Preclinical Assets Global Market Report 2024

The preclinical assets market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.32 billion in 2023 to $5.83 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth observed in the historic period can be ascribed to the evolving needs in drug development, advancements in biotechnology, increasing regulatory requirements, growth in research funding, and collaborative efforts in research.

The preclinical assets market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.34 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the adoption of precision medicine and personalized therapies, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, expansion of biobanking initiatives, a heightened focus on rare diseases, and increased government initiatives and funding. Notable trends expected in the forecast period include the emergence of advanced imaging techniques, utilization of 3D organoid models, integration of multi-omics data, development of enhanced predictive models, and increased automation and high-throughput screening.

The expansion of drug discovery efforts stands as a pivotal driver propelling the growth trajectory of the preclinical asset market. Drug discovery denotes the systematic process of identifying potential chemical compounds suitable for medicinal applications, serving as the initial phase in discovering new therapeutic drugs. Preclinical assets play a critical role within this domain, furnishing vital data and evidence essential for selecting promising molecules for subsequent clinical development. For instance, reports from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society in January 2022 highlighted that in 2021, approximately 74% of drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) utilized at least one expedited pathway, marking an increase from 68% in the previous year. Additionally, insights from Pharma Intelligence's Pharma R&D Annual Review 2022 in June 2023 showcased growth in the R&D pipeline, with drug numbers rising from 17,737 in 2020 to 20,109 in 2022. Hence, the burgeoning drug discovery efforts fuel the expansion of the preclinical assets market.

The escalating need to mitigate clinical trial expenditures drives the upward momentum of the preclinical asset market. Clinical trial costs encompass the comprehensive expenses incurred in planning, executing, and managing trials aimed at assessing the safety, efficacy, and potential benefits of novel medical interventions. These trials provide critical insights into the safety, effectiveness, and potential side effects of preclinical assets, validating their therapeutic promise in human subjects. For instance, data sourced from Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News in February 2023 underscored a substantial rise in the cost of developing new drugs among the top 20 global biopharma companies, soaring by 15% from $298 million in 2022 to approximately $2.3 billion in 2023. This increase encapsulates the expenses incurred throughout the drug development lifecycle, particularly in clinical trial phases. Hence, the mounting emphasis on reducing clinical trial costs propels the expansion of the preclinical asset market.

Product innovation has emerged as a significant trend driving growth within the preclinical assets market. Prominent players in this sector are heavily invested in pioneering new products and solutions to fortify their market position and gain a competitive edge. An illustrative case is the partnership between Charles River Laboratories International and Valo Health Inc. In April 2022, they introduced Logica, an AI-powered drug solution. This innovative offering seamlessly translates biological insights of clients into optimized preclinical assets. By amalgamating Charles River's extensive preclinical expertise with Valo's AI-driven Opal Computational Platform, Logica delivers a unified approach to drug discovery. This transformative partnership ensures the conversion of targets into candidate nominations, enhancing efficiency and yielding highly qualified leads for clients while aligning costs with value creation.

Strategic partnerships stand as a burgeoning trend shaping the landscape of the preclinical assets market. Leading entities operating in this domain are actively forging strategic alliances to bolster their market standing. An exemplar of this trend is the extended collaboration between AbbVie, a US-based pharmaceutical company, and Calibr, renowned for its prowess in research and drug development. This extended collaboration stems from the alliance between AbbVie and Scripps Research. Under this expanded partnership, Calibr is set to present AbbVie with new discovery targets and preclinical assets, aligning with mutual interests for potential options. This strategic collaboration enables both entities to continue advancing innovative preclinical and early-stage clinical assets, fostering an environment of growth and development within the market.

In October 2022, Pfizer Inc., a prominent pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation based in the United States, completed the acquisition of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. for a total of $11.6 billion. Through this acquisition, Pfizer obtained access to a promising portfolio of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists, which encompasses Rimegepant, Zavegepant, and a collection of preclinical CGRP assets. Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in the United States, known for its early-stage discovery program and various preclinical assets.

Major companies operating in the preclinical assets market report are Laboratory Corporation of America, IQVIA Inc., ICON PLC, Eurofins Scientific SE, PPD Inc., SGS SA, WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Intertrek Group PLC, Charles River Laboratories International Inc., Medpace Inc., Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd., Evotec SE, GenScript Biotech Corporation, Inotiv Inc., SRI International Inc., Shanghai Medicilon Inc., Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals Beijing Co. Ltd., AmplifyBio LLC, BioReliance Corporation, Pharmalegacy Laboratories Co. Ltd., Precigen Inc., ReproCELL Incorporated, InSphero AG, Crown Bioscience Inc., Comparative Biosciences Inc., TCG Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd., InVivo Biosystems, Pharmatest Services Ltd, Domainex Limited, Viroclinics Xplore.

North America was the largest region in the preclinical assets market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the preclinical assets market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the preclinical assets market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The primary categories of preclinical asset services include bioanalysis and DMPK (Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetic) studies, toxicology testing, compound management, safety pharmacology, and others. Bioanalysis and DMPK studies play a pivotal role in the drug development process, focusing on evaluating the pharmacokinetic and drug metabolism characteristics of potential new drugs. Various models, such as patient-derived organoid (PDO) models and patient-derived xenograft models, are employed by diverse end-users, including biopharmaceutical companies, government institutes, and others.

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The preclinical assets market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing preclinical assets services such as process research and development, asymmetric synthesis, safety pharmacology, and custom synthesis. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The preclinical assets market consists of sales of chemical compounds, biological samples, and sample storage systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.


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.