Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-08-08 01:36Core Viewpoint - The biopharmaceutical industry in China is rapidly developing, with significant growth expected in market size from 257.65 billion yuan in 2018 to 454.17 billion yuan in 2024, and projected to reach 460 billion yuan by 2025 [1][6][4]. Group 1: Definition and Classification - Biopharmaceuticals are products used for prevention, treatment, and diagnosis, developed using principles from microbiology, biology, medicine, biochemistry, and biotechnology [2][4]. - The biopharmaceutical industry can be categorized into biopharmaceuticals, chemical drugs, and modern traditional Chinese medicine, with biopharmaceuticals further divided into blood products, recombinant proteins, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and cell therapy products [2]. Group 2: Current Development Status - The development of the biopharmaceutical industry is closely linked to innovations in biotechnology, with significant advancements since the 20th century [4][6]. - China's biopharmaceutical market is still in its early stages but is experiencing strong growth, with biopharmaceuticals becoming a crucial part of the pharmaceutical sector [6][4]. Group 3: Industry Chain - The upstream of the biopharmaceutical industry consists of raw materials, pharmaceutical equipment, and biotechnology, with raw materials primarily sourced from natural biological materials [8]. - The midstream involves the research and production of biopharmaceutical products, while the downstream focuses on sales channels to medical institutions, diagnostic agencies, research units, and consumers [8]. Group 4: Development Environment and Policies - Recent policies have supported and regulated the development of the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on improving new drug pricing mechanisms, drug price governance, centralized procurement, and medical service standardization [10][12]. Group 5: Competitive Landscape - The biopharmaceutical industry is a strategic emerging industry in China, with notable companies including WuXi AppTec, HengRui Medicine, and BeiGene, among others [13][15]. - Various segments within the biopharmaceutical industry have seen the emergence of leading companies, such as vaccine producers and diagnostic reagent manufacturers [15][20]. Group 6: Development Trends - There is a strong emphasis on developing new vaccines and improving traditional vaccines to meet global health challenges [25]. - The industrialization of antibody drugs and protein drugs is advancing, with significant roles in treating various diseases [26][27]. - Research and product development in diagnostic and detection technologies for major diseases are increasingly utilizing nanomaterials for enhanced sensitivity and specificity [28].