The global market for cell-based assays is estimated to increase from $35.3 billion in 2024 to reach $56.3 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% from 2024 through 2029.
The consumables market for cell-based assays is estimated to increase from $19.9 billion in 2024 to reach $32.9 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 10.6% from 2024 through 2029.
The instruments market for cell-based assays is estimated to increase from $8.7 billion in 2024 to reach $13.5 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2024 through 2029.
Report Scope
The scope of this report on the global market for cell-based assay technologies encompasses an analysis of the current landscape, including market size, growth trends and segmentation by product type, application and end user. The report breaks down the cell-based assay market into four product categories: instruments, consumables, services, and software. It also segments the market by application, such as drug discovery; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME)/toxicity testing; and basic research. The end users considered in the report include academic and research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations.
Geographically, the analysis covers North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW). The report also provides profiles of key market players and highlights industry trends, major products, mergers and acquisitions, and other partnerships expected to influence the future of the industry.
Report Includes
23 data tables and 48 additional tables
Analyses of the trends in the global market for cell-based assays, with sales data for 2021-2023, estimates for 2024, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2029
Evaluation of the market's current and future potential
Estimates of the market for cell-based assays, revenue forecasts, and corresponding market share analysis by product, type/application, end user and geographic region
Assessment of the current market, new developments, spending trends, and revenue prospects for cell-based assays in the pharmaceutical industry
Coverage of major issues involved in the R&D of more effective cell-based approaches for drug discovery
Information on increasing investments in R&D activities, key technology issues, industry-specific challenges, major types of end users, and COVID-19 implications
Discussion of ESG challenges and practices of the industry
Assessment of the competitive landscape, including the market shares of leading companies, their product portfolios and financial overviews
Information on recent mergers and acquisitions, expansions, collaborations, investments, divestments and product launches
Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Merck KGaA., Danaher Corp., Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., and Charles River Laboratories.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Overview
Drug Discovery
Importance of Cell-based Assays
Cell Signaling Pathways
Mechanisms of Drug Action
Gene Expression Regulation
Cytotoxicity and Viability
Disease Modeling
Types of Cell-based Assays
Cell Viability Assays
Cell Proliferation Assays
Cytotoxicity Assays
Application of Cell-based Assays
Drug Discovery and Development
Toxicology Studies
Cancer Research
Infectious Disease Research
Immunology and Inflammation
Molecular Pathway Analysis
Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering
Biomarker Discovery and Validation
Precision and Personalized Medicine
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Overview
Market Drivers
Rising Incidence of Chronic Diseases
Rising Demand for Drug Discovery and Development
High Demand for Personalized Medicine
Increasing Investment in Drug R&D
Market Restraints
High Cost of Assay Development and Maintenance
Technical Challenges and Complexity
Short Shelf-life of Reagents and Consumables
Market Opportunities
Expanding Applications in Drug Discovery
Expansion in Diagnostics and Biomarker Discovery
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
Overview
Emerging Technologies
CRISPR/Cas9 Technology
High-content Screening (HCS) and Imaging
AI and Machine Learning (ML) in Data Analysis
Patent Analysis
Patent Review, by Leading Jurisdiction
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
Overview
Segmentation Breakdown
Cell-based Assays: Global Markets
Market Analysis by Product Type
Consumables
Instruments
Software
Services
Market Analysis by Application
Drug Discovery
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion (ADME)/Toxicity
Basic Research
Market Analysis by End User
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies
Academic and Research Institutes
Contract Research Organizations
Geographic Breakdown
Market Analysis by Region
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
Competitive Landscape
Ranking of Companies in the Cell-based Assay Market
Chapter 7 Sustainability in Cell-based Assay Market: An ESG Perspective