PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1792808
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1792808
Global Oral Drug Delivery Market to Reach US$180.1 Billion by 2030
The global market for Oral Drug Delivery estimated at US$125.8 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$180.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Tablets Form, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.9% CAGR and reach US$72.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Capsules Form segment is estimated at 7.5% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$34.3 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 9.5% CAGR
The Oral Drug Delivery market in the U.S. is estimated at US$34.3 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$36.3 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 9.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% and 6.0% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.0% CAGR.
Global Oral Drug Delivery Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
Why Is Oral Drug Delivery the Preferred Route for Systemic Therapy?
Oral drug delivery remains the most widely used route for administering pharmaceuticals due to its convenience, non-invasiveness, and cost-effectiveness. It supports self-administration, improves patient compliance, and allows for consistent systemic exposure across a wide range of drug classes. Tablets, capsules, liquids, and powders are standard formats, with controlled-release and site-specific systems enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
This route is commonly used in managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, neurological diseases, and infectious illnesses. For many APIs, oral delivery provides sufficient bioavailability, predictable absorption profiles, and easy formulation scalability. As a result, it continues to be the preferred choice for both over-the-counter medications and long-term prescription therapies.
What Technological Innovations Are Enhancing Oral Delivery Performance?
Technological advancements in drug formulation are overcoming traditional barriers such as poor solubility, low permeability, and first-pass metabolism. Techniques like solid dispersion, self-emulsifying systems, nanoencapsulation, and polymer-based carriers are improving bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. Enteric coatings and mucoadhesive platforms are ensuring targeted delivery and protection against gastric degradation.
Modified-release systems, including extended-release tablets and osmotic pump formulations, are enabling sustained drug levels over longer durations. Multiparticulate and orally disintegrating tablets are enhancing dosing flexibility, especially in pediatric and geriatric populations. New excipient technologies and 3D printing are also facilitating personalized dose customization, supporting the rise of precision medicine in oral formulations.
Where Is Demand Expanding and Which Therapeutic Segments Lead Usage?
Demand for oral drug delivery is increasing in both developed and emerging markets, particularly in chronic disease management and home-based care. Cardiovascular, metabolic, and psychiatric drugs remain key drivers of oral formulation demand. Oncology is also adopting oral drugs for targeted therapy, especially where continuous dosing is required. Anti-infectives, gastrointestinal medications, and hormone therapies also rely heavily on oral formats.
Pediatric and geriatric populations are spurring demand for novel oral delivery options such as mini-tablets, flavored suspensions, and chewable formats. In oncology, oral targeted therapies and hormonal agents are supporting outpatient care, reducing the need for infusion visits. In low-resource settings, oral formats support large-scale public health distribution due to their ease of storage and administration.
Growth in the Oral Drug Delivery market is driven by several factors…
Growth in the oral drug delivery market is driven by factors such as the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, improvements in formulation science, and increased preference for non-invasive, self-administered therapies. Advancements in solubility enhancement and controlled-release technologies are enabling better therapeutic efficacy and patient adherence.
Adoption of oral targeted drugs in oncology and long-term infectious disease treatment is expanding, supported by investments in drug stability, bioavailability, and gastrointestinal targeting. Expanding pharmaceutical production in Asia-Pacific and increasing regulatory approvals for oral formulations across diverse indications are further supporting global market growth. Demand for patient-friendly, compliance-oriented drug delivery formats is reinforcing the sustained role of oral systems in modern pharmacotherapy.
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Oral Drug Delivery market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Form (Tablets Form, Capsules Form, Drops Form, Liquid or Syrup Form); Type (Controlled Release, Orodispersible Tablets, Other Types); Therapy Area (Oncology Therapy Area, Musculoskeletal Therapy Area, Immunology Therapy Area, Gastrointestinal Therapy Area, Respiratory Therapy Area, Cardiovascular Therapy Area, Other Therapy Areas); End-Use (Hospitals End-Use, Ambulatory Surgery Centers End-Use, Diagnostic Centers End-Use, Clinics End-Use, Other End-Uses)
Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.
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