Italy Pharmaceutical Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The pharmaceutical market in Italy is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 82,651.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.4% is expected of Italy pharmaceutical market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$60,178.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$82,651.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
5.4%
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Italy pharmaceutical market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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

Italy pharmaceutical market highlights

  • The Italy pharmaceutical market generated a revenue of USD 60,178.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 82,651.0 million by 2030.
  • The Italy market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% 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 60,178.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 82,651.0 million
Growth rate5.4% (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, Italy accounted for 3.7% 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 Europe, Germany pharmaceutical market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Spain is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 56,727.5 million by 2030.

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Conventional drugs (small molecules) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 57.19% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Italy pharmaceutical market based on biologics & biosimilars (large molecules), conventional drugs (small molecules) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Italy’s healthcare system is primarily funded by public resources, with 76% of total healthcare expenditures covered by the state as of 2022. These expenses accounted for 9.7% of Italy’s GDP, reflecting a steady commitment to public health investment. 

Public funding comes from general and regional revenues, including corporate and value-added taxes, ensuring a sustainable financial foundation for healthcare services. While private health insurance plays a secondary role, covering approximately 10% of the population (six million Italians), it remains an important complement to the system, particularly for elective procedures not covered under public insurance. 

Italy’s hospital network is predominantly public, with 82% of hospital beds under public management, reinforcing widespread access to healthcare services. The management structure varies, with some hospitals directly administered by local health units, while others function as semi-independent public enterprises. 

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