NK세포 치료제 시장 보고서 : 치료법, 용도, 최종사용자, 지역별(2026-2034년)

The global natural killer cells therapeutics market size reached USD 3.5 Billion in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 9.2 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.89% during 2026-2034. The rising risks of developing cancer, along with the expanding geriatric population, are propelling the market.

Natural Killer Cells Therapeutics Market Trends:

Increasing Popularity of Combination Therapies

Combining NK cell therapies with other treatment modalities to enhance therapeutic efficacy is gaining extensive traction. For example, Innate Pharma's Lumoxiti, an anti-CD22 immunotoxin, is adopted in conjunction with NK cells to destroy and target CD22-expressing cancer cells in hairy cell leukemia. Moreover, this approach leverages the strengths of both therapies. Besides this, in May 2024, Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative cell therapy platforms for autoimmune, cancer, and infectious diseases, introduced SNAP-CAR NK cells to target multiple antigens.

Growing Regulatory Approval

The rising focus among government agencies on enhancing the reliability and efficiency of NK cell production is acting as a significant growth-inducing factor. Furthermore, they are encouraging the translation of laboratory research into viable clinical therapies, which will continue to fuel the market over the foreseeable future. For example, in April 2024, Ingenium Therapeutics, a leading innovator in next-generation NK cell therapies, received an Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Rising Demand for Real-Time Monitoring

The widespread integration of real-time monitoring and data analytics into NK cell therapy development is enhancing treatment precision and patient outcomes. Moreover, platforms like Bio-Techne's Ella system enable precise monitoring of cytokine production during NK cell expansion, thereby ensuring optimal cell functionality. Real-time analytics also allow researchers to adjust culture conditions dynamically, which aids in improving the quality and effectiveness of the NK cells produced. This is positively influencing the market.

Global Natural Killer Cells Therapeutics Industry Segmentation:

The publisher provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with the natural killer cells therapeutics market forecast at the global, regional, and country levels for 2026-2034. Our report has categorized the market based on therapeutics, application, and end user.

Breakup by Therapeutics:

• NK Cell Therapies
• NK Cell Directed Antibodies

Currently, NK cell directed antibodies hold the majority of the total market share

NK cell directed antibodies target natural killer cells to enhance their ability to recognize and destroy cancer cells. For example, Affimed's AFM13, a bispecific NK cell engager, targets CD30 on cancer cells and CD16A on NK cells.

Breakup by Application:

• Cancer
• Gastrointestinal Diseases
• Immunoproliferative Disorders
• Others

Cancer currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market

The inflating need for effective cancer treatments drives the segment's growth. Recent product launches have underscored the potential of NK cell-based therapies in oncology. For instance, Fate Therapeutics' FT596 is an off-the-shelf, iPSC-derived NK cell therapy designed to target multiple cancer types, including B-cell malignancies.

Breakup by End User:

• Hospitals
• Research Centers and Institutes
• Others

Currently, research centers and institutes hold the majority of the total market share

Research centers and institutes offer high-quality reagents and technologies that streamline NK cell research, which is increasing the natural killer cells therapeutics market share. For example, Bio-Techne's Cloudz Human NK Cell Expansion Kit allows researchers to expand NK cells ex vivo efficiently.

Breakup by Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Asia-Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Australia
• Indonesia
• Others
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Spain
• Russia
• Others
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Others
• Middle East and Africa

North America exhibits a clear dominance in the market

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America accounted for the largest market share.

