The India statin market size reached USD 519.70 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 664.59 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.80% during 2025-2033. The India statin market is expanding due to the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, growing adoption of generic drugs, and government initiatives promoting affordable treatments. Rising healthcare awareness, improved accessibility through digital pharmacies, and advancements in sustained-release formulations are further driving market growth.
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 519.70 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 664.59 Million |
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) | 2.80% |
Growing Prevalence of Heart Diseases Driving Statin Demand
The rising prevalence of heart diseases in India is significantly influencing the demand for cholesterol-lowering medications like statins. Heart disease, including conditions such as coronary artery disease and stroke, remains a major cause of mortality in India, particularly in urban areas where lifestyle changes and dietary habits are contributing to increased cholesterol levels. The growing number of individuals affected by these conditions has created a strong need for effective treatments to manage dyslipidemia and reduce associated cardiovascular risks. In July 2024, the Cardiological Society of India (CSI) addressed this growing concern by releasing the country’s first-ever guidelines for managing high cholesterol. The guidelines focus on the importance of maintaining proper LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol) levels, which directly ties into the management of heart diseases. The guidelines underscore statins as the primary treatment for dyslipidemia, recommending their use as the first line of defense against high cholesterol. This targeted approach is expected to drive significant demand for statins, as these medications have long been established as an effective method for reducing LDL cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart diseases. As the guidelines are adopted, healthcare providers will be more likely to prescribe statins, accelerating their presence in the Indian market and contributing to a growing need for cholesterol management solutions.
Rising Awareness of Cholesterol Management Alternatives
As awareness about high cholesterol and its associated health risks rises, new treatment options are gaining attention. Inclisiran, a novel cholesterol-lowering injection, is a key player in this shift. Expected to debut in India in January 2024, inclisiran presents an alternative to statins, particularly for patients who are intolerant to statins or have not responded well to them. The introduction of this drug will significantly expand the treatment landscape for high cholesterol, offering physicians a new tool to manage patients with complex cases. This increased awareness of available treatment alternatives will likely stimulate interest in cholesterol management, driving further adoption of both statins and newer therapies like inclisiran. Statins remain the primary treatment for high cholesterol in India, but inclisiran’s introduction will lead to a more nuanced approach to managing cholesterol, allowing patients who face side effects with statins to find relief with this new option. This growing recognition of cholesterol management, coupled with the introduction of inclisiran, will likely drive a shift in the Indian statin market. As more patients become aware of cholesterol’s dangers and seek solutions, demand for cholesterol-lowering treatments will rise, benefiting not only statins but also the broader category of lipid-lowering therapies, including newer innovations like inclisiran. This trend towards expanding treatment options will likely impact both the statin market and the overall heart disease market in India.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, therapeutic area, drug class, application, and distribution.
Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes synthetic statins and natural statins.
Therapeutic Area Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the therapeutic area. This includes cardiovascular disorders, obesity, inflammatory disorders, and others.
Drug Class Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the drug class have also been provided in the report. This includes atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, and others.
Application Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes dyslipidemia and others.
Distribution Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution have also been provided in the report. This includes hospitals and clinics.
Region Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Types Covered | Synthetic Statins, Natural Statins |
Therapeutic Areas Covered | Cardiovascular Disorders, Obesity, Inflammatory Disorders, Others |
Drug Classes Covered | Atorvastatin, Fluvastatin, Lovastatin, Pravastatin, Simvastatin, Others |
Applications Covered | Dyslipidemia, Others |
Distributions Covered | Hospitals, Clinics |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
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