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Cephalosporin Drugs Market: By Generation, By Drug Type, By Route of Administration, By Application By Distribution Channel, and Geography
Cephalosporin Drugs Market size was valued at US$ 14.7 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% from 2024-2030. The cephalosporin drugs market plays a pivotal role in the pharmaceutical industry, offering a diverse range of antibiotics that are crucial in combating bacterial infections. Cephalosporin drugs belong to the beta-lactam class of antibiotics and are widely used to treat a variety of infections ranging from mild to severe. Their effectiveness against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria has made them indispensable in clinical settings. Cephalosporin drugs find application in treating infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, and even more serious conditions like septicemia and meningitis.
According to WHO, respiratory tract infections are a leading cause of morbidity in Europe, with over 300 million reported cases annually. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major concern in the USA, affecting 150 million individuals yearly as reported by WHO. Skin and soft tissue infections contribute significantly to the disease burden, with Europe witnessing around 12 million cases each year according to WHO. Septicemia, a life-threatening condition, accounts for an estimated 6 million cases globally, with the USA recording a substantial portion. WHO states that meningitis affects approximately 1.2 million people worldwide annually, with Europe and the USA observing notable instances. The cephalosporin drugs market is influenced by several dynamics. Drivers include the rising prevalence of bacterial infections due to aging populations, increased surgeries, and antibiotic-resistant strains. Technological advancements in drug delivery enhance cephalosporin drug administration's efficacy. However, stringent regulations and potential side effects impede market growth. Nevertheless, opportunities arise from ongoing R&D for novel formulations, potentially improving therapeutic outcomes. Increased awareness of proper antibiotic use could drive long-term demand. Despite this, threats persist. Antibiotic resistance remains a challenge, demanding continuous innovation. Competition from alternatives and generic versions could affect market share and profitability, highlighting the need for strategic positioning and innovation in the cephalosporin drugs market.
Study Period
2024-2030Base Year
2023CAGR
2.90%Largest Market
North AmericaFastest Growing Market
Asia Pacific
Increase in the incidence of bacterial infectious diseases such as urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, and other bacterial infections are anticipated to fuel the cephalosporin drugs market over the forecast years. For instance, according to WHO 2016, approximately more than 340 Mn new sexually transmitted disease cases are acquired per year around the globe. Moreover, increase in the R&D expenditure for the development of newer drugs, and rise in disposable income are anticipated to surge the global cephalosporin drugs market over the forecast timeframe.
Report Benchmarks |
Details |
Report Study Period |
2024-2030 |
Market Size in 2023 |
US$ 14.7 billion |
Market CAGR |
2.90% |
By Generation |
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By Drug Type |
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By Route-administration |
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The cephalosporin drugs market size was valued at US$ 14.71 billion in 2023
The cephalosporin drugs market key players are Allergan Plc (U.K.) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (U.S.) Eli Lilly and Company (U.S.) Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. (Switzerland) GlaxoSmithKline Plc (U.K.) Lupin Limited (India) Merck & Co., Inc. (U.S.) Pfizer Inc. (U.S.) Sanofi S.A. (France) Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Israel)
The cephalosporin drugs market regions classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and the rest of MEA.
1. Executive Summary
2. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market Introduction
2.1. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market - Taxonomy
2.2. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market -Definitions
2.2.1. By Generation
2.2.2. By Drug Type
2.2.3. By Route of Administration
2.2.4. By Application
3. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market Dynamics - Factors Impact Analysis
3.6. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market - Competition Landscape
3.7. Epidemiology
4. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%)
4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market Forecast, By Generation , 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
5.1. First Generation
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.2. Second Generation
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.3. Third Generation
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.4. Fourth Generation
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.5. Fifth Generation
5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market Forecast, By Drug Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
6.1. Generics
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.2. Branded
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
7.1. Oral
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.2. Injection
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
8.1. Respiratory Tract Infections
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.2. Urinary Tract Infections
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.3. Sexually Transmitted Infections
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.4. Skin Infections
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.5. Others
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
9. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
9.1. Hospital Pharmacies
9.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
9.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
9.2. Retail Pharmacies
9.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
9.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
9.3. Online Pharmacies
9.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
9.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
10. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
10.1. North America
10.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
10.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
10.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
10.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
10.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
10.3. Asia Pacific
10.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
10.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
10.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
10.4. Latin America
10.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
10.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
10.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
10.5. The Middle East & Africa
10.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
10.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
10.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
10.6. Global Cephalosporin Drugs Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Generation, By Drug Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By Distribution Channel, and Region, 2024 - 2030
