Respiratory inhalers are used to inhale drugs that are an essential part of treating chronic lung diseases. They are used both to prevent and treat exacerbations of these chronic diseases. They offer the advantage of avoiding systemic drug exposure while ensuring the drugs reach the lungs directly. Numerous products deliver drugs directly into the airways, such as dry powder inhalers, metered dose inhalers (MDIs), nebulizers, and soft mist inhalers. The respiratory inhalers market is expected to grow due to the rising prevalence of respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, asthma-COPD overlap syndrome, and others.
Inhaled medicines involving a wide range of inhalation devices are the mainstay of pharmacological treatment of asthma and COPD. Patients suffering from asthma and COPD often need one or more inhalers daily to keep their airways healthy. Therefore, healthcare professionals are concerned about switching between medications as it can negatively impact disease control through low adherence and misuse of aerosol delivery device types. With increasing pressure on healthcare budgets and the simultaneous expiration of patents on established inhalation treatments, several generic replacement products are being manufactured and supplied across the globe. Several inhalants that are used to treat asthma include generic formulations, such as albuterol, levalbuterol, ipratropium, budesonide, and fluticasone/salmeterol. The generic inhalers are bioequivalent to the branded versions and have the same effect on the body. The number of generic asthma inhalers continues to increase as patents expire. On March 3, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared generic asthma inhalers and generic inhaled corticosteroid powder. In April 2020, the FDA approved a generic inhaler, based on albuterol sulfate, to cater to the needs of COVID-19 patients having breathing difficulties. As more generic drugs are entering the market, increased competition is expected, which, in turn, leads to reduced costs of drugs. Cost reductions can also result from the launch of an “approved generic drug.” Thus, the growing adoption of generic inhalers and asthma medications is improving medication adherence, thereby driving the respiratory inhalers market
Based on product type, the respiratory inhalers market is segmented into nebulizers, metered dose inhalers, and dry powder inhalers. The dry powder inhalers segment is further bifurcated into multi-dose dry powder inhalers and single-dose dry powder inhalers. The metered dose inhalers (MDI) segment is further divided into pressured metered dose inhalers and connected metered dose inhalers. The nebulizers segment is sub segmented into compressed air nebulizers, mesh air nebulizers, and ultrasonic air nebulizers. In 2022, the dry powder inhalers segment accounted for the largest market share. However, the metered dose inhalers (MDI) segment is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on technology, the respiratory inhalers market is bifurcated into manually operated inhalers and digitally operated inhalers. The manually operated inhalers segment held a larger market share in 2022 and is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Respiratory Inhalers Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Respiratory Inhalers Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2022 | US$ 31.14 Billion |
| Market Size by 2028 | US$ 43.45 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2022 - 2028) | 5.7% |
| Historical Data | 2020-2021 |
| Forecast period | 2023-2028 |
| Segments Covered |
By Product Type
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
The Respiratory Inhalers Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.
Major Companies operating in the Respiratory Inhalers Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
Based on disease indication, the global respiratory inhalers market is segmented into asthma, COPD, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and others. The asthma segment held the largest share of the market in 2022 and is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Inorganic and organic strategies such as mergers and acquisitions are highly adopted by companies in the respiratory inhalers market. A few recent key market developments are listed below:
Companies operating in the market are AstraZeneca Plc, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Cipla Ltd.;GSK Plc, Koninklijke Philips NV, OMRON Corp, PARI Respiratory Equipment, Inc.; Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.; and OPKO Health, Inc..
Global respiratory inhalers market is segmented by region into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America. North America is likely to continue its dominance in the respiratory inhalers market during 2022–2028. The US holds the largest share of the market in North America and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period.
Based on technology, the global respiratory inhalers market is divided into manually operated inhalers and digitally operated inhalers. The manually operated inhalers segment held the largest share of the market in 2022 and is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
The respiratory inhalers market, by product type, is segmented into nebulizers, metered dose inhalers, and dry powder inhalers. The dry powder inhalers segment held the largest market share in 2022 and is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period (2022–2028).
Key factors driving the market growth are rising cases of respiratory disorders and growing adoption of generic inhalers.
Respiratory inhalers are used to inhale drugs that are an essential part of treating chronic lung diseases. They are used both to prevent and treat exacerbations of these chronic diseases. They offer the advantage of avoiding systemic drug exposure while ensuring the drugs reach the lungs directly. Numerous products deliver drugs directly into the airways, such as dry powder inhalers, metered dose inhalers (MDIs), nebulizers and soft mist inhalers. The respiratory inhaler market is expected to flourish due to the rising prevalence of respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, asthma-COPD overlap syndrome, and others.