PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1813814
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1813814
The global small molecule innovator CDMO market size was estimated at USD 41.39 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 69.38 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.07% from 2025 to 2033. The growth of the market is due to the increasing outsourcing of drug development and manufacturing by pharmaceutical innovators, particularly in the small molecule space.
As drug pipelines become more complex and regulatory scrutiny tightens, pharmaceutical companies are relying more on CDMOs to provide specialized services such as API synthesis, formulation development, and clinical-scale production. The market is driven by a growing reliance on outsourcing among pharmaceutical companies aiming to streamline operations, reduce internal manufacturing burdens, and accelerate drug development timelines. Innovator companies, especially emerging biotechs with limited infrastructure, increasingly turn to CDMOs for specialized services ranging from early-phase development to commercial manufacturing. This trend is reinforced by the complexity of regulatory compliance, the need for advanced containment facilities for potent APIs, and the high costs associated with maintaining in-house capabilities. The rise in clinical trials and new molecular entities (NMEs) targeting oncology, infectious diseases, and rare disorders is pushing demand for CDMOs that offer high-quality API production, analytical testing, and formulation development expertise under cGMP conditions.
Global Small Molecule Innovator CDMO Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global small molecule innovator CDMO market report based on product, stage type, customer type, therapeutic area, and region.