Nasal Drug Delivery Market Size, Share and Industry Analysis, By Type (Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs), Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs), and Nebulizers), By Application (Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Others), By Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, and Online Pharmacies) and Regional Forecast, 2019-2032

The global nasal drug delivery market size stood at USD 42.39 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 120.83 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period. Europe dominated the global market with a share of 49.82% in 2018.

Nasal drug delivery has become one of the most widely researched area through the years. Companies have developed small, portable, and user-friendly devices by adopting advanced technologies. The nasal route has been considered appropriate for delivering drugs because it provides faster onset of action for the treatment of related diseases. Recently, companies have focused towards exploring new biotherapeutics to include polypeptides, peptides, and antisense DNA which are otherwise administered via injection. These remarkable changes are likely to boost the growth of this Market.

Nasal Drug Delivery Market Overview & Key Metrics

Market Size & Forecast:

• 2018 Market Size: USD 42.39 billion
• 2032 Forecast Market Size: USD 120.83 billion
• CAGR: 7.9% from 2019–2032

Market Share:

• Europe dominated the nasal drug delivery market with a 49.82% share in 2018, supported by the high prevalence of COPD and asthma, widespread awareness of inhaler benefits, and strong adoption of smart inhalers.
• By type, Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs) are expected to hold a 61.1% share in 2025, driven by product stability, flexibility in dosing, and ease of use compared to MDIs. DPIs are increasingly preferred due to fewer handling steps and reduced risk of misuse.

Key Country Highlights:

• Japan: Nasal drug delivery market expected to reach USD 1.37 billion by 2025, driven by an aging population, high respiratory disease prevalence, and adoption of innovative inhaler devices.
• United States: Growth fueled by a large asthma and COPD patient base, strong retail pharmacy distribution, and awareness initiatives such as CDC’s “Asthma Awareness Month.”
• China: Projected to witness a strong CAGR of 10.60% during the forecast period, supported by government-led awareness campaigns and increased investment in smart inhalers by domestic and global players.
• Europe: High disease prevalence, particularly in COPD, strong patient education programs, and rapid adoption of connected inhalers position the region as the global leader in market share.

MARKET TRENDS

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Rising Adoption of Smart Inhalers Witnessed as a Significant Market Trend

For asthma and COPD patients, using an inhaler requires skill and practice to ensure device actuation. Device experts, while considering the patient's needs and demands, are trying to implement simple technologies for managing patients’ dose accuracy and easy operation. Connected or smart devices for asthma and COPD are becoming increasingly available which have proven useful in tracking and monitoring the patients' disease state. For example, in November 2019, Lupin launched a connected smart device ADHERO for metered dose inhalers (MDI). Adhero, a reusable smart device having bluetooth technology can be attached to the top of MDI. Smart devices using bluetooth technology detect patients’ inhaler use and remind them to take their medication. such devices thus improve adherence to asthma therapies and help keep their condition under control.  Additionally, these devices provide precise information and are easy to use.

• Europe witnessed a growth from USD 19.95 Billion in 2017 to USD 21.12 Billion in 2018.

Awareness Campaigns to Boost Adoption of Inhalers for Asthma and COPD Patients

International and national government bodies are taking initiatives to conduct awareness campaigns with an aim to spread the importance and benefits of inhalers. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) promotes awareness of asthma and its preventive measures through its initiative ‘Asthma Awareness Month’ and ‘Asthma Awareness Toolkit’. The objective of this initiative is to educate the patient population about asthma control. Companies such as Teva, Cipla and others have launched social media awareness campaigns such as ‘Inhalers are Right for Asthma,’ ‘Inhaler is a boon for Asthma’, and many more. These campaigns are encouraging patients to use more inhalers and helping them to secure their lives by taking preventive measures. This is likely to increase the demand for inhalers during the forecast period, which in turn, will positively impact this Market.

MARKET DRIVERS

Increasing Prevalence of Asthma and COPD to Drive the Market

Today, millions of people are affected by pulmonary diseases, thereby increasing the overall patient population and demand for drug delivery devices. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 300 million people globally are suffering from asthma. The entire asthma population relies on inhalation for effective medication delivery. Industry players are continuously taking efforts to introduce patient-friendly and cost-effective devices in the market for delivering accurate results. For example, Aptar Pharma in 2018 introduced the PureHale inhaler. This inhaler is ready-to-use and portable, indicated for respiratory care. Such innovations are expected to aid in the expansion of the nasal drug delivery technology market during the forecast period.

Furthermore, the rise in the number of hospital admissions due to COPD is also responsible for the Nasal Drug Delivery Market growth. European countries have a significant prevalence of COPD, which is projected to increase the demand for inhalers including DPIs and MDIs. This will further add impetus to the market during the forecast period.

Introduction of Off-patent Drugs for Respiratory Care to Consort the Supply of MDIs and DPIs

Patent expiration of branded inhaled medications and increasing pressure on the healthcare budget is leading to the development of generic inhaled medications. As the cost of treatment of asthma and COPD is reducing, it is likely to increase the awareness and adoption of DPIs and MDIs among patients. Companies are focusing on generating low-cost medications to provide cost-effective treatment. For example, in February 2019 Mylan received USFDA approval for a generic version of Advair Diskus (GlaxoSmithKline). The generic drug (Wixela Inhub) is intended to treat asthma & COPD patients and has been launched at a price lower than the brand. Moreover, growing patient awareness regarding the benefits of using DPIs and MDIs is anticipated to drive the market during the forecast period.

