The market for cell culture media bags was estimated by MRFR to be worth USD 1.11 billion in 2023. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.77% from 2024 to 2032, the sector is expected to increase from USD 1.17 billion in 2024 to USD 1.83 billion by 2032.
The rising need for cell-based treatments, the expanding use of bioreactors in cell culture, and the requirement for economical and effective media storage and transportation are the main factors propelling the market for cell culture media bags. The creation of novel biomaterials for media bags, the incorporation of sensors and monitoring systems, and the entry into new markets including emerging nations are some of the market's opportunities. The market for cell culture media bags has seen recent changes such as the move to single-use systems, the use of sophisticated manufacturing techniques, and an increased emphasis on environmental effect and sustainability.
Perspectives on Market Segments
The market for cell culture media bags is divided into four product categories: gas permeable bags, wave bioreactors, stirred tank bioreactors, and single-use bioreactors.
The capacity-based market groups are 'Up to 50L', '50L to 500L', '500L to 1,000L', and 'Over 1,000L'.
The market for cell culture media bags is divided into four material types: biodegradable, polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene.
Important insights into the dynamics of the industry may be gained from the market segmentation by Purification Stage into Process Development, Pilot Scale, and Production Scale.
Regional Perspectives
The markets for cell culture media bags are divided into MEA, South America, APAC, Europe, and North America. With more than 40% of the global market in 2023, North America is the largest regional sector. The need for cell culture medium bags is being driven by the large number of biotechnology and pharmaceutical enterprises in the area. With a market share of more than 30%, Europe is the second-largest regional segment. The biopharmaceutical industry in the region is expanding, and the healthcare system is robust. With a CAGR of more than 5%, APAC is the regional segment with the quickest rate of growth. The need for cell culture media bags is being driven by several rising markets in the region. With a combined market share of less than 10%, South America and MEA are the two smallest geographical categories. Nonetheless, it is anticipated that these areas would see substantial expansion in the upcoming years.
Key Players
Cytiva, Merck KGaA, ATCC, STEMCELL Technologies, PromoCell GmBH, Himedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Danaher, Corning, Lonza Group AG, BioVectra, BD Biosciences, Sartorius, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and GE Healthcare are some of the major players in the cell culture media bags market.
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