Bladder Cancer Market Research Report Information By Type (Transitional Cell Carcinoma, Invasive Bladder Cancer, Superficial Bladder Cancer, Adenocarcinomax, and Other Rare Types), By Treatment (Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Immunotherapy, Radical Cystectomy, and Others), By Diagnosis (Urine Lab Tests, Cystoscopy, Biopsy, Imaging Test, and Others), By End User (Hospital, Clinic, Cancer Care Centers, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest Of The World) – Market Forecast Till 2034

Bladder Cancer Market Summary

As per MRFR Analysis, the Bladder Cancer Market was valued at 6.07 USD Billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to 9.51 USD Billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 4.60% from 2025 to 2034. Key drivers include rising healthcare costs, increasing bladder disorder prevalence, and heightened public awareness of bladder diseases. The market is bolstered by significant R&D investments and strategic activities by major players, including product launches and mergers.

Key Market Trends & Highlights

The Bladder Cancer Market is witnessing substantial growth driven by awareness and treatment advancements.

• Bladder cancer is the 10th most common cancer globally, with 573,278 new cases reported in 2020.
• The chemotherapy segment dominated the market in 2022, while immunotherapy is expected to grow significantly.
• Cystoscopy was the leading diagnostic method in 2022, driven by its cost-effectiveness and increasing usage.
• North America held 45.80% of the market share in 2022, supported by robust healthcare infrastructure.

Market Size & Forecast

2024 Market Size: USD 6.07 Billion

2034 Market Size: USD 9.51 Billion

CAGR (2025-2034): 4.60%

Largest Regional Market Share in 2022: North America

Major Players

Key companies include AstraZeneca Plc, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Celgene Corporation, Eli Lilly and Company, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Novartis International AG, Pfizer Inc., Sanofi S.A., and Merck & Co. Inc.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Bladder Cancer Market Trends

The increasing awareness about bladder diseases and available therapies is driving the market growth

Due to rising healthcare costs, expanding healthcare spending, and the mounting incidence of bladder cancer, the market for treatments and diagnostics for bladder cancer may experience substantial expansion. For instance, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition has declared March 2022 to be "Don't Go Red" Month for Bladder Cancer knowledge in an effort to increase public knowledge of the disease's warning signs and symptoms. Early detection is essential for improving long-term survival and quality of life. Over the forecast period, such activities are anticipated to promote market growth. Additionally, the market's rise over the projected period is supported by the rising prevalence of bladder cancer worldwide. For instance, according to the Global Cancer Observatory Statistics 2020, prostate and bladder cancer are two of the ten cancers with the highest incidence rates worldwide. According to the same source, there will likely be 573,278 new instances of bladder cancer and 1,414,259 new cases of prostate cancer among both sexes in 2020. The global incidence of cancer is driving the market forward throughout time.

The market is also expected to be driven by a number of strategies used by the major industry competitors, such as product launches and mergers and acquisitions. For instance, Merck, also known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, reported a label update for KEYTRUDA, its anti-PD-1 medication, in August 2021 for first-line advanced urothelial carcinoma (bladder cancer) in the United States.

The 10th most frequent cancer in the world is bladder cancer. For instance, the American Cancer Society reports that around 83,730 people in the United States will receive a bladder cancer diagnosis in 2021. Additionally, $1.18 million in charitable donations and university investments were used to build bladder cancer research centres at the University of Birmingham in the UK. The ageing population, which is more susceptible to bladder cancer, is another factor driving market expansion throughout the predicted period. Due to weakened immune cells that fight against cancerous bladder tissue, the elderly are more susceptible to urinary tract cancer. In January 2021, the American society of clinical oncology (ASCO) organisation reported that 90% of bladder cancer patients were over the age of 55.  The American Cancer Society reported in 2019 that smoking and job exposure can both contribute to the development of bladder cancer. Thus, driving the Bladder Cancer market revenue.

