The global Human insulin market accounted for USD 33.7 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 68 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of around 8.9% between 2021 and 2028.
The global Human insulin market accounted for USD 33.7 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 68 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of around 8.9% between 2021 and 2028.
Human insulin is the term that describes synthetic insulin which is grown in a laboratory to mimic the insulin in humans. In a laboratory, it is created by growing insulin proteins within E-coli bacteria (Escherichia coli). It is mainly available in two forms, a short acting (regular) form and an intermediate acting (NPH) form. Human insulin was developed as an insulin that could be created in large amounts at a relatively low cost. It can be administered orally or through insulin infusion devices. Some conventional insulin infusion devices are syringes, insulin pumps, and injection pens. These devices are used to deliver insulin on time and regularly.
The global human insulin market has witnessed a slight decline in the sales for short term to the lockdown enforcement placed by governments in order to contain COVID spreading. The restrictions imposed by various nations to contain COVID had stopped the production resulting in a disruption across the whole supply chain. However, the global markets are slowly opening to their full potential and theirs a surge in demand. The market would remain bullish in upcoming year. Rising support from governments and several companies can help in the fight against this disease. Overall, almost every sector is anticipated to be impacted by the pandemic.
The significant decrease in the global Human insulin market size in 2020 is estimated on the basis of the COVID-19 outbreak and its negative impact on the economies and industries across the globe. Various scenarios have been analyzed on the basis of inputs from various secondary sources and the current data available about the situation.

The global human insulin market is likely to see noteworthy development in the years to come. This development in global human insulin market is attributed owing to the rising market demand for human insulin analogs, increasing risk of diabetes, favorable medical reimbursements, and technological enactments in the field of human insulin delivery devices. An insulin routine is often needed in the treatment of gestational diabetes and diabetes related with specific syndromes or conditions (such as chemical or drug-induced diabetes, pancreatic diseases, insulin-receptor disorders, endocrinopathies, and specific genetic syndromes). In all cases of insulin employment, the dosage of insulin must be balanced and individualized with exercise and medical nutrition therapy, thereby boosting the global human insulin market.
Increasing technical advancements is also one of the reasons for the growth of the global human insulin market. For instance, in June 2018, Eli Lilly and Company’s Humulin R U-500 (that was used in insulin pumps) displayed greater A1C lowering in adults suffering from type 2 diabetes. This was compared extraordinary in comparison to MDI (multiple daily injections), thereby driving the growth of global human insulin market.
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year | 2020 |
| Historic Years | 2016 - 2020 |
| Forecast Years | 2021 - 2028 |
| Segments Covered | By Product Type, By Application, and By End Use |
| Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion), and Volume (Units) |
| Quantitative Units | Revenue in USD million/billion and CAGR from 2021 to 2028 |
| Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa, and Rest of World |
| Countries Covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, GCC Countries, and South Africa, among others |
| Number of Companies Covered | 10 companies with scope for including additional 15 companies upon request |
| Report Coverage | Market growth drivers, restraints, opportunities, Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, value chain analysis, regulatory landscape, market attractiveness analysis by segments and region, company market share analysis, and COVID-19 impact analysis. |
| Customization Scope | Avail customized purchase options to meet your exact research needs. |
Based on product, drugs were likely to add up for the biggest market share of the global human insulin market and are expected to stay the same in the near future. Requirement for biosimilar drugs is sturdy in both developing and developed nations owing to its low-cost therapy. This is boosted by the requirement for the best valuable therapy, which can frequently be expensive. Biosimilar insulin drug might provide a less-pricy option to current human insulin biologics, thus boosting the global human insulin market.
North America has been leading the worldwide human insulin market and is anticipated to continue on the dominant position in the years to come. The factors such as growing old age population, rising prevalence of diabetes, increasing healthcare awareness, improvement in reimbursement policies, and surge in clinical trials driving the growth of human insulin in North America.

Some of the major players of the global human insulin market include Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithCline, Biocon, Sanofi Aventis, Julphar, Novo Nordisk, SemBioSys, and Wockhardt among others.