MARKET RESTRAINT

Patients’ Unawareness about the Technique of Dose Administration to Hamper Market Growth

Although DPIs and MDIs have proven their efficacy in delivering accurate dose formulations, unawareness about such nasal drug delivery techniques among patient population is building failures. The most common challenge faced is the improper use of the drug delivery equipment. Lack of training and understandability among older adults are factors responsible for unawareness. This incorrect usage and subsequent under-dosing will have inevitable effects on the patient’s health leading to minimal adoption of the drug delivery device. This may hamper the overall market revenue during the forecast period.

SEGMENTATION

By Type Analysis

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Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs) to Lead the Market

Based on type, the market is classified into dry powder inhalers (DPIs), metered dose inhalers (MDIs), and nebulizers. The DPIs segment accounts for the maximum Nasal Drug Delivery Market share. Advantages of DPIs over MDIs such as product stability, the potential of delivering low or high dose as per requirements, and low susceptibility to microorganisms has led to the highest market value of DPI in the market. MDIs secure the second place in the market owing to their provision of providing metered doses to the asthmatic patients. Although MDIs are utilized by a significant amount of population, it has proved to be challenging for use by most of the patients. The correct use of MDI requires multiple steps that confuse the patients, making it difficult for him/her to handle the device.  This confusion makes the patient prone to multiple errors and ultimately acts as a major barrier for MDI use. Considering this, the use of DPIs is anticipated to be higher during the forecast period owing to their user-friendly approach. Nebulizers account for a comparatively smaller market share owing to their major use among hospitalized patients rather than in-home healthcare.

• By type, the dry powder inhalers (DPI) segment is expected to hold a 61.1% share in 2025.

Additionally, efforts in the introduction of effective and user-friendly DPI in the market is forecasted to witness considerable growth during 2019-2026. For instance, in August 2019 Verona Pharma plc announced positive results from the phase 2 clinical trial for the evaluation of their dry powder inhaler indicated for COPD treatment.

By Application Analysis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to Account for Maximum Share

By application, the market segments include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and others. COPD accounts for the largest market share. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 16 million Americans face problems in breathing due to COPD every year. The rising patient population has led to the adoption of drug delivery devices, thus driving the market in terms of value. COPD patients are reliable on inhalers for medication and treatment. Asthma is anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period owing to increasing cases of asthma in emerging countries.

• By application, the COPD segment is projected to generate USD 35.57 billion in revenue by 2025.

By Distribution Channel Analysis

Adoption of Inhalers to Increase Majorly in Retail Pharmacies  

The nasal drug delivery technology market based on end-user industry is categorized into hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and online pharmacies. Of these, the retail and hospital pharmacies together occupy nearly half of the market share. Retail pharmacies segment accounts for the leading position owing to easy availability option. Due to increasing patient demand for nasal drug delivery, retail pharmacies are likely to invest in inhalers, thus increasing the market value. Hospital pharmacies segment accounts for the second position in this market owing to a significant rise in the number of hospital admissions for asthma and COPD patients.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

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The findings based on our research methodology indicates Europe to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. Europe, having the highest prevalence of COPD and asthma patients, shows signs of dominance during the forecast period. Moreover, awareness about the benefits of inhalers to treat diseases is widespread in the region. Ireland and other developing nations of Europe are witnessing a rise in asthma and COPD incidences, which is likely to boost the demand for inhalers. Acceptance of smart inhalers by the European population is likely to contribute to regional growth.

• Europe is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period.

As per our market research study, Asia Pacific is expected to witness healthy growth in terms of increasing inhaler adoption. Government in this region are keen on implementing awareness campaigns to increase the adoption of inhalers. A growing number of biopharma companies in Asia Pacific are using novel technologies to introduce DPI and MDI in the market. Also, companies are making huge investments to introduce effective and smart inhalers in the region. Rising incidences of related diseases and increasing awareness among the patient population about the advantages of inhalers is likely to contribute to the market in Asia Pacific during the forecast period.

• The nasal drug delivery market in Japan is expected to reach USD 1.37 billion by 2025.
• China is projected to witness a strong CAGR of 10.60% during the forecast period.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

AptarGroup, Inc. Focuses on Innovation of the Drug Delivery to Strengthen its Nasal Systems Offerings

Aptar provides innovative drug delivery solutions to a wide range of consumers in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and biotechnology worldwide. The company produces six billion components and systems annually and is assessed by 1.6 million patients worldwide.

According to the article published by OndrugDELIVERY, in April 2018, Aptar Pharma’s regulatory team has supported 35 INDs, 31 NDAs, and 55 ANDAs in the nasal drug delivery technology itself in the last five years.

LIST OF KEY COMPANIES PROFILED:

• Consort Medical plc.
• AptarGroup, Inc.
• Vectura Group plc
• 3M
• H&T Presspart Manufacturing Ltd.
• Nemera
• GOFIRE INC.
• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• Others

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:

• August 2024: The U.S. FDA approved Aptar's Unidose Liquid System as the delivery mechanism for neffy® (epinephrine nasal spray), marking the first needle-free treatment for Type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
• October 2024: Acquired the device technology assets of SipNose, enhancing Aptar's intranasal drug delivery portfolio, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) applications.
• March 2024: Participated in DPI China 2024 in Shanghai, showcasing the PowdAir Plus capsule-based dry powder inhaler (DPI), designed for simplicity and affordability in inhalation drug delivery.
• March 2024: Exhibited at the 2nd Novel Nasal Formulation & Delivery Summit in San Diego, highlighting their expertise in nasal drug delivery device solutions and engaging with industry professionals to address challenges in the field. 

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