Microbial API Market Growth & Trends:
The global microbial API market size is anticipated to reach USD 96.11 billion by 2030 and display a CAGR of 6.66% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth can be attributed to the rising demand for antibodies, proteins, small molecules, and related products capable of treating life-threatening diseases. Furthermore, an increase in R&D efforts for the manufacturing of innovative vaccines and combined therapy is anticipated to propel the market growth.
Microorganisms undergo fermentation for the development of secondary metabolites. Adjustments in growth environments are made to enable these organisms to covert economical carbon sources (starch, glucose, sucrose) and nitrogen sources (cotton-seed flour, soybean flour, peptone) into useful intermediates or microbial APIs (such as vitamins, antibiotics, amino acids). APIs are the biological/synthetic active constituents of pharmaceuticals and are used to treat, detect, mitigate, and prevent diseases, including conditions such as CNS disorders, diabetes, oncology, neurological diseases, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders, and others. Some of the production techniques used for the manufacture of API include chemical synthesis, recombinant DNA, fermentation, isolation, and natural source recovery.
There is high pricing pressure, increased competition, and declining pricing margins faced by pharma companies for small molecules and biologics that have lost exclusivity. APIs, which are the therapeutic core of every finished medicinal product, account for 30% of total drug product expenses for small molecules and up to 55% for biosimilar and generics. As a result, API manufacturers are always challenged to increase performance while lowering prices.
While microbial fermentation has been in existence for a long time, it offers pharmaceutical companies an efficient and cost-effective means to reduce production timelines. When combined with contemporary molecular biology techniques and genetic engineering tools, the fermentation process enhances the safety and efficacy of medicines. Rising initiatives for advancements in molecular biology and synthetic biology have had a profound effect on the development of innovative biosynthetic pathways. Moreover, microbial fermentation techniques find applications not only in the pharmaceutical industry but also in sectors such as food production, bio catalytic enzymes, agriculture, and various other fields.
Market players are undertaking strategic initiatives to address the growing demand for efficient and effective drug formulation manufacturing capacity. Players in the market are focusing on developing new products and acquisition of regional players to strengthen their position in the regional market. For instance, in March 2023, Cytovance Biologics entered into a partnership with Phenotypeca for the development of the saccharomyces cerevisiae strain. The partnership is expected to enhance biopharmaceutical manufacturing and improve biologics production efficiency. Such initiatives are expected to propel the overall growth of the microbial API market.
Microbial API Market Report Highlights:
- Based on host, the mammalian segment dominated the market in 2022 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period, as microbial APIs are widely adopted due to their proven efficacy and safety profile for the development of therapeutic antibodies
- Based on type, the antibody segment held the dominant market share in 2022 due to the rising need to develop antibody-based therapeutics
- Based on site, the outsourced segment held the largest revenue share in 2022, owing to the rising adoption of CDMOs and CMOs for drug development
- Asia Pacific has established a strong regional position in the market for microbial API due to the presence of manufacturing facilities for high-quality APIs in the region
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Information Procurement
- 1.2. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.3. Market Scope & Segment Definition
- 1.4. Market Model
- 1.4.1. Market Study, By Company Market Share
- 1.4.2. Regional Analysis
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 3.2. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.2.2. Related/Ancillary Market Outlook
- 3.3. Market Trends and Outlook
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Increasing prevalence of chronic conditions
- 3.4.2. Increased demand for biological products, amino acids, and antibiotics
- 3.4.3. Increasing investment in the pharmaceutical industry
- 3.4.4. Advances in molecular biology and synthetic biology
- 3.5. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.1. High cost associated with the procedure
- 3.6. Penetration and Growth Prospect Mapping 2022
- 3.7. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.7.1. SWOT Analysis; By Factor (Political & Legal, Economic And Technological)
- 3.7.2. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. Host Business Analysis
- 4.1. Microbial API Market: Host Movement Analysis
- 4.2. Mammalian
- 4.2.1. Mammalian Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3. Bacterial
- 4.3.1. Bacterial Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Fungal
- 4.4.1. Fungal Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Type Business Analysis
- 5.1. Microbial API Market: Type Movement Analysis
- 5.2. Antibody
- 5.2.1. Antibody Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3. Peptide
- 5.3.1. Peptide Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Protein
- 5.4.1. Protein Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Small Molecule
- 5.5.1. Small Molecule Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Vaccine
- 5.6.1. Vaccine Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Site Business Analysis
- 6.1. Microbial API Market: Site Movement Analysis
- 6.2. In-house
- 6.2.1. In-house Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Outsourced
- 6.3.1. Outsourced Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. End-use Business Analysis
- 7.1. Microbial API Market: End-use Movement Analysis
- 7.2. Pharmaceutical Companies
- 7.2.1. Pharmaceutical Companies Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3. Biopharmaceutical Companies
- 7.3.1. Biopharmaceutical Companies Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Others
- 7.4.1. Others Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Molecule Business Analysis
- 8.1. Microbial API Market: Molecule Movement Analysis
- 8.2. Innovative
- 8.2.1. Innovative Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3. Generic
- 8.3.1. Generic Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Regional Business Analysis
- 9.1. Microbial API Market Share By Region, 2022 & 2030
- 9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. SWOT Analysis
- 9.2.2. North America Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.2.3. U.S.
