The Global Market for Synthetic Biology 2024-2035

The Global Market for Synthetic Biology 2024-2035


Synthetic biology, also known as engineering biology, focuses on designing and applying biological processes to underpin new products and manufacturing approaches across a range of industries, from novel medicines and therapeutics to the sustainable production of food, energy, medicines, chemicals, and materials.

Comprehensive Analysis of the Synthetic Biology Industry
This in-depth report provides a comprehensive analysis of the rapidly evolving synthetic biology market and its transformative impact across major industries. Synthetic biology is an interdisciplinary field that combines science and engineering, applying the principles and tools of engineering to biology. It enables the design and construction of new biological systems, devices, and pathways for valuable applications.

The report begins with an overview of synthetic biology, comparing it to conventional processes and genetic engineering approaches. It examines the core principles, advantages of the technology such as sustainability, and potential to enable a circular bioeconomy. Key synthetic biology tools and techniques are analyzed in detail, including metabolic engineering, genome engineering (CRISPR/Cas9, TALENs, ZFNs), gene synthesis, protein engineering, synthetic genomics, cell-free systems, and more.

Critical Insights into Technology, Applications & Markets
A thorough technology analysis covers the diverse biomanufacturing processes employed like fermentation, batch/continuous processes, cell culture systems, bioprinting, and smart bioprocessing integrated with AI/automation. Feedstocks utilized range from C1/C2 compounds, lignocellulosic biomass, food wastes, plastics, and gases like methane and CO2. Emerging areas like xenobiology, biosensors, marine biotechnology and bioelectronics are explored.

The report provides vital data on established and emerging synthetic biology markets including biofuels (bioethanol, biodiesel, biogas, algal biofuels, biohydrogen, biobutanol, etc.), bio-based chemicals (acids, alcohols, polymers), bioplastics (PLA, PHAs, biopolymers), bioremediation, biocatalysis, food ingredients, sustainable agriculture, textiles, consumer products, packaging, construction materials, and healthcare/pharmaceuticals.

Comprehensive Coverage of Industry Landscape
A detailed market analysis covers the key industry trends and drivers such as sustainability, the transition to a circular bioeconomy, and technology advancements enabling new products and processes. Challenges like regulatory hurdles, public acceptance, and technical constraints are evaluated. The report examines synthetic biology's role across the bioeconomy value chain. The SWOT analysis outlines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for synthetic biology. Forecasts are provided for the overall synthetic biology market revenues from 2018 to 2035, segmented by region and individual market verticals like biofuels, biochemicals, bioplastics, etc.

Company Profiles and Industry Intelligence
With over 295 company profiles, the report offers unmatched industry intelligence covering key stakeholders. Companies profiled include Aanika Biosciences, Amyris, Apeel, Agrivida, Bolt Threads, Erebagen, Eligo Bioscience, Geltor, Ginkgo Bioworks, Impossible Foods, Industrial Microbes, Kiverdi, LanzaTech, Lygos, Mammoth Biosciences, Mango Materials, Perfect Day, Pivot Bio, Synthego, Twist Bioscience, Uluu, Van Heron Labs, and Viridos. The report also covers investment in companies from 2021-2024.

This report is an essential resource for organizations and stakeholders seeking to understand the vast potential of synthetic biology and develop strategies to effectively navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. It offers comprehensive technology insights, quantitative market data, trend analysis and unmatched company profiles - empowering informed business decisions and staying ahead of the innovation curve.


  • RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
  • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
    • Overview of the global synthetic biology market
    • Difference between synthetic biology and genetic engineering
      • Table Comparison of synthetic biology and genetic engineering.
    • Market size and growth projections
    • Major trends and drivers
      • Table Major trends and drivers in synthetic biology.
    • Investments in synthetic biology
      • Table Investments in synthetic biology.
    • Industrial biotechnology value chain
  • INTRODUCTION
    • What is synthetic biology?
    • Comparison with conventional processes
      • Table Differences between synthetic biology and conventional processes.
    • Applications
      • Table Main application areas for synthetic biology.
    • Advantages
      • Table Advantages of synthetic biology.
    • Sustainability
    • Synthetic Biology for the Circular Economy
  • TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
    • Biomanufacturing processes
      • Table Key biomanufacturing processes utilized in synthetic biology.
      • Table Molecules produced through industrial biomanufacturing.
      • Table Continuous vs batch biomanufacturing
      • Batch biomanufacturing
        • Table Key fermentation parameters in batch vs continuous biomanufacturing processes.
      • Continuous biomanufacturing
      • Fermentation Processes
        • Table Synthetic biology fermentation processes.
      • Cell-free synthesis
        • Table Cell-free versus cell-based systems
      • Biofilm-based production
      • Microfluidic systems
      • Photobioreactors
      • Membrane bioreactors
      • Plant cell culture
      • Mammalian cell culture
      • Bioprinting
        • Table Comparison of the biomanufacturing processes in synthetic biology.
    • Cell factories for biomanufacturing
      • Table Major microbial cell factories used in industrial biomanufacturing.
    • Technology Overview
      • Table Core stages - Design, Build and Test.
      • Metabolic engineering
        • Table Key tools and techniques used in metabolic engineering for pathway optimization.
        • Table Key applications of metabolic engineering.
      • Gene and DNA synthesis
        • Table Main DNA synthesis technologies
      • Gene Synthesis and Assembly
        • Table Main gene assembly methods.
      • Genome engineering
        • Table Key applications of genome engineering.
      • Protein/Enzyme Engineering
        • Table Engineered proteins in industrial applications.
      • Synthetic genomics
      • Strain construction and optimization
      • Smart bioprocessing
      • Chassis organisms
      • Biomimetics
      • Sustainable materials
      • Robotics and automation
      • Bioinformatics and computational tools
        • Table Key computational tools and their applications in synthetic biology.
      • Xenobiology and expanded genetic alphabets
      • Biosensors and bioelectronics
      • Feedstocks
        • Table Feedstocks for synthetic biology.
        • Table Products from C1 feedstocks in white biotechnology.
        • Table C2 Feedstock Products.
        • Table CO2 derived products via biological conversion-applications, advantages and disadvantages.
        • Table Production capacities of biorefinery lignin producers.
        • Table Common starch sources that can be used as feedstocks for producing biochemicals.
        • Table Biomass processes summary, process description and TRL.
        • Table Pathways for hydrogen production from biomass.
      • Marine biotechnology
        • Table Overview of alginate-description, properties, application and market size.
        • Table Blue biotechnology companies.
  • MARKET ANALYSIS
    • Market trends and drivers
      • Table Market trends and drivers in synthetic biology.
    • Industry challenges and constraints
      • Table Industry challenges and restraints in synthetic biology.
    • Synthetic biology in the bioeconomy
    • SWOT analysis
    • Synthetic biology markets
      • Table Key markets and applications for synthetic biology.
      • Biofuels
