Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] Market (Manufacturer Type: In House Manufacturing And Contract Manufacturing; Drug Type: Branded Or Innovative Prescription Drugs, Generic Prescription Drugs, And Over-The-Counter [OTC] Drugs; API Type: Synthetic, Biological, And Plant Extracts; Application: Anti-Infective, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Metabolic Disorder, Respiratory, Oncology, And Others; And End User: Pharmaceutical & Biotechnological Industry, CROs, CMOs, And Others)- Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Regional Outlook And Forecasts, 2021-2027

The global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] market gathered revenue around USD 164 Billion in 2020 and market is set to grow USD 320 Billion by the end of 2027 and is estimated to expand at a modest CAGR of 5.7% during the prediction period 2021 to 2027.

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Growth Factors:

An active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is any substance or mixture of substances used in a finished pharmaceutical product (FPP) that is intended to provide pharmacological action or to otherwise have a direct impact in the diagnosis, remedy, mitigation, therapy, or prevention of disease, or to have a direct effect in repairing, correcting, or altering physiological functions in humans. The growth of the global active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) market can be ascribed to increase in incidence & rise in prevalence of various diseases; and surge in funding from government organizations and large corporates for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (API).

 North America dominated the global active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) market in 2020 and the trend is anticipated to continue during the forecast period. Presence of major market players, significant healthcare expenditure, and early availability of new products drive the market in North America. Additionally, large patient base in the U.S. and surge in the number of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) suppliers propel the market in the country.

APIs represent biologically-active substances and primary components for drug manufacturing. The production of APIs globally is mainly concentrated to developing nations due to their capability to scale production as per customization and low-cost manufacturing. The API market is slated to gain from increasing focus on generic and branded drugs as a result of rising prevalence of non-communicable and chronic medical conditions due to lifestyle changes and rapid urbanization. The market growth is anticipated to be augmented further from the transition away from conventional manufacturing techniques, rising investment in drug discovery, and strong adherence to product quality. The market is also benefitting from increasing influx of generic drugs that are produced following permission of a pharmaceutical company for creating the own version of the medicine. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting disruptions in supply chain are driving various governments to boycott sourcing of APIs from China. Despite these challenges, the API market is bound to progress ahead swiftly due to positive factors like pending approval of various generic and blockbuster drugs that rely on APIs.

This research report purposes at stressing the most lucrative growth prospects. The aim of the research report is to provide an inclusive valuation of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] market and it encompasses thoughtful visions, actualities, industry-validated market findings, historic data, and prognoses by means of appropriate set of assumptions and practice. Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] market report aids in comprehending market structure and dynamics by recognizing and scrutinizing the market sectors and predicted the global market outlook.

COVID-19 Impact Assessment on Market Landscape

The report comprises the scrutiny of COVID-19 lock-down impact on the income of market leaders, disrupters and followers. Since lock down was instigated differently in diverse regions and nations, influence of same is also dissimilar across various industry verticals. The research report offers present short-term and long-term influence on the market to assist market participants across value chain makers to formulate the framework for short term and long-lasting tactics for recovery and by region.

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] market report empowers readers with all-inclusive market intelligence and offers a granular outline of the market they are operational in. Further this research study delivers exceptional combination of tangible perceptions and qualitative scrutiny to aid companies accomplishes sustainable growth. This report employs industry-leading research practices and tools to assemble all-inclusive market studies, intermingled with pertinent data. Additionally, this report also emphases on the competitive examination of crucial players by analyzing their product portfolio, pricing, gross margins, financial position, growth approaches, and regional occurrence.

Scope of the Report

This report provides an all-inclusive environment of the analysis for the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] Market. The market estimates provided in the report are the result of in-depth secondary research, primary interviews and in-house expert reviews. These market estimates have been considered by studying the impact of various social, political and economic factors along with the current market dynamics affecting the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] Market growth

Along with the market overview, which comprises of the market dynamics the chapter includes a Porter’s Five Forces analysis which explains the five forces: namely buyers bargaining power, suppliers bargaining power, threat of new entrants, threat of substitutes, and degree of competition in the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] Market. It explains the various participants, such as system integrators, intermediaries and end-users within the ecosystem of the market. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] Market.

Competitive Rivalry

Foremost players in the market are attentive on adopting corporation strategies to enhance their market share. Some of the prominent tactics undertaken by leading market participants in order to sustain the fierce market completion include collaborations, acquisitions, substantial spending in R&D and the improvement of new-fangled products or reforms among others.

Major manufacturers & their revenues, percentage splits, market shares, growth rates and breakdowns of the product markets are determined through secondary sources and verified through the primary sources.

·       Company Overview

·       Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

·       Product Offerings

·       Financial Performance

·       Recent Initiatives

·       Key Strategies Adopted by Players

·       Vendor Landscape

·       List of Suppliers

·       List of Buyers

Significant Market Participants Operational in the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] Market are:

The global market include Merck & Co., Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Sanofi, Pfizer, Inc., Novartis AG, Mylan N.V., Lonza, WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd., Piramal Pharma Solutions, Hisun USA, Inc., Ipca Laboratories Ltd., AbbVie, Inc., Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, BASF SE, Biocon Ltd., Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Cambrex Corporation, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Eli Lilly and Company, and GlaxoSmithKline plc.

