Biobanking Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

Biobanking Market (By Product: Equipment, Consumables, Laboratory Information Systems; By Service: Biobanking and Repository, Validation/Qualification, Lab Processing, Cold Chain, Logistic, Others; By Biospecimen Type: Human Tissues, Stem Cells, Organs, Others; By Biobank: Physical Biobanks, Virtual Biobanks; By Application; By Ownership; By Storage Type) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Regional Outlook, and Forecast 2024 – 2033

  • Last Updated : March 2024
  • Report Code : 1641
  • Category : Healthcare

Biobanking Market Size to Reach USD 169.62 Bn by 2033

The global biobanking market size was valued at USD 76.97 billion in 2023 and it is expected to hit over USD 169.62 billion by 2033 with a registered CAGR of 8.26% from 2024 to 2033.

Biobanking Market Size 2024 to 2033

Key Takeaways

  • North America led the global market with the highest market share of 32.14% in 2023.
  • Europe region is estimated to expand the fastest CAGR between 2024 and 2033.
  • By product, the equipment segment has held the largest market share of 75% in 2023.
  • By services, the biobanking & repository service segment captured the biggest revenue share of 35% in 2023.
  • By biospecimen, the human tissues segment registered a maximum market share of 38% in 2023.
  • By biobank type, the physical biobanks segment generated over 80% of revenue share in 2023.
  • By application, the drug discovery & clinical research segment captured the biggest revenue share of 38% in 2023.

Biobanking Market Size in Europe 2024 To 2033

The Europe biobanking market size reached USD 27.07 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to be worth around USD 62.42 billion by 2033, poised to grow at a CAGR of 8.75% from 2024 to 2033.

Europe Biobanking Market Size 2024 to 2033

Europe was the leading biobanking market, constituting a market share of around 35.16% in 2023. The presence of well-established biobanks in European countries like Denmark, Norway, and Sweden has significant contributions towards market growth. As per an article of Global Engage, around 40% of the people in Iceland has donated DNA that has been stored in the biobanks. Therefore, the rising supply of samples in Europe has led to the growth of the biobanking industry. The rising investments by the pharmaceutical companies in the research and development and the increased adoption of the virtual biobanking technologies in Europe has favored the market growth in the past few years.

Asia Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period. This is attributable to the growing demand for cell samples and blood samples in the academic research institutes for studies. The rising investments in the establishment of well-structured biobanking facilities in the region are driving the growth of the Asia Pacific biobanking market.

Biobanking Market Share, By Region, 2023 (%)

Growth Factors

The biobanking industry has evolved over time and is gaining rapid traction owing to the introduction of advanced technologies, automation technology, and data analytics, which has led to the rapid emergence of digital biobanks. The rising prevalence of numerous chronic diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory diseases and the surging investments in drug development by pharmaceutical companies are the major factors that are significantly influencing the growth of the global biobanking market.

The most prominent drivers of the biobanking market include rising investments in genomic research studies, an increase in the trend of conservation of the cord blood stem cells of newborns, surging needs for drug development and drug discovery, and the significant increase in the corporate and government investments in the regenerative medicine research activities. The growing number of biobanks and the increasing number of human bio-samples are significantly contributing to the growth in the demand for the biobanking equipment.

Biobanking Market Scope

Report Coverage Details
Growth Rate from 2024 to 2033 CAGR of 8.26%
Market Size in 2023 USD 76.97 Billion
Market Size by 2033 USD 169.62 Billion
Europe Market Share in 2023 35.16%
Physical Biobanks Market Share in 2023 80%
Base Year 2023
Forecast Period 2024 to 2033
Segments Covered By Product, By Service, By Biospecimen Type, By Biobank, By Application, By Type of Biobank,By Ownership,By Storage
Regions Covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa

 

Market Dynamics

Driver: 

Collaborative Research Initiative

Several stakeholders combine their resources, knowledge, samples, and data in a collaborative biobanking research project in order to answer certain research questions or objectives. Researchers may access a wider and more varied range of samples thanks to this collaborative method, which may produce more reliable and broadly applicable results. Participants give other initiative participants access to their biobank collections, including samples and data. As a result, researchers have access to more samples than they could gather on their own. Governance structures are commonly implemented in collaborative ventures to supervise data sharing, guarantee adherence to ethical principles and regulations, and handle matters concerning data ownership, privacy, and permission.

