PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1888646
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1888646
The global small molecule healthcare contract manufacturing market size was estimated at USD 109.04 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 310.6 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 12.56% from 2025 to 2033. The market growth is driven by the increasing demand for cost-efficient drug production, the expanding pipeline of small molecule therapeutics, and the rising trend of outsourcing among pharmaceutical companies to focus on core competencies such as R&D and commercialization.
In addition, the market is driven by the rising outsourcing of manufacturing activities by pharmaceutical companies seeking to reduce operational costs, enhance flexibility, and accelerate time-to-market. Developing and commercializing new small-molecule drugs requires significant capital investment and specialized infrastructure, prompting companies to rely on contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) for production efficiency. The increasing demand for generic and branded small molecule drugs, coupled with the expanding pipeline of therapeutics targeting chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and diabetes, is further boosting the need for scalable, high-quality manufacturing services.
Furthermore, technological advancements in process chemistry, analytical methods, and continuous manufacturing are further enhancing production efficiency and yield in small molecule manufacturing. The growing focus on high-potency active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs) and complex formulations has also encouraged pharmaceutical companies to partner with specialized CDMOs that possess advanced containment and regulatory capabilities.
Global Small Molecule Healthcare Contract Manufacturing 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 healthcare contract manufacturing market report based on phase, service, therapeutic area, end use, and region: