Microcarriers Market by Product (Consumables, Equipment), Application (Biologics Manufacturing, Cell Therapy, Vaccine Manufacturing), End User - Global Forecast 2024-2030


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Microcarriers Market by Product (Consumables, Equipment), Application (Biologics Manufacturing, Cell Therapy, Vaccine Manufacturing), End User - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Microcarriers Market size was estimated at USD 2.16 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 2.37 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 9.99% to reach USD 4.22 billion by 2030.

Global Microcarriers MarketMicrocarriers are small spherical beads made from materials such as dextran, polystyrene, gelatin, or glass that provide a surface for anchorage-dependent cells to adhere and grow. These particles range in size from 100 to 300 micrometers and can be used in bioreactors or other cell culture systems to enhance the scalability and efficiency of cell production processes. The primary purpose of microcarriers is to facilitate the large-scale expansion of anchorage-dependent cells that require a substrate for attachment and growth. In biotechnology, microcarriers are essential for producing therapeutic proteins, vaccines, and cell-based therapies, such as stem cells or immune cells. Microcarriers provide a high surface-to-volume ratio, allowing more efficient use of culture medium and space in bioreactors than traditional two-dimensional (2D) monolayer cultures on flat surfaces. There has been an increasing need for more efficient systems for the cultivation of stem cells, given their potential in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and drug discovery. Microcarriers have emerged as a key component in the large-scale expansion of pluripotent stem cells (PSCs), which can differentiate into numerous cell types and provide the scalability and robustness required for commercial manufacturing. Moreover, immunotherapy has grown tremendously, with adoptive cell transfer treatments such as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy demonstrating significant clinical results in cancer treatment. One of the challenges associated with these therapies is the inability to provide sufficient quantities of high-quality immune cells for therapeutic application. However, as new cell-based therapies continue to emerge and advance toward commercialization, microcarrier technology is expected to remain a critical component driving their manufacturing success.Regional InsightsMicrocarriers are in high demand, as evidenced by their increasing market growth in the Americas, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa regions. The Americas region, led by the United States, boasts advanced biotechnology infrastructure and strong government support for research activities. The European Union prioritizes funding for healthcare-related research initiatives, resulting in increased demand and advancements in cell therapy technologies that utilize microcarriers. In the Middle East and Africa, improved healthcare infrastructure and government investments have sparked interest in the application of microcarriers. The Asia-Pacific region, particularly China and Japan, is experiencing growth driven by government initiatives, including patent filings for novel materials and surface modifications for high-quality microcarriers. Additionally, India's rapidly expanding pharmaceutical sector is stimulating the need for more advanced cell culture technologies that utilize microcarriers. As the global demand for cell-based therapies continues to rise, there is an increasing need for efficient production systems such as microcarriers. These create significant opportunities for innovation in the development and implementation of efficient microcarrier-based systems and new collaboration among stakeholders in various regions.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Microcarriers Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Microcarriers Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Microcarriers Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Aber Instruments Ltd., Bangs Laboratories, Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Carroucell, ChemoMetec A/S, Cole-Parmer Instrument Company, Corning Inc., Cytiva, denovoMATRIX GmbH, Entegris, Inc., Eppendorf AG, Esco Vaccixcell, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Getinge AB, Irvine Scientific, Kuraray Co., Ltd., Lonza Group AG, Matrix F.T., Merck KGaA, Modern Meadow Inc., nanoComposix, Inc., Pall Corporation, Polysciences Inc., PromoCell GmbH, Repligen Corporation, RoosterBio, Inc., Sartorius AG, Sunresin New Materials Co.Ltd., Teijin Limited, and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc..

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Microcarriers Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Product
Consumables
Media
Reagents
Equipment
Accessories
Bioreactors
Cell Counters
Culture Vessels
Filtration Systems
Application
Biologics Manufacturing
Cell Therapy
Vaccine Manufacturing
End User
CRO & Research Institutes
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
Region
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Microcarriers Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Microcarriers Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Microcarriers Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Microcarriers Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Microcarriers Market?