- 9.2.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.2.3.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.2.3.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.2.3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.2.3.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.2.3.6. U.S. Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD MILLION)
- 9.2.4. Canada
- 9.2.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.2.4.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.2.4.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.2.4.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.2.4.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.2.4.6. Canada Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3. Europe
- 9.3.1. SWOT Analysis
- 9.3.2. Europe Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3.3. Germany
- 9.3.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.3.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.3.3.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.3.3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.3.3.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.3.3.6. Germany Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3.4. UK
- 9.3.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.4.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.3.4.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.3.4.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.3.4.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.3.4.6. UK Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3.5. France
- 9.3.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.5.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.3.5.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.3.5.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.3.5.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.3.5.6. France Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3.6. Italy
- 9.3.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.6.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.3.6.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.3.6.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.3.6.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.3.6.6. Italy Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3.7. Spain
- 9.3.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.7.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.3.7.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.3.7.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.3.7.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.3.7.6. Spain Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3.8. Denmark
- 9.3.8.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.8.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.3.8.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.3.8.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.3.8.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.3.8.6. Denmark Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3.9. Sweden
- 9.3.9.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.9.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.3.9.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.3.9.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.3.9.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.3.9.6. Sweden Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3.10. Norway
- 9.3.10.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.10.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.3.10.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.3.10.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.3.10.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.3.10.6. Norway Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4. Asia Pacific
- 9.4.1. SWOT Analysis
- 9.4.2. Asia Pacific Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.3. Japan
- 9.4.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.3.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.4.3.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.4.3.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.3.6. Japan Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.4. China
- 9.4.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.4.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.4.4.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.4.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.4.4.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.4.6. China Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.5. India
- 9.4.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.5.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.4.5.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.5.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.4.5.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.5.6. India Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.6. South Korea
- 9.4.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.6.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.4.6.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.6.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.4.6.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.6.6. South Korea Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.7. Australia
- 9.4.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.7.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.4.7.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.7.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.4.7.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.7.6. Australia Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.8. Thailand
- 9.4.8.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.8.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.4.8.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.8.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.4.8.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.8.6. Thailand Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.5. Latin America
- 9.5.1. SWOT Analysis
- 9.5.2. Latin America Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.5.3. Brazil
- 9.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.3.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.5.3.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.5.3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.5.3.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.5.3.6. Brazil Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.5.4. Mexico
- 9.5.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.4.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.5.4.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.5.4.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.5.4.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.5.4.6. Mexico Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.5.5. Argentina
- 9.5.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.5.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.5.5.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.5.5.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.5.5.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.5.5.6. Argentina Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.6. MEA
- 9.6.1. SWOT Analysis
- 9.6.2. MEA Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.6.3. South Africa
- 9.6.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.6.3.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.6.3.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.6.3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.6.3.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.6.3.6. South Africa Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.6.4. Saudi Arabia
- 9.6.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.6.4.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.6.4.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.6.4.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.6.4.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.6.4.6. Saudi Arabia Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.6.5. UAE
- 9.6.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.6.5.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.6.5.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.6.5.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.6.5.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.6.5.6. UAE Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.6.6. Kuwait
- 9.6.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.6.6.2. Target Disease Prevalence
- 9.6.6.3. Competitive Scenario
- 9.6.6.4. Regulatory Framework
- 9.6.6.5. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.6.6.6. Kuwait Microbial API Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
- 10.1. Company Categorization
- 10.2. Strategy Mapping
- 10.2.1. New Product Launch
- 10.2.2. Partnerships
- 10.2.3. Acquisition
- 10.2.4. Collaboration
- 10.2.5. Funding
- 10.3. Key Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
- 10.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 10.5. Company Profiles
- 10.5.1. MERCK & CO., INC.
- 10.5.1.1. Company overview
- 10.5.1.2. Financial performance
- 10.5.1.3. Product benchmarking
- 10.5.1.4. Strategic initiatives
- 10.5.2. Topfond Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- 10.5.2.1. Company overview
- 10.5.2.2. Financial performance
- 10.5.2.3. Product benchmarking
- 10.5.2.4. Strategic initiatives
- 10.5.3. DSM
- 10.5.3.1. Company overview
- 10.5.3.2. Financial performance
- 10.5.3.3. Product benchmarking
- 10.5.3.4. Strategic initiatives
- 10.5.4. CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Limited
- 10.5.4.1. Company overview
- 10.5.4.2. Financial performance
- 10.5.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 10.5.4.4. Strategic initiatives
- 10.5.5. KOLON LIFE SCIENCE
- 10.5.5.1. Company overview
- 10.5.5.2. Financial performance
- 10.5.5.3. Product benchmarking
- 10.5.5.4. Strategic initiatives
- 10.5.6. Shandong Lukang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- 10.5.6.1. Company overview
- 10.5.6.2. Financial performance
- 10.5.6.3. Product benchmarking
- 10.5.6.4. Strategic initiatives
- 10.5.7. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
- 10.5.7.1. Company overview
- 10.5.7.2. Financial performance
- 10.5.7.3. Product benchmarking
- 10.5.7.4. Strategic initiatives
- 10.5.8. Lonza
- 10.5.8.1. Company overview
- 10.5.8.2. Financial performance
- 10.5.8.3. Product benchmarking
- 10.5.8.4. Strategic initiatives