India Preclinical Cro Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The preclinical cro market in India is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 393.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 11.5% is expected of India preclinical cro market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$183.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$393.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
11.5%
Report Coverage
India

India preclinical cro market highlights

  • The India preclinical cro market generated a revenue of USD 183.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 393.6 million by 2030.
  • The India market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, toxicology testing was the largest revenue generating service in 2023.
  • Bioanalysis and DMPK studies is the most lucrative service segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Preclinical cro market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 183.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 393.6 million
Growth rate11.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentToxicology testing
Fastest growing segmentBioanalysis and DMPK studies
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBioanalysis and DMPK studies, Toxicology Testing, Compound Management, Chemistry, Safety Pharmacology
Key market players worldwideEurofins Scientific SE, Icon PLC, Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd, Medpace Holdings Inc, Charles River Laboratories International Inc, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Intertek Group PLC, Labcorp Holdings Inc, Crown Bioscience, SGA


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, India accounted for 3.2% of the global preclinical cro market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China preclinical cro market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 654.3 million by 2030.

Toxicology testing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 22.53% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the India preclinical cro market based on bioanalysis and dmpk studies, toxicology testing, compound management, chemistry, safety pharmacology covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The rising cost of drug research is likely to fuel market growth in the country. Drug makers and sponsors are under pressure to recover revenue lost to generics, increasing patent expiration, number of collaborations to find biologics, and rising R&D costs all of which have increased the cost & complexity of drug development.

Furthermore, the increasing pressure on market participants to adhere to strict schedules raised the demand for research outsourcing. Clinical trials are primarily driven by rising demand for creative solutions in the healthcare business; partnerships between pharma, biotech, & medical devices companies as well as CROs; and technological improvements.

India became one of the most preferred sites for preclinical trials due to developing and cost effective healthcare sector. Also, growing investment from overseas firms for research and development is expected to support market growth over the projected period.

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