Biochemical Reagents Market Size & Share, By End user (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies, Academic and Research Institutes, Hospitals and Diagnostic Laboratories, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs)); Application; Technology; and Product Type - Global Supply & Demand Analysis, Growth Forecasts, Statistical Report 2025–2037

  • Report ID: 7699
  • Published Date: May 28, 2025
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Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2025-2037

Biochemical Reagents Market size was valued at USD 34.5 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 98.1 billion by the end of 2037, expanding at around 8.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of biochemical reagents is assessed at USD 37.3 billion.

The biochemical reagents market is increasing based on the increasing demand for therapeutic and diagnostic biological products, owing to worldwide health problems. As stated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for biologicals, such as diagnostics, rose from 341.616 in December of 2024 to 342.423 in March of 2025. Likewise, the PPI for pharmaceutical preparations rose to 293.98 in 2024 from 289.17 in 2023, reflecting sustained investment in therapeutic uses.

The PPI for primary basic organic chemicals, essential for reagent manufacturing, was 291.957 in October 2024, reflecting sustained raw material cost pressures. Trade data shows growing exports of biochemical reagents, although import dependence for some raw materials remains. Investments in production facilities and research, development, and deployment (RDD) are expanding to support innovation and supply chain resilience in response to biochemical reagents market needs.

Biochemical Reagents Market Size
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Wachstumstreiber

  • Strengere PFAS-Aufsicht:   Die US-Umweltschutzbehörde (EPA) hat die Meldepflicht gemäß dem Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) eingeführt. Diese verpflichtet Importeure und Hersteller von per- und polyfluorierten Alkylsubstanzen (PFAS) zur vollständigen Berichterstattung bis zum 8. Mai 2025. Bei Nichteinhaltung drohen Geldstrafen von bis zu 48.512 US-Dollar pro Tag. Die Regelung erfordert detaillierte Daten zu PFAS-Verwendung, Produktionsmengen, Entsorgung und potenziellen Risiken, was die Kosten für die Hersteller erhöht.
  • Fortschritte in der grünen Chemie:   Innovationen in der grünen Chemie, darunter energieeffiziente Methoden, umweltfreundliche Katalysatoren und Lösungsmittel sowie die Anwendung grüner Chemieprinzipien, treiben die Nachfrage nach grünen Chemikalien an. Diese Innovationen minimieren die Umweltauswirkungen und unterstützen die Nachhaltigkeitsziele von Unternehmen. Damit ist die Branche Vorreiter für eine nachhaltigere Zukunft.

Dynamik der Handelsentwicklung und Perspektiven des Marktes für biochemische Reagenzien

Der Markt für biochemische Reagenzien wird durch das Wachstum der Biowissenschaften, der Diagnostik und der Pharmaindustrie angetrieben. Nordamerika dominiert den Markt. Die USA importierten 2023 diagnostische Reagenzien im Wert von 6,36 Milliarden US-Dollar, was 14,4 % der Gesamtimporte entspricht. Indiens Exporte stiegen gegenüber 2022 um 16,2 % auf 223 Millionen US-Dollar. Die wichtigsten Handelsrouten sind Japan-Asien, Europa-Nordamerika, Deutschland-China und die USA-Europa. Der weltweite Handel mit biochemischen Reagenzien wuchs 2022 auf 3,6 Billionen US-Dollar. Die Import- und Exportdaten sind nachstehend aufgeführt:

Import- und Exportdaten (2019–2024)

Jahr

Seite

Handelsströme

Kosten (US$)

Wachstum im Vergleich zum Vorjahr (%)

2019

USA

Import

3,98 Milliarden

-

2023

USA

Import

6,36 Milliarden

-

2023

China

Import

5,83 Milliarden

-

2023

Deutschland

Import

5,01 Milliarden

-

2023

Indien

Export

223 Mio.

16.2

Haupthandelswege

Route

Handelsströme (2023)

Kosten (US$)

