Report Highlights
The global market for media, sera and reagents used in cell culture will grow from nearly $3.6 billion in 2016 to $4.6 billion by 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% between 2016 and 2021.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global markets and technologies for media, sera and reagents used in biotechnology.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015 and 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021.
- Information on different types of cell cultures and products from cell culture technology as well as the advantages and disadvantages for the use of various types of media.
- Detailed analysis of the cell culture industry's structure.
- Discussion covering the applications of cell culture technology with an emphasis on usage in the research, production, and contract segments.
- Profiles of major players in the media, sera, and reagents industry.
Report Scope
Cell culture products are used from the point of drug discovery through the process of drug development. Cell culture products are used mainly for research purposes, for production of biopharmaceuticals, and for educational purposes. This report focuses on the global market for media, sera and reagent products used in the cell culture industry and discusses the applications in various arenas of biomedical and life science research. The report addresses the whole market for cell culture including the research segment, production segment, contract segment, and “others” segment, which includes the in vitro diagnostics and educational sector.
The scope of the study is worldwide. Current market dynamics, market drivers, restraints, trends, regulatory issues, and strategic developments are discussed in the report. In the regional analysis, the report identifies and analyzes market size and forecasts for the U.S., Europe and emerging markets. The emerging markets for media, sera and reagents in biotechnology include India, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Canada, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries.
Also included in the report are relevant patent analyses and comprehensive profiles of companies that lead the market for media, sera and reagents in the cell culture industry. A few prominent players in this industry are Thermo Fisher Scientific, Merck KGaA, GE Healthcare Life Sciences, BD Biosciences, and Corning Inc.
Analyst Credentials
Shalini Shahani Dewan focuses on pharmaceuticals and biotechnology and has been a BCC Research contributor since 2002 as both an analyst and project manager. She has explored a wide range of topics and companies, including working for Johnson & Johnson doing market surveillance. She has an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and master's degree in medicinal chemistry. She resides in the Bay Area.
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Report Highlights
The global market for media, sera and reagents used in biotechnology was valued at $2.3 billion in 2009, $2.5 billion in 2010 and is estimated to have reached nearly $2.8 billion at the end of 2011. The market is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%.
Report Highlights
- Total worldwide sales revenues for media, sera, and reagent used in the biotechnology were $2,546.2 million in 2010, and are expected to increase to more than $3800 Million in 2015, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%.
- The largest biotechnology segments in 2010 were Reagents. All Reagents in Biotechnology will increase from $1,066.6 million in 2010 to nearly $1,850.4 million in 2015, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%.
- Sales of Media will experience high growth. This market segment was worth $821.8 million in 2010 and will increase at a 8.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach a value of $1,242.4 million in 2015.
- Sales of Sera will experience moderate growth. This market segment was worth $31657.8 million in 2010 and will increase at a 3.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach a value of $772.5 million in 2015.
Report Highlights
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The total U.S. sales of media, sera, and reagents for biotechnology was $979 million in 2005 and almost $1.1 billion in 2006. At a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%, this market will grow to reach more than $1.6 billion in 2011.
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Sera will grow much more slowly in the market. This particular sector was worth $338.5 million in 2006 and will reach $401 million by 2011, a CAGR of just 3.5%
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Reagents have the greatest potential for growth, worth $382 million in 2006 and growing at a CAGR of 12.8% to reach almost $700 million by 2011.
Report Highlights
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The market for media, sera and reagents in U.S. is estimated at $915.6 million in 2003. The market is expected to rise at an AAGR (average annual growth rate) of 13.1% and reach $1.7 billion by 2008.
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U.S. sales for media are expected to reach $282.3 million in 2003 and $452.5 million in 2008, an AAGR of 9.9%.
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The sera market, although slow, is rising at an AAGR of 3.5% and will reach $352.1 million in 2008 from $296.0 million in 2003.
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The reagent market in 2003 is estimated at $337.3 million and is expected to rise at an AAGR of 21.5% and reach $892.6 million by 2008.
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The reagent segment is the fastest growing, due to increases in expenditures for cell cultures. Ten to 12 new biological response modifiers are coming to market every year.
Report Highlights
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The U.S. cell culture media market has been growing at a surprisingly fast pace since the last edition of this report, and some of the media suppliers are enjoying a growth rate higher than the overall rate. The U.S. market for cell culture media was estimated to be about $169.5 million in 1999. This is projected to grow to $190.2 million in 2000, and to reach $343.7 million in the year 2005. The estimated average annual growth rate is projected to be about 12.5%.
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The sera portion of the U.S. market was an estimated $173.9 million in 1999. It should grow to $183.2 million by 2000, and $238.4 million by 2005. The average growth rate is expected to be 5.4% per year throughout this period.
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The U.S. market for reagents used in cell culture was an estimated $151.7 million in 1999. This should grow to $170.4 million by 2000, and to $315.1 million by 2005. The average growth rate through this period is projected to be 13.0% per year.
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