The global cell culture media storage containers market size is anticipated to reach USD 4.26 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.55% from 2025 to 2030. Cell culture media storage containers are equipment or vessels built exclusively for storing cell culture media. The cell culture media containers have been developed to meet the unique needs of cell culture, for example maintaining a sterile environment, reducing evaporation, and protecting against light and temperature variations. Increasing R&D efforts, rising demand for biopharmaceuticals, and technical advances in the industry are propelling market expansion. The expansion and growth of the biologics sector will also be a major growth factor for market development.
The COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to have a substantial influence on the cell culture media storage containers industry due to rising vaccine & biologics demand. These are essential in the manufacturing of vaccines and protein-based drugs. The storage bags are widely employed in the creation and testing of vaccine candidates. As a result, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a beneficial impact on the global industry, contributing to its expansion.
One of the key factors is the rising demand for biopharmaceuticals, which has resulted in the widespread adoption of single-use technologies such as single-use storage bottles, bags, bins, and other containers. Disposable products can lower the probability of contamination yet simplify the maintenance and validation process, providing a dependable and cost-effective alternative for biopharmaceutical businesses growing their production capacities.
Furthermore, important factors such as increased research & development spending by biopharmaceutical businesses for novel medicines are likely to have a substantial impact on market growth. According to figures provided by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2020, the pharmaceutical industry in OECD countries spent over USD 101 billion on research and development. According to the same source, global R&D investment by the largest publicly traded corporations increased by 13.7% year on year. As a result, the biopharmaceutical industry's increased investment in R&D to enhance their product pipelines is likely to drive market expansion in the studied area.
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In terms of product, the storage bags segment held the largest revenue share of 41.58% in 2024. The increasing demand and frequent use in the storage of cell culture media and reduced contamination are boosting the segment growth
Based on application, the biopharmaceutical production segment held the largest market share of 51.20% in 2024. Factors such as increased drug development, product safety and efficacy concerns, demand for biosimilars, and rising demand for improved storage containers are driving the market growth
In terms of end-use, the pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies segment held the largest market share of 44.55% in 2024. Increasing R&D projects and activities in the biopharmaceutical sector are likely to drive storage container demand
Based on region, North America held the largest share of 42.18% in 2024, which is attributed to the constant technological improvements followed by new discoveries sparking the adoption of media storage containers. Furthermore, the rising frequency of chronic diseases, as well as the accompanying research activities to produce advanced therapies, is a major factor driving market expansion
Grand View Research has segmented the global cell culture media storage containers market report based on product, application, end-use, and region:
Cell Culture Media Storage Containers Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Storage Bags
Storage Bottles
Storage Bins & Drums
Other Storage Assemblies
Cell Culture Media Storage Containers Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Biopharmaceutical Production
Diagnostics
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Cell Culture Media Storage Containers End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Academic & Research Institutes
CROs & CMOs
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
Cell Culture Media Storage Containers Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
List Of Key Players in the Cell Culture Media Storage Containers Market
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Merck KGaA
Danaher
Sartorius AG
Greiner Bio-One International GmbH
Corning Incorporated
VWR International, LLC.
Saint Gobain
Diagnocine
HiMedia Laboratories
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