Advancements in biotechnology and a strong focus on innovative cancer treatments are primarily catalyzing the market in North America. According to the publisher, the United States cancer immunotherapy market size is projected to exhibit a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.90% during 2024-2032. Besides this, collaborations between biotech firms are strengthening the regional market.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major market companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:

• Affimed GmbH
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
• Fate Therapeutics
• Fortress Biotech Inc.
• Glycostem Therapeutics
• Innate Pharma S.A.
• Kuur Therapeutics Inc. (Athenex Inc.)
• Nkarta Inc.
• Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
• Ziopharm Oncology Inc.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

• 1.What was the size of the global natural killer cells therapeutics market in 2025?
• 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global natural killer cells therapeutics market during 2026-2034?
• 3.What are the key factors driving the global natural killer cells therapeutics market?
• 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global natural killer cells therapeutics market?
• 5.What is the breakup of the global natural killer cells therapeutics market based on the therapeutics?
• 6.What is the breakup of the global natural killer cells therapeutics market based on the application?
• 7.What is the breakup of the global natural killer cells therapeutics market based on the end user?
• 8.What are the key regions in the global natural killer cells therapeutics market?
• 9.Who are the key players/companies in the global natural killer cells therapeutics market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

• 2.1 Objectives of the Study
• 2.2 Stakeholders
• 2.3 Data Sources
  • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
  • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
• 2.4 Market Estimation
  • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
• 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

• 4.1 Overview
• 4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Natural Killer Cells Therapeutics Market

• 5.1 Market Overview
• 5.2 Market Performance
• 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
• 5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Therapeutics

• 6.1 NK Cell Therapies
  • 6.1.1 Market Trends
  • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
• 6.2 NK Cell Directed Antibodies
  • 6.2.1 Market Trends
  • 6.2.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Application

• 7.1 Cancer
  • 7.1.1 Market Trends
  • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
• 7.2 Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • 7.2.1 Market Trends
  • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
• 7.3 Immunoproliferative Disorders
  • 7.3.1 Market Trends
  • 7.3.2 Market Forecast
• 7.4 Others
  • 7.4.1 Market Trends
  • 7.4.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by End User

• 8.1 Hospitals
  • 8.1.1 Market Trends
  • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
• 8.2 Research Centers and Institutes
  • 8.2.1 Market Trends
  • 8.2.2 Market Forecast
• 8.3 Others
  • 8.3.1 Market Trends
  • 8.3.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Region

• 9.1 North America
  • 9.1.1 United States
    • 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.1.2 Canada
    • 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
• 9.2 Asia-Pacific
  • 9.2.1 China
    • 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.2 Japan
    • 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.3 India
    • 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.4 South Korea
    • 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.5 Australia
    • 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.6 Indonesia
    • 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.7 Others
    • 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
• 9.3 Europe
  • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.2 France
    • 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.3 United Kingdom
    • 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.4 Italy
    • 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.6 Russia
    • 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.7 Others
    • 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
• 9.4 Latin America
  • 9.4.1 Brazil
    • 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.4.2 Mexico
    • 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.4.3 Others
    • 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
• 9.5 Middle East and Africa
  • 9.5.1 Market Trends
  • 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
  • 9.5.3 Market Forecast

10 SWOT Analysis

• 10.1 Overview
• 10.2 Strengths
• 10.3 Weaknesses
• 10.4 Opportunities
• 10.5 Threats

11 Value Chain Analysis

12 Porters Five Forces Analysis

• 12.1 Overview
• 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
• 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
• 12.4 Degree of Competition
• 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
• 12.6 Threat of Substitutes

13 Price Analysis

14 Competitive Landscape

• 14.1 Market Structure
• 14.2 Key Players
• 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
  • 14.3.1 Affimed GmbH
    • 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.1.3 Financials
  • 14.3.2 Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    • 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.2.3 Financials
    • 14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.3 Fate Therapeutics
    • 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.3.3 Financials
  • 14.3.4 Fortress Biotech Inc.
    • 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.4.3 Financials
  • 14.3.5 Glycostem Therapeutics
    • 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.6 Innate Pharma S.A.
    • 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.6.3 Financials
  • 14.3.7 Kuur Therapeutics Inc. (Athenex Inc.)
    • 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.8 Nkarta Inc.
    • 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.8.3 Financials
  • 14.3.9 Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    • 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.9.3 Financials
    • 14.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.10 Ziopharm Oncology Inc.
    • 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.10.3 Financials