The global hepatitis B vaccines market is estimated to be worth $997.0 million in 2010, and is forecast it to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% for the next eight years, to reach $1.38 billion by 2018 by industry analysis specialist GlobalData.
During the period 2005–2010, the market grew at a CAGR of 6.7%, from $720.5 million to $997 million. The growth is primarily attributed to the increase in the vaccination rate and coverage among different age groups, as a result of government programs and increased public awareness. The market would also be driven by birth population growth and the need for therapeutic vaccines in cases of cirrhosis, liver disease and primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma or HCC).
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