What is the pillar industry of China pharmaceutical industry?

According to the report of Medicine Network, chemicals are the first pillar industry of domestic pharmaceutical industry, and their scale accounts for more than 50% of the pharmaceutical market segment. In 20 15-20 18, the overall operating income growth rate of listed chemical pharmaceutical preparation enterprises accelerated, reaching 22.6% in 20 18, and decreased to 10% in 20 19, and the operating income reached 284.33 billion yuan.

Pharmaceutical industry is an important part of China's national economy and a combination of traditional industry and modern industry. Its main categories include: chemical raw materials and preparations, Chinese herbal medicines, etc.