PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 2115777
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 2115777
The vaccines market (excluding COVID-19) is expected to reach USD 71.14 billion in 2031, up from USD 55.68 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period.
| Scope of the Report | |
|---|---|
| Years Considered for the Study | 2026-2031 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2031 |
| Units Considered | Value (USD billion) |
| Segments | Technology, Type, Disease Indication, Route of Administration, End User, and Region |
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa |
Factors such as the high incidence of contagious diseases, innovation in vaccine technology, government support and substantial funding for vaccine development, increasing vaccination initiatives, and a strong focus on investing in and launching innovative products are driving this growth in vaccines.

By disease indication, the pneumococcal segment accounted for the largest share of the vaccines market in 2025.
Based on disease indication, the vaccines market is segmented into combination vaccines, HPV, meningococcal disease, herpes zoster, rotavirus, MMR, pneumococcal disease, influenza, varicella, hepatitis, DTP, polio, COVID-19, and other disease indications. In 2025, the pneumococcal segment held the largest share of the vaccines market. This is due to several key factors: a rising incidence of pneumococcal infections worldwide; increased government funding for vaccination programs; and heightened public awareness of the serious health risks associated with pneumococcal-related complications such as pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections. Additionally, ongoing innovation and the development of next-generation pneumococcal vaccines, such as the recently approved 20-valent and 21-valent conjugate vaccines, are expanding immunization options, further boosting market growth and public health benefits.
By type, the multivalent vaccines segment accounted for the largest share of the vaccines market in 2025.
The vaccines market is divided into monovalent vaccines and multivalent vaccines, based on type. In 2025, the multivalent vaccines segment held the largest portion of the Vaccines market. This dominance stems from multivalent vaccines' ability to protect against multiple diseases with a single dose-simplifying immunization by reducing the number of injections needed, which increases patient compliance and decreases logistical challenges. Additionally, the growing prevalence of diseases that require broad-spectrum immunity, such as respiratory infections and certain cancers, has increased demand for these vaccines. Further supporting this trend are technological advances and increased investment in efficient manufacturing of multivalent vaccines, enabling larger and faster production. Governments and healthcare providers in regions with limited healthcare access particularly favor them because simplified vaccination schedules improve coverage and boost public health outcomes.
The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the vaccines market from 2026 to 2031.
The vaccines market region is divided into North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This increase is driven by greater public health awareness, expanding national immunization programs, and increased government investment in healthcare infrastructure. Supporting these efforts are public-private partnerships, international collaborations aimed at improving vaccine equity, and technological advancements that enable advanced vaccine development and more affordable production. Additionally, the region's large and growing populations, especially in countries such as China and India, present a substantial target market for both established and new vaccines. These factors highlight the Asia Pacific's leadership in the vaccine industry market.
Pfizer, Inc. (US), GSK Plc (UK), Merck & Co., Inc. (US), Sanofi (France), CSL (Australia), Emergent (US), Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. (US), AstraZeneca (UK), Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. (India), Bavarian Nordic (Denmark), Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (Japan), Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited (Japan), Panacea Biotec (India), Biological E. Limited (India), Bharat Biotech (India), Novavax (US), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (US), Sinovac (China), Incepta Pharmaceuticals (Bangladesh), Valneva SE (France), VBI Vaccines Inc. (US), Bio Farma (Indonesia), FSUE NPO Microgen (Russia), Zhi Fei Biological (China), and Indian Immunologicals Ltd. (India) are some of the key companies offering vaccines.
Research Coverage
This research report categorizes the vaccines market by technology (conjugate vaccines, recombinant vaccines, inactivated & subunit vaccines, live attenuated vaccines, toxoid vaccines, and other vaccines), type (monovalent vaccines and multivalent vaccines), indication (pneumococcal disease, influenza, combination vaccines, HPV, meningococcal disease, herpes zoster, rotavirus, MMR, varicella, hepatitis, DTP, polio, RSV, COVID-19, and other disease indications), route of administration (intramuscular & subcutaneous administration, oral administration, and other routes of administration), end user (pediatric vaccines and adult vaccines), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa).
The scope of the report provides detailed information on major factors such as drivers, challenges, opportunities, and restraints that influence the growth of the vaccines market. A comprehensive analysis of key industry players has been conducted to offer insights into their business overview, product portfolios, and key strategies, including collaborations, partnerships, expansions, agreements, acquisitions, and recent developments related to the vaccines market. This report includes a competitive analysis of top players and upcoming startups within the vaccines market ecosystem. The report also details primary factors like drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities shaping the market growth, along with an in-depth review of key industry players' solutions, products, recent product launches, mergers, acquisitions, and emerging market trends ecosystem.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the vaccines market. It aims to assess the size and future growth opportunities of the market across various segments, such as technology, type, indication, route of administration, end user, and region. The report also features an in-depth competitive analysis of the major market players, including their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Analysis of key drivers (focus on vaccine development and launches, rising prevalence of infectious diseases, increasing immunization programs, advancements in vaccine technology, and government support & funding for vaccine development), restraints (high cost of vaccine development), opportunities (rising focus on therapeutic vaccines, extensive R&D for vaccines, and increased investments in clinical trials), and challenges (stringent regulatory processes and product recalls)
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players such as GSK plc (UK), Merck & Co., Inc. (US), Pfizer, Inc. (US), Sanofi (France), CSL (Australia), Emergent (US), Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. (US), AstraZeneca (UK), Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. (India), Bavarian Nordic (Denmark), Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (Japan), Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited (Japan), Panacea Biotec (India), Biological E. Limited (India), Bharat Biotech (India), Novavax (US), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (US), Sinovac (China), Incepta Pharmaceuticals (Bangladesh), Valneva SE (France), VBI Vaccines Inc. (US), Bio Farma (Indonesia), FSUE NPO Microgen (Russia), Zhi Fei Biological (China), and Indian Immunologicals Ltd (India), among others, in the vaccines market.
The report also helps stakeholders understand the trends of the vaccines market and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to offer insights into their key strategies, product launches and approvals, pipeline developments, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, recent activities, investments and funding, brand and product comparisons, vendor evaluations, and financial metrics of the vaccines market.