives undertaken by major players are also anticipated to facilitate the market demand. For instance, in September 2023, Immatics and Moderna strategically collaborated to develop the Oncology Therapeutics. The collaboration includes an assessment of Immatics' investigational PRAME203 TCRT in combination with the MARTE mRNA cancer vaccine being developed by Moderna. Moreover, in August 2023, FBD Biologics Limited and Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc. entered into a strategic collaboration to boost the development of new immunotherapies. These aspects are driving the market growth.
Global Cancer Immunotherapy Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global cancer immunotherapy market report based on product, application, distribution channel, end use, and region:
- Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Monoclonal Antibodies
- Immunomodulators
- Oncolytic Viral Therapies and Cancer Vaccines
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Lung Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Melanoma
- Prostate Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Others
- Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Retail Pharmacy
- Online Pharmacy
- End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Hospitals and Clinics
- Cancer Research Centers
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Denmark
- Sweden
- Norway
- Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Kuwait
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Segment Definitions
- 1.2.1. Product
- 1.2.2. Application
- 1.2.3. Distribution
- 1.2.4. End Use
- 1.2.5. Regional scope
- 1.2.6. Estimates and forecasts timeline
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.4. Information Procurement
- 1.4.1. Purchased database
- 1.4.2. GVR's internal database
- 1.4.3. Secondary sources
- 1.4.4. Primary research
- 1.4.5. Details of primary research
- 1.4.5.1. Data for primary interviews in North America
- 1.4.5.2. Data for primary interviews in Europe
- 1.4.5.3. Data for primary interviews in Asia Pacific
- 1.4.5.4. Data for primary interviews in Latin America
- 1.4.5.5. Data for Primary interviews in MEA
- 1.5. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.5.1. Data analysis models
- 1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.7. Model Details
- 1.7.1. Commodity flow analysis (Model 1)
- 1.7.2. Approach 1: Commodity flow approach
- 1.7.3. Volume price analysis (Model 2)
- 1.7.4. Approach 2: Volume price analysis
- 1.8. List of Secondary Sources
- 1.9. List of Primary Sources
- 1.10. Objectives
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.2.1. Product
- 2.2.2. Application
- 2.2.3. Distribution
- 2.2.4. End Use
- 2.2.5. Regional outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Cancer Immunotherapy Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent market outlook
- 3.1.2. Related/ancillary market outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market driver analysis
- 3.2.1.1. Increasing prevalence of cancer
- 3.2.1.2. Growing R&D activities by pharmaceutical companies
- 3.2.1.3. Technological advancements and introduction of novel drugs
- 3.2.2. Market restraint analysis
- 3.2.2.1. Risk of side effects associated with the treatment
- 3.2.2.2. High cost of therapy and unfavourable reimbursement scenario
- 3.3. Cancer Immunotherapy Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.3.1.1. Supplier power
- 3.3.1.2. Buyer power
- 3.3.1.3. Substitution threat
- 3.3.1.4. Threat of new entrant
- 3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.3.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.3.2.2. Technological landscape
- 3.3.2.3. Economic landscape
Chapter 4. Cancer Immunotherapy Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Product Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 4.2. Segment Dashboard
- 4.3. Global Cancer Immunotherapy Market by Product Outlook
- 4.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2033 for the following
- 4.4.1. Monoclonal Antibodies
- 4.4.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.2. Immunomodulators
- 4.4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.3. Oncolytic Viral Therapies and Cancer Vaccines
- 4.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Cancer Immunotherapy Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Application Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 5.2. Segment Dashboard
- 5.3. Global Cancer Immunotherapy Market by Application Outlook
- 5.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2033 for the following
- 5.4.1. Lung Cancer
- 5.4.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.2. Breast Cancer
- 5.4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.3. Colorectal Cancer
- 5.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.4. Melanoma
- 5.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.5. Prostate Cancer
- 5.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.6. Head and Neck Cancer
- 5.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.7. Ovarian Cancer
- 5.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.8. Pancreatic Cancer
- 5.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.9. Others
- 5.4.9.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Cancer Immunotherapy Market: Distribution Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Distribution Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 6.2. Segment Dashboard
- 6.3. Global Cancer Immunotherapy Market by Distribution Outlook
- 6.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2033 for the following
- 6.4.1. Hospital Pharmacy
- 6.4.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD million)
- 6.4.2. Retail Pharmacy
- 6.4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Online Pharmacy
- 6.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Cancer Immunotherapy Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Distribution Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 7.2. Segment Dashboard
- 7.3. Global Cancer Immunotherapy Market by End Use Outlook
- 7.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2033 for the following
- 7.4.1. Hospitals & Clinics
- 7.4.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD million)
- 7.4.2. Cancer Research Centers
- 7.4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Others
- 7.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Cancer Immunotherapy Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. Regional Market Share Analysis, 2025 & 2033
- 8.2. Regional Market Dashboard
- 8.3. Global Regional Market Snapshot
- 8.4. Market Size, & Forecasts Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2033:
- 8.5. North America
- 8.5.1. U.S.
