South Korea Anti-infective Agents Market Size & Outlook

The anti-infective agents market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,541.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 1.3% is expected of South Korea anti-infective agents market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,482.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,541.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
1.3%
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South Korea anti-infective agents market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Korea anti-infective agents market highlights

  • The South Korea anti-infective agents market generated a revenue of USD 1,482.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,541.3 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.3% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, antivirals was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Antibacterials is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Anti-infective agents market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 1,482.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,541.3 million
Growth rate1.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentAntivirals
Fastest growing segmentAntibacterials
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAntibacterials, Antivirals, Antifungals
Key market players worldwidePfizer Inc, Abbott Laboratories, Gilead Sciences Inc, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, Merck & Co Inc, Sandoz Group AG ADR, B. Braun, Novo Holdings, Mankind Pharma, Bayer AG, AstraZeneca PLC, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 1.1% of the global anti-infective agents market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China anti-infective agents market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 8,841.5 million by 2030.

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Anti-infective Agents Market Scope

Anti-infective agents market segmentation & scope
Antivirals
Cephalosporins
Penicillins
Fluoroquinolones
Macrolides
Carbapenems
Other Antibacterials
Azoles
Echinocandins
Polyenes
Other Antifungals
Oral
Parenteral
Topical
Other Route of Administration
Hospital Pharmacies
Retail Pharmacies
Other Distribution Channel

Anti-infective Agents Market Companies

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South Korea anti-infective agents market outlook

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Antivirals was the largest segment with a revenue share of 71.85% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea anti-infective agents market based on antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The anti-infective agents market in South Korea is experiencing notable growth, driven by the rising prevalence of infectious diseases and ongoing advancements in pharmaceutical research and development.

According to the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination, the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B (HBV) in South Korea was reported at 2.69% in 2022, while the prevalence of anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) stood at 0.66%. These statistics highlight the need for effective anti-infective therapies.

In response, South Korean pharmaceutical companies are heavily investing in research and development, focusing on innovative treatments for viral infections, including hepatitis B and C. This commitment to R&D is expected to enhance the availability of effective anti-infective agents, ultimately improving patient outcomes in the region.

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