South Korea Small Molecule Innovator Cdmo Market Size & Outlook

The small molecule innovator cdmo market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,394.2 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 7.1% is expected of South Korea small molecule innovator cdmo market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$762.3
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$1,394.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
7.1%
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South Korea small molecule innovator cdmo market highlights

  • The South Korea small molecule innovator cdmo market generated a revenue of USD 762.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,394.2 million by 2033.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2025 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, small molecule api was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Small Molecule API is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Small molecule innovator cdmo market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 762.3 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 1,394.2 million
Growth rate7.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentSmall molecule api
Fastest growing segmentSmall Molecule API
Historical data2021 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSmall Molecule API, Small Molecule Drug Product
Key market players worldwideWuxi AppTec Co Ltd, EQT Corp, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Lonza Group Ltd, Catalent Inc, Siegfried Holding AG, Boehringer Ingelheim, Labcorp Holdings Inc, Piramal Pharma Solutions, CordenPharma, Cambrex


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 1.8% of the global small molecule innovator cdmo market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Asia Pacific, China small molecule innovator cdmo market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 4,423.2 million by 2033.

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Small Molecule Innovator CDMO Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Cambrex View profile 1001-5000 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States, North America http://www.cambrex.com
CordenPharma View profile 5001-10000 Plankstadt, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe http://cordenpharma.com
Piramal Pharma Solutions View profile 1001-5000 Riverview, Michigan, United States, North America http://www.piramalpharmasolutions.com/
EQT Corp View profile 881 625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15222 https://www.eqt.com
Siegfried Holding AG View profile 4180 Untere Bruehlstrasse 4, Zofingen, Switzerland, CH-4800 https://www.siegfried.ch
Catalent Inc View profile 17219 14 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, NJ, United States, 08873 https://www.catalent.com
Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd View profile 41116 288 Fute Zhong Road, Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Shanghai, China, People's Republic of, 200131 https://www.wuxiapptec.com
Boehringer Ingelheim View profile 10001+ Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/
Labcorp Holdings Inc View profile 67000 358 South Main Street, Burlington, NC, United States, 27215 https://www.labcorp.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc View profile 122000 168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451 https://www.thermofisher.com
Lonza Group Ltd View profile 18000 Muenchensteinerstrasse 38, Basel, Switzerland, CH-4002 https://www.lonza.com

South Korea small molecule innovator cdmo market outlook

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Small molecule api was the largest segment with a revenue share of 65.21% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea small molecule innovator cdmo market based on small molecule api, small molecule drug product covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


The increasing support of the Korean government for R&D initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry is one of the major factors anticipated to boost the market. For instance, in April 2023, Freyr Solutions stated that since 2013.

The Korean government has established and is promoting a comprehensive 5- year plan as the country has recognized the pharmaceutical industry as a future growth engine. 

In the 5- year plan by the Ministry of ICT and Science, the country plans to expand its presence in the global biotech market from its current share of 1.7% to 5% by 2025.

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