Global Upstream Bioprocessing Market Size & Outlook

The global upstream bioprocessing market size was estimated at USD 24,120.3 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 59,236.7 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 13.7% from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$24,120.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$59,236.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
13.7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global upstream bioprocessing market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global upstream bioprocessing market highlights

  • The global upstream bioprocessing market generated a revenue of USD 24,120.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 59,236.7 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 13.7% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, bioreactors/fermenters accounted for a revenue of USD 7,521.7 million in 2023.
  • Cell Culture Products is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Norway is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 24,120.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 59,236.7 million
Growth rate13.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentBioreactors/fermenters
Fastest growing segmentCell Culture Products
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBioreactors/Fermenters, Cell Culture Products, Filters, Bioreactors Accessories, Bags & Containers


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 36.2% of the global upstream bioprocessing market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Norway is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 350.9 million by 2030.

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Upstream Bioprocessing Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Kuhner Shaker View profile 11-50 Birsfelden, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, Europe https://kuhner.com
PBS Biotech View profile 51-100 Camarillo, California, United States, North America http://www.pbsbiotech.com
Entegris Inc View profile 8000 129 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, United States, 01821 https://www.entegris.com
Meissner View profile 51-100 Camarillo, California, United States, North America https://www.meissner.com/
Repligen Corp View profile 1783 41 Seyon Street, Building 1, Suite 100, Waltham, MA, United States, 02453 https://www.repligen.com
Eppendorf View profile 1001-5000 Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, Europe https://dasgip.de
Corning Inc View profile 49800 One Riverfront Plaza, Corning, NY, United States, 14831 https://www.corning.com
Boehringer Ingelheim View profile 10001+ Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/
Getinge AB Class B View profile 11862 Lindholmspiren 7A, P.O. Box 8861, Gothenburg, Sweden, SE-417 56 https://www.getinge.com
Avantor Inc View profile 14500 100 Matsonford Road, Suite 200, Building One, Radnor Corporate Center, Radnor, PA, United States, 19087 https://www.avantorsciences.com
Sartorius AG View profile 14338 Otto-Brenner-Strasse 20, Gottingen, NI, Germany, 37079 https://www.sartorius.com
Danaher Corp View profile 63000 2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 800W, Washington, DC, United States, 20037-1701 https://www.danaher.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc View profile 122000 168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451 https://www.thermofisher.com
Lonza Group Ltd View profile 18000 Muenchensteinerstrasse 38, Basel, Switzerland, CH-4002 https://www.lonza.com
Merck KGaA View profile 62345 Frankfurter Strasse 250, Darmstadt, HE, Germany, 64293 https://www.emdgroup.com

Global upstream bioprocessing market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to upstream bioprocessing market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Bioreactors/fermenters was the largest segment with a revenue share of 31.18% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global upstream bioprocessing market based on bioreactors/fermenters, cell culture products, filters, bioreactors accessories, bags & containers covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The upstream bioprocessing market is witnessing significant trends pertaining to single-use systems. Introduction of robust disposable bioreactors or fermenters by a substantial number of market vendors is expected to drive the market. Increase in usage of single-use systems for advancing commercial manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals, primarily by Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) due to ease of use and efficiency of single-use systems is anticipated to boost the market growth.



Advantages of implementing Single-use Technology (SUT) include reduced capital costs, increased scalability, higher productivity, low risk of contamination, improved mobility, and less time taken for facility construction, which lead to high adoption of single-use systems in upstream bioprocesses. These advantages lead to 60% more cost-savings than traditional stainless-steel bioprocessing equipment. Thus, propelling the market growth.

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