China Formulation Development Outsourcing Market Size & Outlook

The formulation development outsourcing market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 8,612.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.7% is expected of China formulation development outsourcing market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$4,975.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$8,612.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
9.7%
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China formulation development outsourcing market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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China formulation development outsourcing market highlights

  • The China formulation development outsourcing market generated a revenue of USD 4,975.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 8,612.5 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, formulation development was the largest revenue generating service in 2024.
  • Formulation Development is the most lucrative service segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Formulation development outsourcing market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 4,975.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 8,612.5 million
Growth rate9.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentFormulation development
Fastest growing segmentFormulation Development
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPreformulation, Formulation Development
Key market players worldwideSGS, Intertek Group PLC, Recipharm, Lonza Group Ltd, Charles River Laboratories International Inc, Eurofins Scientific SE, Element Solutions Inc, Labcorp Holdings Inc, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Catalent Inc

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 13.4% of the global formulation development outsourcing market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China formulation development outsourcing market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 8,612.5 million by 2030.

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Formulation Development Outsourcing Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
SGS View profile 10001+ Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland, Europe http://www.sgs.com/
Element Solutions Inc View profile 5300 500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1860, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 33394 https://www.elementsolutionsinc.com
Recipharm View profile 1001-5000 Jordbro, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Europe http://www.recipharm.com
Intertek Group PLC View profile 44000 33 Cavendish Square, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0PS https://www.intertek.com
Catalent Inc View profile 17219 14 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, NJ, United States, 08873 https://www.catalent.com
Labcorp Holdings Inc View profile 67000 358 South Main Street, Burlington, NC, United States, 27215 https://www.labcorp.com
Charles River Laboratories International Inc View profile 21400 251 Ballardvale Street, Wilmington, MA, United States, 01887 https://www.criver.com
Eurofins Scientific SE View profile 61798 23 Val Fleuri, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-1526 https://www.eurofins.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc View profile 122000 168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451 https://www.thermofisher.com
Lonza Group Ltd View profile 18000 Muenchensteinerstrasse 38, Basel, Switzerland, CH-4002 https://www.lonza.com

China formulation development outsourcing market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to formulation development outsourcing market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Formulation development was the largest segment with a revenue share of 84.67% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the China formulation development outsourcing market based on preformulation, formulation development covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


With several fast-expanding biotech firms, China is one of the largest markets for medicines and biotechnology in the world. In China, there were more than 1,000 biotech enterprises as of 2021, with an emphasis on innovation and R&D operations.

The country is also a major player in the vaccine industry and is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years. China emerged as a leading hub for clinical research & development, with a growing number of registered clinical trials and sites.

As of 2022, the country accounted for 27.7% of the global clinical trial activity. This trend is indicative of the country's commitment to advancing its healthcare industry through innovation and research. China's commitment to advancing its healthcare industry through innovation and research presents opportunities for businesses planning to outsource formulation development.

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