11. North America Cephalosporin Drugs Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
11.1. Generation Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.1.1. First-generation
11.1.2. Second-generation
11.1.3. Third-generation
11.1.4. Fourth-generation
11.1.5. Fifth-generation
11.2. Drug Type Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.2.1. Generic
11.2.2. Branded
11.3. Route of Administration Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.3.1. Oral
11.3.2. Injection
11.4. Application Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.4.1. Respiratory Tract Infections
11.4.2. Urinary Tract Infections
11.4.3. Sexually Transmitted Infections
11.4.4. Skin Infections
11.4.5. Others
11.5. Distribution Channel Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.5.1. Hospital Pharmacies
11.5.2. Retail Pharmacies
11.5.3. Online Pharmacies
11.6. Country Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.6.1. U.S.
11.6.2. Canada
11.7. North America Cephalosporin Drugs Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Generation, By Drug Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By Distribution Channel, and Country, 2024 - 2030
11.8. North America Cephalosporin Drugs Market Dynamics - Trends
12. Europe Cephalosporin Drugs Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
12.1. Generation Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.1.1. First-generation
12.1.2. Second-generation
12.1.3. Third-generation
12.1.4. Fourth-generation
12.1.5. Fifth-generation
12.2. Drug Type Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.2.1. Generic
12.2.2. Branded
12.3. Route of Administration Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.3.1. Oral
12.3.2. Injection
12.4. Application Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.4.1. Respiratory Tract Infections
12.4.2. Urinary Tract Infections
12.4.3. Sexually Transmitted Infections
12.4.4. Skin Infections
12.4.5. Others
12.5. Distribution Channel Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.5.1. Hospital Pharmacies
12.5.2. Retail Pharmacies
12.5.3. Online Pharmacies
12.6. Country Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.6.1. Germany
12.6.2. UK
12.6.3. France
12.6.4. Spain
12.6.5. Italy
12.6.6. Russia
12.6.7. Poland
12.6.8. Rest of Europe
12.7. Â Europe Cephalosporin Drugs Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Generation, By Drug Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By Distribution Channel, and Country, 2019 - 2025
12.8. Europe Cephalosporin Drugs Market Dynamics - Trends
13. Asia Pacific Cephalosporin Drugs Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
13.1. Generation Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.1.1. First-generation
13.1.2. Second-generation
13.1.3. Third-generation
13.1.4. Fourth-generation
13.1.5. Fifth-generation
13.2. Drug Type Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.2.1. Generic
13.2.2. Branded
13.3. Route of Administration Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.3.1. Oral
13.3.2. Injection
13.4. Application Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.4.1. Respiratory Tract Infections
13.4.2. Urinary Tract Infections
13.4.3. Sexually Transmitted Infections
13.4.4. Skin Infections
13.4.5. Others
13.5. Distribution Channel Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.5.1. Hospital Pharmacies
13.5.2. Retail Pharmacies
13.5.3. Online Pharmacies
13.6. Country Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
13.6.1. Japan
13.6.2. China
13.6.3. India
13.6.4. ASEAN
13.6.5. Australia & New Zealand
13.6.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
13.7. Asia Pacific Cephalosporin Drugs Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Generation, By Drug Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By Distribution Channel, and Country, 2019 - 2025
13.8. Asia Pacific Cephalosporin Drugs Market Dynamics - Trends
14. Latin America Cephalosporin Drugs Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
14.1. Generation Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
14.1.1. First-generation
14.1.2. Second-generation
14.1.3. Third-generation
14.1.4. Fourth-generation
14.1.5. Fifth-generation
14.2. Drug Type Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
14.2.1. Generic
14.2.2. Branded
14.3. Route of Administration Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
14.3.1. Oral
14.3.2. Injection
14.4. Application Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
14.4.1. Respiratory Tract Infections
14.4.2. Urinary Tract Infections
14.4.3. Sexually Transmitted Infections
14.4.4. Skin Infections
14.4.5. Others
14.5. Distribution Channel Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
14.5.1. Hospital Pharmacies
14.5.2. Retail Pharmacies
14.5.3. Online Pharmacies
14.6. Country Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
14.6.1. Mexico
14.6.2. Brazil
14.6.3. Argentina
14.6.4. Venezuela
14.6.5. Rest of Latin America
14.7. Latin America Cephalosporin Drugs Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Generation, By Drug Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By Distribution Channel, and Country, 2019 - 2025
14.8. Latin America Cephalosporin Drugs Market Dynamics - Trends
15. Middle East and Africa Cephalosporin Drugs Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
15.1. Generation Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
15.1.1. First-generation
15.1.2. Second-generation
15.1.3. Third-generation
15.1.4. Fourth-generation
15.1.5. Fifth-generation
15.2. Drug Type Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
15.2.1. Generic
15.2.2. Branded
15.3. Route of Administration Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
15.3.1. Oral
15.3.2. Injection
15.4. Application Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
15.4.1. Respiratory Tract Infections
15.4.2. Urinary Tract Infections
15.4.3. Sexually Transmitted Infections
15.4.4. Skin Infections
15.4.5. Others
15.5. Distribution Channel Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
15.5.1. Hospital Pharmacies
15.5.2. Retail Pharmacies
15.5.3. Online Pharmacies
15.6. Country Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
15.6.1. GCC Countries
15.6.2. South Africa
15.6.3. Israel
15.6.4. Rest of MEA
15.7. Middle East and Africa Cephalosporin Drugs Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Generation, By Drug Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By Distribution Channel, and Country, 2019 - 2025
15.8. Middle East and Africa Cephalosporin Drugs Market Dynamics - Trends
16. Competition Landscape
16.1. Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
16.2. Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis)
16.2.1. Allergan Plc (U.K.)
16.2.2. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (U.S.)
16.2.3. Eli Lilly and Company (U.S.)
16.2.4. F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. (Switzerland)
16.2.5. GlaxoSmithKline Plc (U.K.)
16.2.6. Lupin Limited (India)
16.2.7. Merck & Co., Inc. (U.S.)
16.2.8. Pfizer Inc. (U.S.)
16.2.9. Sanofi S.A. (France)
16.2.10. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Israel)
17. Research Methodology
18. Key Assumptions and Acronyms
Key Market Players