바이오리액터 : 시장 점유율 분석, 업계 동향 및 통계, 성장 예측(2026-2031년)

According to Mordor Intelligence, the bioreactor market size is estimated at USD 6.09 billion in 2026, and is expected to reach USD 8.58 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.10% during the forecast period (2026-2031).

This report is Segmented by Type (Glass, and More), Usage (Lab-Scale, Pilot-Scale, and Full-Scale), Scale (5L-20L, 20L-200L, 200L-1, 500L, and Above 1, 500L), Control Type (Manual and Automated), Bioprocess (Batch, and More), Application (Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical, and More), End User (Biopharma, and More), and Geography (North America, Europe, and More). Market Forecasts are Provided in Value (USD).

Global Bioreactor Market Trends and Insights

Expanding Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing Pipelines

Distributed manufacturing models for autologous CAR-T and allogeneic therapies favor smaller-footprint equipment over centralized mega plants. AGC Biologics has earmarked USD 350 million for a Yokohama site featuring 2,000-liter single-use vessels, while its Copenhagen campus doubled capacity with 16 similar units scheduled for 2026 start-up. Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies is investing USD 1.2 billion in a North Carolina expansion that will utilize 20,000-liter reactors for viral-vector and mRNA programs. AstraZeneca opened a USD 300 million facility in Maryland in 2025 to co-locate clinical and commercial cell therapy production, thereby accelerating technology transfer cycles. These moves show a shift toward owning strategic capacity to protect intellectual property and margins, increasing competition for bioprocess engineers and single-use consumables. As a result, the bioreactor market is moving toward modular, rapidly deployable suites that can be replicated across global sites without extensive civil construction.

Growing Adoption of Single-Use Bioreactor Technology

Single-use platforms have surpassed pilot adoption and now dominate early-stage commercial production. Thermo Fisher Scientific released the HyPerforma DynaDrive 2.0 in 2025, reducing shear stress by 25% and enabling perfusion at cell densities exceeding 100 million cells/mL. Sartorius followed with Biostat STR Generation 3, integrating optical DO sensors and automated pH control that removes four hours of manual calibration per batch. Scale ceilings continue to rise: AGC Biologics plans 5,000-liter single-use runs, pushing the boundaries once thought feasible only in stainless steel. While life-cycle assessments reveal that reusable systems generate three to five times less plastic waste than single-use systems, vendors such as Cytiva and Sartorius have launched take-back programs to recycle spent film and tubing for non-GMP applications. This dynamic keeps sustainability in focus without slowing the momentum of the bioreactor market as it heads into 2026.

Supply Chain Volatility for Medical-Grade Plastic Polymers

Spikes of 40%-60% in polyethylene and ethylene-vinyl-acetate resin pricing during 2021-2023 stabilized in 2024 but remain 25% above pre-pandemic levels, squeezing margins on single-use assemblies. Lead times for customized consumables increased from 12 weeks in 2019 to 26 weeks in 2024, forcing CDMOs to carry six months of safety stock, which ties up working capital. The EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive exempts medical devices yet still pressures bioprocess suppliers to establish recycling schemes; Cytiva launched a European take-back program in 2025 to collect spent bags for mechanical recovery. Smaller manufacturers lack negotiating leverage with resin suppliers, creating a bifurcated market where top CDMOs secure favorable terms. At the same time, mid-tier players delay capacity plans, dampening bioreactor market growth in the short term.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

1. Government Funding for Pandemic Vaccine Capacity
2. Rising Demand for Microbial Fermentation in Alternative Proteins
3. High Capital Expenditure for Large-Scale Stainless-Steel Facilities

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Geography Analysis

North America accounted for 43.00% of 2025 revenue, underpinned by Project NextGen's USD 5 billion funding and a high concentration of CDMOs. Thermo Fisher's USD 660 million Massachusetts expansion and Lonza's USD 1 billion New Hampshire project exemplify the region's commitment to both stainless-steel and single-use throughput. Canada's USD 1.6 billion Life Sciences Strategy reduced cross-border dependency by funding 1,500-liter hybrid lines in Toronto and Montreal. While deep talent pools in Boston and San Francisco sustain innovation, high labor costs and lengthy permitting cycles encourage some companies to expand to friendlier jurisdictions overseas.

The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest-growing geography, with an 8.30% CAGR through 2031. Samsung Biologics' USD 2.3 billion Bio Campus 4 delivers 256,000 liters in South Korea, positioning the country as a biosimilar powerhouse targeting EU and U.S. markets. WuXi Biologics chose Singapore for a USD 1.8 billion site combining mammalian and microbial fermentation, reflecting the city-state's aggressive incentives. AGC Biologics' USD 350 million Yokohama project focuses on domestic cell-therapy capacity, while India's Biocon and Dr. Reddy's target large-scale antibody work despite regulatory headwinds.

Europe remains a stalwart despite complex rules. Germany, Switzerland, and Ireland secured USD 3 billion in commitments for 2024-2025. Boehringer Ingelheim allocates EUR 500 million for four 15,000-liter reactors in Biberach. Thermo Fisher's EUR 780 million Cork plant will manufacture single-use components and feature a cell-therapy suite, supported by Ireland's favorable tax regime. The United Kingdom's GBP 520 million agreement with Moderna for mRNA supply underscores the government's willingness to underwrite capacity. Elsewhere, Saudi Arabia and Brazil plan smaller projects under national-self-sufficiency strategies, hinting at future contributions to the bioreactor market after 2027.

