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.
The Asia-Pacific market for contract manufacturing is expected to grow from $261.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $354.4 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
The North American market for contract manufacturing is expected to grow from $212.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $319.0 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
Report Scope
The scope of this report encompasses segmental analysis by contract type, distribution channel and end-use industries. The report examines technological, regulatory and competitive aspects as well as economic trends that impact the market. The analyst has included patent analysis for the contract manufacturing market, depicting strong investment prospects. It also consists of ESG trends, emerging technologies and competitive landscape analysis.
The report also features a regional analysis that covers North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World (ROW), which includes South America, the Middle East and Africa, and further examines the current and future factors influencing demand. The report concludes by providing detailed profiles of the major companies in the market. The base year is 2024, 2025 is the estimated year, and market values are forecasted for five years through 2030. All market values are in dollars ($) 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.
Table of Contents
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
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 from BCC Research
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