Deutschland → China

Import

2,08 Milliarden

USA → China

Import

1,76 Milliarden

USA → Deutschland

Import

2,04 Milliarden

USA → Großbritannien

Import

698 Mio.

USA → Niederlande

Import

809M

Marktüberblick über biochemische Reagenzien

Der Markt für biochemische Reagenzien ist von 2019 bis 2024 stetig gewachsen, da die Nachfrage nach Diagnostik und Gesundheitsforschung stieg. Nordamerika dominierte den Markt mit einem Anteil von 5,14 Milliarden US-Dollar im Jahr 2023, gefolgt von Europa mit 4,38 Milliarden US-Dollar und dem asiatisch-pazifischen Raum mit 3,98 Milliarden US-Dollar. Das höchste Wachstum wird der asiatisch-pazifische Raum mit einer durchschnittlichen jährlichen Wachstumsrate (CAGR) von 9,3 % verzeichnen. Die Preisentwicklung wurde durch Rohstoffpreise, geopolitische Spannungen und Umweltvorschriften beeinflusst. Der Krieg zwischen Russland und der Ukraine im Jahr 2022 führte aufgrund von Erdgasknappheit zu einem Anstieg der europäischen Ammoniakpreise um 31 %. EU-Umweltvorschriften wie REACH haben ebenfalls die Produktionskosten für die EU-Industrie erhöht. Nachfolgend die Handelsdaten:

Globale Marktdaten für biochemische Reagenzien (2019–2024)

Globale Marktgröße und Wachstum

Jahr

Marktgröße (Milliarden US-Dollar)

Durchschnittliche jährliche Wachstumsrate (%)

2019

12.6

-

2020

13.3

5.7

2021

14.1

6.2

2022

14.7

4.2

2023

15,8

8.3

2024

17,2 (Prognose)

8.3

Preisentwicklung und Absatzmengen (2019–2024)

Durchschnittlicher Stückpreis nach Region (US$)

Jahr

Nordamerika

Europa

Asien-Pazifik-Region

2019

12.51

11,81

10.21

2020

13.01

12.31

10,71

2021

13.51

12,81

11.21

2022

14.01

13.31

11,71

2023

14.51

13,81

12.21

2024

15.01

14.31

12,71

Jährliches Verkaufsvolumen nach Regionen (Millionen Einheiten)

Jahr

Nordamerika

Europa

Asien-Pazifik-Region

2019

411

391

371

2020

431

411

391

2021

451

431

411

2022

471

451

431

2023

491

471

451

2024

511

491

471

Dynamik des Marktes für biochemische Reagenzien in Japan

In den letzten fünf Jahren hat sich der japanische Markt für biochemische Reagenzien strategisch entwickelt, mit steigender Nachfrage in Hightech-Branchen und kontinuierlichen Investitionen in Innovationen. Die Liefermengen an Chemikalien haben sich diversifiziert, wobei Spezial- und Hochleistungsmaterialien zunehmend in den Bereichen Nachhaltigkeit, Elektronik und Mobilität eingesetzt werden. Insbesondere die Automobil- und Elektronikindustrie hat die Nachfrage nach anspruchsvollen biochemischen Anwendungen vorangetrieben. Führende japanische Chemieunternehmen haben ihre Forschung und Entwicklung sowie ihre Investitionen in Biokunststoffe, Digitalisierung und grüne Chemie erhöht, um globalen Innovationstrends gerecht zu werden. Die finanzielle Performance führender Akteure deutet auf ein robustes Wachstum hin, das Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und Branchenflexibilität widerspiegelt. Die Branchenentwicklung spiegelt sich in Angebotstrends, Investitionsströmen und dem Marktwert biochemischer Reagenzien wider und deutet auf einen Trend hin zu höherwertigen, zukunftssicheren biochemischen Lösungen in wichtigen Industriesegmenten hin. Die Zusammensetzung ist wie folgt:

Zusammensetzung der ausgelieferten Produkte auf Basis biochemischer Reagenzien (2018–2023)

Jahr

Petrochemikalien (% / ¥T)

Polymere (% / ¥T)

