Global Circulating Tumor Cells Market Size & Outlook

The global circulating tumor cells market size was estimated at USD 14,041.4 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 38,954.0 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 13.9% from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$14,041.4
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$38,954.0
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
13.9%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global circulating tumor cells market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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Global circulating tumor cells market highlights

  • The global circulating tumor cells market generated a revenue of USD 14,041.4 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 38,954.0 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2026 - 2033) of 13.9% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, ctc detection & enrichment methods accounted for a revenue of USD 7,918.3 million in 2025.
  • CTC Analysis is the most lucrative technology segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 14,041.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 38,954.0 million
Growth rate13.9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentCtc detection & enrichment methods
Fastest growing segmentCTC Analysis
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCTC Detection & Enrichment Methods, CTC Direct Detection Methods, CTC Analysis

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 41.4% of the global circulating tumor cells market in 2025.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, China is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,457.9 million by 2033.

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Circulating Tumor Cells Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Vtex Ordinary Shares - Class A View profile 1277 125 Kingsway, Aviation House, London, United Kingdom, WC2B 6NH https://www.vtex.com
Arcus Biosciences Inc View profile 577 3928 Point Eden Way, Hayward, CA, United States, 94545 https://www.arcusbio.com
Neurocrine Biosciences Inc View profile 1448 12780 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA, United States, 92130 https://www.neurocrine.com
Praxis Precision Medicines Inc Ordinary Shares View profile 82 99 High Street, 30th Floor, Boston, MA, United States, 02110 https://www.praxismedicines.com
STEMCELL Technologies View profile 501-1000 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America https://www.stemcell.com
Menarini Group View profile 1001-5000 Firenze, Toscana, Italy, Europe http://www.menarini.com
Greiner Bio-One View profile 1001-5000 Monroe, North Carolina, United States, North America https://www.gbo.com/en_US/
Ecolab Inc View profile 48000 1 Ecolab Place, Saint Paul, MN, United States, 55102 https://www.ecolab.com
Aviva PLC View profile 23247 St Helen's, 1 Undershaft, London, United Kingdom, EC3P 3DQ https://www.aviva.com
Screen Holdings Co Ltd View profile 6589 Tenjinkita-machi 1-1, Teranouchi-agaru, 4-chome, Horikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan, 602-8585 https://www.screen.co.jp
Miltenyi Biotec View profile 1001-5000 Bergisch Gladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe http://www.miltenyibiotec.com
Icon PLC View profile 41150 South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland, D18 X5R3 https://www.iconplc.com
Bio-Techne Corp View profile 3050 614 McKinley Place N.E., Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55413 https://www.bio-techne.com
Sysmex Corp View profile 10448 1-5-1 Wakinohara-Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, Japan, 6510073 http://www.sysmex.co.jp
Biocept Inc View profile 50 9955 Mesa Rim Road, San Diego, CA, United States, 92121 https://www.biocept.com
Qiagen NV View profile 5900 Hulsterweg 82, Venlo, LI, Netherlands, 5912 PL https://www.qiagen.com
Epic Corp View profile 2 PO Box 11147, Newport Beach, CA, United States, 92658

Global circulating tumor cells market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to circulating tumor cells market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Ctc detection & enrichment methods was the largest segment with a revenue share of 56.39% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global circulating tumor cells market based on ctc detection & enrichment methods, ctc direct detection methods, ctc analysis covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Circulating Tumor Cells Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • CTC Detection & Enrichment Methods
      • Combined Methods (Label-free)
      • Size-based Separation (Label-free)
        • Membrane-based
        • Microfluidic-based
      • Density-based Separation (Label-free)
      • Immunocapture (Label-based)
        • Positive Selection
        • Negative Selection
    • CTC Direct Detection Methods
      • Microscopy
      • Others
      • SERS
    • CTC Analysis
  • Global Circulating Tumor Cells Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Clinical/ Liquid Biopsy
      • Risk Assessment
      • Screening and Monitoring
    • Research
      • Cancer Stem Cell & Tumorogenesis Research
      • Drug/Therapy Development
  • Global Circulating Tumor Cells Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Kits & Reagents
    • Blood Collection Tubes
    • Devices or Systems
  • Global Circulating Tumor Cells Specimen Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Bone Marrow
    • Other Body Fluids
    • Blood
  • Global Circulating Tumor Cells End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Diagnostic centers
    • Research and academic institutes
    • Hospital and clinics

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