        • Table Comparison of biofuels.
        • Table Categories and examples of solid biofuel.
        • Table Comparison of biofuels and e-fuels to fossil and electricity.
        • Table Classification of biomass feedstock.
        • Table Biorefinery feedstocks.
        • Table Feedstock conversion pathways.
        • Table First-Generation Feedstocks.
        • Table Lignocellulosic ethanol plants and capacities.
        • Table Comparison of pulping and biorefinery lignins.
        • Table Commercial and pre-commercial biorefinery lignin production facilities and processes
        • Table Operating and planned lignocellulosic biorefineries and industrial flue gas-to-ethanol.
        • Table Properties of microalgae and macroalgae.
        • Table Yield of algae and other biodiesel crops.
        • Table Processes in bioethanol production.
        • Table Microorganisms used in CBP for ethanol production from biomass lignocellulosic.
        • Table Biodiesel by generation.
        • Table Biodiesel production techniques.
        • Table Biofuel production cost from the biomass pyrolysis process.
        • Table Biogas feedstocks.
        • Table Advantages and disadvantages of Bio-aviation fuel.
        • Table Production pathways for Bio-aviation fuel.
        • Table Current and announced Bio-aviation fuel facilities and capacities.
        • Table Algae-derived biofuel producers.
        • Table Markets and applications for biohydrogen.
        • Table Comparison of different Bio-H2 production pathways.
        • Table Properties of petrol and biobutanol.
        • Table Comparison of biogas, biomethane and natural gas.
      • Bio-based chemicals
        • Table Biobased chemicals that can be produced using synthetic biology approaches.
        • Table Applications of bio-based caprolactam.
        • Table Applications of bio-based acrylic acid.
        • Table Applications of bio-based 1,4-Butanediol (BDO).
        • Table Applications of bio-based ethylene.
        • Table Biobased feedstock sources for 3-HP.
        • Table Applications of 3-HP.
        • Table Applications of bio-based 1,3-Propanediol (1,3-PDO).
        • Table Biobased feedstock sources for itaconic acid.
        • Table Applications of bio-based itaconic acid.
        • Table Biobased feedstocks that can be used to produce 1,5-diaminopentane (DA5).
        • Table Applications of DN5.
        • Table Applications of bio-based Tetrahydrofuran (THF).
        • Table Markets and applications for malonic acid.
        • Table Biobased feedstock sources for MEG.
        • Table Applications of bio-based MEG.
        • Table Applications of bio-based propylene.
        • Table Biobased feedstock sources for Succinic acid.
        • Table Applications of succinic acid.
      • Bioplastics and Biopolymers
        • Table Bioplastics and bioplastic precursors synthesized via white biotechnology processes .
        • Table Polylactic acid (PLA) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
        • Table PLA producers and production capacities.
        • Table Types of PHAs and properties.
        • Table Comparison of the physical properties of different PHAs with conventional petroleum-based polymers.
        • Table Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) extraction methods.
        • Table Commercially available PHAs.
        • Table Types of protein based-bioplastics, applications and companies.
      • Bioremediation
        • Table Applications of white biotechnology in bioremediation and environmental remediation.
      • Biocatalysis
      • Food and Nutraceutical Ingredients
        • Table Companies developing fermentation-derived food.
      • Sustainable agriculture
        • Table Biofertilizer companies.
        • Table Biopesticides companies.
        • Table Biostimulants companies.
        • Table Crop biotechnology companies.
      • Textiles
        • Table Types of sustainable alternative leathers.
        • Table Properties of bio-based leathers.
        • Table Comparison with conventional leathers.
        • Table Price of commercially available sustainable alternative leather products.
