The LATAM fabry disease market size is expected to reach approximately USD 105.41 Mn in 2026 and USD 165.92 Mn by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% throughout the forecast period (2026-2033).
Fabry disease is a rare inherited disorder causing fat buildup and organ damage by the deficiency of an enzyme called alpha-galactosidase A. This enzyme normally breaks down fatty substances called glycosphingolipids. Fabry disease is caused by an enzyme deficiency called alpha-galactosidase which damages the organ over time. The LATAM fabry disease market is gaining strategic importance due to large untapped patient population ad strong government support. Rising awareness & diagnosis of the fabry disease in the LATAM region has driven the growth of the market. Moreover, due to growing access to expensive therapies and improving healthcare systems has driven the market growth.
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Expansion of Biosimilar in LATAM |
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Increasing Adoption of Genetic Testing |
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Emergence of Oral Treatments and Gene Therapy |
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Based on therapy type, Enzyme Replacement Therapy (Agalsidase Beta (Fabrazyme) is expected to lead the market, accounting for a revenue share of 65% in 2026. Enzyme Replacement Therapy (Agalsidase Beta (Fabrazyme) is the primary and most established treatment for fabry disease. Due to the limited availability of the effective alternatives the segment dominates the market. Fabrazyme is manufactured by Sanofi Genzyme, a company that leads in manufacturing treatments for rare diseases and has strong distribution network, which ensures better availability and adoption across countries like Brazil and Argentina, which supports its dominance in the market. The enzyme replacement therapy (Agalsidase Beta (Fabrazyme) has early treatment benefits due to early initiation of Fabrazyme improves outcomes and slows disease progression. Improved public system positioning and reimbursement in important LATAM markets. Alfagalsidase and betagalsidase are the main treatment options under Brazil's SUS according to the modified Fabry protocol; migalastat was not included in SUS by the final decision made on May 1, 2025. The domination of the ERT market in the area is heavily supported by this type of payer arrangement.
By route of administration, parenteral segment is slated to account for a prominent market share of 68% in 2026. The leading treatments like Fabrazyme are large biologic enzymes which cannot survive the digestive system if taken orally and must be administered via parenteral route, making it the dominant mode. As the parenteral route of administration provides higher bioavailability & direct action the segment dominates the market. IV administration delivers the enzyme directly into the bloodstream and ensure rapid distribution to affected organs and hence it is the number one clinician choice. Physicians prefer the parenteral route of administration for the safety and efficacy, especially in severe cases.
Based on distribution channel, hospital pharmacies segment led the LATAM fabry disease market with share of 70% in 2026. Fabry disease is primarily treated utilizing enzyme replacement therapy (ERT), which is administered intravenously in hospitals. All the facilities required for the therapy are only available in the hospital settings. Hospital pharmacies are equipped with specialized storage systems and trained staff, ensuring safe handling of high-cost orphan drugs. In hospitals the patient gets close clinical monitoring and patient safety which drives the growth of the market over the forecast period. Hence, due to the combination of clinical, logistical, and regulatory factors linked to the nature of this rare disease and its treatment supports the dominance of the hospital pharmacy segment in the Latin America fabry disease market.
The Brazil country dominates the LATAM fabry disease market due to the large patient pool and presence of advanced infrastructure for the diagnosis of the fabry disease. Stronger screening momentum also benefits Brazil, which helps expand the diagnosed population. Brazil leads the LATAM Fabry disease market because it has more diagnosed patients than most other Latin American nations, a broader infrastructure for treating rare diseases, approved Fabry therapies, stronger clinical standardization, and growing screening programs, all of which support higher treatment uptake.
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NCT05206773 (PERIDOT) |
Venglustat |
Sanofi |
Phase 3 |
Argentina, Brazil, Mexico. Public listing shows active LATAM sites in Pergamino, Quilmes, La Rioja (Argentina); Porto Alegre, São Paulo (Brazil); Monterrey, Ciudad de Mexico (Mexico). |
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NCT05843916 (SMILE / BIO-AGA-Fase III-001) |
Agalsidase beta biosimilar (Agalzyme / AGA BETA BS) |
Biosidus |
Phase 3 |
Argentina-linked biosimilar program from Biosidus; Veeva lists the study as Completed and gives end date: Sep 19, 2024. In Apr 2025, Biosidus said the study met its primary endpoint at 26 weeks. |
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NCT01218659 (ATTRACT) |
Migalastat vs ERT |
Amicus |
Phase 3 |
Network of Care lists the trial as Completed and shows a Brazil site in São Paulo. |
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| Base Year: | 2025 | Market Size in 2026: | USD 105.41 Mn |
| Historical Data for: | 2020 To 2024 | Forecast Period: | 2026 To 2033 |
| Forecast Period 2026 to 2033 CAGR: | 6.9% | 2033 Value Projection: | USD 165.92 Mn |
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Amicus Therapeutics, Inc., Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Mendelics, Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc, Teva pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Pfizer Inc., Novartis AG, Moderna Therapeutics Inc, and Resverlogix |
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Increasing regulatory approval of drug products for marketing purposes directly accelerate the LATAM Fabry disease market. Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) and oral chaperone therapy are currently approved treatments for Fabry disease. Increasing number of regulatory approvals increase the amount of treatment alternatives accessible for the LATAM market, enabling doctors to match therapy to patient profile, age, mutation status, and administration preference. This enhances adoption and expands the pool of patients who can be treated, particularly in cases where oral medications like migalastat can lessen infusion reliance for qualified individuals. The fact that migalastat clinical use was approved in Brazil is also mentioned in Brazil-specific Fabry guidelines, demonstrating how local approval expands actual therapy access rather than maintaining treatment theory. For instance, on March 18, 2026, Protalix BioTherapeutics announced that its sales to Fundación Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) in Brazil rose to USD11.1 million for the entire fiscal year 2025 from roughly USD11.07 million in 2024, demonstrating the ongoing collaboration for the treatment of Fabry and Gaucher disease in the area. In March 2026, Protalix revealed that its sales to Fiocruz, Brazil, had surged in 2025, underscoring the continued collaboration for Fabry therapy in the area.
The Biosidus phase 3 biosimilar program and other ongoing research activities in region including Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico are examples of recent Fabry development effort in LATAM region. By raising physician awareness, increasing future therapy possibilities, and assisting regional centers in gaining expertise with more recent medicines, this promotes growth.
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Ghanshyam Shrivastava - With over 20 years of experience in the management consulting and research, Ghanshyam Shrivastava serves as a Principal Consultant, bringing extensive expertise in biologics and biosimilars. His primary expertise lies in areas such as market entry and expansion strategy, competitive intelligence, and strategic transformation across diversified portfolio of various drugs used for different therapeutic category and APIs. He excels at identifying key challenges faced by clients and providing robust solutions to enhance their strategic decision-making capabilities. His comprehensive understanding of the market ensures valuable contributions to research reports and business decisions.
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