Antibiotics Market Key Players and Opportunities by 2028

Historic Data: 2018-2019 | Base Year: 2020 | Forecast Period: 2021-2028

Antibiotics Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Drug Class (Sulfonamides, Aminoglycosides, Carbapenem, Macrolides, Fluoroquinolones, Penicillin, Cephalosporin, Others); Action Mechanism (Mycolic Acid Inhibitors, RNA Synthesis Inhibitors, DNA Synthesis Inhibitors, Protein Synthesis Inhibitors, Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors), and Geography

Report Date : Apr 2021
Report Code : TIPRE00003406

Category : Life Sciences
Status : Published

Available Report Formats :
No. of Pages : 161

Analysis Strategic Insights Market Drivers Regional Insights Report Scope Recent Developments FAQs

The antibiotics market was valued at US$ 44,111.31 million in 2020 and is projected to reach US$ 59,253.24 million in 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during 2021–2028.

Antibiotics are powerful medicines that are used to fight against bacterial infections and diseases. These are specifically used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as, Staph., Strep., or E. coli. Antibiotics either kill the bacteria (bactericidal) or restrict it from reproducing and growing (bacteriostatic). The antibiotics market do not work against any viral infection. Some of the common infections treated with antibiotics are, conjunctivitis, skin or soft tissue infection, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat), and among others.

Market Insights

Increasing Development of Generic Drugs

A generic medicine is a copy of a branded drug that is no longer under patent. Generic versions are introduced in the market with an aim to offer cost-efficient drugs and increase the reach of these drugs to people belonging to different economic classes. Generic versions are popular due to their availability and affordability. For instance, according to a study published on the NCBI in 2018, the average brand name prescription price was almost 4-times the average generic price. Additionally, the companies are also focusing on the development of generic versions with an aim to offer antibiotics at minimal costs. For instance, in June 2018, Lupin launched generic Tobramycin inhalation solution in the US market. Further, encouragement from government authorities is also projected to drive the production of generic antibiotics, which would eventually drive the growth of the antibiotics market during the forecast period. For instance, in February 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) announced approval for commercialization of generic medicines manufactured by Indian drug companies in the US.

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Antibiotics Market: Strategic Insights

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Test Type Insights

Based on drug class, the antibiotics market is segmented into sulfonamides, aminoglycosides, carbapenem, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, penicillin, cephalosporin, and others. The cephalosporin segment held the largest share of the market in 2020; whereas the fluoroquinolones segment is anticipated to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period.

Action-Mechanism Insights

Based on action mechanism, the antibiotics market has been segmented into mycolic acid inhibitors, RNA synthesis inhibitors, DNA synthesis inhibitors, protein synthesis inhibitors, and cell wall synthesis inhibitors. The cell wall synthesis inhibitors segment held the largest share of the market in 2020, whereas the DNA synthesis inhibitors segment is estimated to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period.

Product launches and approval strategies are commonly adopted by companies to expand their footprint and product portfolio worldwide and meet the growing demand.

The market players operating in the antibiotics market adopt the strategy of expansion to enlarge customer base across the world, which also permits the players to maintain their brand name globally. For instance, in July 2019, the company such as Pfizer has launched an international research consortium to discover and develop new TB antibiotics in collaboration with eight biotechnology partners and European academic.

Antibiotics Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Antibiotics Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Antibiotics Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Antibiotics Market Report Scope

Report Attribute	Details
Market size in 2020	US$ 44.11 Billion
Market Size by 2028	US$ 59.25 Billion
Global CAGR (2020 - 2028)	4.0%
Historical Data	2018-2019
Forecast period	2021-2028
Segments Covered	By Drug Class Sulfonamides Aminoglycosides Carbapenem Macrolides Fluoroquinolones Penicillin Cephalosporin By Action Mechanism Mycolic Acid Inhibitors RNA Synthesis Inhibitors DNA Synthesis Inhibitors Protein Synthesis Inhibitors Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors
Regions and Countries Covered	North America US Canada Mexico Europe UK Germany France Russia Italy Rest of Europe Asia-Pacific China India Japan Australia Rest of Asia-Pacific South and Central America Brazil Argentina Rest of South and Central America Middle East and Africa South Africa Saudi Arabia UAE Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles	Pfizer, Inc Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. (Janssen Pharmaceuticals), Abbott, GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Sanofi, Novartis AG, Bayer AG, Bristol Myers Squibb Company, Eli Lilly and Company,

Antibiotics Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Antibiotics Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

Major Companies operating in the Antibiotics Market are:

Pfizer, Inc
Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. (Janssen Pharmaceuticals),
Abbott,
GlaxoSmithKline Plc,
Sanofi,

Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.

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Global Antibiotics Market – By Drug Class

Cephalosporin
Penicillin
Fluoroquinolones
Macrolides
Carbapenem
Aminoglycosides
Sulfonamides
Others

Global Antibiotics Market – By Action Mechanism

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
DNA Synthesis Inhibitors
RNA Synthesis Inhibitors
Mycolic Acid Inhibitors
Others

Global Antibiotics – By Geography

North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- UK
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific (APAC)
- China
- India
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of Middle East and Africa
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America

Company Profiles

Pfizer, Inc
Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. (Janssen Pharmaceuticals),
Abbott,
GlaxoSmithKline Plc,
Sanofi,
Novartis AG,
Bayer AG,
Bristol Myers Squibb Company,
Eli Lilly and Company,
Astellas Pharma

Frequently Asked Questions

What are antibiotics ?

Antibiotics are powerful medicines that are used to fight against bacterial infections. Antibiotics are also known as antibacterials which include a range of powerful drugs and are used to treat diseases caused by bacteria. These are specifically used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as, Staph., Strep., or E. coli. and either kill the bacteria (bactericidal) or keep it from reproducing and growing (bacteriostatic). The antibiotics do not work against any viral infection. Some common infections treated with antibiotics are, conjunctivitis, skin or soft tissue infection, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) and among others.

What is the regional analysis in terms of antibiotics?

The North American region holds the largest market for the breast cancer screening. The United States held the largest market for antibiotics market and is expected to grow due to factors such as increasing number of rising in prevalence of breast cancer , growing developments for screening and imaging process by the companies and others.

What are the driving factors for antibiotics market across the globe?

The growth of the market is attributed to some key driving factors such as rising prevalence of bacterial infections, growing geriatric population and increasing development of generic drugs. However, tedious and expensive process of antibiotic development is expected to restraint the growth of the market during the forecast years.

Research Manager

Mrinal Kerhalkar

Manager,
Market Research & Consulting

Mrinal is a seasoned research analyst with over 8 years of experience in Life Sciences Market Intelligence and Consulting. With a strategic mindset and unwavering commitment to excellence, she has built deep expertise in pharmaceutical forecasting, market opportunity assessment, and developing industry benchmarks. Her work is anchored in delivering actionable insights that empower clients to make informed strategic decisions.

Mrinal’s core strength lies in translating complex quantitative datasets into meaningful business intelligence. Her analytical acumen is instrumental in shaping go-to-market (GTM) strategies and uncovering growth opportunities across the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. As a trusted consultant, she consistently focuses on streamlining workflow processes and establishing best practices, thereby driving innovation and operational efficiency for her clients.

What are the Antibiotics Market report deliverables?

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