The Europe and Japan allergy immunotherapy market size is expected to reach approximately USD 1,675.6 Mn in 2026 and USD 2,894.4 Mn by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.4% throughout the forecast period (2026-2033).
The medical treatment that gradually exposes patient to controlled doses of allergens to modify the immune system’s response and provide long-term relief from allergic diseases such as allergic asthma, rhinitis, and pollen allergies is known as allergy immunotherapy. The immunotherapy is believed to target root cause of allergies and treat the symptoms. The Europe and Japan allergy immunotherapy market is gaining strategic importance because of increasing incidence of allergic disorders, growing patient awareness, advancement in healthcare infrastructure, and growing clinical research supporting advanced therapies such as subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy.
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Expansion of Reimbursement Access for SLIT Tablets in Europe |
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High Pollen Exposure and Stronger Allergy Seasons Across Europe and Japan |
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Pediatric Label Expansion for Allergy Immunotherapy in Europe |
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The Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) segment is projected to dominate the market, capturing a 60% revenue share by 2026. This segment's strength stems from its potential to modify the disease over the long haul, its proven effectiveness, robust backing from clinical guidelines, and the fact that it's administered under a doctor's supervision, especially in Europe. Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) treatment remains clinically relevant due to effective standardized allergen extracts, though wider adoption is moderated by convenience and safety considerations. The preference for the Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) treatment more because its benefits can persist after the treatment course ends, which makes it attractive versus symptom-only drug therapy.
Based on allergy type, the allergy rhinitis segment held a dominant position in the market with a share of 50% in 2026. The major factor supporting the dominance of the allergic rhinitis segment is high and rising disease prevalence, especially in Japan, where allergic rhinitis is a major public health burden due to Japanese cedar pollen and house dust mite allergy. In Europe, pollen and house dust mite allergies create strong demand for rhinitis-focused immunotherapy, while in Japan, the market is especially supported by standardized cedar pollen and dust mite immunotherapy options. Hence, the allergic rhinitis drives market demand because it has a clear daily life burden: nasal congestion, sneezing, sleep disturbance, productivity loss, and frequent association with conjunctivitis and asthma.
Based on Distribution Channel, hospital pharmacies segment led the Europe and Japan allergy immunotherapy market with a share of 60% in 2026. As the allergy immunotherapy treatments require clinical supervision, specialized handling, and coordinated care with allergists, the dominance of the hospital pharmacies segment persists over the forecast period. Moreover, due safe storage and handling of allergen extracts by the well-trained hospital staff and a strong supply chain, the hospital pharmacies segment hold dominant position in the market.
Europe is expected to dominate the Europe and Japan allergy immunotherapy market, accounting for a share of 70% in 2026. The key drivers of Europe include high prevalence of allergic diseases and advanced healthcare infrastructure. As the European countries such France and German have favourable reimbursement policy and statutory health insurance coverage for allergy immunotherapy, encourages long-term treatment adoption for patients in the region. Supportive regulatory and research ecosystem encourages research and development of new product for the treatment which has been considered as major driving factor in the European region.
As well as strong presence of leading pharmaceutical companies support the dominance of the Europe region in the market. Europe hosts several major allergy immunotherapy manufacturers (e.g., Stallergenes Greer, ALK-Abelló, HAL Allergy), which drives product availability, innovation, and clinical research across the region.
The Japan is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR in the market over the forecast period owing to several technological, epidemiological, and policy-driven factors. Rising incidence of allergic rhinitis caused by Japanese cedar pollen (pollinosis), has drive the growth of the market in the region. According to the studies published by the MDPI AG it has been suggested that around 40% of the Japanese population may develop cedar pollen allergy, creating a large patient base requiring long-term treatments such as immunotherapy. This increasing allergy burden significantly rises demand for allergy immunotherapy solutions. Furthermore, growing adoption of sublingual immunotherapy in Japan due to its better safety profile and convenience compared with injectable treatments has driven the market growth. Japan’s advanced healthcare system with high diagnostic rates for allergic conditions has driven the growth of the market.
The UK market is driven by the increasing burden of allergic disease, rapid adoption of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), and launch of new immunotherapy tablets & NHS approvals. The UK allergy immunotherapy market is growing at notable rate due to is the rapid adoption of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). The administration of the sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is easy and can often be taken at home. This improves patient compliance and reduces frequency of hospital visits. As healthcare providers increasingly recommend convenient treatment options, the adoption of SLIT is accelerating market expansion in the UK. Increase in drug approval by regulatory bodies and government, particularly through the NHS, significantly improve accessibility and reimbursement coverage, increasing adoption of therapy across the country. Growing use of precision allergy diagnostics and shift toward disease-modifying allergy treatments in the UK country has driven the growth of the market.
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| Base Year: | 2025 | Market Size in 2026: | USD 1,675.6 Mn |
| Historical Data for: | 2020 To 2024 | Forecast Period: | 2026 To 2033 |
| Forecast Period 2026 to 2033 CAGR: | 8.4% | 2033 Value Projection: | USD 2,894.4 Mn |
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ALK-Abelló, Stallergenes Greer, HAL Allergy Group, Allergy Therapeutics, Aimmune Therapeutics, DBV Technologies, Torii Pharmaceutical, ASIT Biotech, Inmunotek, Laboratorios LETI Pharma, ROXALL Medizin, Merck KGaA, Kyowa Kirin, Shionogi & Co., and Novartis International AG, among others |
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The increased epidemiology of allergic diseases has prompted researchers to explore various environmental and genetic factors contributing to this trend. Understanding these influences is important when creating effective prevention and treatment strategies. Rising incidence of allergic diseases such as allergic asthma, rhinitis, and pollen allergies across Europe and Japan is notably fuelling demand for allergy immunotherapy. The factors such as urban lifestyles, rising pollution levels, and environmental changes are increasing allergy prevalence. Due to growing number of patient population, healthcare providers are adopting immunotherapy treatment that address the underlying immune response, thereby supporting long-term disease management and growth of the market.
