Global Joint Pain Injections Market: Overview
Many people nowadays have chronic joint problems such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, and spinal disorders, which are on the rise. Age-related arthritis is the leading cause of joint discomfort in persons over 40. Developed healthcare systems, vaccines, and therapies for formerly incurable diseases have increased mortality, resulting in an aging population.
The population explosion boosts the amount of people with arthritis as cartilage gets brittle and repairs itself less, which boosts the Joint Pain Injections Market. With changing lifestyles, obesity causing arthritis and developing joint-related ailments, demand for joint pain injections may rise, supporting the Joint Pain Injections Market. These injections may become more popular as obesity rates rise.
The expanding geriatric and sedentary populations in developed and developing countries may increase intra-articular injection use. Increasing osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal problems enhance market growth. Increasing focus on better pain management may also boost the Joint Pain Injections Market during the assessment period. Diagnostic facet joint injections help doctors diagnose uncomfortable diseases and relieve pain.
Global Joint Pain Injections Market: Growth Factors
The growing senior population, more joint problems, and high unmet medical needs will drive the worldwide joint pain injections market throughout the forecast period.
Ligaments, bursae, and tendons around the joint might be injured, causing pain. Joint pain injections relieve inflammation and pain by injecting drugs directly into the joints. Joint pain injections, also called intra-articular injections, are used to treat inflammatory joint illnesses such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, osteoarthritis, gout, and others.
The symptoms of arthritis include joint pain, stiffness, redness, and decreased physical activity. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which affects the feet and hands. Loss of bone mineral density, obesity, aging, and inactivity can cause osteoarthritis. Joint pain is often relieved by corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid injections.
Global Joint Pain Injections Market 2024 Size by Region
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Restraints:
Rising arthritis and musculoskeletal issues are driving joint pain injection demand, especially among 65-year-olds, who are more prone to joint pain. However, a lack of awareness about these injections and high drug prices may limit market growth.
However, the expensive nature of the treatment of arthritis and the scarcity of arthritis experts in emerging economies are anticipated to restrain the development of the global joint pain injections market during the forecast period.
Global Joint Pain Injections Market: Segmentation Analysis
The global joint pain injections market is segmented into injection type, joint type, and distribution channel.
On the basis of injection type, the hyaluronic acid injections lead the joint pain injections market during the forecast period. As a result of the decreasing invasiveness of the treatments and the growing efficacy of hyaluronic acid injections, one of the primary factors propelling the hyaluronic acid injections market is the growing desire for aesthetic attractiveness.
Growing awareness regarding hyaluronic acid injections in both developed and developing nations, as well as the introduction of new products and associated indications, are driving the expansion of the hyaluronic acid injection market.
On the basis of distribution channel, the retail pharmacies lead the joint pain injections market during the forecast period. The injections for joint pain are primarily acquired from local pharmacies. It is therefore anticipated to expand at a rapid rate. The segment of online pharmacies is anticipated to experience rapid expansion throughout the forecast. Increased internet penetration in developing countries is propelling the expansion of this segment. Additionally, the trend of digitalization has significantly contributed to the expansion of the online pharmacy market.
Global Joint Pain Injections Market: Regional Analysis
North America: In terms of revenue, the North American region of the joint pain injections market was the most dominant segment in the market in the year 2020. This can be due to the growing demand among professional athletes and sportspersons, as well as the simplicity with which anabolic steroids can be obtained by the general people, who are also more informed about their health.
Asia-Pacific: It is anticipated that the Asia-Pacific region will present the greatest number of opportunities during the period covered by the forecast. As a result of this, which can be attributed to the high acceptability of viscosupplementation in the United States, an increasing prevalence of joint-related ailments, technical improvements, an increase in the number of elderly people, and a high prevalence of healthcare spending in the region, it is anticipated that the market in North America will expand at a quick rate.
| Report Attributes | Report Details |
|---|---|
| Report Name | Joint Pain Injections Market |
| Market Size in 2023 | USD 4.39 billion |
| Market Forecast in 2030 | USD 7.19 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 6.9% |
| Number of Pages | 130 |
| Key Companies Covered | Anika Therapeutics Inc., Bioventus, Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sanofi, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., Allergen Plc., Pfizer Inc., Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, SEIKAGAKU Corporation, Ferring B.V. |
| Segments Covered | By Injection Type, By Joint Type, By Product Type, and By Distribution Channel |
| Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America, Middle East, and Africa (MEA) |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historical Year | 2018 to 2022 |
| Forecast Year | 2024 - 2030 |
| Customization Scope | Avail customized purchase options to meet your exact research needs. Request For Customization |
Global Joint Pain Injections Market: Competitive Landscape
Some of the prominent players in the global joint pain injections market include:
The global joint pain injections market segmented as follows;
By Injection Type
By Joint Type
By Distribution Channel
By Product Type
By Region
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key factors driving global joint pain injections market growth?
