APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

the Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market is Segmented by Type (cold Chain Warehouses and Non - Cold Chain Warehouses), by Application (pharmaceutical Factory, Pharmacy, Hospital, and Other Applications), and by Country (China, Japan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and Rest of the Asia-Pacific). the Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts for the Asia-Pacific Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market Size

APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Market Size (2024) USD 37.57 Billion
Market Size (2029) USD 58.87 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 9.40 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market Analysis

The APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market size is estimated at USD 37.57 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 58.87 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.40% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

  • The market is seeing the emergence of new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and data analytics to improve visibility, traceability, and overall supply chain performance.
  • The pharmaceutical industry has moved into a new phase of rapid integration. As a result of the overall progress of epidemic prevention and control and progressive liberalization, overall pharmaceutical supply chain development has started to recover.
  • As we look ahead to 2023, the 100-year transformation and the 100-year pandemic are inextricably linked. Domestic development faces the triple challenge of declining demand, supply shocks, and weakening expectations.
  • In China, Total sales of all three major end-of-life drugs increased slightly in 2022, by approximately 1.1%. Public hospitals continue to dominate the market, although their overall market share is decreasing due to the effects of national medical reform policies.
  • In China, Public hospitals account for approximately 61.8 percent of drug sales in 2022, while retail pharmacies account for approximately 29.0 percent, and medical and drug sales account for approximately 9.2 percent. Drug consumption started to shift away from the hospital and toward the outside market, with a clear trend of prescription outflow.
  • The increase in demand is driven by the increasing cost of healthcare in the region, the increasing prevalence of generic substitutes, and the prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases like hypertension, all of which result in high treatment costs.
  • Cold chain expansion was expected to see a surge in demand as cold chain manufacturers shifted their focus from production to storage to extend the shelf life of their products due to COVID-19's impact on the global healthcare cold chain supply chain, as well as the pandemic’s restrictions on commerce.

APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market Trends

Increase in Cold Storage Warehouses is driving the market

  • COVID-19 changed the way the supply chain operates. More advanced digital technologies are being adopted to enhance operational performance and address health issues. The evolving logistics industry scenario, the need for significant cost reduction, and optimal inventory management are expected to drive the growth of healthcare cold chain logistics in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • In Southeast Asia, Japanese logistics companies are leveraging their decades of experience to build state-of-the-art warehouses equipped with features such as temperature controls to meet the ever-evolving needs of local customers. With rising incomes in Asia, customers expect faster delivery of their online orders. Consequently, warehouses must be automated to save time and equipped with stringent temperature controls to ensure freshness.
  • Thailand boasts the most advanced warehouses in Asia. With a population of more than 269 million people, Indonesia holds considerable potential but has lagged in logistics development, partly due to the logistical challenges posed by the country’s many islands. Demand from domestically oriented businesses is on the rise.
  • Companies are investing millions of dollars in developing efficient, effective, and dependable cold chain processes because cold chain security remains a weak point in the system. Furthermore, the number of cold warehouses in Asia-Pacific is increasing due to rising demands for food and pharmaceutical products in the region. Consequently, an increase in cold warehouses is expected to expand the Asia-Pacific cold chain logistics market.
APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market: Monthly China's warehouse storage index (CWSI), In %, January 2020 to September 2022

India will lead the warehouse space creation in the region

  • In 2023, India is projected to account for more than one-third of all incremental warehousing space additions in the Asia Pacific. The country is expected to witness the most significant growth in warehouse and logistics supply within the region, projecting a 29 million square foot increase, constituting over one-third of the total projected 85 million square feet of logistics space in the region.
  • Not only Bengaluru but also Delhi-NCR and Mumbai will lead the rental growth list in 2023. Mumbai is anticipated to experience a 4-6% increase in warehousing rentals, while Delhi-NCR is poised for the most substantial surge, growing between 5-7% year-on-year. Australia is expected to lead with a 12% increase in rentals.
  • India's pharmaceutical industry is rapidly expanding and gaining prominence in the global pharma market. The Indian government has implemented various policies and schemes to promote cold storage in the country. These initiatives include allowing 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), providing a 100% exemption for profit in food processing units for the first five years and 25% to 30% for the subsequent five years, along with a range of subsidies.
APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market: Leading pharmaceutical and drug companies in India in 2023, by market capitalization, In Billion INR

APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Industry Overview

The pharmaceutical warehousing market in APAC is dynamic and competitive. The pharmaceutical industry in APAC is expanding, and there is a growing need for efficient warehousing and distribution solutions. There are many international and local players operating in the market. From an APAC perspective, Malaysia is emerging as a hub for multinational pharmaceutical companies. Malaysia’s low wages, strategic proximity to China, improved infrastructure, and pro-business policy make it an attractive market for both operating and indirect tax purposes. Vietnam, on the other hand, is an emerging hub for pharmaceutical companies. It remains to be seen how developments in Asia unfold. Pharma companies would do well to keep an eye on the situation. As pharmaceutical legislation changes, companies that can quickly adjust to changing compliance requirements are likely to gain a competitive advantage in this expanding market.

APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market Leaders

  1. Nippon Express

  2. Sankyu

  3. DHL

  4. DSV

  5. Goke Hengtai (Beijing) Medical Technology Co., Ltd.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market Concentration
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APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market News

  • July 2023: JD established a 10,000-square-meter warehouse in Shenyang to meet the increasing demand for pharmaceutical products. This facility provides 3PL (3rd party logistics) services specifically for medicines and medical equipment. With distinct temperature zones catering to various drug requirements, including cold, room temperature, fridge, and freezer.
  • April 2022: GEODIS, a global logistics operator, strengthened its temperature-controlled pharma air freight shipments in Asia-Pacific (APAC) & Middle East (ME) by obtaining the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV) Pharma certification.

APAC Pharmaceutical WarehousingMarket Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET INSIGHTS AND DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview (Current Market Scenario of Market and Economy)

    2. 4.2 Government Regulations and Initiatives

    3. 4.3 Technological Trends

    4. 4.4 Impact of Covid-19 on the market

    5. 4.5 Market Dynamics

      1. 4.5.1 Market Drivers

        1. 4.5.1.1 Rapidly Expanding Pharmaceutical Industry

        2. 4.5.1.2 Government Regulations and Intiatives

      2. 4.5.2 Market Restraints/ Challenges

        1. 4.5.2.1 Supply Chain Disruptions

        2. 4.5.2.2 Temperature Controlled and Cold Chain Management

      3. 4.5.3 Market Opportunities

        1. 4.5.3.1 Technological Innovations

    6. 4.6 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.6.1 Bargaining Powers of Buyers/Consumers

      2. 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      3. 4.6.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.6.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 BY Type

      1. 5.1.1 Cold Chain Warehouse

      2. 5.1.2 Non-Cold Chain Warehouse

    2. 5.2 By Application

      1. 5.2.1 Pharmaceutical Factory

      2. 5.2.2 Pharmacy

      3. 5.2.3 Hospital

      4. 5.2.4 Other Applications

    3. 5.3 By Geography

      1. 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific

        1. 5.3.1.1 Australia

        2. 5.3.1.2 China

        3. 5.3.1.3 India

        4. 5.3.1.4 Indonesia

        5. 5.3.1.5 Japan

        6. 5.3.1.6 Malaysia

        7. 5.3.1.7 Vietnam

        8. 5.3.1.8 Thailand

        9. 5.3.1.9 Rest-of-APAC

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  7. 7. Overview (Market Concentration and Major Players)

  8. 8. Company Profiles

    1. 8.1 Nippon Express

    2. 8.2 Sankyu

    3. 8.3 DHL

    4. 8.4 DSV

    5. 8.5 Goke Hengtai (Beijing) Medical Technology Co., Ltd.

    6. 8.6 SG Holdings

    7. 8.7 Yamato Holdings

    8. 8.8 Mitsui - Soko Group

    9. 8.9 Sinopharm Logistics

    10. 8.10 Yunda Holding

    11. 8.11 CJ Rokin Logistics

    12. 8.12 SF Express

    13. 8.13 JD Logistics

    14. 8.14 Kerry Logistics*

  9. *List Not Exhaustive
  10. 9. *List Not Exhaustive

  11. 10. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OF THE MARKET

  12. 11. APPENDIX

  13. 12. DISCLAIMER

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APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Industry Segmentation

Pharmaceutical warehousing refers to the systematic storing of medicinal products and related items. Pharmaceutical warehousing is used in the pharmaceutical industry to store active ingredients and other volatile substances that need to be stored in a controlled environment in order to be safe and effective.

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) pharmaceutical warehousing market is segmented by type (cold chain warehouses and non-cold chain warehouses), by application (pharmaceutical factory, pharmacy, hospital, and other applications), and by region (China, Japan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and rest of the Asia-Pacific). 

The report offers market size and forecasts for the Asia-Pacific pharmaceutical warehousing market in value (USD) for all the above segments.

BY Type
Cold Chain Warehouse
Non-Cold Chain Warehouse
By Application
Pharmaceutical Factory
Pharmacy
Hospital
Other Applications
By Geography
Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Vietnam
Thailand
Rest-of-APAC
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APAC Pharmaceutical WarehousingMarket Research FAQs

The APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market size is expected to reach USD 37.57 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 9.40% to reach USD 58.87 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market size is expected to reach USD 37.57 billion.

Nippon Express, Sankyu, DHL, DSV and Goke Hengtai (Beijing) Medical Technology Co., Ltd. are the major companies operating in the APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market.

In 2023, the APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market size was estimated at USD 34.34 billion. The report covers the APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the APAC Pharmaceutical Warehousing Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

APAC Pharmaceutical WarehousingIndustry Report

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