Global Pharmaceutical Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030
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 2024 | USD 1,645,749.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 2,350,429.1 million |
| Growth rate | 6.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Conventional drugs (small molecules) |
| Fastest growing segment | Biologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules) |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Biologics & 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)
- Biologics & Biosimilars (Large 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
- Oral
- 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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