Global Small Molecule API Market 2022-2026

Global Small Molecule API Market 2022-2026

Technavio has been monitoring the small molecule API market and it is poised to grow by $ 71.10 bn during 2022-2026, progressing at a CAGR of 7.89% during the forecast period. Our report on the small molecule API 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 global market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by evolving small-molecule API manufacturing scenario in developing countries and the increasing number of type II drug master files. In addition, evolving small-molecule API manufacturing scenario in developing countries is anticipated to boost the growth of the market as well.

The small molecule API market analysis includes the deployment segment and geographic landscape.

Technavio's small molecule API market is segmented as below:

By Deployment

  • Captive APIs
  • Contract APIs
By Geographical Landscape
  • North America
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • ROW
This study identifies the growing need to focus on core competenciesas one of the prime reasons driving the small molecule API market growth during the next few years.

Technavio 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. Our report on small molecule API market covers the following areas:
  • Small molecule API market sizing
  • Small molecule API market forecast
  • Small molecule API market industry analysis
Technavio's 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 small molecule API market vendors that include Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., Cambrex Corp., Cipla Inc., Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd., GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Merck KGaA, Novartis AG, Pfizer Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., and Viatris Inc. Also, the small molecule API 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.

Technavio 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. Technavio's 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.

Companies Mentioned

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., Cambrex Corp., Cipla Inc., Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd., GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Merck KGaA, Novartis AG, Pfizer Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Viatris Inc.


  • Executive Summary
  • Market Landscape
    • Market ecosystem
      • Table Parent market
      • Table Market characteristics
    • Value chain analysis
      • Table Value Chain Analysis: Pharmaceuticals market
      • Research and development (R&D) and drug discovery:
      • Integration and product development:
      • Manufacturing:
      • Outbound logistics:
      • Marketing and sales:
      • Support services:
  • Market Sizing
    • Market definition
      • Table Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
    • Market segment analysis
      • Table Market segments
    • Market size 2021
    • Market outlook: Forecast for 2021 - 2026
      • Table Global - Market size and forecast 2021 - 2026 ($ billion)
      • Table Global market: Year-over-year growth 2021 - 2026 (%)
  • Five Forces Analysis
    • Five forces summary
      • Table Five forces analysis 2021 & 2026
    • Bargaining power of buyers
      • Table Bargaining power of buyers
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Table Bargaining power of suppliers
    • Threat of new entrants
      • Table Threat of new entrants
    • Threat of substitutes
      • Table Threat of substitutes
    • Threat of rivalry
      • Table Threat of rivalry
    • Market condition
      • Table Market condition - Five forces 2021
  • Market Segmentation by Deployment
    • Market segments
      • Table Deployment - Market share 2021-2026 (%)
    • Comparison by Deployment
      • Table Comparison by Deployment
    • Captive APIs - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Captive APIs - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
      • Table Captive APIs - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Contract APIs - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Contract APIs - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
      • Table Contract APIs - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Market opportunity by Deployment
      • Table Market opportunity by Deployment
  • Customer Landscape
    • Table Customer landscape
  • Geographic Landscape
    • Geographic segmentation
      • Table Market share by geography 2021-2026 (%)
    • Geographic comparison
      • Table Geographic comparison
    • North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
      • Table North America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Asia - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Asia - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
      • Table Asia - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
      • Table Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • ROW - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table ROW - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
      • Table ROW - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Key leading countries
      • Table Key leading countries
    • Market opportunity by geography
      • Table Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)
  • Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
    • Market drivers
      • Evolving small-molecule API manufacturing scenario in developing countries
      • Increasing number of type II drug master files (DMFs)
    • Market challenges
      • High investment cost and concern of huge financial loss
      • Stringent regulatory environment
        • Table Impact of drivers and challenges
    • Market trends
      • Increasing geriatric population
      • Increasing patent expiries
  • Vendor Landscape
    • Table Vendor landscape
    • Landscape disruption
      • Table Landscape disruption
      • Table Industry risks
  • Vendor Analysis
    • Vendors covered
      • Table Vendors covered
    • Market positioning of vendors
      • Table Market positioning of vendors
    • Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
      • Table Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. - Overview
      • Table Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. - Product and service
      • Table Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. - Key offerings
    • Cambrex Corp.
      • Table Cambrex Corp. - Overview
      • Table Cambrex Corp. - Product and service
      • Table Cambrex Corp. - Key offerings
    • Cipla Inc.
      • Table Cipla Inc. - Overview
      • Table Cipla Inc. - Business segments
      • Table Cipla Inc. - Key offerings
      • Table Cipla Inc. - Segment focus
    • Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
      • Table Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. - Overview
      • Table Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. - Business segments
      • Table Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. - Key offerings
      • Table Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. - Segment focus
    • GlaxoSmithKline Plc
      • Table GlaxoSmithKline Plc - Overview
      • Table GlaxoSmithKline Plc - Business segments
      • Table GlaxoSmithKline Plc - Key offerings
      • Table GlaxoSmithKline Plc - Segment focus
    • Merck KGaA
      • Table Merck KGaA - Overview
      • Table Merck KGaA - Business segments
      • Table Merck KGaA - Key offerings
      • Table Merck KGaA - Segment focus
    • Novartis AG
      • Table Novartis AG - Overview
      • Table Novartis AG - Business segments
      • Table Novartis AG – Key news
      • Table Novartis AG - Key offerings
      • Table Novartis AG - Segment focus
    • Pfizer Inc.
      • Table Pfizer Inc. - Overview
      • Table Pfizer Inc. - Business segments
      • Table Pfizer Inc. –Key news
      • Table Pfizer Inc. - Key offerings
    • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
      • Table Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Overview
      • Table Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Business segments
      • Table Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Key offerings
      • Table Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Segment focus
    • Viatris Inc.
      • Table Viatris Inc. - Overview
      • Table Viatris Inc. - Business segments
      • Table Viatris Inc. - Key offerings
      • Table Viatris Inc. - Segment focus
  • Appendix
    • Scope of the report
      • Market definition
      • Objectives
      • Notes and caveats
    • 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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