- 8.5.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.5.1.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.5.1.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.5.1.4. U.S. market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.5.2. Canada
- 8.5.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.5.2.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.5.2.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.5.2.4. Canada market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.5.3. Mexico
- 8.5.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.5.3.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.5.3.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.5.3.4. Mexico market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.6. Europe
- 8.6.1. UK
- 8.6.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.1.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.1.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.1.4. UK market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.6.2. Germany
- 8.6.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.2.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.2.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.2.4. Germany market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.6.3. France
- 8.6.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.3.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.3.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.3.4. France market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.6.4. Italy
- 8.6.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.4.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.4.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.4.4. Italy market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.6.5. Spain
- 8.6.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.5.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.5.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.5.4. Spain market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.6.6. Norway
- 8.6.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.6.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.6.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.6.4. Norway market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.6.7. Sweden
- 8.6.7.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.7.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.7.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.7.4. Sweden market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.6.8. Denmark
- 8.6.8.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.8.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.8.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.8.4. Denmark market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.7. Asia Pacific
- 8.7.1. Japan
- 8.7.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.7.1.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.7.1.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.7.1.4. Japan market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.7.2. China
- 8.7.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.7.2.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.7.2.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.7.2.4. China market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.7.3. India
- 8.7.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.7.3.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.7.3.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.7.3.4. India market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.7.4. Australia
- 8.7.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.7.4.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.7.4.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.7.4.4. Australia market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.7.5. South Korea
- 8.7.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.7.5.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.7.5.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.7.5.4. South Korea market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.7.6. Thailand
- 8.7.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.7.6.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.7.6.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.7.6.4. Thailand market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.8. Latin America
- 8.8.1. Brazil
- 8.8.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.8.1.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.8.1.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.8.1.4. Brazil market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.8.2. Argentina
- 8.8.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.8.2.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.8.2.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.8.2.4. Argentina market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.9. MEA
- 8.9.1. South Africa
- 8.9.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.9.1.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.9.1.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.9.1.4. South Africa market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.9.2. Saudi Arabia
- 8.9.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.9.2.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.9.2.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.9.2.4. Saudi Arabia market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.9.3. UAE
- 8.9.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.9.3.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.9.3.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.9.3.4. UAE market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.9.4. Kuwait
- 8.9.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.9.4.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.9.4.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.9.4.4. Kuwait market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 9.2. Company/Competition Categorization
- 9.3. Vendor Landscape
- 9.3.1. List of key distributors and channel partners
- 9.3.2. Key customers
- 9.3.3. Key company market share analysis, 2025
- 9.3.4. Pfizer Inc.
- 9.3.4.1. Company overview
- 9.3.4.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.4.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.5. AstraZeneca
- 9.3.5.1. Company overview
- 9.3.5.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.5.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.5.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.6. Merck & Co., Inc
- 9.3.6.1. Company overview
- 9.3.6.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.6.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.6.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.7. F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
- 9.3.7.1. Company overview
- 9.3.7.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.7.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.7.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.8. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- 9.3.8.1. Company overview
- 9.3.8.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.8.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.8.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.9. Novartis AG
- 9.3.9.1. Company overview
- 9.3.9.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.9.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.9.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.10. Lilly
- 9.3.10.1. Company overview
- 9.3.10.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.10.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.10.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.11. Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc
- 9.3.11.1. Company overview
- 9.3.11.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.11.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.11.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.12. Immunocore, Ltd
- 9.3.12.1. Company overview
- 9.3.12.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.12.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.12.4. Strategic initiatives