South Korea Branded Generics Market Size & Outlook

The branded generics market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 10,716.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of South Korea branded generics market from 2022 to 2030.
Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$5,983.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$10,716.8
CAGR, 2022 - 2030
6.7%
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South Korea

South Korea branded generics market highlights

  • The South Korea branded generics market generated a revenue of USD 6.0 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 10.7 billion by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% 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 6.0 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 10.7 billion
Growth rate6.7% (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, South Korea accounted for 2.6% 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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Branded Generics Market Scope

Branded generics market segmentation & scope
Alkylating Agents
Antimetabolites
Hormones
Anti-hypertensive
Lipid Lowering drugs
Anti-depressants
Anti-psychotics
Anti-epileptics
Others
Oncology
Cardiovascular Diseases
Neurological Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Dermatological diseases
Acute and Chronic Pain
Others
Topical
Oral
Parenteral
Others
Hospital Pharmacy
Retail Pharmacy
Online Pharmacy & Others

Branded Generics Market Companies

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South Korea branded generics market outlook

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Anti-hypertensive was the largest segment with a revenue share of 15% in 2021. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea 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.


The market is expected to grow with a lucrative growth rate over the forecast period due to opportunities for generic manufacturers and attractive drug pricing policies for the products. An article published in June 2020 suggested that OECD countries use 70% of generics from the total medicines used.

The government of South Korea is focusing on reduction of the prices of generic products and expand their usage to reduce the total healthcare expenditure on pharmaceuticals.

Currently, the prices of generics are found to be around 53.5% lower than the originator drug. However, the price capping on the products could negatively impact the market and opportunities for branded generic players, impeding market growth.

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South Korea branded generics market size, by drug class, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Korea branded generics market size, by drug class, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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