The global veterinary active pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturing market size was valued at USD 6.3 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9% from 2021 to 2028. The market is primarily driven by the increasing pet expenditures and number of veterinarians & veterinary visits and high prevalence of zoonotic diseases. The growing livestock population is also driving the market. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there were 103.0 million cattle and 32.1 million beef cows in the U.S. in July 2020, and this number is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. Moreover, factors such as rise in R&D investments, advancements in procedures, high pet adoption rates, increased consumption of meat, and mandatory vaccination are anticipated to boost the market growth during the forecast period.
The increasing number of oral formulations for various veterinary drugs is boosting the demand for veterinary Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). These majorly include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Manufacturers are investing in process synthesis, which helps in accelerating the manufacturing process for active pharmaceutical ingredients. Furthermore, the introduction of biologically synthesized and high potency APIs, which act on the target cells with a much lower dose as compared to the general APIs, is also expected to support market growth.
Market players are consistently striving to achieve desired profit margins through geographical expansion. For instance, in November 2020, Ofichem Group expanded with a new office in Hangzhou, China. This supported the company’s growth strategy. In May 2018, Zoetis expanded its manufacturing and supply facility in Kalamazoo to provide high-quality medicines for veterinarian and livestock farmer customers.
Favorable government policies are boosting the manufacturing of veterinary active pharmaceutical ingredients. For instance, initiatives, such as Pharma Vision 2020 by the Indian government, which is aimed at developing the country’s capabilities in the fields of drug discovery, innovation, and drug manufacturing, is expected to have a positive impact on the political scenario of the market. This is expected to fuel the market growth.
The contract outsourcing service type accounted for the largest revenue share of over 58% in 2020 owing to the associated benefits with its adoption. Companies are outsourcing raw material procurement and manufacturing services. Moreover, this service type is gaining popularity owing to the absence of captive production capacity with small- and mid-scale pharmaceutical companies.
The in-house service type segment is estimated to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period as this service type ensures complete control over the process and intellectual property associated with the therapy. This service type is especially popular among early-stage companies with innovative manufacturing processes or therapies that are developed by research staff or founders in the laboratory.
The chemical-based API segment dominated the global veterinary API manufacturing market with a revenue share of over 39% in 2020. This can be attributed to the high usage of these APIs by many major manufacturing companies. Also, according to Lonza, around 70 to 80% of the drugs in the market are chemical-based. Furthermore, chemical-based APIs are cost-effective as compared to biological APIs, which further drives the segment.
The HPAPI segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR from 2021 to 2028. High-potency APIs have a dosage rate of 20 to 50 times lower than the typical APIs, which boosts their demand. Favorable government regulations for R&D and commercialization of novel drug molecules are also anticipated to drive the segment. Their ability to target specific diseased cells is expected to increase their demand further.
The vaccines product segment held the largest market share of over 23% in 2020 and will expand further at a significant CAGR from 2021 to 2028. This growth can be attributed to the rising demand for vaccines due to the high prevalence of chronic diseases in animals. Furthermore, increasing livestock population & animal husbandry coupled with the commercialization of animal products is expected to boost the demand for vaccines, thereby driving the segment growth.
NSAIDs are expected to be the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period. The anti-infectives products segment is estimated to account for the second-highest revenue share by 2028 due to increasing incidences of infections in animals. According to the CDC, in July 2017, over 6 out of every 10 known infectious diseases in people were found to be transmitted through animals. Due to this, there is a high pressure on pharmaceutical organizations to develop veterinary medicines for curbing such infections, which also boosts the demand for APIs for anti-infectives.
North America was the dominant regional market in 2020 and accounted for a revenue share of over 31%. Zoonoses are an additional threat to public health as animals are often the natural source of a disease. The high prevalence of zoonotic diseases is the key factor contributing to the market growth. Favorable reimbursement programs are fueling the demand for veterinary medicine, thereby providing a growth platform for the market in this region.
On the other hand, Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing regional market from 2021 to 2028. Market growth in the region can be attributed to the significantly high cattle population, which has enhanced the demand for meat production. China and India constitute more than 30% of the global cattle population. Moreover, in 2018, Asia Pacific accounted for 40 to 50% of the total meat production worldwide.
Major companies are focusing on strategic initiatives like acquisitions and mergers to maintain their dominance in the market. For instance, in November 2020, Alivira Animal Health Ltd. acquired Provet Veteriner Urunleri San. Ve Tic. A. S. in Turkey. This furthered the company’s geographical footprint and product lineup. In October 2019, SUANFARMA acquired an API manufacturing plant in Italy called Sandoz Industrial Products SpA. This expanded the company’s production capacity and supported its global expansion strategy. Some of the key companies in the global veterinary API manufacturing market are:
Alivira Animal Health Ltd.
Excel Industries Ltd.
Ofichem Group
Shaanxi Hanjiang Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.
Menadiona
Afton Pharma
Jiangsu Lingyun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
SUANFARMA
NGL Fine-Chem Ltd.
FIS - Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici S.p.A
Report Attribute |
Details |
The market size value in 2021 |
USD 6.5 billion |
The revenue forecast in 2028 |
USD 10.4 billion |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 6.9% from 2021 to 2028 |
Base year for estimation |
2020 |
Actual estimates/Historical data |
2016 - 2019 |
Forecast period |
2021 - 2028 |
Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD million/billion and CAGR from 2021 to 2028 |
Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments covered |
Service type, synthesis type, product, region |
Regions covered |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; MEA |
Country Scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; France; Italy; Spain; Japan; China; India; Brazil; Mexico; South Africa; Saudi Arabia |
Key companies profiled |
Alivira Animal Health Ltd.; Excel Industries Ltd.; Ofichem Group; Shaanxi Hanjiang Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.; Menadiona; Afton Pharma; Jiangsu Lingyun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; SUANFARMA; NGL Fine-Chem Ltd.; FIS - Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici SPA |
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This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2016 to 2028. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global veterinary active pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturing market report on the basis of service type, synthesis type, product, and region:
Service Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2028)
In House
Contract Outsourcing
Contract Development
Preclinical Development
Others
Contract Manufacturing
API/Bulk Drugs
Finished Dose Formulations
Synthesis Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2028)
Chemical-based API
Biological API
HPAPI
Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2028)
Antiparasitic
Anti-infectives
NSAIDs
Vaccines
Biologics
Others
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2028)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
U.K.
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
b. The global veterinary API manufacturing market size was estimated at USD 6.3 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 6.5 billion in 2021.
b. The global veterinary API manufacturing market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.9% from 2021 to 2028 to reach USD 10.4 billion by 2028.
b. In 2019, Asia Pacific emerged as the fastest-growing market on account of the availability of many lucrative opportunities for market players to set up their manufacturing facilities in the region. This growth is backed by developing countries such as India and China.
b. Some key players operating in the veterinary API manufacturing market include Alivira Animal Health Limited, Uquifa, Chempro Pharma Private Limited, Alchemy Impex, Excel Industries Ltd, Oceanic Pharmachem Pvt Ltd, VetPharma (Part of Chemo), Century Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Adani Pharmachem Private Limited, Menadiona, Siflon, M.P.I. Pharmazeutika GmbH, and SuanFarma.
b. Key factors driving the veterinary API manufacturing market growth include rising demand for veterinary APIs, growing focus on animal well-being, and focus of market players on the market.
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