3D Cell Culture Microplates Market By Type (Micropatterned Surface Microplates, Hanging Drop Microplates, Spheroid Microplates containing Ultra-Low Attachment (ULA) coating), By Application (Cancer, Tissue Engineering & Immunohistochemistry, Drug Development, Stem Cell Research, Others), By End-user (Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries, Research Laboratories and Institutes, Hospitals and Diagnostic Centers, Others)- Growth, Share, Opportunities & Competitive Analysis, 2016 - 2028

Benefitted from various advantages of 3D technology, 2D Cell Culture Microplates are gradually trailing behind 3D Cell Culture Microplates. 3D Cell Culture is growing in popularity owing to a myriad of advantages, including highly precise gene expression and the capability of screening vital cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. With its ability to meticulously imitate in vivo cell behaviors, 3D cell culture is increasingly being used in the screening of toxicology and is also poised to play an important role in biological research. However, 3D cell culture can not be carried out by regular microplates. 3D cell culture demands specially designed and produced 3D cell culture microplates. 3D cell culture microplates are available in different types, including Micropatterned Surface, Hanging Drop, and Spheroid Microplates (ULA).

The global 3D Cell Culture Microplates Market stood at USD 233.14 million in 2021 and is poised to grow at a moderate CAGR of just over 8% during the forecast period to reach over USD 398.25 million in 2028. While cumulative revenue generation opportunity offered by the global 3D Cell Culture Microplates market will be around USD 2.23 billion between 2022 and 2028.

Interesting Facts about 3D Cell Culture Microplates Industry

• 3D Cell Culture Microplates Support Vast Spectrum of 3D Cell Culture Models
• 3D Cell Culture Microplates are Playing Crucial Role in Cell Biology, Stem Cell, and Drugs Screening by offering results similar to in-vivo
• 3D Cell Culture Microplates Facilitate More Accurate Results to Overcome Challenging and Complex Areas of Research
• Stem Cell Industry Generated Revenue of Over USD 10 Billion
• Tissue Engineering & Immunohistochemistry Industry Generated Revenue of over USD 2.65 Billion in 2021

Micropatterned Surface Dominate the Global Market

3D Cell Culture Microplates market can be segmented into three types based on product type: Micropatterned Surface, Hanging Drop, and Spheroid Microplates (ULA). Micropatterned Surface 3D Cell Culture Microplates dominated the demand by a vast margin compared to their counterparts. Micropatterned surface microplates contain micrometer-sized compartments evenly arranged on the bottom of the microplate that facilitate control and size of the culture.  

Advantages of 3D Cell Culture Techniques

Cell culture technology has been widely used across drug development, protein production, biology, and regenerative medicines for quite a long time. However, earlier research was based on 2D cell culture technology. However, the 3D cell culture technology advancement that offers many benefits to the researchers, including less time, accurate results, and a higher level of precision in research activities, is driving the demand for 3D cell culture microplates. 3D cell culture microplates facilitate the production of complicated cellular signals between cells and their matrix, which would otherwise be impossible using 2D cell culture technology. Additionally, 3D cell culture microplates provide proper differentiation between cells, improved expression of CYP enzymes with increased drug metabolism, etc.

Growing Demand for Stem Cell Therapy to Provide Future Growth Opportunity   

Cancer, Tissue Engineering & Immunohistochemistry, Drug Development, and Stem Cell Research are major application areas for the 3D cell culture microplates. Although stem cells held just under 13% share in 2021, it is expected to provide huge growth opportunities in the years to come. The stem cell segment is expected to register a strong growth rate in the years to come. The stem cell industry is one of the major application markets for 3D cell culture microplates in the years to come. The global stem cell market is likely to increase significantly over the forecast period. It was valued at around USD 10,198 million in 2021 and is expected to reach over USD 18,345 million in 2028. This, in turn, is expected to drive the demand for the 3D cell culture microplates market in the coming years.

Global 3D Cell Culture Microplates are Moderately Concentrated

Key players operating in global 3D cell culture microplates include BGO (Greiner Bio-One), Corning, Thermo Fisher Scientific, eNUVIO, Creative Bioarray, VistaScientific, PerkinElmer Inc., and VWR (Avantor). The global 3D Cell, Culture Microplates market is fairly concentrated, with the top five players holding almost 45% share in total revenue generation in 2021. The global 3D Cell Culture Microplates market is also expected to remain concentrated over the forecast period. GBO, Corning, Thermo Fisher Scientific, VWR, and PerkinElmer Inc. are shifting focus from regular microplates to 3D Cell Culture Microplates. In order to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals, major players are focusing on portfolio expansion, extending their geographic reach, and carrying out extensive R&D with increasing investment in research activities.

eNuvio has recently launched a completely reusable 3D cell culture microplate. Contemporary scientific research consumes a high volume of disposable and single-use 3D Cell Culture Microplates. Zero waste movement across research laboratories around the world is one of the important factors making end-users look forward to reusable 3D Cell Culture Microplates. Reusable 3D Cell Culture Microplates can be used 5 to 8 times, which can significantly lower the volume of 3D Cell Culture Microplates and laboratory waste.    

Market Positioning of Key Players

Growing R&D Activities in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry

Key end-user industries for 3D Cell Culture Microplates include Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Research Laboratories and Institutes, and Hospitals and Diagnostic Centres. Growing R&D activities across the world with increasing adoption of 3D cell culture microplates are major factors fuelling the growth of this industry. 3D Cell Culture Microplates are one of the most important parts of biotech and pharmaceutical companies' research & development activities. 3D Cell Culture Microplates are growing in popularity among end-users owing to their benefits in drug discovery.  

U.S. and Europe to Lead 3D Cell Culture Microplates Demand

The U.S. is a major consumer of 3D Cell Culture Microplates with over 30% share in total volume consumption as well as revenue generation. The presence of a large number f research institutes in the region coupled with higher investment in research & development from both government and private sector industry is primarily driving the demand for 3D Cell Culture Microplates. The U.S. and Europe dominate the drug discovery market. Similarly, stem cell therapy is also taking its roots in these regions, which is expected to keep its dominance in the global 3D Cell Culture Microplates market over the analysis period. However, Asia Pacific is expected to advance at a higher CAGR as compared to U.S. and Europe in the light of growing R&D activity and increasing investment by biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the region.