Spezialchemikalien (%/¥T)

Andere (% / ¥T)

2018

49 % / 11,3 Billionen Yen

31 % / 7,1 Billionen Yen

18 % / 4,1 Billionen Yen

6 % / 1,3 Billionen Yen

2019

48 % / 11,6 Billionen Yen

32 % / 7,7 Billionen Yen

18 % / 4,3 Billionen Yen

6 % / 1,4 Billionen Yen

2020

46 % / 10,1 Billionen Yen

33 % / 7,2 Billionen Yen

19 % / 4,1 Billionen Yen

6 % / 1,2 Billionen Yen

2021

47 % / 11,9 Billionen Yen

32 % / 8,1 Billionen Yen

19 % / 4,7 Billionen Yen

6 % / 1,4 Billionen Yen

2022

46 % / 12,1 Billionen Yen

31 % / 8,3 Billionen Yen

21 % / 5,4 Billionen Yen

6 % / 1,4 Billionen Yen

2023

44 % / 11,6 Billionen Yen

28 % / 7,9 Billionen Yen

24 % / 6,2 Billionen Yen

6 % / 1,4 Billionen Yen

Kosten für die Lieferung biochemischer Reagenzien nach verarbeitender Industrie (2018–2023)

Industrie

2018 (Yen)

2019 (Yen)

2020 (Yen)

2021 (Yen)

2022 (Yen)

2023 (Yen)

Durchschnittliche jährliche Wachstumsrate (2018–23)

Automobil

2.9

3.1

2.8

3.3

3.7

4.2

7,8%

Elektronik

3.6

3.8

3.7

3.8

4.4

4.9

6,6 %

Pharmazeutika

1.8

2.1

2.2

2.4

2.7

2.8

8,9 %

Andere

3.1

3.3

3.2

3.5

3.6

3.8

4,4%

Top 15 Chemieunternehmen – Finanzielle Leistung (2023)

Unternehmen

Umsatz (¥T)

Gewinn (¥T)

Wachstum im Vergleich zum Vorjahr (%)

Gewinnspanne (%)

Shin-Etsu Chemische Industrie

3.3

1.3

12,1 %

37,6%

Mitsubishi Chemical

4.6

0,8

8,1 %

20,1 %

Sumitomo Chemical

3.8

0,8

6,1 %

17,8%

Toray Industries

2.7

0,6

7,6%

19,3%

Asahi Kasei

2.5

0,7

9,4%

25,1 %

Showa Denko

2.3

0,5

5,6 %

18,3%

DIC Corporation

1.9

0,4

4,3 %

16,8 %

Kuraray

1.6

0,24

5,1 %

16,8 %

Daisel

1.3

0,23

6,5%

18,4%

Tokuyama

1.2

0,22

5,2 %

19,2%

Ube Industries

1.1

0,21

4,9%

20,1 %

Tosoh Corporation

1.4

0,27

6,8 %

20,1 %

Kaneka Corporation

1.1

0,18

5,3 %

19,1%

NOF Corporation

0,96

0,17

6,8 %

18,8%

Nippon Shokubai

0,93

0,18

5,6 %

18,6%

Herausforderungen

  • Komplexe regulatorische Rahmenbedingungen:   Das Fehlen harmonisierter internationaler Standards für biochemische Reagenzien erschwert Herstellern die Einhaltung. Beispielsweise ist die REACH-Verordnung der Europäischen Union aufgrund umfangreicher Dokumentation und Tests aufwändig, was Unternehmen, die mit verschiedenen Rechtsräumen zu tun haben, zusätzlich belastet. Die Komplexität kann den Markteintritt und die Expansion behindern.
  • Schwankende Rohstoffpreise:   Der Markt für biochemische Reagenzien reagiert empfindlich auf Preisschwankungen bei Rohstoffen, darunter Enzyme und Spezialchemikalien. Preisschwankungen stören Lieferketten und beeinträchtigen die Gewinnmargen. Lieferanten müssen diese Schwankungen bewältigen und gleichzeitig ihre Preiswettbewerbsfähigkeit aufrechterhalten, was in einer diversifizierten Weltwirtschaft eine Herausforderung sein kann.

