Global Pharmaceutical Cdmo Market Size & Outlook

The global pharmaceutical cdmo market size was estimated at USD 155,508.3 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 293,555.0 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$155,508.3
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$293,555.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
7.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global pharmaceutical cdmo market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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Global pharmaceutical cdmo market highlights

  • The global pharmaceutical cdmo market generated a revenue of USD 155,508.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 293,555.0 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 7.3% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, api accounted for a revenue of USD 126,490.6 million in 2024.
  • API is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 155,508.3 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 293,555.0 million
Growth rate7.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentApi
Fastest growing segmentAPI
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAPI, Drug Product

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 28.0% of the global pharmaceutical cdmo market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, China is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 39,514.1 million by 2033.

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Pharmaceutical CDMO Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Seqens View profile 1001-5000 Écully, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe https://www.seqens.com/en
Bushu Pharmaceuticals View profile - Saitama, Saitama, Japan, Asia http://bushu-seiyaku.co.jp/en/
Recipharm Venture Fund View profile - Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Europe -
Cambrex View profile 1001-5000 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States, North America http://www.cambrex.com
CordenPharma View profile 5001-10000 Plankstadt, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe http://cordenpharma.com
Piramal Pharma Solutions View profile 1001-5000 Riverview, Michigan, United States, North America http://www.piramalpharmasolutions.com/
Siegfried Holding AG View profile 4180 Untere Bruehlstrasse 4, Zofingen, Switzerland, CH-4800 https://www.siegfried.ch
Catalent Inc View profile 17219 14 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, NJ, United States, 08873 https://www.catalent.com
Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd View profile 41116 288 Fute Zhong Road, Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Shanghai, China, People's Republic of, 200131 https://www.wuxiapptec.com
Nipro Corp View profile 39713 3-9-3 Honjo-Nishi Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan, 531-8510 http://www.nipro.co.jp
Labcorp Holdings Inc View profile 67000 358 South Main Street, Burlington, NC, United States, 27215 https://www.labcorp.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc View profile 122000 168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451 https://www.thermofisher.com
Lonza Group Ltd View profile 18000 Muenchensteinerstrasse 38, Basel, Switzerland, CH-4002 https://www.lonza.com

Global pharmaceutical cdmo market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to pharmaceutical cdmo market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Api was the largest segment with a revenue share of 81.34% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global pharmaceutical cdmo market based on api, drug product covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Pharmaceutical CDMO Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • API
      • Synthetic
        • Solid
        • Liquid
      • Biotech
    • Drug Product
      • Oral Solid Dose
      • Semi-solid Dose
      • Liquid Dose
      • Others
  • Global Pharmaceutical CDMO Work Flow Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Clinical
    • Commercial
  • Global Pharmaceutical CDMO Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Oncology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Cardiovascular Diseases
    • Metabolic Disorders
    • Autoimmune Diseases
    • Respiratory Diseases
    • Ophthalmology
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • Hormonal Disorders
    • Hematological Disorders
    • Others
  • Global Pharmaceutical CDMO Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Contract Development
    • Contract Manufacturing
    • Packaging
    • Quality Control and Assurance
    • Others
  • Global Pharmaceutical CDMO End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Pharmaceutical Companies
    • Biotechnology Companies
    • Others

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