Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Market Size & Outlook

The active pharmaceutical ingredients industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 352,984.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.8% is expected of the worldwide active pharmaceutical ingredients industry from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$237,467.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$352,984.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global active pharmaceutical ingredients market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global active pharmaceutical ingredients market highlights

  • The global active pharmaceutical ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 237,467.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 352,984.8 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 5.8% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, synthetic accounted for a revenue of USD 167,806.5 million in 2023.
  • Biotech is the most lucrative type of synthesis segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 237,467.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 352,984.8 million
Growth rate5.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSynthetic
Fastest growing segmentBiotech
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSynthetic, Biotech

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 38.3% of the global active pharmaceutical ingredients market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 114,904.9 million by 2030.

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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Market Scope

Active pharmaceutical ingredients market segmentation & scope
Synthetic
Monoclonal Antibodies
Recombinant Proteins
Vaccines
Hormones
Cytokines
Therapeutic Enzymes
Blood Factors
Captive APIs
Biotech Merchant APIs
Synthetic Merchant APIs
Generic APIs
Innovative APIs
Cardiovascular Diseases
Oncology
CNS and Neurology
Orthopedic
Endocrinology
Pulmonology
Gastroenterology
Nephrology
Ophthalmology
Others
Prescription
OTC

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Global active pharmaceutical ingredients market outlook

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synthetic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 70.67% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global active pharmaceutical ingredients market based on synthetic, biotech covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Type of Synthesis Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Synthetic
    • Biotech
      • Monoclonal Antibodies
      • Recombinant Proteins
      • Vaccines
      • Hormones
      • Cytokines
      • Therapeutic Enzymes
      • Blood Factors
  • Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Type of Manufacturer Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Captive APIs
    • Merchant APIs
      • Biotech Merchant APIs
      • Synthetic Merchant APIs
  • Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Generic APIs
    • Innovative APIs
  • Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cardiovascular Diseases
    • Oncology
    • CNS and Neurology
    • Orthopedic
    • Endocrinology
    • Pulmonology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Nephrology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Others
  • Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Type of Drug Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Prescription
    • OTC

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Global active pharmaceutical ingredients market statistics, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Active pharmaceutical ingredients market size, 2023 (USD Million)

Top 10 countries: Active pharmaceutical ingredients market size, 2023 (USD Million)

Global active pharmaceutical ingredients market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global active pharmaceutical ingredients market statistics, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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