Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market Size & Outlook

The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 913,650.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.9% is expected of the worldwide pharmaceutical manufacturing industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$503,419.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$913,650.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
8.9%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global pharmaceutical manufacturing market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Global pharmaceutical manufacturing market highlights

  • The global pharmaceutical manufacturing market generated a revenue of USD 503,419.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 913,650.8 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 8.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, conventional drugs (small molecules) accounted for a revenue of USD 273,802.0 million in 2023.
  • Conventional Drugs (Small Molecules) is the most lucrative molecule type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Kuwait is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 503,419.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 913,650.8 million
Growth rate8.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentConventional drugs (small molecules)
Fastest growing segmentConventional Drugs (Small Molecules)
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBiologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules), Conventional Drugs (Small Molecules)

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 41.3% of the global pharmaceutical manufacturing market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Kuwait is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 355.3 million by 2030.

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Global pharmaceutical manufacturing market outlook

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Conventional drugs (small molecules) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 54.39% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global pharmaceutical manufacturing market based on biologics & biosimilars (large molecules), conventional drugs (small molecules) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Molecule Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Biologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules)
      • Monoclonal Antibodies
      • Vaccines
      • Cell & Gene Therapy
      • Others
    • Conventional Drugs (Small Molecules)
  • Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Drug Development Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Outsource
    • In-house
  • Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Formulation Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Tablets
    • Capsules
    • Injectables
    • Sprays
    • Suspensions
    • Powders
    • Other Formulations
  • Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Routes of Administration Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Oral
    • Topical
    • Parenterals
    • Inhalations
    • Other Routes of Administration
  • Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Therapy Area Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cardiovascular Diseases
    • Pain
    • Diabetes
    • Cancer
    • Respiratory Diseases
    • Other Diseases
  • Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Prescription Requirements Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Prescription Medicines
    • Over-the-counter (OTC) Medicines
  • Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Age Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Children & Adolescents
    • Adults
    • Geriatric
  • Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sales Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Retail
    • Non-retail

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Global pharmaceutical manufacturing market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Pharmaceutical manufacturing market size, 2023 (US$M)

Global pharmaceutical manufacturing market share, by molecule type, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Pharmaceutical manufacturing market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global pharmaceutical manufacturing market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global pharmaceutical manufacturing market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Molecule Type 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 135,307.3 140,849.5 155,258.1 183,802.9 197,549.5 207,906.1 219,770.9 237,065.2 256,186.8 277,345.4 300,778.9 326,757.4 355,588.4 8.0%
Europe 112,389.8 117,212.2 128,349.5 151,395.0 163,836.6 173,768.6 184,945.0 200,326.5 217,379.2 236,302.8 257,324.4 280,703.0 306,734.1 8.5%
Asia Pacific 57,218.8 60,498.4 66,776.0 79,550.6 88,759.4 97,068.5 106,411.7 118,480.9 132,112.5 147,526.9 164,978.2 184,760.3 207,213.6 11.4%
Latin America 10,248.1 10,620.8 11,488.0 13,409.1 14,659.9 15,708.7 16,871.3 18,399.5 20,092.9 21,971.0 24,055.9 26,372.6 28,949.5 9.1%
MEA 6,483.6 6,555.8 6,810.9 7,657.6 8,372.4 8,968.0 9,595.4 10,364.5 11,192.6 12,083.2 13,040.0 14,066.3 15,165.2 7.8%
Overall 321,647.6 335,736.7 368,682.4 435,815.2 473,177.9 503,419.9 537,594.2 584,636.5 636,964.0 695,229.3 760,177.3 832,659.6 913,650.8 8.9%

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