PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1651989
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1651989
The global cell culture market size is expected to reach USD 58.98 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Cell Culture Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Consumables and Instruments), Application, End Use, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Cell culture is a laboratory technique used to grow cells in a controlled environment for various applications, including drug testing, disease diagnosis, and research. The market is expanding due to increased R&D in areas such as monoclonal antibodies, driven by the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune disorders. Additionally, the demand for cell culture techniques is growing with the use of gene therapies for conditions such as cancer and neurological disorders, which rely on specialized cell culture media. Advancements such as the integration of nanofibers into cell culture media are further boosting cell culture market growth. The adoption of single-use processing methods by small-scale biopharmaceutical companies is also contributing to the market expansion, offering low-cost, efficient production methods.
The increased adoption of 3D cell culture models is a cell culture market trend, as 3D models can reproduce the in vivo environment more accurately than traditional 2D models. These models offer improved cell growth, differentiation, and response to stimuli, making them ideal for drug discovery, toxicity testing, and cancer research. Additionally, researchers are shifting toward 3D cultures to obtain more reliable and physiologically relevant data, and 3D models are proving essential in personalized medicine, where patient-specific therapies are being developed. This shift is supported by advancements in technologies such as scaffolding and bio printing, which enhance the capabilities of 3D cell cultures.
The consumables segment, by product, held a larger share of the cell culture market in 2024, driven by its use in biopharmaceutical companies, academic research, and contract research institutes.
The diagnostics segment, by application, is expected to experience the highest growth rate during the forecast period owing to the increasing use of cell cultures in metabolomics for identifying biomarkers associated with various pathologically significant conditions.
North America led the cell culture market in 2024 and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period, fueled by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases in the aging population, technological advancements in biopharmaceutical centers, and supportive government initiatives and policies for medical research development.
The Asia Pacific cell culture market is anticipated to experience the fastest growth at a robust CAGR during the forecast period, driven by rising healthcare expenditure, increased awareness of cell and gene therapies, and vast opportunities for clinical research.
A few key global market players include Sartorius AG; Danaher; Merck KGaA; Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.; Corning Inc.; Avantor, Inc.; BD; Eppendorf SE; Bio-Techne; and PromoCell GmbH.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the cell culture market report on the basis of product, application, end use, and region.