Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-08-28 01:15Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Industry Overview - Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most potent acid-suppressing medications, widely used for treating acid-related diseases such as peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease [1][2] - The Chinese oral PPI market has maintained a scale of over 10 billion yuan from 2018 to 2024, with strong market demand [1][6] - The market has shown volatility due to the implementation of volume-based procurement plans for several generic PPIs, leading to price declines despite increasing sales [1][6] Market Size and Trends - The market size for oral PPIs in China is projected to decline by 10.5% year-on-year in 2024, influenced by price reductions from collective procurement [1][6] - The market for PPIs used for peptic ulcers is valued at 4.8 billion yuan, while the market for those used for gastroesophageal reflux disease is valued at 1.8 billion yuan [6] Product Landscape - As of the end of 2024, there are seven PPI products approved for sale in China, with major products including Rabeprazole, Aplrazole, Esomeprazole, and Omeprazole, collectively holding over 87% market share [1][8] - Rabeprazole leads the market with a share of 27.6%, followed by Aplrazole at 23.7% [1][8] Competitive Landscape - The PPI industry is characterized by intense competition, with numerous companies involved in the production of various PPI products [1][9] - As of July 2025, there are 134 products of Lansoprazole, 106 products of Pantoprazole, and 440 products of Omeprazole produced by over 180 companies in China [1][9] - The leading company for Rabeprazole is Jichuan Pharmaceutical, holding over 30% market share, while AstraZeneca leads the Omeprazole market with a 17.8% share [1][9]