Isoxazoline is a form of oral insecticide that currently carries the license for parasite control among companion animals such as dogs and cats. These types of drugs were initially introduced in 2010 as pesticides, and later in 2013, they were introduced as veterinary drugs against fleas and ticks in dogs. They are also effective against other external parasites and agricultural parasites.
Various classes of isoxazoline include fluralaner, lotilaner, sarolaner, and afoxolaner. These classes of drugs are used singly or in combination with other types of drugs such as fluralaner and moxidectin, sarolaner, moxidectin and pyrantel, and selamectin and sarolaner.
The rising occurrence of demodicosis (red mange) among dogs is expected to contribute to the market growth during the forecast period. An ongoing study revealed that isoxazoline combined with imidacloprid and moxidectin in parasitology reaps more viable benefits than any other combinative drugs. Increased demands have compelled prominent players to modernize their manufacturing capacities due to the increasing commonness of dosage being distributed. Due to rising processes being introduced, investments are being subverted to increase the efficacies of the ongoing treatment.
According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), the sales for the pet industry crossed USD 100 billion in 2020 for the first time. Increasing adoption of pet shopping and supplies through e-commerce has utilized a previously untapped distribution channel. Increased focus on pet well-being led to rising instances of in-person veterinary visits, triggering an outburst of isoxazoline drugs usage. The America Kennel Club noted an increase in the adoption of German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, and Bulldogs, which increased the chance of isoxazoline usage due to their furry nature.
During the initial stages of the pandemic, various nations-imposed lockdowns to curb the spread of the virus, leading to increased anxiety and a sense of loneliness among the general population. This has led to a surge in pet adoptions during that period. The American Kennel Club noted that the number of US households having at least one dog increased to 69 million in 2020, an increase of 54% from 2018. Pet owners and manufacturers established online delivery systems and added attributes such as tracking and pre-ordering consumables based on your last order. This ease of transaction further created growth for the isoxazoline market during the pandemic.
In the Americas, the growth of isoxazoline drugs is due to the increasing adoption of companion animals and rising expenditure on pet care. This region holds the majority of the market share and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.16% during the projected period. The European market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 18.11% from the rising adoption of dogs. Further, increasing awareness about preventing and controlling fleas and ticks in dogs has increased the demand for these drugs.
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR of 18.35% during the forecast period. The largest share of this region is contributed by rising disposable income and increasing adoption of companion animals, especially dogs and cats. Countries such as China and India are anticipated to provide greater opportunities due to a lack of regional players. The Middle East and Africa held a minor share of the market.