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Distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production volume worldwide as of 2023, by region
Share of global API production volume by region 2023
As of 2023, almost two thirds of all active pharmaceutical ingredients manufactured worldwide came from China and India. The concentration of critical products manufactured in only a few countries can lead to supply issues during times of crises, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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