The global biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market is expected to reach USD 34.15 billion by 2030 from an estimated USD 22.40 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2025 to 2030.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2024-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD billion)
Segments
Service, Type, Source, Scale of Operation, Molecule Type, Therapeutic Area, and Region
Regions covered
North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa
This growth in the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market is primarily driven by advancements in manufacturing technologies and a growing emphasis on personalized medicine. However, evolving regulations may pose challenges that could limit market expansion.
The monoclonal antibodies segment accounted for the largest share of the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market in 2024.
The biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market is segmented by molecule type into monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), cell & gene therapy, antibody-drug conjugates, vaccines, therapeutic peptides & proteins, and other molecules. The mAbs segment leads the market due to the rising prevalence of chronic disorders like cancer and autoimmune diseases, driving the demand for targeted therapies. Monoclonal antibodies are preferred in clinical practice for their precision in targeting specific disease pathways. Government support for mAb research has encouraged biopharmaceutical firms to expand their pipelines, increasing the number of mAb candidates in clinical trials. Consequently, contract manufacturing organizations are experiencing a growing demand for their services to produce these advanced biologics efficiently and cost-effectively.
The mammalian expression systems segment dominated the market in 2024.
The mammalian expression systems segment dominates the global biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market, primarily due to its critical role in creating complex biologics like monoclonal antibodies. This dominance stems from the ability of mammalian cell platforms to perform intricate post-translational modifications, enhancing treatment effectiveness. The rising demand for advanced biologics and increased investments in cell culture technologies have further solidified this segment. Contract manufacturing organizations are expanding their mammalian cell culture capabilities and adopting advanced technologies to improve yield and quality. As the pipeline for biologics grows, the mammalian expression systems segment is expected to continue driving growth and innovation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Europe accounted for the second-largest share of the market from 2025 to 2030.
The biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market in Europe is the second largest during the forecast period, driven by rising investments in biologics such as monoclonal antibodies and cell & gene therapies, along with expansions in biomanufacturing capacity. The region is a hub for innovation, focusing on advanced technologies that enhance quality and efficiency. For example, in March 2023, Lonza launched a cGMP manufacturing site for large-scale drug production, underscoring Europe's commitment to meeting the global demand for complex biologics and attracting pharmaceutical and biotech firms seeking top-tier contract manufacturing services.
The primary interviews conducted for this report can be categorized as follows:
By Respondent: Supply Side (70%) and Demand Side (30%)
By Designation: Managers (45%), CXOs and Directors (30%), and Executives (25%)
By Region: North America (40%), Europe (25%), the Asia Pacific (25%), Latin America (5%), and the Middle East & Africa (5%)
List of Key Companies Profiled in the Report:
Key players in the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market include Lonza (Switzerland), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US), WuXi Biologics (China), Catalent, Inc. (US), Samsung Biologics (South Korea), Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH (Germany), FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (Japan), AbbVie, Inc. (US), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), GenScript Biotech Corporation (US), AGC Inc. (Japan), Merck KGaA (Germany), JSR Corporation (Japan), IDT Biologika (Germany), Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma (Japan), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (US), and Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan).
Research Coverage:
This research report categorizes the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market by service (manufacturing, formulation & fill-finish, packaging & labeling, and other services), type (biologic drug substance manufacturing and biologic drug product manufacturing), scale of operation (clinical and commercial operations), source (mammalian and non-mammalian expression systems), therapeutic area (oncology, autoimmune diseases, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurology, infectious diseases, and other therapeutic areas), molecule type (monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, cell & gene therapy, vaccines, therapeutic peptides & proteins, and other molecules), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa).
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the key factors affecting the growth of the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market, including drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. It includes an in-depth examination of major industry players, offering insights into their business overviews, products, solutions, and key strategies, as well as their collaborations, partnerships, and agreements. Additionally, the report highlights recent developments related to new approvals and launches, mergers and acquisitions, and other significant activities in the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report:
The report will assist both market leaders and new entrants by providing accurate revenue estimates for the overall biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market and its subsegments. It will also help stakeholders better understand the competitive landscape, enabling them to better position their businesses and develop effective go-to-market strategies. Additionally, this report will offer insights into the market's dynamics, including key drivers, constraints, opportunities, and challenges.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (rising demand for outsourcing services, increasing demand for biologics & biosimilars, increased focus on personalized medicine, industrial collaborations for drug discovery and development/strategic partnerships and collaborations, and advancements in manufacturing technologies), restraints (challenges complying with regulatory reforms), opportunities (rising demand for cell & gene therapy, emerging countries market, and strong emphasis on drug development), and challenges (challenges to meet reformed regulations) influencing the growth of the market.
Service Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on the upcoming technologies and research & development activities in the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market.
Market Development: The report provides comprehensive information about profitable markets by analyzing them across various regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their key strategies, service launches/approvals, pipeline analysis, acquisitions, partnerships, agreements, collaborations, other recent developments, investment and funding activities, brand/product comparative analysis, and vendor valuation and financial metrics of the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION & REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 STAKEHOLDERS
1.6 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Objectives of secondary research
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Breakdown of primaries (supply- and demand-side participants)
2.1.2.2 Key objective of primary research
2.2 MARKET ESTIMATION
2.2.1 GLOBAL MARKET ESTIMATION
2.2.1.1 Company revenue analysis (bottom-up approach)
2.2.1.1.1 Revenue share analysis of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.