North America Topical Drugs CDMO Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Semi-solid, Liquid), By Service (Contract Development, Contract Manufacturing), By End Use, By Country, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030
North America Topical Drugs CDMO Market Growth & Trends:
The North America topical drugs CDMO market size is anticipated to reach USD 27.22 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10.88% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing investment in R&D activities coupled with rising need for novel therapeutics for several dermatological conditions contributes to the growing demand for topical drugs CDMO market. Rising consumer preference for several topical solutions owing to ease of administration and minimized side effects are other factors supporting the growth of the market.
The growing need for novel innovation and new product developments are expected to improve the demand in the market, and competitive pressure & pricing concerns are driving companies to outsource new drug development & manufacturing. This is expected to drive overall market growth. Moreover, CDMOs are leveraging several advanced technologies such as nanotechnology to manipulate drug particles at the molecular level, enhancing drug stability and bioavailability. Moreover, microencapsulation techniques protect sensitive ingredients, allowing for controlled release and targeted drug delivery, amplifying therapeutic outcomes. Such technological advancements are accelerating market growth potential in North America.
CDMOs are actively involved in collaboration & partnerships with pharmaceutical companies to secure long-term contracts for innovative drug development and manufacturing of several topical formulations, which is expected to spur market demand. For instance, in January 2023, Swiss-American CDMO, a prominent provider specializing in topical skin care products, collaborated with LiquiGlide, the inventor of the EveryDrop dispensing platform. Through this collaboration, the company will utilize LiquiGlide's innovative nontoxic slippery surface technology to eliminate friction between liquids & solids and product waste for consumer-packaged goods.
North America Topical Drugs CDMO Market Report Highlights:
Based on product type, the semi-solid formulations segment dominated the market with a revenue share of more than 66.47% share in 2024, owing to numerous advantages including ease of administration and patient preference for topical drugs compared to the oral route of administration owing to several adverse effects, which is expected to drive segment demand
Based on service type, the contract manufacturing segment is expected to grow at the substantial CAGR over the forecast period
Based on sponsors, the pharmaceutical companies segment held the largest market share in 2024. Growing R&D investments by several pharmaceutical companies to develop and commercialize innovative topical drugs is anticipated to boost market revenue growth
The U.S. dominated the North America topical drugs CDMO industry owing to factors such as strong presence of market participants in the region, government support for quality healthcare and high demand for cosmetic products
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definitions
1.3. Research Methodology
1.4. Information Procurement
1.4.1. Purchased database
1.4.2. GVR's internal database
1.4.3. Secondary sources
1.4.4. Primary research
1.5. Information or Data Analysis
1.5.1. Data analysis models
1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
1.7. Model Details
1.7.1. Commodity flow analysis (Model 1)
1.7.2. Parent Market Analysis (Model 2)
1.8. List of Secondary Sources
1.9. List of Primary Sources
1.10. Objectives
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segment Outlook
2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. North America Topical Drugs CDMO Market Variables, Trends & Scope