UK Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Market Size & Outlook

The active pharmaceutical ingredients market in UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7,436.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.8% is expected of UK active pharmaceutical ingredients market from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$5,004.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$7,436.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.8%
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UK active pharmaceutical ingredients market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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UK active pharmaceutical ingredients market highlights

  • The UK active pharmaceutical ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 5,004.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 7,436.2 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, synthetic was the largest revenue generating type of synthesis in 2023.
  • Biotech is the most lucrative type of synthesis segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Active pharmaceutical ingredients market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 5,004.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 7,436.2 million
Growth rate5.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSynthetic
Fastest growing segmentBiotech
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSynthetic, Biotech
Key market players worldwideDr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Cipla Ltd DR, AbbVie Inc, Aurobindo Pharma, Sandoz Group AG Registered Shares, Viatris Inc, Fresenius Kabi

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 2.1% of the global active pharmaceutical ingredients market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Europe, Germany active pharmaceutical ingredients market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Spain is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 5,744.8 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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UK active pharmaceutical ingredients market outlook

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Synthetic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 69.79% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK active pharmaceutical ingredients market based on synthetic, biotech covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • UK 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
  • UK Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Type of Manufacturer Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Captive APIs
    • Merchant APIs
      • Biotech Merchant APIs
      • Synthetic Merchant APIs
  • UK Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Generic APIs
    • Innovative APIs
  • UK Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cardiovascular Diseases
    • Oncology
    • CNS and Neurology
    • Orthopedic
    • Endocrinology
    • Pulmonology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Nephrology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Others
  • UK Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Type of Drug Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Prescription
    • OTC

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UK active pharmaceutical ingredients market size, by type of synthesis, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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UK active pharmaceutical ingredients market size, by type of synthesis, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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