Bladder Cancer Market Segment Insights:

Bladder Cancer Type Insights

The Bladder Cancer Market segmentation, based on type, includes transitional cell carcinoma, invasive bladder cancer, superficial bladder cancer, adenocarcinomax, and other rare types. Transitional cell carcinoma segment dominated the global market in 2022. The infrastructures for healthcare in wealthy and developing nations have improved as a result. During the forecast period, the global bladder cancer therapeutics market is predicted to experience rapid growth in the superficial bladder cancer segment. This segment's expansion is due to rising awareness of superficial bladder disease, improved healthcare infrastructures in developed and developing nations, and technological advancements.

Bladder Cancer Treatment Insights

The Bladder Cancer Market segmentation, based on Treatment, includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, radical cystectomy, and others. The chemotherapy segment dominated the global market in 2022. The several chemotherapeutic medications in 2021 are to blame for this. On the other hand, the market for bladder cancer therapies is expected to demonstrate a good growth rate for the immunotherapy category. The rising incidence of the targeted diseases, the growing preference for immunotherapy over traditional therapies, and the expanding need for monoclonal antibodies and biosimilars are the main drivers of the immunotherapy segment growth.

Bladder Cancer Diagnosis Insights

The Bladder Cancer Market segmentation, based on diagnosis, includes urine lab tests, cystoscopy, biopsy, imaging test, and others. Cystoscopy segment dominated the Bladder Cancer Market in 2022. Using a telescope, the bladder and urethra's innards are viewed during a procedure known as a cystoscopy. In order to do a direct visual examination of the urothelium, a cystoscope is a specialised endoscope that is introduced through the urethra into the bladder. Cystoscopy is economical. The increasing use of cystoscopy, the rising incidence of bladder cancer, and product debuts by major market players all contribute to the growth of this market segment.

Bladder Cancer End User Insights

The Bladder Cancer Market segmentation, based on end user, includes hospital, clinic, cancer care centers, and others. The hospital segment dominated the Bladder Cancer Market in 2022. The increased usage of technologically improved treatment alternatives in hospitals around the world is responsible for this.

Figure 1: Bladder Cancer Market, by End User, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Bladder Cancer Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North America Bladder Cancer Market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). This is a result of the region's expanding R&D activities and well-established healthcare infrastructure. The existence of numerous biologics and biopharmaceutical firms is another factor that has contributed to the bladder cancer therapies and diagnostics market's size and stellar growth. In the United States, there are approximately 81,180 new cases of bladder cancer in 2022 (61,700 in men and 19,480 in women), according to the American Cancer Society's January 2022 statistics. Therefore, the need for bladder cancer detection and treatment is anticipated to rise as its prevalence rises, supporting the market's expansion. Further, the U.S. Bladder Cancer market held the largest market share, and the Canada Bladder Cancer market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: BLADDER CANCER MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe Bladder Cancer market accounted for the healthy market share in 2022. This is due to the significant increase in bladder cancer cases in the European region. Bladder cancer is ranked as the 11th most dangerous disease in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 10,300 cases reported in the country between 2016 and 2018. Further, the German Bladder Cancer market held the largest market share, and the U.K Bladder Cancer market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia Pacific Bladder Cancer market is expected to register significant growth from 2023 to 2032. This growth is primarily attributable to improved bladder disease awareness and novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Leading market players invest heavily in Asia because they think it is a lucrative market for bladder cancer and as a result, the market there is growing. Every year that goes by, the number of bladder cancer diagnoses rises significantly in the Asia Pacific region. In 2018, there were 10,231 fatalities and 18,921 cases of bladder cancer in India. Moreover, China’s Bladder Cancer market held the largest market share and the Indian Bladder Cancer market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Bladder Cancer Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their Type lines, which will help the Bladder Cancer market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new Type launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Bladder Cancer industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global Bladder Cancer industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Bladder Cancer industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Bladder Cancer market, including AstraZeneca Plc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Celgene Corporation, Eli Lilly and Company, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, GlaxoSmithKline Plc., Novartis International AG, Pfizer Inc., Sanofi S.A., Merck & Co. Inc., Accord Healthcare, and Bedford Lab, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development Types.