1. ABEC
2. Applikon Biotechnology
3. Bioengineering
4. Bionet Innovative Technologies
5. Cellexus International Ltd.
6. Danaher
7. Distek Inc.
8. Eppendorf
9. Esco Lifesciences
10. GE Healthcare (Cytiva)
11. Getinge
12. Infors HT
13. Kuhner Shaker AG
14. Merck
15. Pall
16. PBS Biotech Inc.
17. Pierre Guerin Technologies
18. Sartorius
19. Solaris Biotech
20. Thermo Fisher Scientific

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• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
• 3 months of analyst support

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction

• 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Market Landscape

• 4.1 Market Overview
• 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.2.1 Expanding Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing Pipelines
  • 4.2.2 Growing Adoption of Single-Use Bioreactor Technology
  • 4.2.3 Government Funding for Pandemic Vaccine Capacity
  • 4.2.4 Rising Demand for Microbial Fermentation in Alternative Proteins
  • 4.2.5 Integration of Advanced Process Control and Digital Twins
  • 4.2.6 Expansion of Regional Bio-Clusters in Emerging Economies
• 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.3.1 Supply Chain Volatility for Medical-Grade Plastic Polymers
  • 4.3.2 High Capital Expenditure for Large-Scale Stainless-Steel Facilities
  • 4.3.3 Limited Availability of Skilled Bioprocess Engineers
  • 4.3.4 Environmental Concerns Over Single-Use Waste Disposal
• 4.4 Regulatory Outlook
• 4.5 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.5.1 Threat Of New Entrants
  • 4.5.2 Bargaining Power Of Buyers/Consumers
  • 4.5.3 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
  • 4.5.4 Threat Of Substitute Products
  • 4.5.5 Intensity Of Competitive Rivalry

5 Market Size & Growth Forecasts (Value, USD)

• 5.1 By Type
  • 5.1.1 Glass
  • 5.1.2 Stainless Steel
  • 5.1.3 Single-Use
• 5.2 By Usage
  • 5.2.1 Lab-Scale Production
  • 5.2.2 Pilot-Scale Production
  • 5.2.3 Full-Scale Production
• 5.3 By Scale
  • 5.3.1 5 L - 20 L
  • 5.3.2 20 L - 200 L
  • 5.3.3 200 L - 1,500 L
  • 5.3.4 Above 1,500 L
• 5.4 By Control Type
  • 5.4.1 Manual
  • 5.4.2 Automated (MFCs)
• 5.5 By Bioprocess
  • 5.5.1 Batch
  • 5.5.2 Fed-Batch
  • 5.5.3 Continuous
• 5.6 By Application
  • 5.6.1 Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • 5.6.2 Cell & Gene Therapy
  • 5.6.3 Industrial Biotechnology (Biofuels, Enzymes)
• 5.7 By End User
  • 5.7.1 Biopharma & Pharma Companies
  • 5.7.2 Contract Development & Manufacturing Organisations (CDMOs)
  • 5.7.3 Other End Users
• 5.8 Geography
  • 5.8.1 North America
    • 5.8.1.1 United States
    • 5.8.1.2 Canada
    • 5.8.1.3 Mexico
  • 5.8.2 Europe
    • 5.8.2.1 Germany
    • 5.8.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.8.2.3 France
    • 5.8.2.4 Italy
    • 5.8.2.5 Spain
    • 5.8.2.6 Rest Of Europe
  • 5.8.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.8.3.1 China
    • 5.8.3.2 Japan
    • 5.8.3.3 India
    • 5.8.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.8.3.5 Australia
    • 5.8.3.6 Rest Of Asia-Pacific
  • 5.8.4 Middle East And Africa
    • 5.8.4.1 GCC
    • 5.8.4.2 South Africa
    • 5.8.4.3 Rest Of Middle East And Africa
  • 5.8.5 South America
    • 5.8.5.1 Brazil
    • 5.8.5.2 Argentina
    • 5.8.5.3 Rest Of South America

6 Competitive Landscape

• 6.1 Market Concentration
• 6.2 Market Share Analysis
• 6.3 Company Profiles (Includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products And Services, And Analysis Of Recent Developments)
  • 6.3.1 ABEC Inc.
  • 6.3.2 Applikon Biotechnology BV
  • 6.3.3 Bioengineering AG
  • 6.3.4 Bionet Innovative Technologies
  • 6.3.5 Cellexus International Ltd.
  • 6.3.6 Danaher Corporation
  • 6.3.7 Distek Inc.
  • 6.3.8 Eppendorf AG
  • 6.3.9 Esco Lifesciences Group
  • 6.3.10 GE Healthcare (Cytiva)
  • 6.3.11 Getinge AB
  • 6.3.12 Infors HT
  • 6.3.13 Kuhner Shaker AG
  • 6.3.14 Merck KGaA
  • 6.3.15 Pall Corporation
  • 6.3.16 PBS Biotech Inc.
  • 6.3.17 Pierre Guerin Technologies
  • 6.3.18 Sartorius AG
  • 6.3.19 Solaris Biotech
  • 6.3.20 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

7 Market Opportunities & Future Outlook

• 7.1 White-Space & Unmet-Need Assessment