Global Progesterone Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Product Type;

Natural Progesterone and Synthetic Progesterone

By Mode of Delivery;

Injectable, Suspended Form, Oral, and Others

By Application;

Menopause, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Endometrial Cancer, Contraception, Hyperplastic Precursor Lesions, and Others

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn500599312 Published Date: May, 2025 Updated Date: June, 2025

Progesterone Market Overview

Progesterone Market (USD Million)

Progesterone Market was valued at USD 4,870.35 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 11,726.84 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.4%.


Global Progesterone Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 13.4 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)13.4 %
Market Size (2024)USD 4,870.35 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 11,726.84 Million
Market ConcentrationLow
Report Pages364
4,870.35
2024
11,726.84
2031

Major Players

  • Merck KGaA
  • Pfizer Inc.
  • Bayer AG
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Novartis AG
  • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
  • Mylan N.V.
  • Besins Healthcare
  • LGM Pharma
  • Watson Pharmaceuticals (now part of Allergan)

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global Progesterone Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The progesterone market is steadily expanding, driven by its essential role in treating reproductive health conditions. This hormone plays a critical part in maintaining pregnancy and regulating menstrual cycles, making it a cornerstone in fertility treatments, hormone therapies, and contraceptive solutions. Currently, around 55% of all progesterone prescriptions are directed toward reproductive health, reflecting its foundational use in gynecology.

Surging Demand for Hormone Replacement Therapy
An increasing number of women are seeking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to address symptoms of menopause and hormonal imbalance. Progesterone, often administered alongside estrogen, is pivotal in reducing the risks of unopposed estrogen therapy. Nearly 30% of progesterone utilization is linked to HRT, indicating its broadening application in managing age-related hormonal changes.

Innovation in Drug Delivery Systems
Technological advancements are reshaping the delivery of progesterone through improved formulations like transdermal gels, oral capsules, and injectables. These innovations enhance patient compliance and therapeutic effectiveness. Notably, extended-release and bioidentical hormone options make up about 25% of new progesterone drug launches, showcasing the market’s shift toward convenience and personalization in treatment.

Expanding Clinical and Regulatory Support
Endorsements from regulatory bodies and medical associations have helped strengthen the clinical positioning of progesterone. Updated treatment guidelines and wider therapeutic indications are leading to increased adoption. Currently, over 35% of treatment regimens for reproductive and endocrine conditions include progesterone, underscoring its established place in evidence-based care.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Product Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Mode of Delivery
    3. Market Snapshot, By Application
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Progesterone Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Increasing Hormonal Disorders
        2. Demand for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
        3. Growing Awareness of Reproductive Health
      2. Restraints
        1. Regulatory Hurdles in Medications
        2. Safety Concerns and Side Effects
        3. Competition from Alternatives
      3. Opportunities
        1. Progesterone in Cosmetics
        2. Innovation in Formulations
        3. Rising Demand for Natural Hormone Products
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Progesterone Market, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Natural Progesterone
      2. Synthetic Progesterone
    2. Progesterone Market, By Mode of Delivery, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Injectable
      2. Suspended Form
      3. Oral
      4. Others
    3. Progesterone Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Menopause
      2. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
      3. Endometrial Cancer
      4. Contraception
      5. Hyperplastic Precursor Lesions
      6. Others
    4. Progesterone Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Merck KGaA
      2. Pfizer Inc.
      3. Bayer AG
      4. Abbott Laboratories
      5. Novartis AG
      6. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
      7. Mylan N.V.
      8. Besins Healthcare
      9. LGM Pharma
      10. Watson Pharmaceuticals (now part of Allergan)
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market