The quinine sulfate market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Recent years have seen robust growth in the size of the quinine sulfate market. This market, valued at $2.41 billion in 2024, is forecasted to reach $2.62 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%.
The surge in growth during the historic period can be associated with factors such as an increase in malaria cases, a higher demand for anti-malaria treatments, an expansion in pharmaceutical manufacturing, enhanced awareness of the therapeutic uses of quinine, and a growing demand in tropical regions.
The quinine sulfate market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for quinine sulfate is set for robust expansion in the coming years, with predictions pointing to a growth to $3.6 billion by the year 2029, enjoying a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.
The factors anticipated to contribute this growth within the forecasted period include an amplified emphasis on tropical disease treatments, increased health-related expenditures in developing countries, a higher demand for muscle relaxant medications, a rise in populations within malaria-prone regions, and the optimization of raw materials' supply chain. Key trends projected for the forecast period involve an escalated demand for generic anti-malarial medicines, increased health-sector investments in up-and-coming markets, the incorporation of technology in pharmaceutical manufacturing, a growing focus by regulators on drug safety, and heightened global attention towards malaria eradication tactics.
The increasing frequency of malaria is likely to stimulate the expansion of the quinine sulfate market. Malaria, a severe infectious disease driven by Plasmodium parasites and spread to humans by the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, triggers symptoms such as fever, chills, and ailments akin to the flu. The bolstering instances of malaria can be traced back to elements like the emergence of drug-resistant versions, the growing territories of mosquito habitats owing to climate alterations, and inadequate healthcare. Quinine sulfate operates by eliminating the Plasmodium parasites causing the infection, thereby hindering the parasite's capability to grow and multiply within the red blood cells. As per the World Malaria Report 2023 released by the World Health Organization (WHO), a United Nations agency located in Switzerland, an approximated 249 million global instances of malaria were recorded across 85 endemic nations in 2022, suggesting a rise of 5 million from 2021. Consequently, the escalation in malaria cases is propelling the quinine sulfate market.
The quinine sulfatemarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: 200mg, 300mg, Other Types
2) By Product: Quinine Sulfate Tablets, Quinine Sulfate Capsules, Quinine Sulfate Injections, Quinine Sulfate Powder, Quinine Sulfate Oral Solutions
3) By Distribution Channel: Hospitals, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies
4) By Application: Malaria, Problematic Leg Cramps, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Other Applications
5) By End-User: Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
Subsegments:
1) By 200 mg: Tablets, Oral Solutions, Capsules
2) By 300 mg: Tablets, Oral Solutions, Capsules
3) Other Types: Injectable Forms, Extended Release Formulations, Combination Products
Leading businesses in the quinine sulfate market are focusing their efforts on creating innovative solutions, such as enhanced synthesis of quinine and its byproducts, to upgrade the production workflow of quinine and its derivatives. This approach not only reduces time, waste, and cost, but also sharpens the chemical synthesis abilities. The process used for making quinine sulfate consists of chemical procedures implemented in a lab to imitate its natural extraction from the cinchona tree's bark. This procedure supports mass production of the medication used to treat malaria. For example, Tohoku University, a research university in Japan, accomplished effective enantioselective synthesis of quinine in December 2022. Their research demonstrated an effective one-pot synthesis for quinine and its derivatives, incorporating organocatalysts to streamline the process and lessen the steps involved. This progress is important as it reduces chemical waste, shortens production time, and could possibly reduce costs. This contributes to the creation of new treatments and enhances the entire synthesis efficiency.
Major companies operating in the quinine sulfate market are:
• Sanofi SA
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Viatris Inc.
• Teva Pharmaceuticals
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• Aurobindo Pharma
• Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
• Cipla Limited
• Lupin Limited
• Strides Pharma
• Taj Pharmaceuticals
• Wockhardt Ltd.
• Alchem International Private Limited
• SimSon Pharma Limited
• Hangzhou Dayang Co. Ltd.
• Haihang Industry Co. Ltd.
• Pharmakina SA
• Aecochem Corp
• Buchler GmbH
• Prism Industries Private Limited
• Shreeji Pharma International
• Trademax Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals
• Sihauli Chemicals Private Limited
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the quinine sulfate market in 2024. The regions covered in the quinine sulfate market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.