Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Market to Witness Strong Growth During the Forecast Period (2020-2034) Driven by Expanding Indications and Therapeutic Innovation | DelveInsight

The interleukin-17 inhibitors market is expected to remain strong in rheumatology (psoriasis and arthritis), with potential expansion into hidradenitis suppurativa and other dermatologic conditions. The emergence of advanced biologics like sonelokimab and izokibep could shift market dynamics, offering more targeted, tissue-penetrant therapies that may outperform first-generation IL-17 inhibitors.

LAS VEGAS, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DelveInsight's Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Market Size, Target Population, Competitive Landscape & Market Forecast report includes a comprehensive understanding of current treatment practices, addressable patient population, which includes top indications such as Plaque psoriasis, Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and others. The selected indications are based on approved therapies and ongoing pipeline activity. The report also provides insights into the emerging interleukin-17 inhibitors, market share of individual therapies, and current and forecasted market size from 2020 to 2034, segmented into 7MM.

Key Takeaways from the Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Market Report

• As per DelveInsight's analysis, the total market size of interleukin-17 inhibitors in the 7MM is expected to surge significantly by 2034.
• The report provides the total potential number of patients in the indications, such as Plaque psoriasis, Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and others.
• Leading interleukin-17 inhibitor companies, such as MoonLake Immunotherapeutics, Affibody Medical AB, SFA Therapeutics, DICE Therapeutics, Eli Lilly, and others, are developing novel Interleukin-17 inhibitors that can be available in the interleukin-17 inhibitors market in the coming years. 
• Some of the key interleukin-17 inhibitors in the pipeline include Sonelokimab, Izokibep, SFA-002, Simepdekinra (DC-853), and others.
• In April 2025, Affibody Medical AB reported positive Phase II clinical results for izokibep in psoriatic arthritis, highlighting its potent IL-17A inhibition and clinical improvements in joint and skin symptoms.
• In March 2025, UCB announced further long-term data from the Phase III trials and their open-label extensions, investigating BIMZELX in adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, were presented as six posters at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. Dual inhibition with bimekizumab-bkzx demonstrated high efficacy and sustained clinical benefits across different adult patient populations living with this common inflammatory skin condition. 
• In March 2025, SFA Therapeutics announced the presentation of two head-to-head preclinical studies of its oral psoriasis treatment candidate, SFA-002, at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
• In March 2025, SFA Therapeutics announced positive data from its Phase Ib clinical trial of SFA-002, an oral treatment for mild-to-moderate chronic plaque psoriasis. The study met its primary endpoint of safety, with no TRAEs or toxicities observed during the treatment period, and no rebound effects were noted.

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Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Market Dynamics

The interleukin-17 inhibitors market has witnessed significant growth over the past decade, driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis. IL-17 inhibitors target a key cytokine pathway involved in the inflammatory response, providing robust efficacy in patients who are either unresponsive to conventional therapies or require biological treatment due to disease severity. Major pharmaceutical players like Novartis (COSENTYX), Eli Lilly (TALTZ), and UCB (BIMZELX) have successfully commercialized IL-17 inhibitors, creating a competitive but growing therapeutic space. The expansion of approved indications, alongside strong clinical trial outcomes for newer agents targeting IL-17F or dual IL-17A/IL-17F inhibition, continues to fuel market momentum.

Market dynamics are also influenced by the evolving treatment landscape, where IL-17 inhibitors compete with other biological classes such as TNF inhibitors and IL-23/IL-12-23 inhibitors. Despite strong efficacy, particularly in the skin and joint manifestations, positioning IL-17 inhibitors as first-line biologics remains a challenge due to physician preference for older, well-established therapies and payer reimbursement considerations. However, increasing real-world evidence supporting long-term safety and durability of response for IL-17 inhibitors is gradually shifting treatment paradigms. Additionally, head-to-head trials showcasing superior efficacy profiles over TNF inhibitors in psoriasis further strengthen the competitive positioning of IL-17 inhibitors.

On the innovation front, pharmaceutical companies are investing in next-generation IL-17 inhibitors with improved dosing convenience, enhanced specificity, and broader indications. Pipeline candidates targeting diseases beyond dermatology and rheumatology, such as hidradenitis suppurativa, uveitis, and inflammatory bowel disease, hold promise for future market expansion. Moreover, subcutaneous and intravenous formulations, along with self-administered devices, are being developed to enhance patient adherence and expand the patient base. These advances reflect the industry's efforts to differentiate its products in an increasingly crowded market.

However, market growth is not without challenges. Patent expirations for key products in the next 5-10 years are likely to invite biosimilar competition, potentially driving price erosion. Moreover, payer pressure to contain biological therapy costs and the emergence of novel oral small molecules such as JAK inhibitors pose additional threats to the IL-17 inhibitors' market share. 

In summary, the IL-17 inhibitors market is poised for steady growth, supported by strong clinical efficacy, expansion into new indications, and increasing physician and patient acceptance. However, the market's long-term trajectory will depend on manufacturers' ability to navigate competitive pressures, reimbursement challenges, and biosimilar threats, while continuing to innovate in drug formulation and indication expansion.

Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Treatment Market 

The IL-17 inhibitor class has become a key treatment approach for chronic immune-mediated inflammatory conditions, notably psoriasis, plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and axial spondyloarthritis (AS). These therapies specifically block IL-17A, IL-17F, or the IL-17 receptor, which are critical drivers of inflammation mediated by Th17 cells.

Approved IL-17 inhibitors currently include COSENTYX, TALTZ, SILIQ, and BIMZELX. Since the 2015 FDA approval of Novartis' secukinumab (COSENTYX), the first drug in this class, the market has grown consistently, propelled by strong clinical results, fast symptom relief, and broadened use across dermatology and rheumatology indications. COSENTYX leads the market, followed by Eli Lilly's TALTZ (ixekizumab) and Amgen/Kyowa Kirin's SILIQ (brodalumab). More recently, UCB's BIMZELX (bimekizumab), a dual inhibitor of IL-17A and IL-17F, has gained approval in Europe and the US. 

BIMZELX is a humanized IgG1/κ monoclonal antibody that binds selectively to IL-17A, IL-17F, and IL-17AF cytokines, preventing their interaction with the IL-17 receptor complex. In October 2024, the FDA approved a 320 mg dose of BIMZELX for adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with skin involvement. For psoriatic arthritis without skin symptoms, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, a 160 mg dose is recommended.

SILIQ is a human IL-17 receptor A (IL-17RA) blocker approved for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy and have not responded to, or lost response to, other systemic treatments. Marketed under different names globally, it is called "SILIQ" in the US, "KYNTHEUM" in Europe, and "LUMICEF" in Japan. In July 2017, AstraZeneca and MedImmune announced that their partner, LEO Pharma, received full EU approval for KYNTHEUM in all 28 member states for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Earlier, in February 2017, the US FDA approved SILIQ for adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, with the drug administered via injection.

In May 2015, Amgen terminated its partnership with AstraZeneca on the development of this psoriasis biologic, citing concerns over potentially restrictive labeling related to the drug's risk of suicidal ideation.

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Key Emerging Interleukin-17 Inhibitors and Companies

The emerging drug pipeline for IL-17 inhibitors is diverse and includes several promising candidates, such as Sonelokimab (MoonLake Immunotherapeutics), Izokibep (Affibody Medical AB), SFA-002 (SFA Therapeutics), Simepdekinra (DICE Therapeutics/Eli Lilly) and others.

Sonelokimab, a next-generation biologic developed by MoonLake Immunotherapeutics, utilizes a nanobody-based approach to target both interleukin-17A and interleukin-17F. It is in advanced clinical stages for various immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. The drug has shown encouraging outcomes in moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and is currently being assessed in Phase III trials under the MIRA study. In addition, Phase II studies in psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) have demonstrated significant improvements in both joint and skin symptoms, underscoring its therapeutic potential in rheumatology.

In January 2025, MoonLake Immunotherapeutics broadened sonelokimab's clinical pipeline by launching three additional studies. These include VELA-TEEN, a Phase III trial for adolescent HS patients; LEDA, a Phase II study in palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP); and S-OLARIS, a Phase II trial targeting axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).

Izokibep, a compact IL-17A inhibitor developed by Affibody and ACELYRIN, is designed for enhanced potency and tissue penetration. It has demonstrated robust clinical activity in inflammatory disorders such as hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, and plaque psoriasis. Its small molecular format allows for subcutaneous administration, potentially reducing injection frequency and improving tissue targeting compared to conventional biologics. Izokibep is currently in Phase III trials for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), where it has shown promising early results and a favorable safety profile.

In February 2025, Affibody reacquired the global rights to izokibep. Previously, in 2021, Affibody had licensed worldwide development and commercialization rights (excluding select Asian territories) to ACELYRIN through a collaboration agreement.

The anticipated launch of these emerging therapies are poised to transform the interleukin-17 inhibitors market landscape in the coming years. As these cutting-edge therapies continue to mature and gain regulatory approval, they are expected to reshape the interleukin-17 inhibitors market landscape, offering new standards of care and unlocking opportunities for medical innovation and economic growth.

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Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Overview

Interleukin-17 (IL-17) inhibitors are monoclonal antibody therapies designed to block IL-17A or its receptor, both of which play a critical role in promoting inflammation associated with various autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. These treatments work by either directly neutralizing IL-17A or inhibiting its receptor (IL-17RA), thereby halting the downstream signaling pathways that attract immune cells and intensify inflammation. IL-17 inhibitors are mainly prescribed for managing moderate-to-severe cases of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. By interfering with IL-17 signaling, these drugs help control chronic inflammation, minimize tissue damage, and alleviate disease symptoms.

Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Epidemiology Segmentation

The interleukin-17 inhibitors market report proffers epidemiological analysis for the study period 2020–2034 in the 7MM, segmented into:

• Total Cases of Selected Indications for IL-17 Inhibitor
• Total Eligible Patient Pool of Selected Indications for IL-17 Inhibitor 
• Total Treated Cases of Selected Indications for IL-17 Inhibitor

Scope of the Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Market Report

• Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Therapeutic Assessment: Interleukin-17 Inhibitors current marketed and emerging therapies
• Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Market Dynamics: Conjoint Analysis of Emerging Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Drugs
• Competitive Intelligence Analysis: SWOT analysis and Market entry strategies
• Unmet Needs, KOL's views, Analyst's views, Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Market Access and Reimbursement

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