Contract Manufacturing: Global Markets to 2030

The scope of this report encompasses segmental analysis by contract type, distribution channel and end-use industries. The report examines technological, regulatory and competitive aspects as well as economic trends that impact the market. The analyst has included patent analysis for the contract manufacturing market, depicting strong investment prospects. It also consists of ESG trends, emerging technologies and competitive landscape analysis.

The report also features a regional analysis that covers North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World (ROW), which includes South America, the Middle East and Africa, and further examines the current and future factors influencing demand. The report concludes by providing detailed profiles of the major companies in the market. The base year is 2024, 2025 is the estimated year, and market values are forecasted for five years through 2030. All market values are in dollars ($) billion.

Report Includes

56 data tables and 46 additional tables
An overview of the current and future global markets for contract manufacturing
An analysis of the global market trends, with market revenue data from 2024, estimates for 2025, forecasts for 2026, 2028, and projected CAGRs through 2030
Estimates of the size and revenue prospects of the global market, along with a market share analysis by contract type, distribution channel, end-use industry and region
Facts and figures pertaining to market dynamics, technological advances, regulations, and the impact of macroeconomic factors
Analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook and a relevant patent analysis
Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
Company profiles, including Boehringer Ingelheim Int. GmbH, Wistron Corp., Flextronics Int. Ltd., Jabil Inc., and Celestica Inc.

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Technological Advances and Applications
Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
Future Trends and Developments
Segmental Analysis
Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
Conclusion

Chapter 2 Market Overview

Market Overview and Future Scenarios
Value Chain Analysis
Original Equipment Manufacturer
Contract Manufacturers
Distribution and Logistics
End-Use Industries
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis for the Contract Manufacturing Market
Bargaining Power of Buyers
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Potential for New Entrants to the Market
Competition in the Industry
Threat of Substitutes
Macroeconomic Factors
Increased Healthcare Spending
Impact of Tariffs on the Contract Manufacturing Market
Case Studies for Contract Manufacturing
Apple Inc.
Nike Inc.

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics

Overview
Market Drivers
Increasing Demand for Outsourcing Products
Growth in Consumer Electronics Industry
Technological Advances in the Manufacturing Sector
Increasing Collaboration Between Contract Manufacturers and Pharmaceutical Companies
Market Restraints
Stringent Regulatory Compliances
Intellectual Property Concerns Among Original Equipment Manufacturers
Market Opportunities
Increasing Investment in Healthcare Infrastructure
Expanded Industrialization
Growing Emphasis on Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility

Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments

Overview
Emerging Technologies/Applications
Automation and Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Patent Analysis
Overview
Key Patents
Key Takeaways

Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis

Segmentation Breakdown
Global Market by Contract Type
Key Takeaways
Long-Term Contracts
Short-Term Contracts
Global Market by Distribution Channel
Key Takeaways
Direct Tender
Retail Sales
Others
Global Market by End-Use Industry
Key Takeaways
Consumer Electronics
Healthcare and Life Science
Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Semiconductors
Packaging
Food Processing and Manufacturing
Energy
Personal Care
Furniture
Geographic Breakdown
Market Breakdown by Region
Key Takeaways
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of World

Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence

Overview
Market Share Analysis
Recent Developments

Chapter 7 Sustainability in the Contract Manufacturing Market: An ESG Perspective

Overview
Environmental Impact
Social Impact
Governance Impact
ESG Ratings in the Global Contract Manufacturing Market
Case Study: Examples of Successful Implementation of ESG
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Flextronics Int. Ltd.
Concluding Remarks

Chapter 8 Appendix

Methodology
Research Steps
References
Abbreviations
Company Profiles
AENOVA HOLDING GMBH
BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS INC.
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
CATALENT INC.
CELESTICA INC.
EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
FLEX LTD.
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO. LTD.
JABIL INC.
KINPO GROUP
SHENZHEN KAIFA TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.
USI
VENTURE CORP. LTD.
WISTRON CORP.
Small & Emerging Players in the Global Contract Manufacturing Market

