Unlocking the Future of Pharma: The Growth of the API CDMO Market
The global active pharmaceutical ingredient CDMO market size was valued at USD 193.7 billion in 2030 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% from 2024 to 2030. Increasing pharmaceutical R&D investments, patent expirations, and a rise in demand for generic drugs and biologic innovations propelling outsourcing are the factors driving the market. The growth of small molecules, rising active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) complexity and the need to reduce costs are factors contributing to the rapid expansion of outsourcing services in the pharmaceutical sector. Only a few companies have achieved global reach and scale in the contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) sector, which is still fragmented. Besides, many companies are providing one-stop-shop solutions as an integrated source of APIs and formulations. As the healthcare industry is undergoing a process of dynamic change, factors such as...