Global Pharmaceutical Cro Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The pharmaceutical cro industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 62,989.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.3% is expected of the worldwide pharmaceutical cro industry from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$41,217.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$62,989.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
7.3%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global pharmaceutical cro market highlights

  • The global pharmaceutical cro market generated a revenue of USD 41,217.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 62,989.5 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 7.3% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, clinical accounted for a revenue of USD 31,159.4 million in 2024.
  • Pre-Clinical is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Sweden is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 41,217.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 62,989.5 million
Growth rate7.3% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentClinical
Fastest growing segmentPre-Clinical
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationDrug Discovery, Pre-Clinical, Clinical


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 24.0% of the global pharmaceutical cro market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Sweden is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 284.3 million by 2030.

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