The rise elderly population, a rise in the prevalence of joint disorders, and a high level of unmet medical requirements are key factors of joint pain injections market expansion.
What will be the CAGR of global joint pain injections market?
The global joint pain injections market is growing at a CAGR of around 6.9% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
What will be the value of the joint pain injections market during 2024- 2030?
The global joint pain injections market size was estimated at approximately USD 4.39 billion in 2023 and is expected to generate revenue of around USD 7.19 billion by 2030
Which region will drive global joint pain injections market revenue?
North America is the market leader in the joint pain injections market because of its substantial impact on the disorder under consideration.
Who are the key players operating in the global joint pain injections market growth?
Some major players covered in the global joint pain injections market are; Anika Therapeutics Inc., Bioventus, Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sanofi, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., Allergen Plc., Pfizer Inc., Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, SEIKAGAKU Corporation, Ferring B.V.
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1 Preface
1.Report Description and Scope
2. Research Scope
3. Research Methodology
1. Market Research Process
2. Market Research Methodology
2 Executive Summary
1. Joint Pain Injections Market, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
2. Joint Pain Injections Market: Snapshot
3 Joint Pain Injections - Industry Analysis
1. Joint Pain Injections: Market Dynamics
2. Market Drivers
1. Driver 1
2. .Driver 2
3. Restraints
1. Restraint 1
2. Restraint 2
4. Opportunity
1. Government funding and support
5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
6. Market Attractiveness Analysis
1. Market attractiveness analysis By Product Type
2. Market attractiveness analysis By Application
3. Market attractiveness analysis by Region
4. Joint Pain Injections Market - Competitive Landscape
1. Company market share analysis
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market: company market share, 2020
2. Strategic development
1. Acquisitions & mergers
2. New Product launches
3. Agreements, partnerships, collaborations and joint ventures
4. Research and development and Regional expansion
3. Price trend analysis
5. Global Joint Pain Injections Market -By Injection Type
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market overview: By Injection Type
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market share, By Injection Type,2023 and 2030
2. Corticosteroid Injections
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Corticosteroid Injections, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
3. Hyaluronic Acid Injections
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Hyaluronic Acid Injections, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
4. Platelet-rich Plasma Injections
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Platelet-rich Plasma Injections, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
5. Placental tissue matrix (PTM) Injections
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Placental tissue matrix (PTM) Injections, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
6. Global Joint Pain Injections Market -By Joint Type
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market overview: By Joint Type
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market share, By Joint Type,2023 and 2030
2. Knee and Ankle
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Knee and Ankle, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
3. Hip
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Hip, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
4. Shoulder and Elbow
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Shoulder and Elbow, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
5. Spinal Joints
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Spinal Joints, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
6. Others
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Others, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
7. Global Joint Pain Injections Market -By Distribution Channel
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market overview: By Distribution Channel
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market share, By Distribution Channel,2023 and 2030
2. Hospital Pharmacies
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Hospital Pharmacies, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
3. Retail Pharmacies
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Bio Retail Pharmacies, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
4. Online Pharmacies
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Online Pharmacies, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
8. Global Joint Pain Injections Market -By Product Type
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market overview: By Product Type
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market share, By Product Type,2023 and 2030
2. Pre-filled injections
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Pre-filled injections, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
3. Vials
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Vials, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
9. Global Joint Pain Injections Market - Regional Analysis
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market overview: by Region
1. Global Joint Pain Injections Market share, by Region, 2023 and 2030
2. North America
1. North America Joint Pain Injections Market, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
1. North America Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
1. North America Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
1. U.S. Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
2. U.S. Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
3. Canada Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
4. Canada Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
5. Mexico Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
6. Mexico Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
3. Europe
1. Europe Joint Pain Injections Market, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
1. Europe Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
1. Europe Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
1. UK Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
2. UK Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
3. Germany Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
4. Germany Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
5. France Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
6. France Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
7. Italy Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
8. Italy Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
9. Spain Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
10. Spain Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
11. Netherlands Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
12. Netherlands Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
13. Rest of Europe Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
14. Rest of Europe Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
4. Asia Pacific
1. Asia Pacific Joint Pain Injections Market, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
1. Asia Pacific Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
1.Asia Pacific Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
1. China Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
2. China Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
3. Japan Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
4. Japan Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
5. India Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
6. India Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
7. Australia Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
