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%
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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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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 size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global active pharmaceutical ingredients market share, by type of synthesis, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Active pharmaceutical ingredients market: Opportunity assessment by country

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