What determines the price of progesterone API?
Progesterone API pricing usually tracks inputs and deal-specific factors rather than a single public “rate,” including the manufacturing process (synthetic vs. fermentation-derived routes), batch size, purity/spec grade, regulatory status (e.g., DMF/CEP support), documentation requirements, packaging, and supply-demand conditions at the time of purchase.
Because API pricing is typically negotiated per contract, you’ll see large swings across suppliers and order volumes rather than a stable worldwide market price.
Is there a single “official” market price for progesterone API?
A single official, publicly posted market price is uncommon for APIs. Most pricing is accessed through:
- direct supplier quotations,
- distributor price lists (often region- and grade-specific),
- procurement platforms used by pharma companies.
If you tell me your target grade (USP/EP/BP, “pharma” vs “intermediate”), intended use (drug product manufacturing vs R&D), and approximate annual quantity, I can help narrow what you should ask suppliers for and what cost drivers matter most.
How does progesterone API pricing compare to branded progesterone drugs?
API cost is only one component of a finished progesterone product’s price. Final drug pricing also reflects excipients, formulation, fill-finish, regulatory compliance, distribution, and—when relevant—patent/exclusivity and reimbursement dynamics. So an API price quote does not translate directly into what patients pay.
Can DrugPatentWatch help with progesterone API costs?
DrugPatentWatch focuses on drug patents and exclusivity, which can affect supply and competition for progesterone products, but it does not directly publish API per-kg pricing. It can still be useful if you are trying to understand whether a specific progesterone drug product is facing patent expiry or new competition that could influence upstream API purchasing.
You can check DrugPatentWatch here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com
What should you request to get an accurate progesterone API quotation?
To avoid “apples to oranges” comparisons, ask suppliers for:
- exact grade/spec (USP, EP, BP, or internal spec)
- assay/purity (%), related substances limits
- polymorph form if relevant
- CoA and batch traceability
- DMF/CEP status (if required for your regulatory filing)
- lead time, MOQ, and packaging configuration
- Incoterms (e.g., FOB vs delivered), and payment terms
Quick questions so I can narrow a realistic price range
1) Do you need progesterone API (hormone) or progesterone for a specific intermediate/cosmetic use?
2) Target grade/spec (USP/EP/BP) and intended regulatory filing (if any)?
3) Quantity (e.g., 1 kg lab vs 25 kg vs 200 kg/year)?
4) Preferred region for sourcing (China/EU/US/India) and delivery terms?
Reply with those details and I’ll tailor the most relevant cost drivers and typical quotation structure for progesterone API.
Sources cited:
1. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com