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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Microcarriers Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Increasing demand for cell-based therapeutics
5.1.1.2. Government financial support for cell and gene-based research & development
5.1.1.3. Growing preference for single-use microcarrier-based bioreactor system
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Limitation to the cell enumeration due to higher cell density
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Increasing R&D efforts in microcarries by biopharma companies
5.1.3.2. Potential applications in 3D cultures and rapid usage of the microcarries in mAb production
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Challenges to harvesting cells from macroporous carriers
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Product: Innovations in the microcarrier-based equipment for increasing scalability and production process flexibility
5.2.2. Application: Extensive usage of microcarriers in biomedical applications, with potential applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
5.2.3. End User: Utilization of microcarriers in healthcare institutions in preference to their performance accuracy and scalability
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Microcarriers Market, by Product
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Consumables
6.3.1. Media
6.3.2. Reagents
6.3. Equipment
6.4.1. Accessories
6.4.2. Bioreactors
6.4.3. Cell Counters
6.4.4. Culture Vessels
6.4.5. Filtration Systems
7. Microcarriers Market, by Application
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Biologics Manufacturing
7.3. Cell Therapy
7.4. Vaccine Manufacturing
8. Microcarriers Market, by End User
8.1. Introduction
8.2. CRO & Research Institutes
8.3. Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
9. Americas Microcarriers Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Argentina
9.3. Brazil
9.4. Canada
9.5. Mexico
9.6. United States
10. Asia-Pacific Microcarriers Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Australia
10.3. China
10.4. India
10.5. Indonesia
10.6. Japan
10.7. Malaysia
10.8. Philippines
10.9. Singapore
10.10. South Korea
10.11. Taiwan
10.12. Thailand
10.13. Vietnam
11. Europe, Middle East & Africa Microcarriers Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Denmark
11.3. Egypt
11.4. Finland
11.5. France
11.6. Germany
11.7. Israel
11.8. Italy
11.9. Netherlands
11.10. Nigeria
11.11. Norway
11.12. Poland
11.13. Qatar
11.14. Russia
11.15. Saudi Arabia
11.16. South Africa
11.17. Spain
11.18. Sweden
11.19. Switzerland
11.20. Turkey
11.21. United Arab Emirates
11.22. United Kingdom
12. Competitive Landscape
12.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
12.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
12.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
12.3.1. New Product Launch & Enhancement
12.3.1.1. Teijin Frontier Introduces Nonwoven Microcarriers for Cell Culture
12.3.2. Investment & Funding
12.3.2.1. Australia Boosts Bioprocessing with Government Grants
12.3.3. Award, Recognition, & Expansion
12.3.3.1. Cellevate expands the collaboration with the University of Dundee, UK, to optimize the use of the Cellevat3d microcarriers in AAV-based production for cell and gene therapy
13. Competitive Portfolio
13.1. Key Company Profiles
13.1.1. Aber Instruments Ltd.
13.1.2. Bangs Laboratories, Inc.
13.1.3. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
13.1.4. Carroucell
13.1.5. ChemoMetec A/S
13.1.6. Cole-Parmer Instrument Company
13.1.7. Corning Inc.
13.1.8. Cytiva
13.1.9. denovoMATRIX GmbH
13.1.10. Entegris, Inc.
13.1.11. Eppendorf AG
13.1.12. Esco Vaccixcell
13.1.13. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
13.1.14. Getinge AB
13.1.15. Irvine Scientific
13.1.16. Kuraray Co., Ltd.
13.1.17. Lonza Group AG
13.1.18. Matrix F.T.
13.1.19. Merck KGaA
13.1.20. Modern Meadow Inc.
13.1.21. nanoComposix, Inc.
13.1.22. Pall Corporation
13.1.23. Polysciences Inc.
13.1.24. PromoCell GmbH
13.1.25. Repligen Corporation
13.1.26. RoosterBio, Inc.
13.1.27. Sartorius AG
13.1.28. Sunresin New Materials Co.Ltd.
13.1.29. Teijin Limited
13.1.30. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
13.2. Key Product Portfolio
14. Appendix
14.1. Discussion Guide
14.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. MICROCARRIERS MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. MICROCARRIERS MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. AMERICAS MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. AMERICAS MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. UNITED STATES MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. UNITED STATES MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. ASIA-PACIFIC MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. ASIA-PACIFIC MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 20. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA MICROCARRIERS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 21. MICROCARRIERS MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 22. MICROCARRIERS MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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