8. Australia Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
9. South East Asia Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
10. South East Asia Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
11.South Korea Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
12. South Korea Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
13. Rest of Asia Pacific Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
14. Rest of Asia Pacific Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
5. Latin America
1. Latin America Joint Pain Injections Market, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
1. Latin America Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
1. Latin America Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
2. Brazil Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
3. Brazil Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
4. Argentina Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
5. Argentina Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
6. Chile Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
7. Chile Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
8. Rest of Latin America Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
9. Rest of Latin America Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
6. Middle East & Africa
1. Middle East & Africa Joint Pain Injections Market, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
2. Middle East & Africa Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
3. Middle East & Africa Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
4. GCC Countries Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
5. GCC Countries Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
6. Nigeria Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
7. Nigeria Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
8. South Africa Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
9. South Africa Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
10. Rest of Middle East & Africa Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
11. Rest of Middle East & Africa Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
10. Company Profiles
1. ABEL Energy Pty Ltd.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
2. Advanced Chemical Technologies
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
3. BASF SE
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
4. Carbon Recycling International (CRI)
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
5. Enerkem
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
6. European Energy
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
7. GIDARA Energy
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
8. Glocal Green
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
9. HIF Global
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
10. Liquid Wind AB
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
11. Methanex Corporation
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
12. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc. (MCG)
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
13. Nordic Green ApS
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
14. Southern Green Gas Limited
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
15. Synhelion SA
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
16. WasteFuel
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Portfolio
4. Business Strategy
5. Recent Developments
List of Figures
Market research process
Market research methodology
Global Joint Pain Injections Market, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Global Joint Pain Injections Market attractiveness, By Type
Global Joint Pain Injections Market attractiveness, By Application
Global Joint Pain Injections Market attractiveness, By End User
Global Joint Pain Injections market share, By Type, 2023 and 2030
Global Joint Pain Injections Market by e-Methanol, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Bio Methanol, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Global Joint Pain Injections market share, By Application, 2023 and 2030
Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Chemical Raw Materials, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Fuel, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Others, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Global Joint Pain Injections market share, By End User, 2023 and 2030
Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Industries, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Power Generation Plants, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Transportation, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Global Joint Pain Injections Market by Others, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
North America Joint Pain Injections Market, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Europe Joint Pain Injections Market, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Asia Pacific Joint Pain Injections Market, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Latin America Joint Pain Injections Market, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
Middle East & Africa Joint Pain Injections Market, 2019-2030 (USD Million)
List of Tables
Global Joint Pain Injections Market: snapshot
Drivers of the Joint Pain Injections Market: impact analysis
Restraints of the Joint Pain Injections Market: impact analysis
North America Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type,2019-2030 (USD Million)
North America Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application,2019-2030 (USD Million)
Europe Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type,2019-2030 (USD Million)
Europe Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application,2019-2030 (USD Million)
Asia Pacific Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type,2019-2030 (USD Million)
Asia Pacific Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application,2019-2030 (USD Million)
Latin America Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type,2019-2030 (USD Million)
Latin America Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application,2019-2030 (USD Million)
Middle East & Africa Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Product Type,2019-2030 (USD Million)
Middle East & Africa Joint Pain Injections Market revenue, By Application,2019-2030 (USD Million)
1.1 Research Methodology
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To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of the market providers. The revenue generated from the sales of market is calculated through primary and secondary research. The key players operating in the market across the globe are identified through secondary research and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top vendors in the market is done. The market size calculation also includes clinical trial phase segmentation determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
1.2 Secondary Research
The secondary research sources that are typically referred to include, but are not limited to:
The sources for secondary research includes but is not limited to: Factiva, Hoovers and Statista
1.3 Primary Research
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The participants who typically take part in such a process include, but are not limited to:
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Data is then cross checked by the expert panel.
1.4.1 Company Share Analysis Model
Company share analysis is used to derive the size of global market. As well as study of revenues of companies for last three to five years also provide the base for forecasting the market size and its growth rate. This model is built in following steps:
1.4.2 Revenue Based Modeling
Revenue based models can be built in two ways - Top-Down or Bottom-Up irrespective of industry. Market size estimated from company share analysis acts as a validation point for bottom-up approach where as it acts as starting point for top-down approach.
1.5 Research Limitations
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