Opioids Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 4110
  • Published Date: Jul 17, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Opioids Market Segmentation:

Duration of Action Segment Analysis

Based on the duration of action, the ER / long-acting opioids segment is predicted to capture the largest share at 55% in the opioids market over the assessed period.  Extended-release is far in the lead due to long-lasting chronic pain. The requirement for surgical aftercare. Oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl, long-acting and preferred for continuing pain control in oncology and post-op cases. Estimates by the CDC show that 58% of adults in the U.S. are living with chronic conditions such as cancer or cardiovascular disease. This supports the need for ER opioids.

Application Segment Analysis  

In terms of application, the pain management segment is anticipated to hold the highest revenue proportion of 74% in the opioids market throughout the discussed timeline. Opioids continue to be an integral component of pain management for postoperative, cancer, and chronic pain. There are an estimated 300 million surgeries performed worldwide each year. This can account for the continued high utilization of opioids for pain. Opioids are a class of potent analgesics used to manage moderate to severe pain.

Our in-depth analysis of the global opioids market includes the following segments: 

Segment

Subsegments

Type

  • Natural
  • Semi-synthetic
  • Fully Synthetic

Duration

  • Immediate-release
  • Extended-release

Application

  • Pain Management
  • Anesthesia
  • Cough Suppression
  • Diarrhea
  • De-addiction

Route

  • Oral
  • Injectable
  • Transdermal & Others

Distribution

  • Hospital Pharmacies
  • Retail Pharmacies
  • Online Pharmacies

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The opioids market size was USD 23.09 billion in 2024.

The global opioids market size was USD 23.09 billion in 2024 and is likely to reach USD 26.80 billion by the end of 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 2.1% % over the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2034.

Johnson & Johnson, Purdue Pharma, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Mylan N.V., Endo International, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Mundipharma International, Pfizer Inc., are some key players in the market.

ER / long-acting opioids segment is predicted to capture the largest share at 55% in the opioids market over the assessed period.

North America is expected to dominate the global opioids market with a share of 39% by the end of 2034.
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