List of Figures
FIG NO. 1. Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Product
FIG NO. 2. Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Application
FIG NO. 3. Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Region
FIG NO. 4. Global Human insulin Market Revenue, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
FIG NO. 5. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in North America Countries
FIG NO. 6. Market Revenue Share, By Product, 2020 & 2028
FIG NO. 7. Global Human insulin Market for Drugs, Revenue (USD Billion) 2016 – 2028
FIG NO. 8. Comparative Revenue Analysis of Human insulin Market for Drugs, By Country, 2020 & 2028
FIG NO. 9. Global Human insulin Market for Drug Delivery Devices, Revenue (USD Billion) 2016 – 2028
FIG NO. 10. Comparative Revenue Analysis of Human insulin Market for Drug Delivery Devices, By Country, 2020 & 2028
FIG NO. 15. Market Revenue Share, By Application, 2020 & 2028
FIG NO. 16. Global Human insulin Market for Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 1), Revenue (USD Billion) 2016 – 2028
FIG NO. 17. Comparative Revenue Analysis of Human insulin Market for Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 1), By Country, 2020 & 2028
FIG NO. 18. Global Human insulin Market for Non-Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 2), Revenue (USD Billion) 2016 – 2028
FIG NO. 19. Comparative Revenue Analysis of Human insulin Market for Non-Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 2), By Country, 2020 & 2028
FIG NO. 20. Global Human insulin Market Revenue Share, By Region, 2020 & 2028
FIG NO. 21. North America Human insulin Market Revenue, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
FIG NO. 22. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis for Global Human insulin Market
FIG NO. 23. PEST Analysis for Global Human insulin Market
FIG NO. 24. Pricing Analysis for Global Human insulin Market
FIG NO. 25. Value Chain Analysis for Global Human insulin Market
FIG NO. 26. Company Share Analysis, 2019
FIG NO. 27. Radar Determinant Chart, 2019
FIG NO. 28. Company Strategic Developments – Heat Map Analysis
FIG NO. 29. GlaxoSmithCline Business Segment Revenue Share, 2020 (%)
FIG NO. 30. GlaxoSmithCline Geographical Segment Revenue Share, 2020 (%)
FIG NO. 31. Market Channels
FIG NO. 32. Marketing Channel Development Trend
FIG NO. 33. Growth in World Gross Product, 2008-2018
FIG NO. 34. Research Methodology – Detailed View
FIG NO. 35. Research Methodology
List of Tables
TABLE NO. 1. Global Human insulin Market: Snapshot
TABLE NO. 2. Quarterly Human insulin Market Revenue by Region, 2020
TABLE NO. 3. Quarterly Human insulin Market Revenue Forecast by Region, 2021
TABLE NO. 4. Pre COVID-19 Market Revenue, By Region, 2016-2019 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 5. Post COVID-19 Market Revenue, By Region, 2020-2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 6. Global Human insulin Market for Drugs, by Region, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 7. Global Human insulin Market for Drug Delivery Devices, by Region, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 8. Global Human insulin Market for Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 1), by Region, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 9 Global Human insulin Market for Non-Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 2), by Region, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 10. Global Human insulin Market Revenue, By Region, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 11. North America Human insulin Market Revenue, By Country, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 12. North America Human insulin Market Revenue, By Product, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 13. North America Human insulin Market Revenue, By Application, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 14. U.S. Human insulin Market Revenue, By Product, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 15. U.S. Human insulin Market Revenue, By Application, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 16. Canada Human insulin Market Revenue, By Product, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 17. Canada Human insulin Market Revenue, By Application, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 18. Mexico Human insulin Market Revenue, By Product, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 19. Mexico Human insulin Market Revenue, By Application, 2016 – 2028 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 20. Drivers for the Human insulin Market: Impact Analysis
TABLE NO. 21. Restraints for the Human insulin Market: Impact Analysis
TABLE NO. 22. Major Buyers of Human insulin
TABLE NO. 23. Distributors/Traders List of Human insulin
TABLE NO. 24. Global Human insulin Market, Company Market Revenue, 2016 – 2019 (USD Billion)
TABLE NO. 25: Global Human insulin Market, Company Y-o-Y Growth, 2017 – 2019 (USD Billion)
This report is based on in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses of the global Human Insulin market. Zion Research has collected and analyzed key data belong to the global Human Insulin market using a variety of methods. Quantitative analysis has been done following various projection and sampling techniques.
The qualitative analysis involved primary interviews, surveys, and vendor briefings. The data gathered as a result of these processes were validated through experts' opinions. The market dynamics have been determined after conducting a detailed study of the micro and macroeconomic indicators of the market.
Various parameters have been taken into account while estimating market size. The revenue generated by the leading industry participants in from the sales of Human Insulin across the world has been calculated through primary and secondary research.
Zion Research employs the combination of secondary research followed by extensive primary research. Under secondary research, we refer to prominent paid as well as open access data sources including product literature, company annual reports, government publications, press releases, industry association’s magazines and other relevant sources for data collection. Other prominent secondary sources include STATISTA, trade journals, trade associations, statistical data from government websites, etc.
For this study, Zion Research has conducted all-encompassing primary research with key industry participants to collect first had data. Moreover, in-depth interviews with key opinion leaders also assisted in validation of findings from secondary research and to understand key trends in the Human Insulin industry. Primary research makes up the major source of data collection and validation.
Primary Research
We conduct primary interviews with industry participants and commentators on an ongoing basis to validate data and analysis. A typical research interview fulfills the following functions:
Participants who typically participate in such a process include, but are not limited to:
Key opinion leaders specializing in different areas corresponding to different industry verticals
Secondary Research
Secondary research sources that are typically referred to include, but are not limited to:
News articles, press releases and webcasts specific to companies operating in the market
Following a comprehensive secondary and primary research and insights thus gathered, analysts at Zion Research have provided an in-depth analysis of various aspects of the Human Insulin market.
Models
Where no hard data is available, we use models and estimates to produce comprehensive data sets. A rigorous methodology is adopted, wherein the available hard data is cross-referenced with the following data types to produce estimates:
Diabetes is described as a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose level than normal, either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin. Diabetes is a lifelong condition that is characterized by a raised blood glucose level. Diabetes is characterized into two types of diabetes: Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1) and Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2). Signs of diabetes include an increased sense of thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, weight and muscle loss, delayed wound healing and blurred vision. Human insulin therapy is utilized for the treatment of both type1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The global rise in human insulin market is mainly due to the increase in diabetic disorder patient across the globe. Moreover, the factors those are responsible for increasing numbers of the diabetic population globally include sedentary lifestyles, obesity, the rise in geriatric populations and poor healthcare services. Furthermore, advanced technology like pen device, safety pen needles for efficient delivery of insulin is fueling the growth of the global human insulin market. However, production cost, manufacturing complexities and critical regulatory requirements for the approval of biotechnology derived products are factors which are expected to restraint the growth of the global human insulin market. Nonetheless, pipeline insulin products and untapped market of Asia Pacific and Africa are major opportunities for upcoming manufacturers of global human insulin markets.