Pharmaceuticals of all kinds are discovered, developed, produced, and sold by Astellas Pharma Inc (Astellas). Marketed treatments for the treatment of a variety of urological disorders, infectious diseases, cancer, nephrology, and metabolic diseases, immunodeficiency diseases, and transplantation are included in the company's product portfolio. Its pipeline includes drug candidates for the treatment of various diseases, including acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), urothelial cancer, gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, anaemia linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dialysis patients, rheumatoid arthritis, and non-dialysis patients. With the help of a network of subsidiaries and affiliates, it conducts business in the Americas, Australia, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Tokyo, Japan serves as the headquarters of Astellas. Preliminary results from Cohort H of the EV-103 study, which examines PADCEV (enfortumab vedotin-jeff) as a monotherapy in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) who are ineligible for cisplatin-based treatment, were released in February 2022 by Astellas Pharma Inc. and Seagen Inc.

A biopharmaceutical firm called Merck & Co Inc (Merck) is dedicated to the discovery, development, production, and marketing of prescription drugs, biologic therapies, vaccines, and animal health products. It provides products on prescription for the treatment of conditions like diabetes, cancer, immunological diseases, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Keytruda (pembrolizumab), which is used to treat urothelial carcinoma, received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in August 2021, according to Merck, a leading global biopharmaceutical business.

Key Companies in the Bladder Cancer market include

• AstraZeneca Plc.


• Bristol-Myers Squibb Company


• Celgene Corporation


• Eli Lilly and Company


• Hoffmann-La Roche AG


• GlaxoSmithKline Plc.


• Novartis International AG


• Pfizer Inc.


• Sanofi S.A.


• Merck & Co. Inc.


• Accord Healthcare


• Bedford Lab

Bladder Cancer Industry Developments

July 2022: Using its ClarityDX diagnostic technology, Nanostics Inc. has started a prospective clinical research to evaluate ClarityDX Bladder, a revolutionary and less invasive bladder cancer diagnostic test. In cooperation with DynaLIFE Medical Labs and the Alberta Prostate Cancer Research Initiative (APCaRI) of the University of Alberta

Bladder Cancer Market Segmentation:

Bladder Cancer Type Outlook

• Transitional Cell Carcinoma


• Invasive Bladder Cancer


• Superficial Bladder Cancer


• Adenocarcinomax


• Other Rare Types

Bladder Cancer Treatment Outlook

• Chemotherapy


• Radiation Therapy


• Immunotherapy


• Radical Cystectomy


• Others

Bladder Cancer Diagnosis Outlook

• Urine Lab Tests


• Cystoscopy


• Biopsy


• Imaging Test


• Others

Bladder Cancer End User Outlook

• Hospital


• Clinic


• Cancer Care Centers


• Others

Bladder Cancer Regional Outlook

North America

• US.


• Canada

Europe

• Germany


• France


• UK


• Italy


• Spain


• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• China


• Japan


• India


• Australia


• South Korea


• Australia


• Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World

• Middle East


• Africa


• Latin America

Attribute/Metric	Details
Market Size 2024	6.07 (USD Billion)
Market Size 2025	6.35 (USD Billion)
Market Size 2034	9.51 (USD Billion)
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)	4.60 % (2025 - 2034)
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Base Year	2024
Market Forecast Period	2025 - 2034
Historical Data	2020 - 2024
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered	Type, Treatment, Diagnosis, End User, and Region
Geographies Covered	North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered	The U.S., Canada, German, France, U.K, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled	AstraZeneca Plc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Celgene Corporation, Eli Lilly and Company, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, GlaxoSmithKline Plc., Novartis International AG, Pfizer Inc., Sanofi S.A., Merck & Co. Inc., Accord Healthcare, and Bedford Lab
Key Market Opportunities	Rising influence of targeted biologics
Key Market Dynamics	The increasing awareness about bladder diseases and available therapies, growing healthcare expenditure, and the growing burden of bladder