Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market to Grow at a CAGR of 6.4% Through 2032

“According to a new report published by Introspective Market Research, Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market by Service Type, Dosage Form, and End User, The Global Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market Size Was Valued at USD 170 Billion in 2023 and is Projected to Reach USD 329 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 6.4%.”

The Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market plays a critical role in the global pharmaceutical value chain by enabling drug developers to outsource manufacturing activities to specialized service providers. These manufacturers offer a wide range of services, including active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production, finished dosage formulation, packaging, and quality testing, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards.

Contract pharmaceutical manufacturing provides several advantages over in-house production, such as cost efficiency, scalability, access to advanced technologies, and reduced time-to-market. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies increasingly rely on contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) to focus on core competencies such as research, development, and commercialization.

The market serves multiple industries, including branded pharmaceuticals, generics, biologics, and specialty drugs. Growing demand for complex formulations, biologics, and personalized medicines continues to strengthen the importance of contract pharmaceutical manufacturing worldwide.

Market Segmentation

The Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market is segmented into Service Type, Dosage Form, and End User.
By Service Type, the market is categorized into API Manufacturing, Finished Dosage Form Manufacturing, Packaging Services, and Quality Control & Testing.
By Dosage Form, the market is categorized into Solid Dosage Forms, Liquid Dosage Forms, Injectable Dosage Forms, and Others.
By End User, the market is categorized into Pharmaceutical Companies, Biotechnology Companies, and Research Organizations.

Growth Driver

One of the key growth drivers of the Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market is the rising cost and complexity of pharmaceutical production. Developing and manufacturing drugs in-house requires substantial capital investment, advanced infrastructure, skilled labor, and strict regulatory compliance. Outsourcing manufacturing allows pharmaceutical companies to reduce operational costs, minimize risks, and accelerate product launches. Additionally, increasing demand for generic drugs and biologics has led companies to partner with specialized CMOs that possess the expertise and facilities required for large-scale and compliant production.

Market Opportunity

A major opportunity in the Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market lies in the rapid expansion of biologics and specialty drugs. As biologics require sophisticated manufacturing processes, temperature-controlled environments, and regulatory expertise, pharmaceutical companies increasingly prefer outsourcing to experienced CDMOs. Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific also present significant growth opportunities due to lower manufacturing costs, skilled workforce availability, and supportive government initiatives. These factors are encouraging global pharmaceutical firms to establish long-term partnerships with contract manufacturers.

Detailed Segmentation

Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market, Segmentation

The Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market is segmented on the basis of Service Type, Dosage Form, and End User.

Service Type

The Service Type segment is further classified into API Manufacturing, Finished Dosage Form Manufacturing, and Packaging Services. Among these, the Finished Dosage Form Manufacturing sub-segment accounted for the highest market share in 2023. This dominance is attributed to the increasing outsourcing of tablet, capsule, and injectable production by pharmaceutical companies seeking to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Finished dosage manufacturing ensures regulatory compliance, consistent quality, and faster scalability for global drug distribution.

Dosage Form

The Dosage Form segment is further classified into Solid, Liquid, and Injectable Dosage Forms. Among these, the Solid Dosage Forms sub-segment accounted for the highest market share in 2023. Solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules remain the most widely used due to their ease of manufacturing, longer shelf life, cost-effectiveness, and patient convenience. High demand for oral solid drugs in both branded and generic markets continues to support this segment’s growth.

Some of The Leading/Active Market Players Are-

• Catalent, Inc. (USA)
• Lonza Group AG (Switzerland)
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (USA)
• Recipharm AB (Sweden)
• Aenova Group (Germany)
• Patheon N.V. (Netherlands)
• Samsung Biologics (South Korea)
• Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH (Germany)
• Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Japan)
• Siegfried Holding AG (Switzerland)
• Jubilant Pharmova Ltd. (India)
• Piramal Pharma Solutions (India)
• WuXi AppTec (China)

and other active players.

Key Industry Developments

In March 2024, a leading global CDMO expanded its injectable manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand for biologics and specialty drugs.
The expansion included advanced aseptic filling lines and enhanced quality control systems, strengthening the company’s ability to support complex drug manufacturing for global pharmaceutical clients.

In October 2023, a major pharmaceutical company entered a long-term partnership with a contract manufacturer to outsource finished dosage production.
This collaboration aims to improve supply chain resilience, reduce manufacturing costs, and accelerate time-to-market for new drug products across multiple therapeutic areas.

Key Findings of the Study

• Finished dosage form manufacturing dominates the market
• Solid dosage forms hold the largest share
• North America leads due to strong pharmaceutical infrastructure
• Rising outsourcing trends and biologics demand drive growth

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