Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Size & Outlook

The drug discovery outsourcing industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 6,262.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.4% is expected of the worldwide drug discovery outsourcing industry from 2023 to 2030.

Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$3,545.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$6,262.7
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
7.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global drug discovery outsourcing market highlights

  • The global drug discovery outsourcing market generated a revenue of USD 3,545.8 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 6,262.7 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 7.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, lead identification & candidate optimization accounted for a revenue of USD 1,153.3 million in 2022.
  • Other Associated Workflow is the most lucrative workflow segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 3,545.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 6,262.7 million
Growth rate7.4% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentLead identification & candidate optimization
Fastest growing segmentOther Associated Workflow
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTarget Identification & Screening, Target Validation & Functional Informatics, Lead Identification & Candidate Optimization, Preclinical Development, Other Associated Workflow

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 35.5% of the global drug discovery outsourcing market in 2022.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,668.3 million by 2030.

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Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Scope

Drug discovery outsourcing market segmentation & scope
Target Identification & Screening
Target Validation & Functional Informatics
Lead Identification & Candidate Optimization
Preclinical Development
Other Associated Workflow
Respiratory System
Pain and Anesthesia
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Hematology
Cardiovascular
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Immunomodulation
Anti-Infective
Central Nervous System
Dermatology
Genitourinary System
Small Molecules
Large Molecules (Biopharmaceuticals)

Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Companies

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Global drug discovery outsourcing market outlook

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lead identification & candidate optimization was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.53% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global drug discovery outsourcing market based on target identification & screening, target validation & functional informatics, lead identification & candidate optimization, preclinical development, other associated workflow covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Workflow Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Target Identification & Screening
    • Target Validation & Functional Informatics
    • Lead Identification & Candidate Optimization
    • Preclinical Development
    • Other Associated Workflow
  • Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Therapeutic Area Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Respiratory System
    • Pain and Anesthesia
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Hematology
    • Cardiovascular
    • Endocrine
    • Gastrointestinal
    • Immunomodulation
    • Anti-Infective
    • Central Nervous System
    • Dermatology
    • Genitourinary System
  • Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Drug Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Small Molecules
    • Large Molecules (Biopharmaceuticals)

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Global drug discovery outsourcing market outlook statistics, by region, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Drug discovery outsourcing market size, 2022 (USD Million)

Top 10 countries: Drug discovery outsourcing market size, 2022 (USD Million)

Global drug discovery outsourcing market, by region, 2022 (US$M)

Global drug discovery outsourcing market outlook statistics, by region, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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