Restraint:

Public Trust and Perception

To establish and preserve public confidence in biobanks, operational and governance transparency is crucial. It is essential to communicate clearly about the goals of biobanking, the procedures used to gather, store, and use samples and data, as well as the security measures in place to maintain confidentiality and privacy. Strong security measures must be in place to guard against unauthorized access, breaches, and misuse due to the sensitive nature of biological samples and the data they are associated with. Building relationships with the communities where samples are gathered promotes trust and guarantees that the biobanking procedure complies with local norms and values. Ensuring ethical conduct in biobanking activities and proving accountability need adherence to pertinent regulatory frameworks and standards.

Opportunity:

Data Monetization and Commercialization

By providing licenses to researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and other stakeholders who need access to high-quality biological samples and related data for their research and development operations, biobanks can make money off of their data. In order to pool their data for joint research and business uses, biobanks frequently collaborate with universities, pharmaceutical companies, and other organizations. For an extra cost, biobanks can provide their customers with value-added services including quality control, sample processing, data analysis, and bioinformatics. These services increase the data's usefulness and give the biobank new sources of income. Biobanks may be the holders of significant data-related intellectual property rights, such as patents on new biomarkers or medicinal targets identified by data analysis.

Product Insights

On the basis of product, the equipment segment led the global biobanking market with a market share of over 75% in 2023. The rapid increase in the number of biobanks across the globe has led to the higher demand for the biobank equipment, therefore driving the growth of this segment. The high capital investment involved in the acquisition of the equipment has resulted in a higher revenue generation from this segment. There is a wider range of equipment available for various processes such as sample collection, storage, processing, and shipment.

The laboratory information management system (LIMS) is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the outbreak of the COVID-19 and higher application of the LIMS in the COVID biobanking, research, and testing. Furthermore, the introduction of the cloud laboratory information management system is expected to play a crucial role in the growth of this segment.

Service Insights

Based on the services, the biobanking & repository service is estimated to be the largest segment that garnered a market share of over 35% in 2023. This growth is attributable to the higher demand for the disease specific studies and increased need for preserving biosample for the development of precision medicine.

On the other hand, the lab processing is estimated to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The rising demand for the clinical trials and research studies on COVID-19 disease is expected to foster the growth of this segment. The higher investments and higher engagement of various companies in the development of vaccines for the COVID-19 is projected to drive the growth of this segment in the forthcoming years.

Biospecimen Insights

Based on the biospecimen, the human tissues was the largest segment that accounted for a revenue share of around 38% in 2023. The availability of huge number of biobanks with increased availability of human tissue samples, facilities to store human tissues, and integration of advanced technology for the storage and retrieval of the stored specimens are the major factors that has led to the dominance of this segment.

The human tissues segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment owing to the increased investments on the research and development on the COVID-19 to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Biobank Type Insights

Depending on the biobank type, the Physical biobanks was the dominant segment in 2023. This segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 80% in 2023. This is the traditional type of biobanks with well-established network and its higher penetration across the globe has led to the dominance of this segment across the globe. The rising developments in the precision medicine and bioinformatics are further expected to drive the growth of the segment.

Biobanking Market Share, By Biobank, 2023 (%)

The virtual biobanks is anticipated to be the most opportunistic segment during the forecast period. The emergence of the virtual biobanks has improved the access to the biospecimens. The rapid emergence of the digital technologies and its integration in the biobanks has led to the growth of the virtual biobanks in the global biobanking market.

Application Insights

On the basis of application, the drug discovery & clinical research was the leading segment, accounting for a market share of around 38% in 2023. The increased demand for the biosamples for its application in the drug tests and clinical research studies has fostered the growth of this segment in the global market. The rapid spread of the COVID-19 disease in 2020 has led to the increased demand for the biosamples for the research and development of drugs for curing COVID-19. Therefore, the increased investments towards the research studies pertaining to the COVID-19 are expected to foster the market growth and this segment is projected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period.

Recent Development

  • In February 2024, The Yellow Card Biobank of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has said that it will start looking into a new class of medications intended to prevent strokes. The Yellow Card Biobank was first introduced in June 2023 in collaboration with Genomics England. Its purpose is to further personalized medicine techniques and knowledge of how genetic makeup may affect medication safety. 

Key Market Developments

  • In August 2019, Precision Medicine Group (Precision For Medicine) completed the acquisition of top providers of biospecimens, GLAS and ProMedDx. This acquisition aimed at strengthening the portfolio of Precision for Medicine.
  • In April 2020, Biogen collaborated with Partners HealthCare and Broad Institute of MIT to build COVID-19 biobank.
  • In April 2020, Genome Quebec Fonds de recherche du Quebec started Quebec COVID-19 biobank in Canada.
  • In March 2021, UK Biobank announced the addition of new data to their database, which was related to the measurement of the range of circulation metabolomics biomarkers.

Biobanking Market Companies

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • Tecan Trading AG
  • QIAGEN
  • Hamilton Company
  • Brooks Life Sciences
  • TTP Labtech
  • VWR International, LLC.
  • Promega Corporation
  • Worthington Industries
  • BD
  • Merck KGaA
  • Biokryo GmbH
  • Cell&Co BioServices
  • RUCDR Infinite Biologics
  • Modul-Bio

Segments Covered in the Report

By Product

  • Equipment
  • Consumables
  • Laboratory Information Systems

By Service

  • Biobanking and Repository
  • Validation/Qualification
  • Lab Processing
  • Cold Chain Logistic
  • Others

By Biospecimen Type

  • Human Tissues
  • Stem Cells
  • Organs
  • Others

By Biobank

  • Physical Biobanks
  • Virtual Biobanks

By Application

  • Drug Discovery and Clinical Research
  • Therapeutics
  • Clinical Diagnostics
  • Others

By Type of Biobank

  • Population-based Biobanks
  • Disease-oriented Biobanks

By Ownership

  • National/regional agency
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Universities
  • Private Organization

By Storage

  • Manual Storage
  • Automated Storage

By Geography

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Malaysia
    • Philippines
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
    • GCC
    • North Africa
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

For questions or customization requests, please reach out to us at sales@precedenceresearch.com

Frequently Asked Questions

The global biobanking market size was reached at USD 76.97 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to rake USD 169.62 billion by 2033.

The global biobanking market is growing at a CAGR of 8.26% from 2024 to 2033.

The major players in biobanking market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Tecan Trading AG, QIAGEN, Hamilton Company, Brooks Life Sciences, TTP Labtech, VWR International, LLC., Promega Corporation, Worthington Industries, BD, RUCDR Infinite Biologics, and Modul-Bio.

The rising investments on the drug discovery and drug development owing to the surging prevalence of chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer among the global population is driving the growth of the biobanking market.

Europe was the leading biobanking market in 2023 and will lead in the near future.

Ask For Sample

No cookie-cutter, only authentic analysis – take the 1st step to become a Precedence Research client

Meet the Team

Deepa Pandey, one of our esteemed authors, plays a crucial role in shaping the high-quality content that defines our research reports. Deepa holds a Master's in Pharmacy with a specialization in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, equipping her with an in-depth understanding of the healthcare industry's regulatory, quality, and operational nuances. With 2+ years of experience in market research, Deepa has made

Learn more about Deepa Pandey

With over 14 years of experience, Aditi is the powerhouse responsible for reviewing every piece of data and content that passes through our research pipeline. She is not just an expert—she’s the linchpin that ensures the accuracy, relevance, and clarity of the insights we deliver. Aditi’s broad expertise spans multiple sectors, with a keen focus on ICT, automotive, and various other cross-domain industries.

Learn more about Aditi Shivarkar