List of Tables

Summary Table: Global Contract Manufacturing Market, by Region, Through 2030
Table 1: Published Patent Count for Contract Manufacturing, 2024
Table 2: Patent Shares of Key Applicants for the Contract Manufacturing Market, 2024
Table 3: Active Patents for Contract Manufacturing, 2024
Table 4: Global Contract Manufacturing Market, by Contract Type, Through 2030
Table 5: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Long-Term Contracts, by Region, Through 2030
Table 6: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Short-Term Contracts, by Region, Through 2030
Table 7: Global Contract Manufacturing Market, by Distribution Channel, Through 2030
Table 8: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Direct Tender, by Region, Through 2030
Table 9: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Retail Sales, by Region, Through 2030
Table 10: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Others, by Region, Through 2030
Table 11: Global Contract Manufacturing Market, by End-Use Industry, Through 2030
Table 12: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Consumer Electronics, by Subsegment, Through 2030
Table 13: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Consumer Electronics, by Region, Through 2030
Table 14: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Healthcare and Life Science, by Subsegment, Through 2030
Table 15: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Healthcare and Life Science, by Region, Through 2030
Table 16: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Automotive, by Region, Through 2030
Table 17: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Aerospace and Defense, by Region, Through 2030
Table 18: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Semiconductors, by Region, Through 2030
Table 19: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Packaging, by Region, Through 2030
Table 20: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Food Processing and Manufacturing, by Region, Through 2030
Table 21: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Energy, by Subsegment, Through 2030
Table 22: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Energy, by Region, Through 2030
Table 23: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Personal Care, by Region, Through 2030
Table 24: Global Contract Manufacturing Market for Furniture, by Region, Through 2030
Table 25: Global Contract Manufacturing Market, by Region, Through 2030
Table 26: North American Contract Manufacturing Market, by Contract Type, Through 2030
Table 27: North American Contract Manufacturing Market, by Distribution Channel, Through 2030
Table 28: North American Contract Manufacturing Market, by End-Use Industry, Through 2030
Table 29: North American Contract Manufacturing Market, by Country, Through 2030
Table 30: European Contract Manufacturing Market, by Contract Type, Through 2030
Table 31: European Contract Manufacturing Market, by Distribution Channel, Through 2030
Table 32: European Contract Manufacturing Market, by End-Use Industry, Through 2030
Table 33: European Contract Manufacturing Market, by Country, Through 2030
Table 34: Asia-Pacific Contract Manufacturing Market, by Contract Type, Through 2030
Table 35: Asia-Pacific Contract Manufacturing Market, by Distribution Channel, Through 2030
Table 36: Asia-Pacific Contract Manufacturing Market, by End-Use Industry, Through 2030
Table 37: Asia-Pacific Contract Manufacturing Market, by Country, Through 2030
Table 38: Rest of World Contract Manufacturing Market, by Contract Type, Through 2030
Table 39: Rest of World Contract Manufacturing Market, by Distribution Channel, Through 2030
Table 40: Rest of World Contract Manufacturing Market, by End-Use Industry, Through 2030
Table 41: Rest of World Contract Manufacturing Market, by Subregion, Through 2030
Table 42: Contracts and Expansions in the Contract Manufacturing Market, 2023-2025
Table 43: Acquisitions and Partnerships in the Contract Manufacturing Market, 2023-2025
Table 44: ESG Risk Ratings, by Company, 2024
Table 45: Abbreviations Used in the Report
Table 46: Aenova Holding GmbH: Company Snapshot
Table 47: Aenova Holding GmbH: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 48: Aenova Holding GmbH: Product Portfolio
Table 49: Aenova Holding GmbH: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 50: Benchmark Electronics Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 51: Benchmark Electronics Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 52: Benchmark Electronics Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 53: Benchmark Electronics Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2024 and 2025
Table 54: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH: Company Snapshot
Table 55: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 56: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH: Product Portfolio
Table 57: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 58: Catalent Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 59: Catalent Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 60: Catalent Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 61: Catalent Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 62: Celestica Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 63: Celestica Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 64: Celestica Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 65: Evonik Industries AG: Company Snapshot
Table 66: Evonik Industries AG: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 67: Evonik Industries AG: Product Portfolio
Table 68: Evonik Industries AG: News/Key Developments, 2023-2025
Table 69: Flex Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 70: Flex Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 71: Flex Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 72: Flex Ltd.: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 73: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 74: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 75: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 76: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 77: Jabil Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 78: Jabil Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 79: Jabil Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 80: Jabil Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2024 and 2025
Table 81: Kinpo Group: Company Snapshot
Table 82: Kinpo Group: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 83: Kinpo Group: Product Portfolio
Table 84: Shenzhen Kaifa Technology Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 85: Shenzhen Kaifa Technology Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 86: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 87: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 88: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 89: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 90: USI: Company Snapshot
Table 91: USI: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 92: USI: Product Portfolio
Table 93: USI: News/Key Developments, 2023 and 2024
Table 94: Venture Corp. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 95: Venture Corp. Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 96: Venture Corp. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 97: Wistron Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 98: Wistron Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 99: Wistron Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 100: Wistron Corp.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 101: Small & Emerging Players in the Global Contract Manufacturing Market

