PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1841981
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1841981
The global active pharmaceutical ingredient CDMO market size was estimated at USD 107.21 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 209.85 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.85% from 2025 to 2033. The market is driven due to the increasing demand for scalable and cost-efficient drug development solutions, growing outsourcing trends among pharmaceutical companies to reduce operational costs and focus on core competencies, and increasing R&D activities in specialty and complex APIs.
Moreover, the growing biosimilars and biologics segment, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, patent expirations of blockbuster drugs, and advancements in manufacturing technologies such as continuous manufacturing and high-potency APIs are further contributing to the industry growth. In addition, several pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are increasingly outsourcing their API manufacturing services to CDMOs, which is also one of the major factors contributing to market growth. The increasing complexity of drug molecules and the cost advantages offered by CDMOs are the major contributors to the shift from in-house capabilities to outsourcing. Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases globally has intensified the demand for innovative therapies, further pushing the CDMOs to focus on large-scale production, faster development, and regulatory compliance.
Furthermore, increasing pipelines of biologics and biosimilars and a growing demand for HPAPIs contribute to the increasing opportunities. CDMOs have higher levels of expertise and advanced technologies, making them the preferred choice for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies looking for scalable, compliant, and efficient manufacturing solutions. Moreover, patent expirations of branded and blockbuster drugs are boosting the demand for generic APIs. Thus, these factors are changing the market's competitive landscape, further contributing to the market growth.
Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient 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 active pharmaceutical ingredient CDMO market report based on product, synthesis, drug, application, workflow, and region: