Global Pharmaceuticals Wholesale and Distribution Market 2023-2027

Global Pharmaceuticals Wholesale And Distribution Market 2023-2027


The pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution market is forecasted to grow by USD 776.32 bn during 2022-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 8.92% during the forecast period. The report on the pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by growing global pharmaceutical sales, increasing government initiatives for pharmaceutical products, and rising seaborne pharmaceutical transportation.

Technavio's pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution market is segmented as below:

By Type
  • Branded drugs
  • Generic drugs
By End-user
  • Retail pharmacies
  • Hospital pharmacies
  • Others
By Geographical Landscape
  • North America
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Rest of World (ROW)
This study identifies the emergence of drones in pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution as one of the prime reasons driving the pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution market growth during the next few years. Also, strategic partnerships and acquisitions among vendors and increasing incorporation of digital technologies in pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution solutions will lead to sizable demand in the market.

The report on the pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution market covers the following areas:
  • Pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution market sizing
  • Pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution market forecast
  • Pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution market industry analysis
The robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution market vendors that include A.F. Hauser Pharmaceutical Inc., Alfresa Holdings Corp., AmerisourceBergen Corp., Attain Med Inc., Cardinal Health Inc., China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Ltd., Dakota Drug Inc., FFF Enterprises Inc., J M Smith Corp., McKesson Corp., Medipal Holdings Corp., Medline Industries LP, Morris and Dickson Co. LLC, Mutual Drug, Owens and Minor Inc., PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH and Co KG, Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd., SUZUKEN Co. Ltd., and The Cigna Group. Also, the pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.

The publisher presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive research - both primary and secondary. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast the accurate market growth.


  • Executive Summary
    • Market overview
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
      • Table Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Global Market Characteristics
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Type
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by End-user
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
      • Table Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning
  • Market Landscape
    • Market ecosystem
      • Table Parent market
      • Table Market Characteristics
  • Market Sizing
    • Market definition
      • Table Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
    • Market segment analysis
      • Table Market segments
    • Market size 2022
    • Market outlook: Forecast for 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on Global - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Global - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
  • Historic Market Size
    • Global pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution market 2017 – 2021
      • Table Historic Market Size – Data Table on global pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution market 2017 - 2021 ($ billion)
    • Type Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021
      • Table Historic Market Size – Type Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ billion)
    • End-User Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021
      • Table Historic Market Size – End-User Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ billion)
    • Geography Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021
      • Table Historic Market Size – Geography Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ billion)
    • Country Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021
      • Table Historic Market Size – Country Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ billion)
  • Five Forces Analysis
    • Five forces summary
      • Table Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2022 and 2027
    • Bargaining power of buyers
      • Table Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2022 and 2027
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Table Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
    • Threat of new entrants
      • Table Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
    • Threat of substitutes
      • Table Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
    • Threat of rivalry
      • Table Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
    • Market condition
      • Table Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2022 and 2027
  • Market Segmentation by Type
    • Market segments
      • Table Chart on Type - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Type - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
    • Comparison by Type
      • Table Chart on Comparison by Type
      • Table Data Table on Comparison by Type
    • Branded drugs - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on Branded drugs - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Branded drugs - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Branded drugs - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Branded drugs - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Generic drugs - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on Generic drugs - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Generic drugs - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Generic drugs - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Generic drugs - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Market opportunity by Type
      • Table Market opportunity by Type ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Market opportunity by Type ($ billion)
  • Market Segmentation by End-user
    • Market segments
      • Table Chart on End-user - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on End-user - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
    • Comparison by End-user
      • Table Chart on Comparison by End-user
      • Table Data Table on Comparison by End-user
    • Retail pharmacies - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on Retail pharmacies - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Retail pharmacies - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Retail pharmacies - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Retail pharmacies - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Hospital pharmacies - Market size and forecast 2022- 2027
      • Table Chart on Hospital pharmacies - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Hospital pharmacies - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Hospital pharmacies - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Hospital pharmacies - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Others - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on Others - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Others - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Others - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Others - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Market opportunity by End-user
      • Table Market opportunity by End-user ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Market opportunity by End-user ($ billion)
  • Customer Landscape
    • Customer landscape overview
      • Table Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
  • Geographic Landscape
    • Geographic segmentation
      • Table Chart on Market share by geography 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Market share by geography 2022-2027 (%)
    • Geographic comparison
      • Table Chart on Geographic comparison
      • Table Data Table on Geographic comparison
    • North America - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on North America - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on North America - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on North America - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on North America - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Asia - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on Asia - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Asia - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Asia - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Asia - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Europe - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Europe - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Rest of World (ROW) - Market size and forecast 2022- 2027
      • Table Chart on Rest of World (ROW) - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Rest of World (ROW) - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Rest of World (ROW) - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Rest of World (ROW) - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • US - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on US - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on US - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on US - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • China - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on China - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on China - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on China - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on China - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Canada - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on Canada - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Canada - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Japan - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on Japan - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Japan - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Japan - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Japan - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Germany - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
      • Table Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
    • Market opportunity by geography
      • Table Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)
      • Table Data Tables on Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)
  • Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
    • Market drivers
      • Growing global pharmaceutical sales
      • Increasing government initiatives for pharmaceutical products
      • Rising seaborne pharmaceutical transportation
    • Market challenges
      • Increased complexities due to time-bound deliveries and customization of supply chain
      • Shortage of drivers resulting in higher lead time
      • Barriers in cold chain pharmaceutical logistics
    • Impact of drivers and challenges
      • Table Impact of drivers and challenges in 2022 and 2027
    • Market trends
      • Emergence of drones in pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution
      • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions among vendors
      • Increasing incorporation of digital technologies in pharmaceuticals wholesale and distribution solutions
  • Vendor Landscape
    • Overview
    • Vendor landscape
      • Table Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
    • Landscape disruption
      • Table Overview on factors of disruption
    • Industry risks
      • Table Impact of key risks on business
  • Vendor Analysis
    • Vendors covered
      • Table Vendors covered
    • Market positioning of vendors
      • Table Matrix on vendor position and classification
    • A.F. Hauser Pharmaceutical Inc.
      • Table A.F. Hauser Pharmaceutical Inc. - Overview
      • Table A.F. Hauser Pharmaceutical Inc. - Product / Service
      • Table A.F. Hauser Pharmaceutical Inc. - Key offerings
    • Alfresa Holdings Corp.
      • Table Alfresa Holdings Corp. - Overview
      • Table Alfresa Holdings Corp. - Business segments
      • Table Alfresa Holdings Corp. - Key news
      • Table Alfresa Holdings Corp. - Key offerings
      • Table Alfresa Holdings Corp. - Segment focus
    • AmerisourceBergen Corp.
      • Table AmerisourceBergen Corp. - Overview
      • Table AmerisourceBergen Corp. - Business segments
      • Table AmerisourceBergen Corp. - Key offerings
      • Table AmerisourceBergen Corp. - Segment focus
    • Attain Med Inc.
      • Table Attain Med Inc. - Overview
      • Table Attain Med Inc. - Product / Service
      • Table Attain Med Inc. - Key offerings
    • Cardinal Health Inc.
      • Table Cardinal Health Inc. - Overview
      • Table Cardinal Health Inc. - Business segments
      • Table Cardinal Health Inc. - Key news
      • Table Cardinal Health Inc. - Key offerings
      • Table Cardinal Health Inc. - Segment focus
    • China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.
      • Table China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. - Overview
      • Table China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. - Product / Service
      • Table China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. - Key offerings
    • Dakota Drug Inc.
      • Table Dakota Drug Inc. - Overview
      • Table Dakota Drug Inc. - Product / Service
      • Table Dakota Drug Inc. - Key offerings
    • FFF Enterprises Inc.
      • Table FFF Enterprises Inc. - Overview
      • Table FFF Enterprises Inc. - Product / Service
      • Table FFF Enterprises Inc. - Key offerings
    • J M Smith Corp.
      • Table J M Smith Corp. - Overview
      • Table J M Smith Corp. - Product / Service
      • Table J M Smith Corp. - Key offerings
    • McKesson Corp.
      • Table McKesson Corp. - Overview
      • Table McKesson Corp. - Business segments
      • Table McKesson Corp. - Key offerings
      • Table McKesson Corp. - Segment focus
    • Medline Industries LP
      • Table Medline Industries LP - Overview
      • Table Medline Industries LP - Product / Service
      • Table Medline Industries LP - Key offerings
    • Owens and Minor Inc.
      • Table Owens and Minor Inc. - Overview
      • Table Owens and Minor Inc. - Business segments
      • Table Owens and Minor Inc. - Key offerings
      • Table Owens and Minor Inc. - Segment focus
    • PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH and Co KG
      • Table PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH and Co KG - Overview
      • Table PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH and Co KG - Product / Service
      • Table PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH and Co KG - Key news
      • Table PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH and Co KG - Key offerings
    • Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd.
      • Table Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd. - Overview
      • Table Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd. - Business segments
      • Table Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
      • Table Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd. - Segment focus
    • SUZUKEN Co. Ltd.
      • Table SUZUKEN Co. Ltd. - Overview
      • Table SUZUKEN Co. Ltd. - Business segments
      • Table SUZUKEN Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
      • Table SUZUKEN Co. Ltd. - Segment focus
  • Appendix
    • Scope of the report
      • Market definition
      • Objectives
      • Notes and caveats
    • Inclusions and exclusions checklist
      • Table Inclusions checklist
      • Table Exclusions checklist
    • Currency conversion rates for US$
      • Table Currency conversion rates for US$
    • Research methodology
      • Table Research methodology
      • Table Validation techniques employed for market sizing
      • Table Information sources
    • List of abbreviations
      • Table List of abbreviations

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