Onchocerciasis Treatment Market: By Drug Class Type, By Distribution Channel, and Region Forecast 2020-2031

Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) Treatment Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Drug Class Type (Anthelmintic drugs), By Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies), and Region Forecast 2020-2031

Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) Treatment Market size was valued at US$ 2.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 3.8 billion by 2031, growing at a significant CAGR of 6.3% from 2025-2031. Onchocerciasis, often known as river blindness, is a parasitic worm infection caused by the Onchocerca volvulus. Bumps under the skin, intense itching, and blindness are all signs of onchocerciasis. After trachoma, onchocerciasis is the second most prevalent cause of infection-related blindness. The disease is spread by infected blackflies biting humans. These black flies breed near settlements and agricultural land, where they breed along streams and fast-flowing rivers. Adult onchocerciasis worms produce microfinance (embryonic larvae) in the human body, which can travel to the eyes, skin, and other organs. The majority of people affected with this disease live in African countries.  

Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market Summary

Study Period

2025-2031

Base Year

2024

CAGR

6.3%

Largest Market

North-America

Fastest Growing Market

Europe

Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) Treatment Market Dynamics

In recent years, the market has been influenced by soaring market capitalization of smaller players, increasing number of strategic partnerships to scoop out the best of emerging medications or drugs, increased R&D spending by big pharma and emerging players, expanded indications for approved drugs, and rising competition between companies producing drugs for the same indications have all influenced demand. Following 15-17 years of therapy, a recent evaluation in Mali and Senegal has confirmed the primary confirmation of disposal. Following this discovery, the African Program for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) has launched a thorough examination of the long-term effects of ivermectin treatment projects and the viability of completion in APOC-supported countries.

Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2025-2031

Market Size in 2024

US$ 2.5 billion

Market Size in 2031

US$ 3.8 billion

Market CAGR

6.3%

By Drug Class

  • Anthelmintic drugs

By Distribution Channel

  • Hospital Pharmacies
  • Retail Pharmacies
  • Online Pharmacies

By Region

  • North America (U.S., Canada)
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Rest of Europe)
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East & Africa (GCC, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa)

Key Features of the Report

  • The onchocerciasis river blindness treatment market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2020 to 2024) and forecast (2025 to 2031)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments and startup’s details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework and reimbursement scenario
  • The report analyses the impact of socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter’s Five Force Analysis 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Onchocerciasis (river blindness) treatment market size was valued at US$ 2.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 3.8 billion by 2031, growing at a significant CAGR of 6.3%.

The onchocerciasis (river blindness) treatment market has been classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and the rest of MEA.

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Muni Kumar Meravath

Muni Kumar Meravath is a seasoned Healthcare Market Research Analyst with over 6 years of experience in the healthc.....

1.Executive Summary
2.Global Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Drug Class
2.2.2.Distribution Channel
2.2.3.Region
3.Global Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market Analysis, 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market  By Drug Class, 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Anthelmintic drugs
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market  By Distribution Channel, 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Hospital Pharmacies
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Retail Pharmacies
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Online Pharmacies
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market  By Region, 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. North America
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Europe
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.5. Latin America
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.North America Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market ,2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. Drug Class Analysis 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.1.1.Anthelmintic drugs
8.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.2.1.Hospital Pharmacies
8.2.2.Retail Pharmacies
8.2.3.Online Pharmacies
8.3.  Country Analysis 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.3.1.United States of America (USA)
8.3.2.Canada
9.Europe Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market ,2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Drug Class Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Anthelmintic drugs
9.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Hospital Pharmacies
9.2.2.Retail Pharmacies
9.2.3.Online Pharmacies
9.3.  Country Analysis 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Germany
9.3.2.France
9.3.3.Italy
9.3.4.United Kingdom (UK)
9.3.5.Spain
9.3.6.Rest of EU
9.3.7.
10.Asia Pacific (APAC) Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market ,2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Drug Class Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Anthelmintic drugs
10.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Hospital Pharmacies
10.2.2.Retail Pharmacies
10.2.3.Online Pharmacies
10.3.  Country Analysis 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.China
10.3.2.India
10.3.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
10.3.4.Japan
10.3.5.Rest of APAC
11.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market ,2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Drug Class Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Anthelmintic drugs
11.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Hospital Pharmacies
11.2.2.Retail Pharmacies
11.2.3.Online Pharmacies
11.3.  Country Analysis 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.GCC Countries
11.3.2.South Africa
11.3.3.Rest of MEA
12.Latin America Onchocerciasis River Blindness Treatment Market ,2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Drug Class Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Anthelmintic drugs
12.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Hospital Pharmacies
12.2.2.Retail Pharmacies
12.2.3.Online Pharmacies
12.3.  Country Analysis 2020-2024 and Forecast 2025-2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Brazil
12.3.2.Mexico
12.3.3.Rest of LA
13. Competition Landscape
13.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
13.2.1.Merck & Co., Inc. (U.S)
13.2.2.Mayne Pharma Group (Australia)
13.2.3.Delta Pharma Ltd., (India)
13.2.4.Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.(U.S)
13.2.5.Taj Pharmaceuticals Limited (India)
13.2.6.Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC (U.S)
13.2.7.
13.2.8.
14. Research Methodology 
15. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • Merck & Co., Inc. (U.S)
  • Mayne Pharma Group (Australia)
  • Delta Pharma Ltd., (India)
  • Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.(U.S)
  • Taj Pharmaceuticals Limited (India)

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