Australia Pharmaceutical Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The pharmaceutical market in Australia is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 50,997.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.8% is expected of Australia pharmaceutical market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$34,289.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$50,997.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.8%
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Australia pharmaceutical market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Australia pharmaceutical market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Australia pharmaceutical market highlights

  • The Australia pharmaceutical market generated a revenue of USD 34,289.6 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 50,997.9 million by 2030.
  • The Australia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% 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.


Pharmaceutical market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 34,289.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 50,997.9 million
Growth rate6.8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentConventional drugs (small molecules)
Fastest growing segmentBiologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules)
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 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, Australia accounted for 2.1% of the global pharmaceutical market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China pharmaceutical market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 63,747.4 million by 2030.

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Australia pharmaceutical market outlook

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Conventional drugs (small molecules) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 57.97% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Australia pharmaceutical market based on biologics & biosimilars (large molecules), conventional drugs (small molecules) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Australia’s pharmaceutical market is driven by a combination of strong government support, a growing aging population, rising chronic disease prevalence, and a robust research and development (R&D) ecosystem. 

These factors, along with the country’s increasing demand for innovative medicines and generics, make Australia an attractive destination for pharmaceutical investments. A key driver of Australia’s pharmaceutical market is its universal healthcare system, Medicare, which ensures affordable access to essential medicines. 

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) plays a crucial role by subsidizing prescription drugs, making treatments more accessible and reducing out-ofpocket expenses for patients. This system fosters a stable demand for pharmaceuticals, particularly for chronic disease management and elderly care.

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