Global Pharmaceutical Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global pharmaceutical market size was estimated at USD 1,645,749.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,350,429.1 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,645,749.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,350,429.1
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.1%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

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

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Global pharmaceutical market highlights

  • The global pharmaceutical market generated a revenue of USD 1,645,749.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,350,429.1 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 6.1% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, conventional drugs (small molecules) accounted for a revenue of USD 947,357.7 million in 2024.
  • Biologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules) is the most lucrative molecule segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 1,645,749.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,350,429.1 million
Growth rate6.1% (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)

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 41.9% of the global pharmaceutical market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Mexico is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 27,766.2 million by 2030.

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Pharmaceutical Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd View profile 49095 1-1, Nihonbashi-Honcho 2-Chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8668 https://www.takeda.com
GSK PLC View profile 70200 980 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, United Kingdom, TW8 9GS https://www.gsk.com
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co View profile 34100 Route 206 and Province Line Road, Princeton, New Jersey, NJ, United States, 08543 https://www.bms.com
Merck & Co Inc View profile 72000 126 East Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ, United States, 07065 https://www.merck.com
Roche Holding AG View profile 103605 Grenzacherstrasse 124, Basel, Switzerland, 4070 https://www.roche.com
Sanofi SA View profile 87994 46, avenue de la Grande Armée, Paris, France, 75017 https://www.sanofi.com
Pfizer Inc View profile 88000 66 Hudson Boulevard East, New York, NY, United States, 10001-2192 https://www.pfizer.com
AbbVie Inc View profile 50000 1 North Waukegan Road, North Chicago, IL, United States, 60064-6400 http://www.abbvieinvestor.com
Novartis AG ADR View profile 76057 Lichtstrasse 35, Basel, Switzerland, 4056 https://www.novartis.com
Johnson & Johnson View profile 134400 One Johnson and Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ, United States, 08933 https://www.jnj.com

Global 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 57.56% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global pharmaceutical 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 Molecule Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Biologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules)
      • Monoclonal Antibodies
      • Vaccines
      • Cell & Gene Therapy
      • Others
    • Conventional Drugs (Small Molecules)
  • Global Pharmaceutical Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Hospital Pharmacy
    • Retail Pharmacy
    • Others
  • Global Pharmaceutical Disease Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cardiovascular diseases
    • Cancer
    • Diabetes
    • Infectious diseases
    • Neurological disorders
    • Respiratory diseases
    • Autoimmune diseases
    • Mental health disorders
    • Gastrointestinal disorders
    • Womens Health Diseases
    • Genetic and Rare genetic diseases
    • Dermatological conditions
    • Obesity
    • Renal diseases
    • Liver conditions
    • Hematological disorders
    • Eye conditions
    • Infertility conditions
    • Endocrine disorders
    • Allergies
    • Others
  • Global Pharmaceutical Route of Administration Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Oral
      • Tablets
      • Capsules
      • Suspensions
      • Other
    • Topical
    • Parenteral
      • Intravenous
      • Intramuscular
    • Inhalations
    • Other Routes of Administration
  • Global Pharmaceutical Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Branded
    • Generics
  • Global Pharmaceutical Age Group Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Children & Adolescents
    • Adults
    • Geriatric
  • Global Pharmaceutical Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Prescription
    • OTC

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