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The COPD application segment will capture USD 50.2 million and demonstrate an 8% CAGR by 2034. A substantial rise in aging populations in many countries such as Japan, Italy and Greece along with growing prevalence of smoking is likely to boost the incidence of COPD in the forecast timeframe. The serious, life-threatening nature of COPD apart from its tendency to progress with time should drive the erdosteine market share growth. The growing adoption of tobacco-smoking in women primarily in high-income nations such as UK, Switzerland and Norway coupled represents significant risk factors for COPD. Moreover, the increasing exposure of women in lower-income countries such as India, China and Brazil to indoor air pollution resulting from the combustion of solid fuel for heating and cooking purpose should further trigger the market revenue.
The pharmaceutical segment held a 42.9% market share in 2024, amounting to USD 21.4 million, and is projected to grow at a 7.9% CAGR from 2025 to 2034. Increasing technological advancement, increase in the geriatric population and growing research & development spending by pharmaceutical companies should augment market share. Increasing consumer preference for preventive healthcare especially with the advent of the pandemic which boosted the demand for respiratory drugs should accelerate the market growth.
Significant economic growth in emerging nations such as China, Brazil and India resulted in increased expenditure on healthcare and favourable government policies boosted foreign direct investment (FDI) which should trigger erdosteine industry growth. Moreover, the high prevalence of respiratory diseases such as asthma and lung disease primarily in Germany, UK and France have overburdened the healthcare systems and should drive product demand in pharmaceutical sector.
U.S. erdosteine market is projected to achieve USD 21.8 million, with a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025 to 2034. Due to the substantial prevalence of cigarette and tobacco smoking. The region has witnessed a growing adoption of e-cigarettes on account of increasing anti-smoking campaigns, rising cigarette prices and rising consumer preference for alternatives to combustible cigarettes. The high incidence of smoking has led to a rise in COPD cases, owing to weakening of lungs.
U.S. has witnessed a significant increase in mental health disorders such as anxiety, restlessness and suicidal thoughts primarily in young adults which is associated with a rise in smoking, drugs and alcohol consumption. The low perceived harm of e-cigarettes, desirable flavours, and rising curiosity among youth should drive e-cigarette adoption in the region which is likely to boost COPD prevalence and stimulate the market share.