Analgesics Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Drug (Opioid, Non-opioid, Compound medication), By Route of Administration (Oral, Parenteral, Transdermal, Others), By Application (Musculoskeletal, Surgical and Trauma, Cancer, Neuropathic, Migr

Analgesics Market Outlook

Analgesics Market Size is forecast to register an optimistic growth rate of 7.3% from 2025 to 2032.. The Analgesics market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Analgesics segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Drug (Opioid, Non-opioid, Compound medication), By Route of Administration (Oral, Parenteral, Transdermal, Others), By Application (Musculoskeletal, Surgical and Trauma, Cancer, Neuropathic, Migraine, Obstetrical, Fibromyalgia, Pain due to Burns, Dental/Facial, Pediatric, Others), By Distribution Channel (Hospital pharmacies, Retail pharmacies, Online pharmacies). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Analgesics markets.

Analgesics Market Insights, 2025

The analgesics market is experiencing significant expansion, driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic pain, post-operative pain, and inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids remain the most widely used pain relievers, but concerns over opioid addiction have fueled the growth of non-opioid alternatives, including COX-2 inhibitors, topical analgesics, and cannabinoid-based pain relievers. The rising adoption of personalized medicine and AI-driven drug discovery is leading to the development of novel pain management therapies. Additionally, increased government regulations and public awareness campaigns addressing opioid misuse are reshaping market dynamics.

Five Trends that will define global Analgesics market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Analgesics identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Analgesics companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Analgesics industry?

The Analgesics sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2030. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Analgesics Market Segment Insights

The Analgesics industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Analgesics industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Drug (Opioid, Non-opioid, Compound medication), By Route of Administration (Oral, Parenteral, Transdermal, Others), By Application (Musculoskeletal, Surgical and Trauma, Cancer, Neuropathic, Migraine, Obstetrical, Fibromyalgia, Pain due to Burns, Dental/Facial, Pediatric, Others), By Distribution Channel (Hospital pharmacies, Retail pharmacies, Online pharmacies). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Analgesics market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Market Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Analgesics industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Analgesics market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Analgesics industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Analgesics Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Analgesics Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Analgesics with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Analgesics market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Analgesics market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Analgesics industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Analgesics companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Analgesics market.

Latin American Analgesics market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Analgesics Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Analgesics markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Analgesics markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Analgesics companies outcompete in 2025?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include AbbVie Inc, Assertio Holdings Inc, Bayer AG, Endo International plc, GSK plc, Janssen Global Services LLC, Novartis AG, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Viatris Inc.

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1. Table of Contents
List of Figures and Tables
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Highlights
2.1.1 Analgesics Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
2.1.2 Largest Analgesics Market Types and Applications
2.1.3 Fastest Growing Segments
2.1.4 Potential Markets
2.1.5 Market Concentration
2.2 Market Scope and Segmentation
2.2.1 Market Scope- Segments
2.2.2 Market Scope- Countries
2.2.3 Macroeconomic and Demographic Outlook
2.2.4 Abbreviations
2.2.5 Units and Currency Conversions
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Primary Research Surveys
3.2 Secondary Data Sources
3.3 Data Triangulation
3.4 Forecast Methodology
3.5 Assumptions and Limitations
4. Introduction to Global Analgesics Market in 2025
4.1 Industry Panorama
4.2 Leading Companies Profiled in the Study
4.3 Asia Pacific Markets offer Robust Market Prospects for New Entrants
4.4 Market Dynamics
4.4.1 Market Dynamics- Trends and Drivers
4.4.2 Market Dynamics- Opportunities and Challenges
4.5 Regional Analysis
4.6 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
4.6.1 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.6.2 Threat of New Entrants
4.6.3 Threat of Substitutes
4.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.6.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.7 Analgesics Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.7.1 Stage of Value Chain
4.7.2 Key Activities of Companies
4.7.3 Companies Included in Each Stage
4.7.4 Key Insights
5. Analgesics Market Outlook to 2032
5.1 Market Size Forecast by Type, 2021-2024 and 2025-2032
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Application, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
5.3 Market Size Forecast by Geography, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
By Drug
Opioid
Non-opioid
Compound medication
By Route of Administration
Oral
Parenteral
Transdermal
Others
By Application
Musculoskeletal
Surgical and Trauma
Cancer
Neuropathic
Migraine
Obstetrical
Fibromyalgia
Pain due to Burns
Dental/Facial
Pediatric
Others
By Distribution Channel
Hospital pharmacies
Retail pharmacies
Online pharmacies
6. Global Analgesics Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
6.1 Low Growth Scenario
6.2 Base/Reference Case
6.3 High Growth Scenario
6. North America Analgesics Market Size Outlook
6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
6.2 North America Analgesics Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
6.2.1 North America Analgesics Market Outlook by Type
6.2.2 North America Analgesics Market Outlook by Application
6.3 North America Analgesics Market Outlook by Country
6.3.1 The US Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.2 Canada Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.3 Mexico Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7. Europe Analgesics Market Size Outlook
7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
7.2 Europe Analgesics Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
7.2.1 Europe Analgesics Market Outlook by Type
7.2.2 Europe Analgesics Market Outlook by Application
7.3 Europe Analgesics Market Outlook by Country
7.3.2 Germany Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.3 France Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.4 The UK Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.5 Spain Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.6 Italy Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.7 Russia Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.8 Rest of Europe Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8. Asia Pacific Analgesics Market Size Outlook
8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
8.2 Asia Pacific Analgesics Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
8.2.1 Asia Pacific Analgesics Market Outlook by Type
8.2.2 Asia Pacific Analgesics Market Outlook by Application
8.3 Asia Pacific Analgesics Market Outlook by Country
8.3.1 China Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.2 India Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.3 Japan Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.4 South Korea Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.5 Australia Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.6 South East Asia Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9. South America Analgesics Market Size Outlook
9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
9.2 South America Analgesics Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
9.2.1 South America Analgesics Market Outlook by Type
9.2.2 South America Analgesics Market Outlook by Application
9.3 South America Analgesics Market Outlook by Country
9.3.1 Brazil Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.2 Argentina Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10. Middle East and Africa Analgesics Market Size Outlook
10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
10.2 Middle East and Africa Analgesics Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
10.2.1 Middle East and Africa Analgesics Market Outlook by Type
10.2.2 Middle East and Africa Analgesics Market Outlook by Application
10.3 Middle East and Africa Analgesics Market Outlook by Country
10.3.1 Saudi Arabia Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.2 The UAE Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.3 Rest of Middle East Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.4 South Africa Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.5 Egypt Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.6 Rest of Africa Analgesics Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
11. Company Profiles
11.1 Leading 10 Companies
AbbVie Inc
Assertio Holdings Inc
Bayer AG
Endo International plc
GSK plc
Janssen Global Services LLC
Novartis AG
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Viatris Inc
11.2 Overview
11.3 Products and Services
11.4 SWOT Profile
12. Appendix
12.1 Subscription Options
12.2 Customization Options
12.3 Publisher Details

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