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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Market is segmented by Business Mode, Synthesis Type, Type of Drug, Application (Cardiology, Pulmonology, Oncology, Opthalmology, Neurology, Orthopedic, Other Applications), and Geography
Study Period:
2018 - 2026
Base Year:
2020
Fastest Growing Market:
Asia Pacific
Largest Market:
North America
CAGR:
6.5 %
Some of the key factors that are driving the API market include the increasing prevalence of infectious diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and other chronic and genetic disorders.
For instance, The Alzheimer's Association stated that around 5.8 million people in the United States were living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2018. This disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and is more prevalent among people above 65 years of age (and approximately 5.6 million patients fall in this age bracket). With the baby-boom generation reaching around 65 years of age, this number is expected to reach 14 million, worsening the situation over the forecast period. By 2050, a new case of the disease is expected to develop every 33 seconds.
The active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) market has traditionally been dominated by drugs, such as anti-infectives and the diabetes, cardiovascular, analgesics, and pain management drugs. However, as per the R&D trends, the demand is shifting toward the development of complex APIs used in novel formulations, targetting niche therapeutic areas.
The major factors limiting the market growth include drug price control policies across various countries, fierce competition among existing players, and stringent regulatory policies.
Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is a part of any drug that produces its effects. Some drugs, such as combination therapies, have multiple active ingredients to treat different symptoms or act in different ways. They are produced using highly technological industrial processes, both during the R&D and the commercial production phase.
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Captive API | |
Merchant API |
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Biotech |
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The API market, by application, cardiology segment holds a significant share, due to the vast population using various CVD drugs owing to the high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases.
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North America currently dominates the market for active pharmaceutical ingredients and is expected to continue its stronghold for a few more years. This region is expected to increase its market share in the future, owing to the increasing incidences of disease and rising aging population. The United States holds the majority of the market in the North American region. However, the majority of its API requirements are met through imports from the Asian Markets. The US trade statistics suggest that nearly 75% to 80% of the APIs imported to the United States are from China and India, as these countries have well-established manufacturing facilities and an abundant talent pool serving the pharmaceutical sector.
The recent political and trade policies implemented by the US government to increase import duties and taxes are expected to drive operational costs and increase the pricing pressure on the manufacturers. The FDA has also increased the application fees for new drug approvals and has increased the number of periodic inspections conducted on various off-shore contract manufacturing facilities to ensure the supply of high-quality products to the US market.
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The active pharmaceutical ingredients market is highly competitive, and consists of several major players; thus, indicating a fragmented market scenario. The API market has several manufacturers from China and India holding a dominant market position, due to their large manufacturing footprints. In Europe, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom are the key regions for API trade, due to the presence of a well-developed pharmaceutical and life sciences industry.
A majority of the APIs produced by reputed MNCs are used for captive production. However, few players have emerged as contract manufacturers with a diversified client base. Further, with increasing technological advancements and product innovation, mid-size and small-scale companies are increasing their market presence, by introducing new ingredients with competitive prices. Companies, like Teva, Pfizer, Aurobindo, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, Mylan, and Boehringer Ingelheim, hold substantial market shares in the active pharmaceutical ingredients market.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Deliverables
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Increasing Prevalence of Infectious, Genetic, Cardiovascular, and Other Chronic Disorders
4.2.2 Increasing Adoption of Biologicals and Biosimilars
4.2.3 Rising Prevalence of Cancer and Increasing Sophistication in Oncology Drug Research
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Drug Price Control Policies Across Various Countries
4.3.2 High Competition Between the API Manufacturers
4.3.3 Stringent Regulations
4.4 Industry Attractiveness Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 By Business Mode
5.1.1 Captive API
5.1.2 Merchant API
5.2 By Synthesis Type
5.2.1 Synthetic
5.2.2 Biotech
5.3 By Type
5.3.1 Generic
5.3.2 Branded
5.4 By Application
5.4.1 Cardiology
5.4.2 Pulmonology
5.4.3 Oncology
5.4.4 Ophthalmology
5.4.5 Neurology
5.4.6 Orthopedic
5.4.7 Other Applications
5.5 Geography
5.5.1 North America
5.5.1.1 United States
5.5.1.2 Canada
5.5.1.3 Mexico
5.5.2 Europe
5.5.2.1 Germany
5.5.2.2 United Kingdom
5.5.2.3 France
5.5.2.4 Italy
5.5.2.5 Spain
5.5.2.6 Rest of Europe
5.5.3 Asia-Pacific
5.5.3.1 China
5.5.3.2 Japan
5.5.3.3 India
5.5.3.4 Australia
5.5.3.5 South Korea
5.5.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.5.4 Middle East & Africa
5.5.4.1 GCC
5.5.4.2 South Africa
5.5.4.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa
5.5.5 South America
5.5.5.1 Brazil
5.5.5.2 Argentina
5.5.5.3 Rest of South America
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Company Profiles
6.1.1 Aurobindo Pharma
6.1.2 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
6.1.3 Pfizer Inc.
6.1.4 Novartis AG
6.1.5 BASF SE
6.1.6 Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH
6.1.7 Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd
6.1.8 Lupin Ltd
6.1.9 Mylan NV
6.1.10 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
**Competitive Landscape covers- Business Overview, Financials, Products and Strategies and Recent Developments