The size of the Asia-Pacific contract research organization (CRO) services market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.34% from 2024 to 2029. As a result, the estimated value of the Asia-Pacific market is predicted to be worth USD 10.93 billion by 2029 from USD 7.32 billion in 2024.
Also, the increasing number of clinical trials is uplifting the market growth. In addition, the proliferation of various diseases and rising dependence on contract research organizations are boosting market growth. Furthermore, the ease of regulatory compliance and the presence of leading clinical institutions contribute to Asia-new Pacific's status as a preferred destination for clinical trials. Increasing healthcare expenditure, rising awareness among the people, and rising prevalence of orphan and rare diseases are expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.
Due to the significant risk of clinical trial failure, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical companies are likely to turn to CROs to outsource their R&D. Increasing investment for outsourcing research and development and rising demand for outsourcing analytical testing, and clinical trial services are uplifting the market growth. Besides that, the increasing investments by the key market players in various clinical and non-clinical research and development activities outsourced by many contracts research services that aid in cost-effective options for development products are accelerating the market growth. In addition, the major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical companies in the region are investing in the development of novel drugs and devices, which expands the market growth.
Significant advancements in technology and rising globalization in developing countries such as China and India influence various biotech and pharmaceutical companies to outsource their research and development to many contract research organizations. Therefore, outsourcing is a crucial part of the biopharmaceutical industry, especially during the clinical research and development stages (R&D).The shortage of skilled professionals in some of the APAC countries limits the market's growth and is likely to impact the market growth in the coming years negatively.
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Geographically, the market in the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to grow the most in the coming years. It is primarily due to the swift growth in the pharmaceutical industry, favorable government policies, an increase in pharmaceutical companies establishing manufacturing facilities, and lower cost for clinical trials in the region. In addition, technological advancements in developing countries like India and China are further going to aid the market's growth.
The CRO market for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical firms is expected to grow significantly, owing to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiac disease, neurological disease, and infectious disease. Furthermore, pharma and biotech companies are outsourcing clinical trials to create new vaccines and treatments, in addition to higher government funding. This might aid in the treatment and prevention of illnesses like COVID-19. As a result, rising demand for CRO services will help the industry grow. Many new service releases have been recorded, as agreements, partnerships, and collaborations with various pharmaceutical firms and academic institutes to research and develop COVID-19 vaccines, medicines, and diagnostics throughout the APAC. The countries such as China, India, and Japan are augmenting the APAC regional market growth. China dominated the CRO market and recorded a significant share over the forecast period. The market growth is attributed to the rising demand for effective and healthcare devices and Technological advancements in the healthcare sector. On the other hand, the Contract Research Organization Services Market is anticipated to witness a promising share in the coming years owing to the improving healthcare sector, support from the government.
The market is primarily dominated by Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc., Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Pharmaceutical Product Development, PAREXEL International Corporation, ICON Plc, PRA Health Sciences Inc., InVentiv Health Inc., Charles River Laboratories International Inc., INC Research Holdings Inc., and Wuxi PharmaTech.
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