        • Table Comparative analysis of sustainable alternative leathers.
        • Table Key processing steps involved in transforming plant fibers into leather materials.
        • Table Current and emerging plant-based leather products.
        • Table Companies developing plant-based leather products.
        • Table Overview of mycelium-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
        • Table Companies developing mycelium-based leather products.
        • Table Types of microbial-derived leather alternative.
        • Table Companies developing microbial leather products.
        • Table Companies developing plant-based leather products.
        • Table Types of protein-based leather alternatives.
        • Table Companies developing protein based leather.
      • Packaging
        • Table Applications, advantages and disadvantages of PHAs in packaging.
        • Table Types of protein based-bioplastics, applications and companies.
        • Table Overview of alginate-description, properties, application and market size.
      • Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
        • Table Pharmaceutical applications of synthetic biology.
        • Table companies involved in synthetic biology for gene therapy and regenerative medicine
        • Table Companies involved in synthetic biology for vaccine production.
        • Table Companies involved in synthetic biology for personalized medicine.
        • Table Synthetic biology companies in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
      • Cosmetics
        • Table Applications of biotechnology in the cosmetics industry.
      • Surfactants and detergents
        • Table Sustainable biomanufacturing of surfactants and detergents.
      • Construction materials
    • Global market revenues 2018-2035
      • By market
        • Table Global revenues for synthetic biology, by market, 2018-2035 (Billion USD).
      • By region
        • Table Global revenues for synthetic biology, by region, 2018-2035 (Billion USD).
    • Future Market Outlook
  • COMPANY PROFILES
    • Aanika Biosciences
    • Aemetis, Inc.
    • AEP Polymers
    • AgBiome
    • ÄIO
    • Algal Bio Co., Ltd.
    • Algenol
    • AlgiKnit
    • Algiecel ApS
    • AgriSea NZ Seaweed Ltd
    • Agrivida
    • Alpha Biofuels (Singapore) Pte Ltd
    • Allonnia LLC
    • Allozymes
    • Alt.Leather
    • AmphiStar
    • AMSilk GmbH
    • Andes Ag, Inc.
    • Antheia
    • Apeel Sciences
    • Aralez Bio
    • Arctic Biomaterials Oy
    • Ardra Bio
    • Arkeon
    • Arzeda
    • Asimov
    • Atantares
    • Autolus
    • AVA Biochem AG
    • Avantium B.V.
    • Azolla
    • Axcelon Biopolymers Corporation
    • BBCA Biochemical & GALACTIC Lactic Acid Co., Ltd.
    • Benefuel Inc.
    • BioBetter
    • Bioextrax AB
    • Bio Fab NZ
    • Biokemik
    • BIOLO
    • Biomason, Inc.
    • Biomemory
    • Bioplastech Ltd
    • BioSmart Nano
    • Biotic Circular Technologies Ltd.
    • Biosyntia
    • Biotecam
    • Bioweg
    • bit.bio
    • Bloom Biorenewables SA
    • BluCon Biotech GmbH
    • Blue BioFuels, Inc.
    • Bluepha Beijing Lanjing Microbiology Technology Co., Ltd.
    • Bon Vivant
    • Bolt Threads
    • Bosk Bioproducts Inc.
    • Bowil Biotech Sp. z o.o.
    • Braskem SA
    • Brightseed
    • Bucha Bio, Inc.
    • C1 Green Chemicals AG
    • C16 Biosciences
    • CABIO Biotech (Wuhan) Co, Ltd
    • California Cultured
    • Calysta
    • Camena Bioscience
    • Capra Biosciences
    • Carbios
    • Cargill
    • Calyxt
    • Camena Bioscience
    • Cascade Biocatalysts
    • Cass Materials Pty Ltd
    • Catalyxx
    • Cathy Biotech Inc.
    • Cauldron
    • Cemvita Factory Inc.
    • ChainCraft
    • Checkerspot
    • Chitose Bio Evolution Pte Ltd.
    • CinderBio
    • Circe
    • CJ Biomaterials, Inc.
    • Clean Food Group
    • Codagenix
    • Codexis
    • Colossal Biosciences
    • Colipi
    • Colorifix
    • Conagen
    • Constructive Bio
    • Cysbio
    • Danimer Scientific
    • Debut Biotechnology
    • Deep Branch Biotechnology
    • Demetrix
    • Dispersa
    • DNA Script
    • Domsjö Fabriker AB
    • DuPont
    • Earli
    • Ecovative Design LLC
