The biosimilars market in the UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 6,907.2 thousand by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 18.9% is expected of the UK biosimilars market from 2026 to 2033.
The UK biosimilars market generated a revenue of USD 1,754.9 thousand in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 6,907.2 thousand by 2033.
The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.9% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, monoclonal antibodies (mabs) was the largest revenue generating drug class in 2025.
Insulin & Analogues is the most lucrative drug class segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Biosimilars market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 1,754.9 thousand
Market revenue in 2033
USD 6,907.2 thousand
Growth rate
18.9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Monoclonal antibodies (mabs)
Fastest growing segment
Insulin & Analogues
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD thousand
Market segmentation
Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs), Growth Factors & Hematopoietic Agents, Insulin & Analogues, Osteoporosis / Bone Metabolism Agents, Others Drug Class
Key market players worldwide
Amgen Inc, Roche, Sandoz Group AG ADR, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Pfizer Inc, Samsung Bioepis, Biocon, Viatris Inc, Celltrion Healthcare, AbbVie Inc
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 4.4% of the global biosimilars market in 2025.
Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Europe, Germany biosimilars market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
France is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 5,240.6 thousand by 2033.
Government initiatives to increase the awareness regarding adoption of biosimilars are a major factor anticipated to propel the UK market. For instance, in November 2017, the National Institute for Health Research launched an awareness campaign called Focus on Biosimilars, which showcased benefits of biosimilars in National Health Service through clinical trials.
About six out of ten medicines prescribed by a healthcare professional in the UK are biologics. With the rise in patent expirations in the country, the government wants to focus on developing less expensive versions of biologics. In addition, adoption of biosimilars in the UK is comparatively low (about 30%) despite the country being one of the largest markets for generics in Europe.
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Monoclonal Antibodies (Mabs) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 52.65% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. biosimilars market based on monoclonal antibodies (mabs), growth factors & hematopoietic agents, insulin & analogues, osteoporosis / bone metabolism agents, others drug class covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Government initiatives to increase the awareness regarding adoption of biosimilars are a major factor anticipated to propel the UK market. For instance, in November 2017, the National Institute for Health Research launched an awareness campaign called Focus on Biosimilars, which showcased benefits of biosimilars in National Health Service through clinical trials.
About six out of ten medicines prescribed by a healthcare professional in the UK are biologics. With the rise in patent expirations in the country, the government wants to focus on developing less expensive versions of biologics. In addition, adoption of biosimilars in the UK is comparatively low (about 30%) despite the country being one of the largest markets for generics in Europe.
U.K. Biosimilars Market Drug Class Outlook (Revenue, USD Thousand , 2021-2033)
Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs)
Growth Factors & Hematopoietic Agents
Insulin & Analogues
Osteoporosis / Bone Metabolism Agents
Others
U.K. Biosimilars Market Indication Outlook (Revenue, USD Thousand , 2021-2033)
U.K. Biosimilars Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Thousand , 2021-2033)
Hospitals
Specialty Pharmacies
Online & Retail Channels
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