List of Figures

Summary Figure: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Region, 2024
Figure 1: Value Chain for the Contract Manufacturing Market
Figure 2: Porter’s Five Forces Model for the Contract Manufacturing Market
Figure 3: Market Dynamics for the Contract Manufacturing Market
Figure 4: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Contract Type, 2024
Figure 5: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Long-Term Contracts, by Region, 2024
Figure 6: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Short-Term Contracts, by Region, 2024
Figure 7: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Distribution Channel, 2024
Figure 8: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Direct Tender, by Region, 2024
Figure 9: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Retail Sales, by Region, 2024
Figure 10: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Others, by Region, 2024
Figure 11: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by End-Use Industry, 2024
Figure 12: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Consumer Electronics, by Subsegment, 2024
Figure 13: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Consumer Electronics, by Region, 2024
Figure 14: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Healthcare and Life Science, by Subsegment, 2024
Figure 15: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Healthcare and Life Science, by Region, 2024
Figure 16: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Automotive, by Region, 2024
Figure 17: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Aerospace and Defense, by Region, 2024
Figure 18: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Semiconductors, by Region, 2024
Figure 19: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Packaging, by Region, 2024
Figure 20: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Food Processing and Manufacturing, by Region, 2024
Figure 21: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Energy, by Subsegment, 2024
Figure 22: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Energy, by Region, 2024
Figure 23: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Personal Care, by Region, 2024
Figure 24: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares for Furniture, by Region, 2024
Figure 25: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Region, 2024
Figure 26: North American Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Contract Type, 2024
Figure 27: North American Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Distribution Channel, 2024
Figure 28: North American Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by End-Use Industry, 2024
Figure 29: North American Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Country, 2024
Figure 30: European Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Contract Type, 2024
Figure 31: European Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Distribution Channel, 2024
Figure 32: European Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by End-Use Industry, 2024
Figure 33: European Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Country, 2024
Figure 34: Asia-Pacific Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Contract Type, 2024
Figure 35: Asia-Pacific Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Distribution Channel, 2024
Figure 36: Asia-Pacific Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by End-Use Industry, 2024
Figure 37: Asia-Pacific Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Country, 2024
Figure 38: Rest of World Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Contract Type, 2024
Figure 39: Rest of World Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Distribution Channel, 2024
Figure 40: Rest of World Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by End-Use Industry, 2024
Figure 41: Rest of World Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Subregion, 2024
Figure 42: Global Contract Manufacturing Market Shares, by Top Companies, 2024
Figure 43: Benchmark Electronics Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 44: Benchmark Electronics Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 45: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 46: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 47: Catalent Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 48: Catalent Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 49: Celestica Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 50: Celestica Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 51: Evonik Industries AG: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 52: Evonik Industries AG: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 53: Flex Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 54: Flex Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 55: Jabil Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 56: Jabil Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 57: Kinpo Group: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 58: Kinpo Group: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 59: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 60: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 61: Venture Corp. Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 62: Venture Corp. Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 63: Wistron Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 64: Wistron Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024

Executive Summary

The global market for contract manufacturing is expected to grow from $686.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $968.7 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.

Contract manufacturing is also known as outsourcing or third-party manufacturing. Contract manufacturing presents a cost-efficient avenue for businesses that minimizes production expenses through economies of scale and acquisition costs of machinery. It also provides access to affordable labor. Overall, it offers an efficient and strategic approach to production, driving competitiveness and ensuring high-quality products for businesses.

Companies across various industries, such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive and consumer goods, are streamlining their operations, which helps reduce overhead costs. By outsourcing production processes, manufacturing businesses can focus on their core expertise, minimize capital expenditure, enhance innovation and improve product time-to-market. For example, in September 2024, Foxconn, a Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturer, planned to invest around $1 billion to set up a facility in Tamil Nadu, India, to assemble smartphone display modules. The display module is expected to primarily support Apple’s iPhone production along with other manufacturers like Pegatron and Tata Electronics. Strategic initiatives from key players, technological advances and the expansion of prominent industries will foster market growth over the projected period.

Companies Mentioned

Aenova Holding Gmbh
Benchmark Electronics Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim International Gmbh
Catalent Inc.
Celestica Inc.
Evonik Industries Ag
Flex Ltd.
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.
Jabil Inc.
Kinpo Group
Shenzhen Kaifa Technology Co. Ltd.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Usi
Venture Corp. Ltd.
Wistron Corp.

Table Information

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	144
Published	June 2025
Forecast Period	2025 - 2030
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2025	$ 686.4 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2030	$ 968.7 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	7.1%
Regions Covered	Global
No. of Companies Mentioned	15

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