Biochemical Reagents Market: Key Insights

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2024

Forecast Year

2025-2037

CAGR

8.3%

Base Year Market Size (2024)

USD 34.5 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2037)

USD 98.1 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S. and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)

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Biochemical Reagents Segmentation

End user (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies, Academic and Research Institutes, Hospitals and Diagnostic Laboratories, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs))

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies segment in the biochemical reagents market is predicted to gain the largest market share of 38.2% during the projected period by 2037. Biochemical reagents are important in drug development, drug product manufacturing, and drug discovery. The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries drive significant demand for these reagents. By improving research timeliness and product ease of use, they can do high-accuracy compound analytical work, purification work, and quality control. Advanced reagents are increasingly utilized to support the complexity of molecular research, driven by an expanding personalized medicine approach, a growth in biologics, higher R&D expenditures, trade pipeline expansion in biopharmaceuticals, and others, and the recent legislation to create tighter veterinary legislation that stresses quality testing. These promoted the biochemical reagents market share for this segment and, because of the stringent requirements from government agencies, ensured a bright future.

Application (Drug Discovery & Development, Genomics, Proteomics, Diagnostics, Biotechnology Research, and Others)

The diagnostics segment of the biochemical reagents market is anticipated to grow with a 35.1% market share by 2037. The growing requirement for accurate and timely diagnostic testing for diseases is driving the market. Biochemical reagents are intended for use in the important components of diagnostic assays used to detect and quantify biomarkers associated with diseases, including infectious diseases, cancers, cardiovascular disorders, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders. The expansion of point-of-care testing (POCT) in healthcare is driving the need for biochemical reagents used in rapid diagnostic tests. Furthermore, there are increasing numbers of cancer patients and chronic diseases. As a result, these increased approvals for early diagnosis and new advanced diagnostics tools drive the growth of the diagnostics application segment.

Our in-depth analysis of the biochemical reagents market includes the following segment:

Product Type

  • Chromatography Reagents
  • Cell & Tissue Culture Reagents
  • PCR Reagent Kits
  • Electrophoresis Reagents
  • Flow Cytometry Reagents
  • Others

Application

  • Drug Discovery & Development
  • Genomics
  • Proteomics
  • Diagnostics
  • Biotechnology Research
  • Others

Technology

  • PCR Reagents
  • Immunoassay Reagents
  • Chromatography Reagents
  • Others

End user

  • Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
  • Academic & Research Institutes
  • Hospitals and Diagnostic Laboratories
  • Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
  • Contract Development & Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs)
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Biochemical Reagents Industry - Regional Synopsis

North America Market Analysis

By 2037, the North American biochemical reagents market is expected to hold 40.1% of the market share due to its advanced healthcare infrastructure, significant R&D expenditures, and demand from the high prevalence of chronic diseases. Increased automation in laboratories, advancements in innovative types of reagents, and sustainability concerns related to manufacturing are the main trends.  In 2024, the North America biochemical diagnostic reagent market revenues were USD 9.84 billion, with a CAGR of 7.1% expected during 20231-2031.

In 2022, the U.S. federal budget was $6.273 trillion, with many projected spending initiatives aimed toward the energy and industrial sectors. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provided $74 billion to fund a transformation of energy policies at the federal level, with $46 billion allocated for innovation and industrial policy for key emerging technologies. This spending is a sign that the government invests massively in an innovation agenda supportive of the development and commercialization of advanced manufacturing technologies. Such actions directly affect the biochemical reagents market and the parameters of innovation and sustainability.

