Cell Culture Media Market Outlook: Strong 13.2% CAGR to Drive $12.8 Billion Revenue by 2033 - Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The global cell culture media market size is expected to reach USD 12.80 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 13.20% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Cell culture media, typically a liquid or gel, contain the essential compounds necessary to regulate and support the growth of cells and microorganisms vital for manufacturing biopharmaceuticals. A significant factor driving this market is the increasing reliance on cell culture-based viral vaccines, which are now a critical component of global immunization strategies. These methods offer a safer, more efficient, and scalable alternative to traditional egg-based approaches, ensuring high-quality vaccine production that meets rising global demand and stringent safety standards.

The move toward cell-derived vaccines is accelerating due to critical advantages over older methods. For instance, the CDC noted that from 2020 to 2021, flu vaccine viruses supplied to manufacturers were cell-derived to mitigate the risk of antigenic changes, or mismatches between vaccine strains and circulating viruses, that can occur during egg-based cultivation and reduce effectiveness. Furthermore, the FDA's approval of cell-based candidate vaccine viruses (CVVs) has streamlined the development of more consistent and potentially effective flu vaccines. Beyond influenza, the utility of this technology is broad, extending to the production of vaccines for diseases such as smallpox, rotavirus, rubella, hepatitis, chickenpox, and polio.

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Innovation in cell culture media also significantly supports the burgeoning field of advanced therapeutics. A notable development occurred in December 2024 when Mesoblast received FDA approval for Ryoncil (remestemcel-L), marking it as the first and only mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy approved in the U.S. for treating steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (SR-aGvHD) in pediatric patients. This breakthrough therapy is also being developed for other inflammatory conditions, such as biologic-resistant inflammatory bowel disease. The ongoing advancements in biological models, continuous refinement of cell culture media, and the trend toward reducing reliance on animal-derived components are expected to sustain and fuel further innovation in the development of both cell-based vaccines and complex cell therapies.

Cell Culture Media Market Report Highlights:

• Based on product, the serum-free media segment dominated the market in 2024 with a 33.16% revenue share, serving as a vital tool that allows researchers to grow specific cell types, enhance consistency and productivity, and significantly reduce the risk of infection.
• The biopharmaceutical production segment led the market in 2024 with a 47.79% revenue share, primarily driven by the industry's need for more reproducible and defined media to support expanding production and minimize contamination risks in downstream processes.
• Based on end use, the hospital and diagnostic laboratory segment is projected for significant growth, driven by the increasing use of cell culture media in diagnostic testing and the rising global prevalence of chronic diseases like cancer and autoimmune disorders.
• North America dominated the market in 2024 with a 38.57% share, primarily attributed to the significant growth of its pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This leading position is further reinforced by increasing approvals for cell culture-based vaccines, a rising incidence of diseases like cancer, and substantial investments in cell-based research and development.

Read full market research report on Cell Culture Media Market with TOC - Cell Culture Media Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Serum-free Media, Classical Media), By Type (Liquid Media, Semi-solid & Solid Media), By Application (Biopharmaceutical Production), By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

Cell Culture Media Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global cell culture media market based on product, application, type, end use, and region:

Cell Culture Media Market - Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Serum-free Media
• CHO Media
• BHK Medium
• Vero Medium
• HEK 293 Media
• Other Serum-free media
• Classical Media
• Stem Cell Culture Media
• Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)
• Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs)
• Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs)
• Other Stem Cells
• Immunology Media
• T Cells
• B Cells
• Natural Killer (NK) Cells
• Other Immune Cells
• Specialty Media
• Chemically Defined Media
• Other Cell Culture Media

Cell Culture Media Market - Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Biopharmaceutical Production
• Monoclonal Antibodies
• Vaccines Production
• Other Therapeutic Proteins
• Diagnostics
• Drug Screening and Development
• Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
• Cell and Gene Therapy
• Other Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Applications
• Other Applications

Cell Culture Media Market - Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Liquid Media
• Semi-solid and Solid Media

Cell Culture Media Market - End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
• Hospitals and Diagnostic Laboratories
• Research and Academic Institutes
• Other End uses

Cell Culture Media Market - Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Denmark
• Sweden
• Norway
• Asia Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• South Korea
• Australia
• Thailand
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Middle East and Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Kuwait

List of Key Players in the Cell Culture Media Market

• Sartorius AG
• Danaher
• Merck KGaA
• Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
• FUJIFILM Corporation
• Lonza
• BD
• STEMCELL Technologies
• Cell Biologics, Inc.
• PromoCell GmbH

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