Biochips Market

Global Biochips Market Size 

In 2024,the global biochips market size was valued at USD 23.52 billion and it is expected to reach USD 142.92 billion by 2033 from USD 28.74 billion 2025, growing at a CAGR of 22.2 % during the forecast period.

Biochips are increasingly being adopted in different applications in genomics, drug discovery, and proteomics in the current market scenario. Besides, developing targeted and personalized medicines for cancer treatment and advances in biochip technology also supports the growth of biochip products.

MARKET DRIVERS

The advancement of targeted and personalized medicines for treating diseases such as cancer propels the biochips market growth.

The adoption of biochips is increasing in various applications in genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery. YOY growth in the prevalence of cancer, immunological disorders, and viral infections is anticipated to boost the biochips market’s growth rate. Other factors, such as the rising number of biochips applications, technological advancement in biochips, and improving infrastructure facilities, are driving the market growth. In addition, rising funds by governments and private organizations in emerging nations accelerate the biochips market's growth rateet. Furthermore, the growing healthcare expenditure and increasing awareness of the benefits of early diagnosis are likely to fuel the growth rate of the biochips market.In addition, factors such as growing cancer prevalence, rising incidence of viral infections and immunological disorders, increasing geriatric population, rapidly increasing biochip applications, and increasing acceptance of personalized medicine are anticipated to promote the growth of the global biochip market. Furthermore, technological advances and high investment in R&D are further anticipated to have a favorable impact on market growth.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

High costs associated with biochips and lack of awareness regarding the biochips hampering the growth of the biochips market.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

By Type Insights

Based on type, the DNA Chips segment accounted for the largest share of the global chips market in 2023 followed by lab-on-a-chip and protein chips segments owing to the growing usage in proteomics and genomics applications. Furthermore, improvements in the area of recombinant proteins are further anticipated to fuel the segment’s growth rate. In addition, the growing usage of DNA chips in academic and clinical diagnostic centers is expected to fuel the segment's growth.

By End User Insights

Based on end-user, the biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies segment is anticipated to lead the biochips market during the forecast period. The growing efforts of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to leverage the advantage of biochips in various health applications are propelling the segment's growth rate. The hospitals and diagnostics center segment had a considerable share of the global market in 2023 and is expected to grow considerably during the forecast period. It is primarily driven by factors such as increasing government funding and technological advancements.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Regionally, the most significant chunk of the global market was held by the North American biochips market in 2023, followed by Europe. Factors such as an aging population and a growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases and CVDs are propelling the growth of the biochips market in North America. The growing number of initiatives by North American countries to promote the usage of biochips in R&D is one of the major factors favoring the market growth in this region. In addition, numerous market participants in North American countries further promote the biochips market growth in this region.

The biochips market in Europe is one of the promising regions in the worldwide market and is expected to grow at a healthy growth rate during the forecast period. The growing preference from people towards personalized medicine and increasing adoption of technological advancements are driving the European biochips market.

On the other hand, the Asia Pacific biochips market is expected to expand at the highest CAGR throughout the forecast period. Rapid growth in the life sciences sector in China and India, an increase in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research, and low infrastructure costs are among the key factors driving growth in the Asian biochip market.

The Latin American biochips market is anticipated to grow at a steady CAGR during the forecast period.

The biochips market in MEA is estimated to register a moderate CAGR in the coming years.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Companies leading the global biochips market profiled in the report are Agilent Technologies Inc., Fluidigm Corporation, PerkinElmer Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., GE Healthcare, Cepheid Inc., Illumina Inc., and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THIS MARKET

• The acquisition of Affymetrix Inc., a leading supplier of cellular and genetic analysis products, was completed by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in 2016. This purchase helped Thermo Fisher improve its bioscience leadership and acquire new genetic analysis strengths to better serve medical and applied markets.

• Affymetrix (US) and Cytox (UK), an innovative developer of risk assessment and dementia prediction assays, formed a strategic partnership in 2015 to develop and market blood-based genetic assay for risk assessment of Alzheimer's disease. This partnership helped extend the company's offer to the research market for dementia.

• SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. announced in April 2018 that it had acquired Veredus Laboratories Pte. Ltd. The aim will be to develop and extend the company's diagnostic reagent and analyzer products, and Veredus Laboratories' expertise and experience will also be used to construct such a system. This acquisition will support Sekisui chemicals by expanding internationally, providing efficient products, and increasing its portfolio.
• Qurin Diagnostics B.V. in April 2019. and Global Lionix B.V. Announced that they had acquired Surfix B.V.; this merger would improve the business and allow innovation to be taken to the global biomedical market. The company is working closely together on early cancer detection and has developed a responsive biochip. In technology advancement, Qurin and Lionix will benefit from this transaction, enhancing their role and allowing better service. This merger and acquisition in the biochip field will lead the future to its business expansion.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the global biochips market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on the type, end-user, and region.

By Type

• DNA Chips

  • SNP Genotyping

  • Genomics

  • Agricultural Biotechnology

  • Gene Expression

  • Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment

  • Drug Discovery

  • Others

• Lab-On-A-Chip

  • Clinical Diagnostics

  • IVD & POC

  • Drug Discovery

  • Genomics

  • Proteomics

• Protein Chips

  • Expression Profiling

  • High-Throughput Screening

  • Proteomics

  • Diagnostics

  • Drug Discovery

By End User

• Hospitals and Diagnostic Centres

• Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies

• Academic & Research Institutes

By Region

• North America

• Europe

• Asia Pacific

• Latin America

• The Middle East and Africa