    • Eco Fuel Technology, Inc
    • Eden Brew
    • EggPlant Srl
    • Eligo Bioscience
    • Elo Life Systems
    • Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT)
    • EnginZyme AB
    • Eni S.p.A.
    • EnPlusOne Biosciences
    • Enzymaster
    • Enzymit
    • Erebagen
    • Euglena Co., Ltd.
    • FabricNano
    • Fermentalg
    • eniferBio
    • ENOUGH
    • Epoch Biodesign
    • Evolved By Nature
    • Evonetix Limited
    • Evonik Industries AG
    • EV Biotech
    • Farmless
    • Fermelanta
    • Full Cycle Bioplastics LLC
    • Futerro
    • Future Fields
    • Futurity Bio-Ventures Ltd.
    • Gaiamer Biotechnologies
    • Geltor
    • Gen3Bio
    • Genecis Bioindustries, Inc.
    • Gevo, Inc
    • Genomatica
    • Ginkgo Bioworks
    • Global Bioenergies SA
    • Green Bioactives
    • Green Earth Institute
    • Hexagon Bio
    • Honext Material SL
    • Humintech GmbH
    • Huue, Inc.
    • HydGene Renewables
    • Hyfé
    • Imperagen Limited
    • Impossible Foods
    • Indee Labs
    • Industrial Microbes, Inc.
    • Insempra
    • Iogen Corporation
    • Ittinsect
    • Itaconix
    • Kalion, Inc.
    • Kane Biotech, Inc.
    • Kinish
    • Kraig Biocraft Laboratories
    • Lanzatech
    • LCY Biosciences
    • Liberation Labs
    • Loam Bio
    • Leaf Resources Ltd.
    • Light Bio
    • Lignoflow Technologies AB
    • Lignolix, Inc.
    • LignoPure GmbH
    • Lignovations GmbH
    • Living Ink Technologies
    • Lixea Limited
    • Lumen Bioscience
    • Lygos, Inc
    • LXP Group GmbH
    • MadeRight
    • MakeGrowLab
    • Mango Materials, Inc.
    • Marea
    • Melt & Marble
    • MedPHA Bio-Tech Co., Ltd.
    • METabolic EXplorer S.A. (METEX)
    • Metgen Oy
    • Michroma
    • Miruku
    • Modern Meadow, Inc.
    • Modern Synthesis
    • Mogrify
    • Molecular Assemblies
    • Moolec Science
    • Multus Biotechnology
    • MycoCycle, Inc.
    • MycoTechnology
    • MYCL
    • MycoWorks
    • Myconeos
    • MyForest Foods
    • Mylium BV
    • Nafigate Corporation a.s.
    • NatPol
    • NatureWorks LLC
    • Nereid Biomaterials
    • NefFa
    • Newlight Technologies LLC
    • Ningbo Tianan Biologic Material
    • NoPalm Ingredients
    • Nosh.bio
    • Notpla
    • Nourish
    • Novomer
    • Novozymes A/S
    • Oakbio, Inc.
    • Octarine Bio
    • one • five
    • Onego Bio
    • Oimo
    • Origin by Ocean
    • Paques Biomaterials
    • Pearl Bio
    • Perfect Day
    • PHABuilder
    • Photanol B.V.
    • Phycobloom
    • Phylloceuticals
    • Phytolon
    • Pili
    • Pivot Bio
    • Pivot Materials LLC
    • Plastus
    • Pneuma Bio
    • PoLoPo
    • Polybion
    • Pow.bio
    • Precigen, Inc.
    • Prokarium
    • Prometheus Materials
    • Protein Evolution
    • Provectus Algae
    • Polyferm
    • Praj Industries Ltd.
    • Q-milk GmbH
    • Quazy Foods
    • Roquette S.A.
    • Quazy Foods
    • Ribbon Biolabs
    • RWDC
    • Samsara Eco Pty Ltd.
    • Saphium Biotechnology GMBH
    • Scindo
    • ScobyTec GmbH
    • Sea6 Energy
    • Seawear Ltd.
    • Seevix Material Sciences Ltd.
    • Sekab E-Technology AB
    • Seminal Biosciences
    • Sensible Biotechnologies
    • SeQure Dx
    • Siolta Therapeutics
    • Smartfiber AG
    • SNIPR Biome
    • Solar Foods Oy
    • Soma Bioworks/White Lemur Co.
    • Solugen
    • Spiber, Inc.
    • Spidey Tek
    • Spinnova Oy
    • Sphere Fluidics Limited
    • St1 Oy
    • SUPLA Bioplastics
    • SWAY
    • Synlogic
    • Synthego
    • Teal Bioworks, Inc.
    • Telesis Bio
    • Terra Bioindustries
    • Teysha Technologies Limited
    • thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG
    • Tianjin GreenBio Materials Co., Ltd
    • Tome Biosciences
    • Total Corbion
    • Touchlight Gene
    • Treemera GmbH
    • TripleW
    • Twist Bioscience
    • Uluu
    • UPM Biochemicals
    • Van Heron Labs
    • VEnvirotech Biotechnology SL
    • Versalis SpA
    • Vertus Energy Ltd.
    • Virent Inc.
    • Viridos, Inc.
    • Visolis, Inc.
    • Wild Microbes
    • WNWN Food Labs
    • Yali Bio
    • Yield10 Bioscience, Inc.
    • Zayt Bioscience
    • Zero Acre Farms
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