Based on products, the global human insulin market is segmented into two types: drugs and drug delivery devices. Drugs segment of human insulin market was contributing maximum market shares in 2015 followed by drug delivery devices. This segment is propelled by factors which include increasing in insulin dependent diabetic population, low cost, growing R&D for drug discovery, rising proportion of aging population in developed countries. In addition, increasing market accessibility of generic human insulin and rising government initiatives to support the development and commercialization of effective biosimilars are expected to fuel the growth of human insulin market over the forecast period
Based on drug type, the global human insulin market is segmented into two types: Biosimilars and Human Insulin Biologics. In terms of revenue, biosimilars were the leading segment of human insulin market in 2015 followed by human Insulin biologics. Meanwhile, biosimilar will rise approximately at a steady CAGR of 7.34% during the forecast period.
Based on application, the global human insulin market is segmented into two types: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes mellitus was the dominating segment in terms of revenue generated in 2015 followed by type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a lack of insulin formation in the body. About 100,000 new cases are diagnosed annually in North America. Human insulin serves as only medication for treating type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Key market players of human insulin market include Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithCline, Biocon, Sanofi Aventis, Julphar, Novo Nordisk, SemBioSys, and Wockhardt.




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The global Human insulin Market was valued at USD 33.7 Billion in 2020.
The global Human insulin Market is expected to reach USD 68.0 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 8.9% between 2021 to 2028.
Some of the key factors driving the global Human insulin Market growth are the rising market demand for human insulin analogs, increasing risk of diabetes, favorable medical reimbursements, and technological enactments.
North America has been leading the worldwide human insulin market and is anticipated to continue on the dominant position in the years to come.
Some of the major players of global Human insulin market GlaxoSmithCline, Eli Lilly, Sanofi-Aventis, Biocon, Novo Nordisk, Julphar, Ypsomed AG, SemBioSys, and Wockhardt, among others.
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