Transforming Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: The Rise of Advanced Contract Manufacturing Solutions.

Published: Apr 2025

Global pharmaceutical contract manufacturing market was valued at $201 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $549 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2025 to 2035. The growing need for affordable and efficient drug development, coupled with increased pressure to satisfy strict regulatory requirements, is prompting pharmaceutical firms to outsource production processes. Contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) are becoming crucial partners in providing high-quality, compliant, and scalable manufacturing solutions.

Browse the full report description of “Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis by Category (Human-Based Drugs and Animals Based Drugs), By Type (Sterile Manufacturing and Non-Sterile Manufacturing,), by Product (Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drugs, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Finished Dosage Formulation and Others) and by Services (Manufacturing Services, Non-Clinical Services, and Research & Development) Forecast Period (2025-2035)” at https://www.omrglobal.com/industry-reports/pharmaceutical-contract-manufacturing-market

Key Benefits of Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Include:

  • CMOs ensure pharmaceutical products meet international standards such as the US FDA, EMA, and WHO, which is crucial in a highly regulated industry where even small deviations can have serious consequences.
  • By utilizing the infrastructure and expertise of CMOs, pharmaceutical companies can speed up production timelines and bring products to market more quickly, especially during times of high demand like public health emergencies.
  • Outsourcing helps companies avoid large capital investments in manufacturing facilities, with CMOs offering scalable production capabilities for both clinical trial batches and full-scale commercial manufacturing.

Key Players and Innovations

The key players in the silicon carbide fibers market are Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., Pfizer CentreOne (Pfizer, Inc.), Catalent, Inc., and Lonza Group AG. These companies are at the forefront of innovation, continually developing new technologies to meet the evolving needs of the Pharmaceutical industry.  For instance, Catalent introduced advanced Zydis fast-dissolve technology, offering an innovative oral drug delivery solution that improves patient compliance and enhances bioavailability. The company also operates a global network of facilities equipped with specialized capabilities in sterile injectable manufacturing and biologics fill-finish.

Market Coverage

The market number available for – 2024-2035

Base year- 2024

Forecast period- 2025-2035

Segment Covered- 

o By Category 

o By Type

o By Product 

o By Services

Regions Covered-

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

Competitive Landscape - Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., Pfizer CentreOne (Pfizer, Inc.), Catalent, Inc., and Lonza Group AG.

Key questions addressed by the report.

  • What is the market growth rate?
  • Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
  • Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
  • Who is the leader in the market?
  • How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?
  • Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Market Report Segment

By Category

  • Human-Based Drugs
  • Animals Based Drugs

By Type

  • Sterile Manufacturing
  • Non-Sterile Manufacturing

By Product

  • Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drugs
  • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)
  • Finished Dosage Formulation
  • Others (nutritional products and packaging)

By Services

  • Manufacturing Services
  • Non-Clinical Services 
  • Research and Development

Global Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Market Report Segment by Region

North America

United States

Canada 

Europe

UK

Germany

Italy

Spain

France

Russia

Rest of Europe 

Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Australia and New Zealand

ASEAN Economies

Rest of Asia-Pacific 

Rest of the World

Latin America 

Middle East & Africa


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