The Government of Canada in 2023, invested over $56 billion towards clean energy, clean technologies, along with the introduction of a 16% Investment Tax Credit for Clean Energy investments and 31% refundable tax credit for Clean Technology Manufacturing, which is now inclusive of costs invested in machinery and equipment used to manufacture or process clean technologies and critical minerals, paid at 31% if specified to qualifying expenditures.  The government is therefore most clearly indicating it is making a significant policy flip in the funding availability for such expenditures, as this portion alone, representing the taxes, clean energy tax credits, or in some cases, refundable tax credits of unnecessary business facility costs represent an astronomical increase from its previous Clean Economy Policy.

Europe Market Analysis

The biochemical reagents market in Europe will see significant growth of 30.1% of market share by 2037, owing to strong regulation, sustainability plans, and advances in technology. A significant driver influencing growth includes the European Green Deal and the Horizon Europe program, with a total budget of €95.6 billion for research and innovation, clearly focused on sustainable chemical processes and developments.

The UK's biochemical reagents market is experiencing modest growth that is sustained by its commitment to a circular economy and sustainable practices. Even though the budget for GaAs wafer chemicals is not published, the terms of the UK's green chemistry commitment are apparent. The UK government is promoting eco-friendly practices in the chemical sector, and this sector is contributing to a positive environment for the growth of biochemical reagents. The UK's focus on transitioning to a circular economy is a solid indicator of its commitment to sustainable practices.

Germany is capitalizing on its position as a European biochemical reagents market leader, investing heavily to drive its green transformation. The government has announced €4.5 billion in subsidies to support energy-intensive industries, including chemicals, in their transition to sustainable production. The Leuna Chemical Complex is just one example where more than €2.1 billion in investments are being made across all manner of projects, including developing ways to convert wood into ethylene glycol, and thus taking a step toward industrial biotechnology. These important steps show Germany's effort to decarbonize the chemical industry and the successful development of innovation and sustainable growth in the area of biochemical reagents.

Biochemical Reagents Market Share
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Companies Dominating the Biochemical Reagents Market

    The biochemical reagents market is highly competitive, driven by innovation and global expansion. Leading firms such as Thermo Fisher, Merck KGaA, and Roche enhance their portfolios through acquisitions and R&D. Agilent, QIAGEN, and Japanese players like Takara Bio focus on advanced diagnostics and nucleic acid technologies. European companies such as BioMérieux expand via collaborations, all aiming to meet growing demand in research, diagnostics, and personalized medicine.

    Some of the key players operating in the biochemical reagents market are listed below:

    Company Name

    Country of Origin

    Estimated Market Share (%)

    Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

    USA

    12.6%

    Merck KGaA

    Germany

    10.1%

    F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG

    Switzerland

    9.1%

    Takara Bio Inc.

    Japan

    2.6%

    Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

    USA

    8.6%

    Agilent Technologies, Inc.

    USA

    xx%

    QIAGEN N.V.

    Germany

    xx%

    Danaher Corporation

    USA

    xx%

    Abbott Laboratories

    USA

    xx%

    Siemens Healthineers AG

    Germany

    xx%

    Becton, Dickinson and Company

    USA

    xx%

    Promega Corporation

    USA

    xx%

    Waters Corporation

    USA

    xx%

    Fujirebio

    Japan

    xx%

    BioMérieux SA

    France

    xx%

    Here are a few areas of focus covered in the competitive landscape of the biochemical reagents market:

    • Company Overview
    • Business Strategy
    • Key Product Offerings
    • Financial Performance
    • Key Performance Indicators
    • Risk Analysis
    • Recent Development
    • Regional Presence
    • SWOT Analysis

Recent Developments

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The biochemical reagents market size was USD 34.5 billion in 2024.

The global biochemical reagents market size was USD 34.5 billion in 2024 and is likely to reach USD 98.1 billion by the end of 2037, expanding at a CAGR of 8.3% over the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2037.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Merck KGaA, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Takara Bio Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Agilent Technologies, Inc., QIAGEN N.V., Danaher Corporation, Abbott Laboratories, Siemens Healthineers AG, and Becton, Dickinson and Company are some key players in the market.

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies’ segment is expected to hold a leading share during the forecast period.

North America is projected to offer lucrative prospects with a share of 40.1% during the forecast period.
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