Biopharmaceuticals Contract Manufacturing Market Report 2025

The biopharmaceuticals contract manufacturing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $20.13 billion in 2024 to $22.21 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased biopharmaceutical development, cost efficiency and risk mitigation, growing pipeline of biologics, globalization of biopharmaceutical industry, flexible manufacturing solutions.

The biopharmaceuticals contract manufacturing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $33.75 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing outsourcing trends, biosimilar development, shorter time-to-market requirements, global market expansion, focus on specialized services. Major trends in the forecast period include technological integration, outsourcing expansion beyond large molecules, advanced manufacturing technologies adoption, focus on quality and compliance, rise of biosimilars manufacturing,.

The rising demand for personalized medicine is anticipated to significantly boost the growth of the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market in the coming years. Personalized medicine represents a tailored healthcare approach that considers individual patient characteristics, such as genetics, environment, and lifestyle, to improve treatment effectiveness and outcomes. Several factors are driving the demand for personalized medicine, including advancements in genomics, increased patient empowerment, and enhanced treatment efficacy. Contract manufacturers are able to develop customized production processes that meet the specific needs of personalized therapies, accommodating small batch sizes and unique formulations. For example, a report from the Personalized Medicine Coalition, a U.S.-based non-profit organization, noted that in February 2024, the FDA approved 16 new personalized therapies for patients with rare diseases in 2023, compared to just six in 2022. Consequently, the increasing demand for personalized medicine is fueling the growth of the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market.

The growth trajectory of the biopharmaceuticals contract manufacturing market is strongly influenced by the increasing number of clinical trials. These trials, crucial for assessing medical interventions, rely on efficient production and supply of investigational drugs facilitated by biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing. As indicated by Xtalks in May 2023, there has been a substantial rise in registered clinical trials globally on ClinicalTrials.gov, reaching 452,604, a significant increase from early 2021's over 365,000. Hence, the upsurge in clinical trials directly propels the biopharmaceuticals contract manufacturing market.

A prominent trend shaping the biopharmaceuticals contract manufacturing market is product innovation. Major industry players are investing in innovative products to maintain their market position. An example is the strategic contract manufacturing agreement between Thermo Fisher Scientific and Elektrofi in February 2023. This collaboration aims to support the commercial production of Elektrofi's pioneering ultra-high concentration subcutaneous products using innovative microparticle technology. This advancement allows patients to self-administer biologics at home, revolutionizing the delivery of crucial medications.

A significant focus within the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market is the development of monoclonal antibodies using advanced platforms such as the go-to cell line platform. KBI Biopharma Inc's launch of SUREmAb in September 2023 exemplifies this focus. Leveraging KBI's SUREtechnology Platform, SUREmAb streamlines processes, enabling swift research cell bank development and a rapid transition from DNA to GMP drug substance. The collaboration between KBI Biopharma and Selexis contributed to this operational optimization, enhancing monoclonal antibody development.

In June 2022, Asahi Kasei Medical Co. Ltd., a chemical company based in Japan, successfully acquired Bionova Scientific, LLC, for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition enables Asahi Kasei Medical to broaden its bioprocess business by integrating a biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), thereby expanding its reach to a more diverse customer base, including those at the forefront of developing cutting-edge next-generation biopharmaceuticals. Bionova Scientific, LLC, based in the US, specializes in providing contract process development services and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant contract manufacturing services to biopharmaceutical firms.

Major companies operating in the biopharmaceuticals contract manufacturing market include Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, Lonza Group Ltd., Inno Biologics Sdn Bhd, Rentschler Biopharma SE, Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd., AGC Biologics, ProBioGen AG, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Binex Co. Ltd., AbbVie Inc., Catalent Inc, Pfizer Inc., Merck KGaA, Pressure BioSciences, Novartis International AG, Cambrex Corporation, Emergent BioSolutions Inc., JRS Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, WuXi Biologics, Siegfried Holding AG, Toyobo Co. Ltd., ADMA Biologics Inc., UCB S.A., AstraZeneca PLC, Johnson & Johnson, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Shire Pharmaceuticals LLC, Baxter International Inc., Becton Dickinson and Company, Polyphor Ltd., Patheon Inc., Alcami Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global biopharmaceuticals contract manufacturing market forecast period. The regions covered in the biopharmaceuticals contract manufacturing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the biopharmaceuticals contract manufacturing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing involves a process where a biopharmaceutical company engages a third-party manufacturer to produce drugs or biologic products on its behalf. This practice is employed when pharmaceutical businesses utilize external facilities to manufacture pharmaceuticals under their brand, akin to private label or third-party production.

The primary products of biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing encompass a range of biologics, monoclonal antibodies (mABs), recombinant proteins, vaccines, antisense, mai, molecular therapy, and biosimilars. Monoclonal antibodies (MABs) are laboratory-engineered proteins designed to mimic the function of antibodies within the human body. These antibodies are derived from mammalian and non-mammalian sources. Services offered in this domain include process development, fill and finish operations, analytical and quality control studies, as well as packaging, catering to both clinical and commercial applications.

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The biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing market includes revenues earned by entities providing services such as formulation development, GMP manufacturing, and supply chain management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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