Global stem cell therapy market is estimated to be valued at USD 15.15 Bn in 2024, and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 22.6% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Global stem cell therapy market growth is primarily driven by increasing applications of stem cell therapy in treating various diseases and advancements in stem cell therapy. Furthermore, rising investment in research and development of stem cell therapies and clinical trials also drives the market growth.
Market Dynamics:
Global stem cell therapy market growth is primarily driven by two major factors- increasing applications of stem cell therapy in disease treatment and advancements in stem cell therapy. Stem cell therapy has wide range of applications in treating degenerative diseases, autoimmune disorders, neurological disorders and other chronic diseases. Growing success rates of ongoing clinical trials focusing on stem cell therapy for disease conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers and musculoskeletal disorders can drive the market growth. The continuous advancements in stem cell therapy such as development of new stem cell lines, protocols for isolation and culture of stem cells has enhanced the efficacy and success rate of stem cell therapy. Moreover, strategic collaborations between stem cell companies and healthcare providers to increase adoption of stem cell therapy in clinical practices is anticipated to create new opportunities over the forecast period.
Increasing Prevalence of Neurological Disorders
Rising incidence of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, spinal cord injury, and others can drive the stem cell therapy growth. According to the World Health Organization, neurological disorders affect over 1 billion people worldwide with Alzheimer's and other dementias affecting over 50 million people. Stem cell therapy offers promising therapeutic benefits for treating neurological conditions by regenerating damaged cells and tissues. This increasing disease burden can boost demand for stem cell therapy in the near future.
Growing Success Rate of Stem Cell Clinical Trials
Increasing success rate of stem cell therapy clinical trials can drive the market growth. Over the last decade, significant progress has been made in clinical applications of stem cells for treating different diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, neurological disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, and others. Multiple clinical trials have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of stem cell therapy for regenerative medicine. The growing success of clinical evidence is helping position stem cell therapy as a mainstream treatment option, thus, driving the market growth.
High Cost of Therapy Development and Treatment
The high cost associated with stem cell product development, clinical trials, manufacturing, and treatment costs can hamper the market growth. Massive investments and resources are required to develop innovative stem cell products, conduct clinical trials to prove their safety and efficacy, set up commercial scale manufacturing facilities, and deliver customized treatment plans to each patient. This makes stem cell therapies significantly more expensive than traditional drug therapies, thus, limiting its widespread adoption.
Limited Healthcare Reimbursements
The inadequate insurance coverage and limited reimbursements for stem cell therapies across different regions also act as hamper the market growth. Since many stem cell therapies are still considered experimental, these are not approved for insurance coverage in most countries. Patients have to bear high out-of-pocket expenses, thus, restricting access to therapies only to high-income groups. Unless sufficient health insurance coverage is provided, the high costs will continue to restrict the market from reaching its true potential.
Growing Focus on Contract Manufacturing
Outsourcing of stem cell therapy manufacturing to specialized contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) is expected to offer significant growth opportunities. Due to the complex, regulated, and capital-intensive nature of stem cell manufacturing, most developers lack in-house capabilities and depend on contract services. The market is witnessing growing collaborations between stem cell companies and CDMOs to accelerate the production of stem cell therapies. This shift towards contract manufacturing models can help lower costs, speed up therapy developments and commercialization.
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Key Development
- In August 2023, Aspen Neuroscience, a pharmaceutical company, announced that it had received an approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration to launch a clinical trial of ANPD001, an experimental stem cell therapy designed to replace the nerve cells that are lost in Parkinson’s disease
- In October 2022, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center announced that it had been awarded a five-year, USD 8 million grant from California’s stem cell agency to launch an innovative new clinic that will expand patients’ access to stem cell and gene therapies, increase research and training in regenerative medicine, foster greater collaboration with eight similar clinics across the state and help educate the public about stem cell and related therapies
- In January 2022, Century Therapeutics, a biotechnology company, and Bristol Myers Squibb Company, a healthcare company, announced a research collaboration and license agreement to develop and commercialize up to four induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) derived, engineered natural killer cell (iNK) and / or T cell (iT) programs for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors
- In June 2020, Shanghai Cell Therapy Group (SHCell), a provider of cellular diagnosis center combining cellular research and treatment services, announced that it had entered into a research collaborative project with the University of Southern California (USC) to develop conditions for the long-term ex vivo expansion of mouse and human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells
Key Players: Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., Kolon TissueGene, Inc., JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Anterogen Co. Ltd., Pharmicell Co., Inc., Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc., Magellan, Medipost Co., Ltd, Athersys Inc., Biorestorative Therapies Inc. , Brainstorm Cell Limited., ViaCyte Inc. , Cellular Biomedicine Group, ANTEROGEN. C.O., LTD., NuVasive Inc., RTI Surgical, AlloSource
