The global drug formulation market size was estimated at USD 1,800 billion in 2024 and is projected to be worth around USD 3,160 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2034.
The drug formulation market involves processes of combining various chemical and biological components, including the active ingredient, to produce a final pharmaceutical product. It is essential for modifying and optimizing drugs during initial research and preclinical stages. The market is currently growing significantly with robust future prospects.
Despite this, the industry faces several challenges, including the increasing costs associated with drug research and development. Production of highly specialized drugs requires appropriately complex equipment and a long list of ingredients. Sourcing and scaling limitations are also some of the factors restricting growth in the drug formulation market. However, advancements in pharmaceutical R&D, rising demand for innovative drug delivery systems, and increasing global healthcare needs are propelling growth in the space. The rising demand for innovative oral drug formulations is expected to drive significant growth due to the growing demand for healthcare and medical intervention worldwide. The advent of personalized medicine and other biologics is expected to boost growth in the market during the coming years.