Segments - Global Ibuprofen Market by Types (USP and EP), Dosage Forms (Tablet, Capsule, Suspension, and Others), and Regions (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 - 2031
The global ibuprofen market size was valued at USD 1.23 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 1.56 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 2.7% during the forecast period 2023 - 2031. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which is considered as one of the safest conventional by spontaneous adverse drug reaction reporting systems in the UK.
It is a kind of medication having analgesic, anti-inflammatory effects, antiplatelet effect, and fever-reducing properties that can be used for conditions such as headache, toothache, fever, back pains, arthritis, minor injuries, and menstrual cramps.
It works by blocking the body’s production of certain natural substance such as prostaglandins, which are released by the body in response to an illness or an injury. Prostaglandins results in inflammation, pain, swelling, or fever in a human body. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers ibuprofen in the list of minimum medical needs for a basic healthcare system.
The market is driven by several advantages that the ibuprofen drug offers such as rapid result. Ibuprofen is considered to be essential in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
Furthermore, the continuous rising incidence of menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and various types of pains and aches.
Additionally, ibuprofen is an over the counter (OTC) drug making it easily accessible and available for usage among the end-users. This is resulting in the expansion of the global ibuprofen market.
The report on the global ibuprofen market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes | Details |
Report Title | Ibuprofen Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year | 2022 |
Historic Data | 2016 – 2021 |
Forecast Period | 2023–2031 |
Segmentation | Types (USP and EP), and Dosage Forms (Tablet, Capsule, Suspension, and Others) |
Regional Scope | Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage | Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report | BASF SE, Granules India Limited (Granules Biocause), IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited., SI Group, Inc., Strides Pharma Science Limited., Xinhua Pharm, and Zhejiang Hisoar Pharmaceutical Co.,LTD. |
On the basis of type, the global Ibuprofen market is bifurcated into USP and EP. The USP segment is anticipated to hold 59.1% of the overall market due to prevalence of numerous diseases in North America. The EP segment is estimated to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period owing to increasing number of research laboratories in several countries in Europe.
Based on dosage forms, the market is segmented into tablet, capsule, suspension, and others. The tablet segment is projected to grow at a significant pace during the forecast period owing to the introduction of flavored chewable tablets that are mostly preferred among the infants. The capsule segment is also expected to increase at a substantial CAGR due to its property of easier swallowing while also avoiding a bad taste to the mouth.
USP: USP abbreviation of United States Pharmacopeia, is an official pharmacopeia of the US, which was established in 1820. The pharmacopeia contains set of legally recognized standards of identity, strength, quality, purity, packaging, and labeling for drug substances, dosage forms, and other therapeutic products, including nutritionals and dietary supplements.
According to, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Ibuprofen Tablets, USP comprise the active ingredient ibuprofen, which is propionic acid. Ibuprofen is a white powdered drug having melting point between 74°C and 77°C, that is to some extent soluble in water and readily soluble in organic solvents that includes ethanol and acetone. The ibuprofen tablets and USP are available in 400mg, 600mg, and 800mg tablets for the purpose of oral administration.
EP: The European Pharmacopoeia (EP) is a major regional pharmacopoeia that provides standards across the pharmaceutical industry in Europe for quality control of the medicines while also checking the quality of the constituents used to manufacture the drugs. According to the European pharmacopoeia, ibuprofen is white or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals that are practically insoluble in water, while easily soluble in acetone, methanol and in methylene chloride. It dissolves in dilute solutions of carbonates and alkali hydroxides.
Tablet: Ibuprofen tablets are generally available in weights such as 200mg, 400mg, 600mg, and 800mg. The standards of the ibuprofen tablets are either according to the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) or Europe Pharmacopoeia (EP).
Tablets are generally harder to swallow among children and can also cause a bad aftertaste, but the introduction of flavored chewable ibuprofen tablets has resulted in surging the demand for tablets segment. It has also made tablets easier to swallow just by chewing it while also providing a decent aftertaste to the mouth due to its flavor.
Capsule: Ibuprofen liquid gel capsules are generally found in 200mg and 400mg dose strength, which are recommended for adults over 12 years of age. Capsules are easier to swallow than tablet pills and avoid bad taste in the mouth, which increases their preference among patients.
Capsules are comparatively faster to dissolve than tablets as tablet pills have to be broken down completely to dissolve which takes longer time.
Suspension: Ibuprofen suspension are found with different dosage strengths for relieving moderate pain, post-immunization pyrexia, symptomatic relief of headache, earache, dental pain, and backache. It is also effective in the relief of feverishness, symptoms of cold and influenza. The ibuprofen suspension is only recommended for oral administration and short-term.
Adults and children over 12 years are recommended with dose of 200mg-400mg (10ml-20ml). The recommended dose for infants of age group between 3 months and 1 year is 2.5ml, and for children of age group 1-4 years, 4-7 years, and 7-12 years the recommended dosage of ibuprofen suspension is 5ml, 7.5ml, and 10ml respectively.
Others: The others category of the dosage form segment includes soluble ibuprofen, syrups, and sprays. Soluble ibuprofen produces a great peak plasma concentration of ibuprofen than the tablet. Soluble ibuprofen is generally of powdered form or granular form which can be consumed by mixing it in water.
The liquid syrup ibuprofen is primarily consumed among children aging between 3 months and 12 years. Ibuprofen syrups are proven to efficacious at managing pain after a tonsillectomy. However, soluble ibuprofen is preferred post-tonsillectomy, as tables are harder to swallow.
Ibuprofen also has its dosage forms as sprays which are non-sticky, non-greasy, and colorless in nature. These are particularly formulated to allow quick absorption of ibuprofen through the skin for effective relieve at the point of pain.
In terms of regions, the market is fragmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is a promising region for the market. The region constituted around one third share of the market in 2019. The market in the region is projected to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.
Increasing population and rising cancer ailments in the region are major factors the ibuprofen market in Asia Pacific. The market in Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a CAGR of approximately 3.0% due growing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in the region.