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Contract Research Outsourcing - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 453 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 347964

Global Contract Research Outsourcing Market to Reach $90.4 Billion by 2030

The global market for Contract Research Outsourcing estimated at US$53.2 Billion in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$90.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Clinical Research, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 7.2% CAGR and reach US$61.2 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Discovery segment is estimated at 6% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $21.5 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.9% CAGR

The Contract Research Outsourcing market in the U.S. is estimated at US$21.5 Billion in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$5.6 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.9% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 5.9% and 6% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 6.7% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 152 Featured)

  • Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
  • Galapagos NV
  • Albany Molecular Research, Inc.
  • Axxam SpA
  • Cyprotex Limited
  • BioClinica
  • HD Biosciences Co., Ltd.
  • Clinipace Inc.
  • CMIC Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • EAG Laboratories
  • Envigo, Inc.
  • Genoway S.A.
  • EPS International Co., Ltd.
  • GenScript Biotech Corporation
  • Absorption Systems LLC

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Contract Research Outsourcing - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
  • Contract Research Outsourcing: An Introduction
  • Key Service Markets
  • Market Dynamics
  • Key Therapeutic Areas of Clinical Trial Research
  • Global Clinical Trial Services Market by Therapeutic Area: 2023
  • Top 6 Therapeutic Categories by Number of R&D Products in 2023
  • Cost Savings Hold Relevance
  • Product Innovations & Enhanced Speed
  • Access to Expertise & Sophisticated Technology
  • Outlook
  • Regional Market Analysis
  • Future Model of CRO
  • COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
  • CRO: A Highly Fragmented Market
  • Leading Players in the Global Contract Research Outsourcing Market (2023): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by Player
  • Partnership Models Pay Returns
  • Strategies and Tactical Programs
  • Large CROs Seek the Inorganic Growth Route
  • Key Opportunities for CROs
  • Technological Superiority: An Advantage
  • Consolidation to Gain Pace
  • Recent Market Activity
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Uptrend in Advanced Medicine Concepts Favors Growth
  • Drug Developers Bet on CROs to Sail through Challenging Aspects
  • Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Firms Target Outsourcing
  • Gene Therapy Offers Exciting Opportunities for CROs
  • Gene Therapy Set to Witness Rapid Growth
  • Global Gene Therapy Market in US$ Million for Years 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026
  • Increasing Significance of Biologic Drugs Supports Market Demand
  • Global Biologic Drugs Market Size (in US$ Billion) for the Years 2019, 2022 & 2025
  • Opportunities Rife in Early Stage Drug Development
  • NoTable Trends in Pharma/Biopharma R&D Impacting CROs
  • Advances in Digital/Technology and its Impact on Clinical Development
  • Significant Strides Taken in the Sphere of Current Clinical Research
  • Data Quality Oversight (DQO) Undergoes Change
  • Pharmacovigilance Set to Grow
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Gain Interest
  • Orphan Drugs to the Fore
  • CROs Adapt New Technologies to See More Business in Future
  • Streamlining Development of Novel Trial Designs
  • Industry Witnesses Increased Spend on R&D Outsourcing
  • Pharmaceutical R&D Spending Worldwide (USD Billion): 2015-2025
  • Percentage Breakdown of Total Number of Compounds in Pipeline by Phase for Pre-Clinical, Phase I, Phase II and Phase III: 2023
  • Focus on Enhancing Site Selection and Patient Enrollment
  • CROs Enter into Alliances to Improve Efficiencies
  • Adoption of Digital Technologies Gains Pace
  • Toxicology Services Gain NoTable Attention
  • Pharma Companies Enter into Licensing Agreements with Biotech Companies for New Drug Discovery
  • Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Trends to Support CRO Penetration
  • Global Biopharma % R&D Outsourcing (2014-2023)
  • New FDA Drug Approvals : Breakdown of Number of Approvals by Type for New Molecular Entity (NME) and Biologic License Application (BLA) Approvals for 2023
  • eClinical Solutions Gain Traction
  • Other Noteworthy Market Trends
  • Challenges Faced by Contract Research Organizations
  • Surging Global Population Offers Increased Growth Opportunities
  • World Population (in Thousands) by Geographic Region for the Years 2018, 2025, 2040, 2050
  • Aging Population & Increasing Burden of Chronic Diseases Spurs Pharma Product Sales, Driving Market Growth
  • Global Aging Population Statistics for the 65+ Age Group in Million by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2025, 2035 and 2050
  • Global Cancer Incidence: Number of New Cancer Cases in Million for the Years 2018, 2020, 2025, 2030, 2035 and 2040
  • Global Annual Medical Cost of CVD in US$ Billion (2010-2030)
  • Fatalities by Heart Conditions: Estimated Percentage Breakdown for Cardiovascular Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Stroke, and Others
  • World Diabetes and Population Statistics (2019, 2030 & 2045)
  • Increasing Healthcare Expenditure and Demand for Generics to Drive Growth
  • World Healthcare Expenditure (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2017-2023
  • EXHIBIT Healthcare Costs as a % of GDP by Country for the Years 2020 & 2023
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contract Research Outsourcing by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Contract Research Outsourcing by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Contract Research Outsourcing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Clinical by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Clinical by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 16-Year Perspective for Clinical by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Discovery by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World Historic Review for Discovery by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Discovery by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pre-Clinical by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 11: World Historic Review for Pre-Clinical by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 16-Year Perspective for Pre-Clinical by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laboratory Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 14: World Historic Review for Laboratory Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World 16-Year Perspective for Laboratory Services by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Companies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 17: World Historic Review for Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Companies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World 16-Year Perspective for Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Companies by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Companies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 20: World Historic Review for Medical Device Companies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World 16-Year Perspective for Medical Device Companies by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Academic Institutes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 23: World Historic Review for Academic Institutes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World 16-Year Perspective for Academic Institutes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 25: World Contract Research Outsourcing Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Contract Research Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Drug Developers Rely on CROs to Improve Trial Efficiency and Cost Savings
  • Trial Services Witness Strong Demand
  • High Demand for Data Management Services
  • Risk-based Monitoring Catches Pace
  • Market Analytics
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Contract Research Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
  • Contract Research Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
EUROPE
  • Contract Research Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • CRO Industry in Europe Gears Up for Broad-based Amendments
  • Providers Expand Services in Downstream Drug Development
  • Market Analytics
FRANCE
  • Contract Research Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
GERMANY
  • Contract Research Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Contract Research Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Contract Research Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Asia-Pacific to Push Up Volume Share in CRO Market
  • R&D Outsourcing in Life Sciences on Rise
  • Market Analytics
INDIA
  • Contract Research Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2024 (E)
  • Indian CROs Seek Opportunities
REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Market Overview
  • Australia: Popular Destination for Early Phase Clinical Trials
  • Market Analytics
LATIN AMERICA
  • Contract Research Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
REST OF WORLDIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
  • Galapagos NV
  • Albany Molecular Research, Inc.
  • Axxam SpA
  • Cyprotex Limited
  • BioClinica
  • HD Biosciences Co., Ltd.
  • Clinipace Inc.
  • CMIC Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • EAG Laboratories
  • Envigo, Inc.
  • Genoway S.A.
  • EPS International Co., Ltd.
  • GenScript Biotech Corporation
  • Absorption Systems LLC

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