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The global peptide therapeutics market size was estimated at USD 49.13 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase from USD 52.59 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 83.75 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5.31% from 2025 to 2034.The peptide therapeutics market growth is driven by an increasing prevalence of cancer and other metabolic diseases.
The key benefit of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms can also improve the synthesis process by predicting the most efficient and cost-effective routes for peptide synthesis. The main benefit of using peptides in therapies is their ability to minimize the impact on healthy cells, allowing for targeted action directly on tumor cells. AI is used in addiction treatment to personalize care plans, predict relapse risks, analyze patient data, and automate administrative tasks. AI systems can identify patterns in behavior and treatment responses, helping clinicians provide tailored interventions that increase the likelihood of successful recovery.
AI in peptide therapeutics includes that we can access an AI therapist chatbot 24/7 with no wait times. AI therapy may be an easier entry point for those who are hesitant to see a therapist, and it is offered at a lower cost compared to human therapy. AI has the potential to transform drug discovery by improving data analysis and prediction, leading to faster and more effective treatments.
The US peptide therapeutics market size was estimated at USD 19.86 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 33.61 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 5.23% from 2025 to 2034.
North America led the global peptide therapeutics market and captured more than 45.96% of the revenue share in 2024. The market's growth in North America is attributed to the rising demand for peptide drug products to treat cancer in the region.
The development of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries has fueled market growth in North America. Europe shows potential market growth for peptides in the region. The well-established healthcare industry in Europe is considered a significant factor in the development of the market. However, high-priced peptide drugs in Europe hamper the growth of the market.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness significant growth during 2025-2034. The rising prevalence of diabetes and infectious diseases is a driving factor for developing the market in the Asia Pacific. Developing the healthcare and biotech sectors in India and China is considered to fuel the demand for peptide drugs in the upcoming years. The growth of the peptide therapeutics market in the Asia Pacific is driven because of the availability of low-cost raw materials in the region.
The rising development of novel peptide drugs for treating respiratory disorders and increasing investments in R&D activities propel the growth of the peptide therapeutics market in Latin America. Brazil is expected to dominate the peptide therapeutics market owing to the country's increased number of peptide therapies. Moreover, rapid adoption and increased awareness of peptide therapies in the Middle East and Africa will boost the demand for peptide therapeutics in these regions during the forecast period.
North America dominated the global peptide therapeutics market in 2024. Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate in the market during the forecast period.
Naturally occurring peptides are strings of amino acids present in all living organisms. Peptide therapeutics are used for the treatment of various diseases. Peptides act as anti-infective growth hormones and even serve as ion channel ligands. Peptide therapeutics are capable of performing the same functions.
The development in biotech and pharmaceutical industries worldwide has proven that peptide therapeutics can stimulate essential hormones. With growing age, peptide production in the human body is disrupted. Peptide therapeutics safely and effectively reintroduce vital peptides into the body.
Peptide therapeutics treat neurological issues, diabetes, cancer, heart issues, and numerous other diseases. Moreover, peptide therapeutics offer muscle endurance, pain relief, injury recovery, and help in weight loss. Peptides are directly delivered into the bloodstream during the therapy. Peptide therapeutics have advanced rapidly in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Peptide therapeutics have gained popularity in the global nutrition industry in recent years.
Furthermore, the healthcare sector across the globe has adopted the peptide drug delivery option rapidly. Peptide therapeutics have positively impacted human health by improving stamina and immunity and reducing undesired side effects caused by prolonged chronic diseases.
Report Coverage | Details |
Market Size in 2025 | USD 52.59 Billion |
Market Size by 2034 | USD 83.75 Billion |
Growth Rate from 2025 to 2034 | CAGR of 5.31% |
Largest Market | North America |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025 to 2034 |
Segments Covered | By Application, By Type, By Route of Administration, By Distribution Channel and By Synthesis Technology |
Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa |
Increasing incidences of metabolic disorders:
Peptide drug application in metabolic disorders and discovery strategies. All life activities are dependent on metabolic homeostasis, which is maintained by many biological pathways in the body. In recent years, many peptide drugs for metabolic disorders treatment have become blockbusters in the pharmaceutical market. Metabolic peptides can influence metabolic processes and contribute to both inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses.
High cost of drug development:
The high cost of a drug is an expensive prescribed item and represents an inappropriate cost relative to the total cost of the relevant episode in terms of volume and cost. The high cost of drug development is challenging for an industry being pressured to cut costs. It makes it harder to advance new ideas and create new cures. The cost of the medical product to the market has been increasing, and clinical trials constitute a large portion of these costs.
Expansion of minimally invasive therapies:
The minimally invasive therapies' benefits include visible scars that are smaller and fewer, reduced costs, quicker return to work, less need for narcotics, fewer respiratory complications, lower bleeding, improved surgical accuracy, decreased risk of muscle damage, accurate procedures, minimal scarring, improved cosmetic outcomes, smaller incisions, lower complication rates, less tissue trauma, faster recovery, reduced blood loss, less scarring, shorter hospital stays, lower risk of infection, and less pain.
The metabolic disorder segment held a dominant presence in the market in 2024.
The cancer segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the market during the forecast period of 2025 to 2034.
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Peptide Therapeutics Market Revenue (USD Million), By Application, 2022-2024
Application | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
Gastrointestinal Disorder | 4.31 | 4.61 | 5.01 |
Metabolic Disorder | 9.92 | 10.46 | 11.20 |
Neurological Disorder | 3.02 | 3.20 | 3.45 |
Cancer | 11.64 | 12.38 | 13.36 |
Others | 14.23 | 15.02 | 16.10 |
The innovative segment accounted for a considerable share of the market in 2024.
The generic segment is projected to experience the highest growth in the market between 2025 and 2034.
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The parenteral segment led the market.
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The oral segment is set to experience the fastest rate of market growth from 2025 to 2034.
Peptide Therapeutics Market Revenue (USD Million), By Route of Administration, 2022-2024
Route of Administration | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
Oral | 4.43 | 4.72 | 5.12 |
Parenteral | 32.77 | 34.72 | 37.35 |
Pulmonary | 2.59 | 2.74 | 2.94 |
Mucosal | 1.72 | 1.82 | 1.95 |
Others | 1.60 | 1.67 | 1.76 |
The hospital pharmacies segment registered its dominance over the market in 2024.
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The online drug stores segment is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR in the market during the studied years.
The liquid phase peptide synthesis (LPPS) segment maintained a leading position in the market in 2024.
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The solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) segment is projected to expand rapidly in the market
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