For instance, in 2025, according to the data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it has been estimated that 29.5% of children had a confirmed with seasonal allergy (seasonal, subsequently allergy) in the year 2024. According to the sources 20.6% that is one out of five children had a seasonal allergy and 1 in 20 were diagnosed with food allergy approximately 5.3% out of 29.5%. According to the data published by the ALLERGOPHARMA GmbH & Co. KG, it has been estimated that approximately 23% of the European population suffers from allergic rhinitis, representing nearly 90-120 million individuals across the European Union in the year 2025. Moreover, according to the same source prevalence of asthma in Europe is anticipated at around 5-12% of the population, with a large portion categorized as allergic asthma triggered by environmental allergens such as mold, pollen and dust mines.
Increasing product approval by regulatory bodies and ongoing clinical trials for novel allergen immunotherapy products have driven the growth of the Europe and Japan allergy immunotherapy market over the forecast period. For instance, in April 2025, ALK-Abelló A/S (ALK), a specialty pharmaceutical company, revealed the approval of ITULAZAX (tree pollen sublingual allergy immunotherapy tablet) by the health authorities in 17 EU countries via a type II variation procedure for the treatment of adolescents and young children aged five to 17.
Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is increasingly preferred in Europe and Japan due to its non-invasive administration and improved patient convenience. Unlike injection-based therapies, SLIT tablets or drops can be taken at home under medical guidance, reducing hospital visits. This improves patient adherence to long-term treatment. Pharmaceutical companies are also launching standardized SLIT tablets for allergens such as pollen and dust mites, further accelerating market adoption.
Increasing preference for personalized allergy treatment has driven the growth of the market. The key trend to use personalized allergy treatment has increased where therapies are tailored to a patient’s specific allergen sensitivities and immune profile. With the help of advanced version of diagnostic tools such as molecular allergy testing physicians identify precise allergen triggers. Based on these findings, we can create personalized immunotherapy treatments. This precise approach improves treatment effectiveness, reduces side effects, and increases patient satisfaction with long-term allergy management.
A remarkable shift is underway by healthcare providers increasingly moving away from medications that simply mask symptoms. Instead, they're focusing on therapies designed to alter the immune system's reaction to allergens. Patient are focused on seeking therapies that resolve root cause, rather than just managing symptoms. Allergy immunotherapy provides long-term benefits by gradually developing immune tolerance to allergens. This long-term disease-modifying approach can minimize the severity of allergic reactions and the need for continuous medication. The demand for immunotherapy treatments is expanding across Europe and Japan as awareness of these long-term benefits grows.
Increasing research and development and technology advancement has enabled the innovation of peptide-based vaccines, recombinant allergens, and modified allergen extracts. Next-generation allergen vaccines targets to shorten therapy duration, improve safety, and increase effectiveness. This research and development could lead to greater patient acceptance and a wider utilization of allergy immunotherapy for various allergies.
Growing prevalence of the allergic diseases is increasing in the Europe and Japan due to climate changes, lifestyle, and environmental pollution. Increasing incidence of allergy prevalence among infants, elderly population, and urban populations in Japan and Europe represents advance therapy opportunities. Increasing launch of advanced technology for the diagnosis of allergy and rising awareness has estimated to create a significant opportunity for the growth of the Europe and Japan allergy immunotherapy market. There is growth in long term demand for immunotherapies as early intervention with immunotherapy can prevent disease progression.
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Immunotherapy / treatment |
Target allergy / population |
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Registry status |
Countries |
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Epicutaneous immunotherapy with DBV712 250 µg (Viaskin Peanut patch) |
Peanut allergy in children 1–3 years |
Phase III |
Ongoing, recruiting |
France, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain |
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Local nasal immunotherapy with birch pollen–galactomannan conjugate ointment (BP-GMC) |
Pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFAS) with oral allergy symptoms to raw apple |
Specified clinical research, randomized placebo-controlled double-blind multicenter trial |
Recruiting |
Keiko Komatsuzaki / jRCT listing |
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SCIT with PURETHAL Mites 50,000 AUeq/mL |
Adult house dust mite allergic rhinitis/rhinoconjunctivitis ± asthma |
Phase III |
Ongoing, recruitment ended |
Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland |
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SLIT with Sublingual MM09 |
House dust mite rhinitis/rhinoconjunctivitis with or without mild-moderate asthma |
Phase III |
Authorised, recruiting |
Portugal, Spain |
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SCIT with mannan-conjugated Dermatophagoides allergoids |
House dust mite rhinitis/rhinoconjunctivitis with or without mild-moderate asthma |
Phase III |
Authorised, recruiting |
Portugal, Spain |
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SCIT with mannan-conjugated Dermatophagoides allergoids |
House dust mite rhinitis/rhinoconjunctivitis with or without mild-moderate asthma |
Phase III |
Authorised, recruiting |
Portugal, Spain |
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