Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Market Size & Outlook

The pharmaceutical market in Asia Pacific is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 503,932.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.1% is expected of Asia Pacific pharmaceutical market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$333,394.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$503,932.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
7.1%
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Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific pharmaceutical market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Asia Pacific pharmaceutical market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Asia Pacific pharmaceutical market highlights

  • The Asia Pacific pharmaceutical market generated a revenue of USD 333,394.4 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, conventional drugs (small molecules) was the largest revenue generating molecule in 2024.
  • Biologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules) is the most lucrative molecule segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


Asia Pacific data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 333,394.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 503,932.0 million
Growth rate7.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentConventional drugs (small molecules)
Fastest growing segmentBiologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules)
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBiologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules), Conventional Drugs (Small Molecules)
Key market players worldwideMerck & Co Inc, Roche Holding AG, Novartis AG ADR, AbbVie Inc, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer Inc, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, Sanofi SA, GSK PLC, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Asia Pacific region accounted for 20.3% of the global pharmaceutical market in 2024.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 503,932.0 million by 2030.

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Asia Pacific pharmaceutical 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 pharmaceutical market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Conventional drugs (small molecules) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 58.12% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Asia Pacific pharmaceutical market based on biologics & biosimilars (large molecules), conventional drugs (small molecules) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Asia Pacific consists of a mix of developing and developed economies, with increasing healthcare expenditure expected to drive market growth. Key factors such as the region’s aging population and rising awareness of conditions like dry eye syndrome are contributing to the growing demand for pharmaceutical products. 

The pharmaceutical industry in Asia Pacific has seen significant advancements, primarily aimed at enhancing productivity, expanding R&D efforts, and leveraging novel health technologies to their fullest potential. 

Governments across the region are actively responding to rapid changes in pharmaceutical manufacturing—many of which were accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic—through initiatives such as virtual conferences and regulatory updates. 

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