The Pharmaceutical Contract Development And Manufacturing Organization Market size is estimated at USD 243.29 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 331.98 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.41% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Advanced manufacturing techniques and processes will help the CMO market grow. CMOs are expected to improve the efficiency of their manufacturing processes, minimizing waste and lowering costs, owing to new operational strategies, such as continuous manufacturing. The growth of small and mid-sized pharmaceutical firms, which are in charge of an expanding portion of new drug approvals and frequently lack manufacturing capacity, is anticipated to be a driving force behind CMOs adopting new manufacturing technologies.
The pharmaceutical CDMO market is highly fragmented. Major vendors account for the majority of the market share. The presence of many players impacts the pricing of services, making it a direct competing factor, especially for small-scale vendors. The vendors are expected to focus on delivering one-stop-shop services, providing them with a competitive advantage. These practices would be possible for the CMOs with access to significant capital. This factor increases the competition and acts as an entry barrier for new players. The market faces competition from other CROs and from a wide range of vendors, varying from cloud-based data management tool providers to individual solution providers. In countries where there is a high presence of pharma and biotech research activity, the competitive rivalry is especially high. Some of the major players in the market are Catalent Inc., Recipharm AB, Jubilant Pharmova Ltd, Patheon Inc. (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.), and Boehringer Ingelheim Group.
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