The Angiotensin Converting Enzymes (ACE) Inhibitors Market, estimated at USD 9,000.3 Mn in 2025, is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.6% and reach USD 13,179.7 Mn by 2032.
The market growth is driven by increasing demand for innovative and effective drugs across diverse therapeutic areas. Advances in drug discovery, biopharmaceuticals, and digital technologies are improving treatment outcomes and operational efficiency. Supportive regulations, rising R&D investments, and a strong focus on patient-centric care are creating new opportunities for pharmaceutical companies.
Rising prevalence of hypertension across the globe is a significant factor driving the global angiotensin converting enzymes (ACE) inhibitors market growth. Hypertension is a major health issue worldwide, and is listed as the leading risk factor for mortality by the World Health Organization. According to WHO Data, in 2025, around 1.28 billion people worldwide suffered from hypertension. This large patient pool requires effective treatment and management of hypertension on a regular basis to control blood pressure levels and reduce cardiovascular risks.
Global Angiotensin Converting Enzymes (ACE) Inhibitors Market– Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic and consequent lockdowns in various countries across the globe impacted the financial status of businesses across all sectors, including the private healthcare sector. COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire supply chain of the healthcare industry, mainly due to strict lockdowns in several regions. Private healthcare is one such sector that has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a notably negative impact on the global angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors market. ACE inhibitors are a class of drugs that are commonly used to treat conditions like hypertension, heart failure, and kidney problems. During the initial phases of the pandemic, there were concerns and discussions about whether ACE inhibitors could potentially worsen COVID-19 outcomes due to their impact on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), which the virus was known to interact with. This uncertainty led to some patients discontinuing or altering their use of ACE inhibitors without proper medical guidance, causing disruptions in treatment plans and medication adherence. Furthermore, the pandemic resulted in significant disruptions in healthcare services globally. Lockdowns, restrictions, and overwhelmed healthcare systems led to reduced routine medical visits, delayed elective procedures, and disruptions in the supply chain for pharmaceuticals, including ACE inhibitors. These factors collectively impacted the demand, supply, and accessibility of ACE inhibitors in various regions.
Global Angiotensin Converting Enzymes (ACE) Inhibitors Market- Key Developments
On May 3, 2025, Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the the global biopharmaceutical companies, launched a new US$ 315 Mn (285 million euro) plant in Germany. The pharmaceutical company wants to ensure long-term capability for producing novel chemical entities, and this facility is part of that effort.
On September 23, 2025, Merck Group, a pharmaceutical company announced the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in Molsheim, France, with an investment of more than US$ 129.1 Mn (€130 Mn). The expansion will help the company to achieve its target of increasing Merck Group’s sales to around US$ 26.9 Bn (€25 Bn) by 2025.
In September 2025, AstraZeneca, one of the research-based biopharmaceutical company announced its plan to invest US$ 360 Mn in advanced manufacturing facility in Ireland. The new plant will allow for late-stage development and early commercial supply.