PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1760689
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1760689
Pharmaceutical manufacturing is the industrial process of creating, producing, and packaging medications and medical products at scale, utilizing chemical synthesis, biological processing, and the formulation of active and inactive ingredients. This process is conducted under strict regulatory and quality control standards to ensure the safety, efficacy, consistency, and compliance of drugs intended for both human and veterinary use within global healthcare systems.
The primary molecule types in pharmaceutical manufacturing include biologics, biosimilars, and conventional drugs. Tablets are solid, flat medications containing a specific amount of active ingredients. Other formulations include capsules, injectables, sprays, suspensions, powders, and more, which are administered via various routes such as oral, topical, parenteral, inhalation, and others. Pharmaceutical manufacturing serves a wide range of therapy areas, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), pain management, diabetes, cancer, respiratory diseases, and more. These products are distributed through both retail and non-retail sales channels.
The pharmaceutical manufacturing market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides pharmaceutical manufacturing market statistics, including the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with an pharmaceutical manufacturing market share, detailed pharmaceutical manufacturing market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. This pharmaceutical manufacturing market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The pharmaceutical manufacturing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $519.78 billion in 2024 to $573.95 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing global disease burden, rising healthcare spending, growing demand for generic drugs, patent expirations of blockbuster drugs, and the expansion of pharmaceutical production capacity.
The pharmaceutical manufacturing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $846.74 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rise of personalized medicine, the expanding elderly population, increasing demand for biosimilars, government support for local manufacturing, and the growing prevalence of chronic diseases. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in continuous manufacturing, the integration of artificial intelligence, the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies, innovations in biologics production, and a focus on improving research and development efficiency.
The growing prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to drive the expansion of the pharmaceutical manufacturing market in the coming years. Chronic diseases are long-term health conditions that typically develop gradually and persist for a year or more, often requiring ongoing medical care or impacting daily activities. The rise in chronic diseases is largely due to increasing life expectancy, sedentary lifestyles, and poor dietary habits, all contributing to a greater need for long-term healthcare solutions and preventive wellness measures. Pharmaceutical manufacturing plays a crucial role in addressing chronic diseases by ensuring a steady supply of essential medications, fostering innovation in drug development, and meeting the rising demand for effective long-term treatments. For example, in September 2024, the National Health Service (NHS), a UK government organization, reported that 11% of adults aged 35 and older have advanced chronic kidney disease, with the prevalence and severity increasing with age. Nearly 48% of individuals aged 75 and above suffer from some form of the disease, and 36% have more severe stages. Thus, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases is driving growth in the pharmaceutical manufacturing market.
Major companies in the pharmaceutical manufacturing market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions, such as fully automated RLT manufacturing facilities, to boost production efficiency, ensure high-quality standards, and address the rising demand for targeted cancer therapies. An automated RLT manufacturing facility utilizes advanced automation technologies to optimize and streamline the production of radioligand therapies, ensuring consistent, efficient, and scalable manufacturing. For example, in January 2024, Novartis AG, a Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company, received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to produce Pluvicto at a cutting-edge radioligand therapy (RLT) manufacturing facility in Indianapolis. This expansion will significantly enhance the production capacity for its radioligand therapy medicines, including Pluvicto and Lutathera. This move is part of Novartis' larger strategy to meet the growing global demand for targeted cancer therapies and improve patient access worldwide.
In December 2024, Novo Holdings A/S, a Denmark-based asset management company, acquired Catalent for $16.5 billion. This acquisition allows Novo Holdings to strengthen its position in the life sciences sector by leveraging Catalent's leading expertise in drug development, manufacturing, and clinical supply management. The move aims to accelerate growth, improve patient outcomes, and create sustainable value within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Catalent Inc. is a US-based pharmaceutical company that offers pharmaceutical manufacturing services.
Major players in the pharmaceutical manufacturing market are Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson Services Inc., F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Merck & Co. Inc., AbbVie Inc., Sanofi SA, Bristol Myers Squibb Company, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., AstraZeneca plc, Abbott Laboratories, Novartis AG, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Takeda Pharmaceuticals Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, Gilead Sciences Inc., Novo Nordisk A/S, Lonza Group AG, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Cipla Limited, Samsung Biologics, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A. Inc., Lupin Limited, and Jubilant Pharmova Limited.
North America was the largest region in the pharmaceutical manufacturing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in pharmaceutical manufacturing report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the pharmaceutical manufacturing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The pharmaceutical manufacturing market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as contract manufacturing, formulation development, quality control and testing, and packaging and labeling. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The pharmaceutical manufacturing market also includes sales of syrups, patch formulations, biologics, and antibiotics. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on pharmaceutical manufacturing market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.