China Biosimilars Market Size & Outlook, 2020-2027

The biosimilars market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,347.5 million by 2027. A compound annual growth rate of 22.3% is expected of China biosimilars market from 2021 to 2027.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$816.1
Forecast, 2027 (US$M)
$3,347.5
CAGR, 2021 - 2027
22.3%
Report Coverage
China

China biosimilars market highlights

  • The China biosimilars market generated a revenue of USD 816.1 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 3,347.5 million by 2027.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.3% from 2021 to 2027.
  • In terms of segment, recombinant non-glycosylated proteins was the largest revenue generating product in 2020.
  • Recombinant Glycosylated Proteins is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Biosimilars market data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 816.1 million
Market revenue in 2027USD 3,347.5 million
Growth rate22.3% (CAGR from 2020 to 2027)
Largest segmentRecombinant non-glycosylated proteins
Fastest growing segmentRecombinant Glycosylated Proteins
Historical data2016 - 2019
Base year2020
Forecast period2021 - 2027
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationRecombinant Non-Glycosylated Proteins, Recombinant Glycosylated Proteins
Key market players worldwideAmgen Inc, Roche, Sandoz Group AG ADR, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Pfizer Inc, Samsung Bioepis, Biocon, Viatris Inc, Celltrion Healthcare, AbbVie Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 6.2% of the global biosimilars market in 2020.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • In Asia Pacific, China biosimilars market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 2,725.1 million by 2027.

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Recombinant non-glycosylated proteins was the largest segment with a revenue share of 54.34% in 2020. Horizon Databook has segmented the China biosimilars market based on recombinant non-glycosylated proteins, recombinant glycosylated proteins covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.


The emergence of well-defined regulatory pathways, increasing healthcare costs, expiration of biologic drug patents, and technological innovations are anticipated to drive the market in China. In 2015, the Chinese Center for Drug Evaluation released its first guidance for biosimilar drugs, thus, providing a strong message to all manufacturers regarding the future potential of biosimilars in the country.

Various strategic initiatives have been undertaken by market players to enhance the manufacturing of biosimilars. For instance, Amgen collaborated with Simcere to codevelop and commercialize biosimilars pertaining to oncology and inflammation in the country.

As per the agreement, Amgen was responsible for codeveloping, manufacturing, marketing, and approval applications, whereas Simcere would distribute & commercialize the biosimilars in China. Samsung Bioepis’ strategy to enter China’s biosimilar market was to partner with 3SBio.

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