China Branded Generics Market Size & Outlook, 2021-2030

The branded generics market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 52,662.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.3% is expected of China branded generics market from 2022 to 2030.
Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$30,394.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$52,662.7
CAGR, 2022 - 2030
6.3%
Report Coverage
China

China branded generics market highlights

  • The China branded generics market generated a revenue of USD 30.4 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 52.7 billion by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2022 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, anti-hypertensive was the largest revenue generating drug class in 2021.
  • Anti-hypertensive is the most lucrative drug class segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Branded generics market data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 30.4 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 52.7 billion
Growth rate6.3% (CAGR from 2021 to 2030)
Largest segmentAnti-hypertensive
Fastest growing segmentAnti-hypertensive
Historical data2018 - 2020
Base year2021
Forecast period2022 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationAlkylating Agents, Antimetabolites, Hormones, Anti-hypertensive, Lipid Lowering drugs, Anti-depressants, Anti-psychotics, Anti-epileptics
Key market players worldwideTeva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Lupin, Sanofi SA, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer Inc, Apotex Inc., Viatris Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 13.3% of the global branded generics market in 2021.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China branded generics 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 41.9 billion by 2030.

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Anti-hypertensive was the largest segment with a revenue share of 15.79% in 2021. Horizon Databook has segmented the China branded generics market based on alkylating agents, antimetabolites, hormones, anti-hypertensive, lipid lowering drugs, anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, anti-epileptics covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


China is expected to grow at a moderate to slow rate over the forecast period. Increase in healthcare expenditure for pharmaceuticals and government initiatives that encourage generic players to enter the regional market are among some of the factors anticipated to drive market growth.

Furthermore, the government supports R&D of generics to enhance the quality and efficacy of products. In April 2018, the State Council passed a circular on Opinions Concerning Reforms of Policies to Improve the Supply and Utilization of Generics, which may have a positive impact on the market dynamics of generic manufacturers.

China branded generics market is a price-sensitive market. Consumers favor the lowest available price over brand loyalty. Thus, market players should embrace a promotional and operational strategy that keeps their drug prices low to compete with other generic brands.

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