Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-08-31 00:05Overview - The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in China is experiencing robust demand due to an aging population, rising chronic disease incidence, and increased public health awareness [1][5] - By 2024, the number of large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprises in China is projected to reach 9,793, with total assets of 51,746.1 billion yuan, sales revenue of 25,298.5 billion yuan, and total profits of 3,420.7 billion yuan [1][5] - The normalization of centralized procurement is driving traditional pharmaceutical companies to shift from "scale expansion" to "lean survival," promoting the construction of a lean management system across the entire industry chain [1][5] Industry Classification - The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry can be divided into eight sub-sectors: chemical raw materials, chemical preparations, traditional Chinese medicine processing, traditional Chinese medicine production, veterinary medicine, biological products, sanitary materials, and pharmaceutical packaging [2] Development History - The industry has evolved from a weak foundation in the early years of the People's Republic of China, primarily relying on imported raw materials, to a rapidly expanding sector with significant improvements in manufacturing standards [3] - Key milestones include the establishment of the National Medical Products Administration in 1998 and the introduction of various policies to encourage innovation and improve drug quality [3][4] Development Background - The industry is supported by numerous policies aimed at correcting irregularities in the pharmaceutical procurement and medical service sectors, promoting digital traditional Chinese medicine, and enhancing the quality of traditional Chinese medicine [4][5] - The aging population is projected to reach 22,023 million by 2024, with a 1.60% year-on-year increase, leading to a growing demand for chronic disease medications [5][6] Industry Chain - The upstream of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry includes suppliers of chemical raw materials, traditional Chinese medicine materials, and pharmaceutical packaging [6] - The midstream consists of pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, while the downstream includes medical institutions, health service organizations, pharmacies, and e-commerce platforms [6] Current Development Status - The pharmaceutical market's rigid demand is continuously expanding, with significant growth in the number of medical institutions and healthcare spending per capita [1][7] - By 2024, the number of healthcare institutions in China is expected to reach 1,092,000, with hospitals and grassroots medical institutions showing steady growth [7] Competitive Landscape - The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is characterized by a diverse market with numerous participants, but recent reforms have led to increased concentration among leading companies [8] - Major players include China National Pharmaceutical Group, China Resources Pharmaceutical Group, and Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical, which have strong financial and R&D capabilities [8][9] Future Development Trends - The normalization of centralized procurement is expected to narrow profit margins for traditional generic drugs, prompting companies to increase investment in innovative drugs and high-barrier generics [10] - Pharmaceutical companies will focus on self-research and global collaboration, particularly in high-demand therapeutic areas like oncology and autoimmune diseases, while optimizing their supply chain management to reduce costs [10]