Fatty Liver Treatment Global Market Report 2024

The fatty liver treatment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $22.17 billion in 2023 to $23.58 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as the obesity epidemic, sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, limited treatment options, and awareness campaigns aimed at educating the public about fatty liver disease.

The fatty liver treatment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.11 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as increased disease prevalence, rising healthcare expenditure, the growing incidence of diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and innovations in therapeutics. Notable trends expected in the forecast period include the adoption of precision medicine approaches, the implementation of lifestyle modification programs, the development of targeted therapies for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the use of non-invasive monitoring tools, and technological advancements in the field.

The fatty liver treatment market is poised for growth, driven by the escalating trend in alcohol consumption. Alcohol consumption, involving the intake of beverages containing alcohol, has been linked to exacerbating fatty liver disease and escalating to severe liver conditions such as alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) and alcoholic hepatitis. As of December 2022, a report from Kirin Holdings Company Limited revealed a global beer consumption of about 185.60 million kiloliters in 2021, marking a 4.0% increase from the previous year. This surge in alcohol consumption is a key factor propelling the growth of the fatty liver treatment market.

The high prevalence of diabetes is anticipated to contribute significantly to the growth of the fatty liver treatment market. Diabetes, characterized by a substantial proportion of the population diagnosed at a specific point, is a prominent risk factor for the development and progression of fatty liver disease. Metabolic imbalances in individuals with diabetes often lead to the accumulation of fat in the liver. Data from The British Diabetic Association, published in April 2023, reported that 4.3 million individuals in the UK have diabetes, with more than 2.4 million at high risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes is driving the growth of the fatty liver treatment market.

Innovation in product development is a noteworthy trend gaining traction in the fatty liver treatment market. Major companies in this sector are actively working on introducing innovative products to fortify their market positions. For example, Akero Therapeutics, a U.S.-based biotechnology company, reported positive Phase II results for efruxifermin in March 2023. This drug is indicated for the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Efruxifermin, a differentiated Fc-FGF21 fusion protein, mimics the biological activity of fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), a regulator of multiple metabolic pathways.

Strategic alliances are a pivotal focus for major companies in the fatty liver treatment market to enhance their market positions. These alliances, designed for mutual benefits and market strengthening, come in various forms. In October 2023, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, an India-based pharmaceutical company, formed an agreement with Zydus Lifesciences, another India-based pharmaceutical company. Together, they aimed to co-market a groundbreaking medication for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). This collaboration, focused on making Saroglitazar Mg more widely accessible in India, secured semi-exclusive rights for Torrent Pharmaceuticals to co-market the product as Vorxar.

In March 2023, Ipsen, a France-based biopharmaceutical company, completed the acquisition of Albireo Pharma Inc. for $952 million. This strategic move significantly expanded Ipsen's portfolio of rare diseases, focusing on unique pipeline potential for therapies in rare cholestatic liver diseases in both children and adults. Albireo Pharma Inc., a U.S.-based biotechnology company, specializes in developing bile acid modulators for the treatment of fatty liver disorders.

Major companies operating in the fatty liver treatment market report are Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson Services Inc., Hoffmann La Roche Ltd., AstraZeneca plc, Merck & Co. Inc., AbbVie Inc., Bayer AG, Novartis AG, Sanofi S.A., The Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, GlaxoSmithkline plc, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Gilead Sciences Inc., Novo Nordisk A/S, Eisai Co. Ltd., Zydus Lifesciences Limited, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, GW Pharmaceuticals Limited, Retrophin Inc., Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc., Intercept Pharmaceuticals Inc., AbbKine Scientific Co. Ltd., Daewoong Co. Ltd., Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc., Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited, Genfit, NGM Biopharmaceuticals Inc., Cardax Inc., Conatus Pharmaceuticals Inc., Limerick Biopharma Inc.

North America was the largest region in the fatty liver treatment market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fatty liver treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fatty liver treatment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The primary types of fatty liver treatment include anti-rejection drugs or immunosuppressants, chemotherapy drugs, targeted therapy, vaccines, and anti-viral drugs. Anti-rejection drugs, also known as immunosuppressants, belong to a class of medications designed to suppress or weaken the body's immune response. They are indicated for conditions such as hepatitis, liver cancer, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and others. These medications are commonly utilized by hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other healthcare facilities.

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The fatty liver treatment market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing medical evaluation, medical diagnosis, healthcare provider consultations, nutritional guidance, medication management, ongoing monitoring, and weight management programs. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The fatty liver treatment market also includes sales of thiazolidinediones, vitamin E, metformin, statins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, angiotensin receptor blockers, and pentoxifylline, which are used in providing fatty liver treatment services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).


The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.