Global Microcarriers Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The global microcarriers market size was estimated at USD 2,125.9 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 4,893.4 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 11.2% from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$2,125.9
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$4,893.4
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
11.2%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global microcarriers market highlights

  • The global microcarriers market generated a revenue of USD 2,125.9 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 4,893.4 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2026 - 2033) of 11.2% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, microcarrier beads accounted for a revenue of USD 1,512.4 million in 2025.
  • Microcarrier Beads is the most lucrative consumables 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 2,125.9 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 4,893.4 million
Growth rate11.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentMicrocarrier beads
Fastest growing segmentMicrocarrier Beads
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMedia & Reagents, Microcarrier Beads

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 41.2% of the global microcarriers 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 312.3 million by 2033.

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Microcarriers Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
denovoMATRIX View profile 11-50 Dresden, Sachsen, Germany, Europe http://www.denovomatrix.com/
Corning Incorporated View profile - Corning, New York, United States, North America https://www.corning.com/
HiMedia Laboratories View profile 501-1000 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia https://www.himedialabs.com/HML/Pages/default.aspx
Eppendorf View profile 1001-5000 Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, Europe https://dasgip.de
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc View profile 8030 1000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA, United States, 94547 https://www.bio-rad.com
Sartorius AG View profile 14338 Otto-Brenner-Strasse 20, Gottingen, NI, Germany, 37079 https://www.sartorius.com
Danaher Corp View profile 63000 2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 800W, Washington, DC, United States, 20037-1701 https://www.danaher.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc View profile 122000 168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451 https://www.thermofisher.com
Merck KGaA View profile 62345 Frankfurter Strasse 250, Darmstadt, HE, Germany, 64293 https://www.emdgroup.com

Global microcarriers market outlook

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Microcarrier beads was the largest segment with a revenue share of 71.14% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global microcarriers market based on media & reagents, microcarrier beads covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Microcarriers Consumables Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Media & Reagents
    • Microcarrier Beads
      • Collagen Coated Beads
      • Cationic Beads
        • Polystyrene
        • PVOH
        • Cationic Beads Others
      • Protein Coated Beads
        • Collagen
        • Cellulose
        • Polystyrene
        • Protein Coated Beads Others
      • Untreated Beads
        • Cellulose
        • Polystyrene
        • Dextran
        • Untreated Beads Others
      • Others
        • Alginate
        • PVOH
        • Others
  • Global Microcarriers Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Biopharmaceutical Production
      • Vaccine Production
      • Therapeutic Production
    • Regenerative Medicine
  • Global Microcarriers End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
    • Contract Research Organisations & Contract Manufacturing Organisations
    • Academic & Research Institutes

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