Unravelling the Critical Segments

This research report offers market revenue, sales volume, production assessment and prognoses by classifying it on the basis of various aspects including product type, application/end-user, and region. Further, this research study investigates market size, production, consumption and its development trends at global, regional, and country level for period 2017 to 2027 and covers subsequent region in its scope:

Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Market: Segmentation

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Market, by Manufacture Type
• In House Manufacturing
• Contract Manufacturing
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Market, by Drug Type
• Branded or Innovative Prescription Drugs
• Generic Prescription Drugs
• Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Market, by API Type
• Synthetic
• Biological
• Plant Extracts
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Market, by Application
• Anti-infective
• Cardiovascular
• Neurological
• Metabolic Disorder
• Respiratory
• Oncology
• Others
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Market, by End User
• Pharmaceutical & Biotechnological Industry
• CROs
• CMOs
• Others

By Geography

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• Germany
• France
• United Kingdom
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Southeast Asia
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa (MEA)

• GCC
• North Africa
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Highlights of the Report:

• Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the product portfolios of the top players in the market.
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on the upcoming technologies, R&D activities, and product launches in the market
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of the market strategies, geographic and business segments of the leading players in the market
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about emerging markets. This report analyzes the market for various segments across geographies
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the market

Research Methodology

A unique research methodology has been utilized by Nova one advisor to conduct comprehensive research on the growth of the global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] market and arrive at conclusions on its growth prospects. This research methodology is a combination of primary and secondary research, which helps analysts warrant the accuracy and reliability of the drawn conclusions.

Nova one advisor employs comprehensive and iterative research methodology focused on minimizing deviance in order to provide the most accurate estimates and forecast possible. The company utilizes a combination of bottom-up and top-down approaches for segmenting and estimating quantitative aspects of the market. In Addition, a recurring theme prevalent across all our research reports is data triangulation that looks market from three different perspectives. Critical elements of methodology employed for all our studies include:

Preliminary data mining

Raw market data is obtained and collated on a broad front. Data is continuously filtered to ensure that only validated and authenticated sources are considered. In addition, data is also mined from a host of reports in our repository, as well as a number of reputed paid databases. For comprehensive understanding of the market, it is essential to understand the complete value chain and in order to facilitate this; we collect data from raw material suppliers, distributors as well as buyers.

Technical issues and trends are obtained from surveys, technical symposia and trade journals. Technical data is also gathered from intellectual property perspective, focusing on white space and freedom of movement. Industry dynamics with respect to drivers, restraints, pricing trends are also gathered. As a result, the material developed contains a wide range of original data that is then further cross-validated and authenticated with published sources.

Statistical model

Our market estimates and forecasts are derived through simulation models. A unique model is created customized for each study. Gathered information for market dynamics, technology landscape, application development and pricing trends is fed into the model and analyzed simultaneously. These factors are studied on a comparative basis, and their impact over the forecast period is quantified with the help of correlation, regression and time series analysis. Market forecasting is performed via a combination of economic tools, technological analysis, and industry experience and domain expertise.

Econometric models are generally used for short-term forecasting, while technological market models are used for long-term forecasting. These are based on an amalgamation of technology landscape, regulatory frameworks, economic outlook and business principles. A bottom-up approach to market estimation is preferred, with key regional markets analyzed as separate entities and integration of data to obtain global estimates. This is critical for a deep understanding of the industry as well as ensuring minimal errors. Some of the parameters considered for forecasting include:

    • Market drivers and restrains, along with their current and expected impact
    • Raw material scenario and supply v/s price trends
    • Regulatory scenario and expected developments
    • Current capacity and expected capacity additions up to 2027

We assign weights to these parameters and quantify their market impact using weighted average analysis, to derive an expected market growth rate.

Primary validation

This is the final step in estimating and forecasting for our reports. Exhaustive primary interviews are conducted, on face to face as well as over the phone to validate our findings and assumptions used to obtain them. Interviewees are approached from leading companies across the value chain including suppliers, technology providers, domain experts and buyers so as to ensure a holistic and unbiased picture of the market. These interviews are conducted across the globe, with language barriers overcome with the aid of local staff and interpreters. Primary interviews not only help in data validation, but also provide critical insights into the market, current business scenario and future expectations and enhance the quality of our reports. All our estimates and forecast are verified through exhaustive primary research with Key Industry Participants (KIPs) which typically include:

    • Market leading companies
    • Raw material suppliers
    • Product distributors
    • Buyers

The key objectives of primary research are as follows:

    • To validate our data in terms of accuracy and acceptability
    • To gain an insight in to the current market and future expectations

Secondary Validation

Secondary research sources referred to by analysts during the production of the global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] market report include statistics from company annual reports, SEC filings, company websites, investor presentations, regulatory databases, government publications, and industry white papers. Analysts have also interviewed senior managers, product portfolio managers, CEOs, VPs, and market intelligence managers, who contributed to the production of Nova one advisor’s study on the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients [API] market as primary methods.

The study objectives of this report are:

• To analyze and study the global market capacity, production, value, consumption, status (2017-2020) and forecast (2021-2027);
• Focuses on the key manufacturers, to study the capacity, production, value, market share and development plans in future.
• Comprehensive company profiles covering the product offerings, key financial information, recent developments, SWOT analysis, and strategies employed by the major market players
• To define, describe and forecast the market by type, application and region.
• To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints and risks.
• To identify significant trends and factors driving or inhibiting the market growth.
• To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high growth segments.
• To strategically analyze each submarket with respect to individual growth trend and their contribution to the market
• To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market
• To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies.