Global Topical Drugs Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The topical drugs industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 269,310.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6% is expected of the worldwide topical drugs industry from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$190,512.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$269,310.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global topical drugs market highlights

  • The global topical drugs market generated a revenue of USD 110,724.4 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 245,952.2 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2022 - 2030) of 9.3% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, dermal drug delivery accounted for a revenue of USD 59,472.8 million in 2021.
  • Dermal Drug Delivery is the most lucrative route of administration segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2021.
  • Country-wise, Japan is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2022 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 110,724.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 245,952.2 million
Growth rate9.3% (CAGR from 2021 to 2030)
Largest segmentDermal drug delivery
Fastest growing segmentDermal Drug Delivery
Historical data covered2018 - 2020
Base year for estimation2021
Forecast period covered2022 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationDermal Drug Delivery, Ophthalmic Drug Delivery, Rectal Drug Delivery, Vaginal Drug Delivery, Nasal Drug Delivery

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 35.3% of the global topical drugs market in 2021.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Japan is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 15,311.8 million by 2030.

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Dermal drug delivery was the largest segment with a revenue share of 53.71% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global topical drugs market based on dermal drug delivery, ophthalmic drug delivery, rectal drug delivery, vaginal drug delivery, nasal drug delivery covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Topical Drugs Route of Administration Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Dermal Drug Delivery
    • Ophthalmic Drug Delivery
    • Rectal Drug Delivery
    • Vaginal Drug Delivery
    • Nasal Drug Delivery
  • Global Topical Drugs Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Semi-solid Formulations
      • Creams
      • Ointments
      • Lotions
      • Gel
      • Pastes
    • Liquid Formulations
      • Suspensions
      • Solution
    • Solid Formulations
      • Powders
      • Suppositories
    • Transdermal Products
      • Transdermal Patches
      • Transdermal Semi-Solids
  • Global Topical Drugs End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Home Care Settings
    • Hospitals & Clinics
    • Burn Centers
    • Other Facilities

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