The global market for contract manufacturing is expected to grow from $686.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $968.7 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
The Asia-Pacific market for contract manufacturing is expected to grow from $261.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $354.4 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
The North American market for contract manufacturing is expected to grow from $212.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $319.0 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
Report Scope
The scope of this report encompasses segmental analysis by contract type, distribution channel and end-use industries. The report examines technological, regulatory and competitive aspects as well as economic trends that impact the market. The analyst has included patent analysis for the contract manufacturing market, depicting strong investment prospects. It also consists of ESG trends, emerging technologies and competitive landscape analysis.
The report also features a regional analysis that covers North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World (ROW), which includes South America, the Middle East and Africa, and further examines the current and future factors influencing demand. The report concludes by providing detailed profiles of the major companies in the market. The base year is 2024, 2025 is the estimated year, and market values are forecasted for five years through 2030. All market values are in dollars ($) billion.
Report Includes
56 data tables and 46 additional tables
An overview of the current and future global markets for contract manufacturing
An analysis of the global market trends, with market revenue data from 2024, estimates for 2025, forecasts for 2026, 2028, and projected CAGRs through 2030
Estimates of the size and revenue prospects of the global market, along with a market share analysis by contract type, distribution channel, end-use industry and region
Facts and figures pertaining to market dynamics, technological advances, regulations, and the impact of macroeconomic factors
Analysis of the industry structure, including companies' market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook and a relevant patent analysis
Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
Company profiles, including Boehringer Ingelheim Int. GmbH, Wistron Corp., Flextronics Int. Ltd., Jabil Inc., and Celestica Inc.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Technological Advances and Applications
Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
Future Trends and Developments
Segmental Analysis
Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Market Overview and Future Scenarios
Value Chain Analysis
Original Equipment Manufacturer
Contract Manufacturers
Distribution and Logistics
End-Use Industries
Porter's Five Forces Analysis for the Contract Manufacturing Market
Bargaining Power of Buyers
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Potential for New Entrants to the Market
Competition in the Industry
Threat of Substitutes
Macroeconomic Factors
Increased Healthcare Spending
Impact of Tariffs on the Contract Manufacturing Market
Case Studies for Contract Manufacturing
Apple Inc.
Nike Inc.
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Overview
Market Drivers
Increasing Demand for Outsourcing Products
Growth in Consumer Electronics Industry
Technological Advances in the Manufacturing Sector
Increasing Collaboration Between Contract Manufacturers and Pharmaceutical Companies
Market Restraints
Stringent Regulatory Compliances
Intellectual Property Concerns Among Original Equipment Manufacturers
Market Opportunities
Increasing Investment in Healthcare Infrastructure
Expanded Industrialization
Growing Emphasis on Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
Overview
Emerging Technologies/Applications
Automation and Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Patent Analysis
Overview
Key Patents
Key Takeaways
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation Breakdown
Global Market by Contract Type
Key Takeaways
Long-Term Contracts
Short-Term Contracts
Global Market by Distribution Channel
Key Takeaways
Direct Tender
Retail Sales
Others
Global Market by End-Use Industry
Key Takeaways
Consumer Electronics
Healthcare and Life Science
Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Semiconductors
Packaging
Food Processing and Manufacturing
Energy
Personal Care
Furniture
Geographic Breakdown
Market Breakdown by Region
Key Takeaways
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of World
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
Overview
Market Share Analysis
Recent Developments
Chapter 7 Sustainability in the Contract Manufacturing Market: An ESG Perspective
Overview
Environmental Impact
Social Impact
Governance Impact
ESG Ratings in the Global Contract Manufacturing Market
Case Study: Examples of Successful Implementation of ESG
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Flextronics Int. Ltd.
Concluding Remarks from BCC Research
Chapter 8 Appendix
Methodology
Research Steps
References
Abbreviations
Company Profiles
AENOVA HOLDING GMBH
BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS INC.
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
CATALENT INC.
CELESTICA INC.
EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
FLEX LTD.
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO. LTD.
JABIL INC.
KINPO GROUP
SHENZHEN KAIFA TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.
USI
VENTURE CORP. LTD.
WISTRON CORP.
Small & Emerging Players in the Global Contract Manufacturing Market