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Non-animal alternative testing refers to the evaluation of products and services without resorting to animal testing, aiming to ascertain the safety and effectiveness of various substances across different industry sectors. Technologies employed in non-animal alternative testing encompass in-vitro human cell and tissue cultures, organs-on-chips (OOCs), computer simulations, 3D bio-printing of tissues, synthetic skin substitutes, and studies involving human volunteers. These advanced methods serve as substitutes for animal testing across diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, pesticides, food, and more.
The primary techniques in non-animal alternative testing include cellular assay, biochemical assay, in silico modeling, and ex-vivo methods. A biochemical assay is an analytical process conducted in vitro to detect, quantify, or explore the binding or activity of biological molecules such as enzymes. Various technologies play a crucial role in these methods, including cell culture technology, high-throughput technology, molecular imaging, omics technology, and others. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, household products, diagnostics, chemicals, and food utilize these technologies as alternatives to animal testing.
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The non-animal alternatives testing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.33 billion in 2024 to $2.6 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, the high costs of animal studies, the increasing adoption of in-vitro and in-silico technologies in basic research, the rising investments and the rise in research grants for developing alternative technologies and the increasing social awareness against animal cruelty.
The non-animal alternatives testing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.08 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to government programs for non-animal alternative testing, the rise in the number of research and development activities and ethical concerns on animal experimentations will drive the growth. Major trends in the forecast period include focus on advancing ooc technology, focus on use of in silico trials, developing advanced 3D bio-printed organs and tissues, use of model organisms, collaborations and partnerships, and rising initiatives and grants to promote animal-free testing.
The growth of the non-animal testing market is propelled by support from both government and non-governmental organizations. Government entities enforce regulations, enact laws, and allocate funds to endorse non-animal testing methods, including tests on human volunteers and advanced computer-modeling techniques. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, for example, demonstrated its commitment to advancing animal-free methods for toxicology testing by announcing a grant of 7 lakh rupees in 2022. Similar initiatives promoting non-animal testing procedures are also undertaken by countries such as Denmark, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, China, and Korea. The consistent support from governmental and non-governmental sources plays a pivotal role in driving the growth of the non-animal testing market.
The anticipated expansion of the non-animal alternative testing market is expected to be driven by rising healthcare expenditure in the future. Healthcare expenditure, which encompasses spending on healthcare costs, reflects the total financial investment in healthcare-related goods and services within a specific healthcare system or economy. This expenditure is instrumental in fostering the development and accessibility of non-animal alternative testing activities. As an example, data from November 2022, as reported by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, indicates a rise in healthcare expenditure to 0.8%, amounting to $331 billion in 2022 compared to 7.6% in 2021. Consequently, the upward trajectory in healthcare expenditure is contributing to the growth of the non-animal alternative testing market.
Leading companies in the non-animal alternative testing sector are engaging in collaborations to advance alternatives to animal testing and gain a competitive advantage in the market. These collaborations serve to expedite the adoption of animal-free safety science. For example, in February 2023, Unilever, a UK-based healthcare product manufacturer, partnered with a global coalition of cosmetics manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations, and animal protection organizations. The objective of this collaboration is to promote innovation in animal-free cosmetics, personal care products, and ingredients. The partnership involves funding and scientific evaluation of new safety assessment approaches, aiming to instill confidence in animal-free safety science.
Major companies in non-animal alternative testing are also spearheading the development of innovative products such as Digital Animal Replacement Technology (DART). This technology provides a humane and accurate substitute for animal testing by utilizing ethically sourced human stem cells, a digital workstation, and artificial intelligence to predict drug safety based on stem cell-drug interactions. For instance, in June 2023, Quantifi, a US-based software company, introduced Digital Animal Replacement Technology (DART). This technology not only facilitates early-stage decision-making, cost reduction, and improved time-to-market but also offers advantages such as accelerated testing, customization based on genetic profiles, and relevance to human physiology.
Major companies operating in the non-animal alternatives testing market include Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc, BioIVT, Emulate, Inc, MatTek Corporation, SGS SA, Gentronix Limited, Promega Corporation, InSphero, VITROCELL Systems GmbH, Abbott India Limited, Becton Dickinson Private Limited, Biocartis Group NV, Bio-Techne India Private Limited, Danaher, Cleaver Scientific, China Tissue Engineering Co., Ltd. (J-TEC), Reprocell, Inc., Organ Technologies Co. Ltd, Mimetas, JRF Global, PharmaCo-Cell Company Ltd, Vessel Inc, Modulus Discovery, Sanofi, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Siemens Healthineers AG, Qiagen N.V, bioMerieux SA, QuantuMDx, Interlabservis, Roche Diagnostics, GeneMe, TestLine Clinical Diagnostics s.r.o, Thermo Fisher Scientific, PerkinElmer, GE Healthcare, Waters Corporation, Agilent Technologies, Bruker Corporation, Oxford Nanopore Technologies, 10x Genomics, Organovo Holdings, EMD Millipore, Cyprotex, RegeneMed Inc, HμREL Corporation, Nortis, In Silico Biosciences Inc, IOMICS Corporation, Charles River Laboratories, The Jackson Laboratory, Envigo, Taconic Biosciences, Inc., Cyagen Biosciences, Crown Biosciences, Harbour BioMed, Genewiz, Pacific Biosciences, Group 42 (G42) Healthcare, I-ONE, Wadi Jeddah Co, Philips, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Parexel, Soins Global, Pfizer South Africa, Dischem Pharmacy, Cipla Medpro South Africa Limited, Novartis South Africa, Synexa Life Sciences, IQVIA, Oceanic S. A, Hean
North America was the largest region in the non-animal alternatives testing in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the non-animal alternatives testing market report. The regions covered in the non-animal alternatives testing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the non-animal alternatives testing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain
The non-animal alternatives testing market consists of revenue earned by that perform organs-on-chips (OOCs) technology, and 3D bio-printing of tissues among others. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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