Single-use Bioprocessing Connectors Market To Reach $2.99 Billion By 2030

Single-use Bioprocessing Connectors Market Growth & Trends

The global single-use bioprocessing connectors market size is anticipated to reach USD 2.99 billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 15.77% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market growth can be attributed to several key factors, including the increasing adoption of single-use bioprocessing assemblies, rising biologics and biosimilar production, and technological advancements in connector designs.

Single-use bioprocessing connectors reduce costs associated with cleaning validation, equipment maintenance, and downtime between production batches. Faster setup times and simplified workflows enhance overall productivity in biologics manufacturing. Hence, the benefits such as reduced cleaning validation, faster turnaround times, and lower risk of cross-contamination have led to an industry shift from traditional stainless-steel bioprocessing to single-use technologies, which has significantly boosted demand for single-use connectors.

Moreover, regulatory agencies such as the FDA, EMA, etc. emphasize contamination control and sterility assurance, boosting demand for high-performance aseptic connectors. Connectors with secure, leak-proof, and closed-system designs are crucial in ensuring sterility. Additionally, the rise of modular bioprocessing facilities and flexible manufacturing requires adaptable single-use bioprocessing connectors that allow quick changeovers.

Furthermore, the expansion of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs/CDMOs) drives the demand for single-use technologies such as connectors. They require flexible and cost-effective solutions like single-use bioprocessing connectors to accommodate diverse client needs and varying batch sizes.

However, extractable & leachable concerns related to single-use bioprocessing connectors may lead to product contamination and reduced drug efficacy or altered stability. Regulatory scrutiny, as agencies like the FDA and EMA require rigorous E&L testing. This factor may limit the use of disposable connectors to a certain extent.

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Single-use Bioprocessing Connectors Market Report Highlights

• Based on product, the aseptic connectors segment held the largest market share in 2024. They are designed to maintain a sterile connection between fluid paths and are widely used in biologics, vaccine production, and cell & gene therapy

• Based on application, the upstream bioprocessing segment dominated the market in 2024. Single-use bioprocessing connectors are widely used in upstream processes such as media preparation, cell culture, fermentation, and feed transfer.

• Based on end use, the pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies segment dominated the market in 2024. The pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries are witnessing substantial growth in the single-use bioprocessing connectors market, driven by the rising demand for advanced therapies.

• The North American region dominated the market share of 48.32% in 2024. The dominant market share of the region can be attributed to the expansion of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, advancements in product development, and the rising prevalence of diseases like cancer. Additionally, increased investments and funding in drug discovery research further drive market growth.

Single-use Bioprocessing Connectors Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global single-use bioprocessing connectors market based on product, application, end use, and region:

Single-use Bioprocessing Connectors Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Aseptic Connectors

• Conventional Connectors

Single-use Bioprocessing Connectors Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Upstream Bioprocessing

• Downstream Bioprocessing

• Fill-finish Operations

Single-use Bioprocessing Connectors End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Biopharmaceutical & Pharmaceutical Companies

• CROs & CMOs

• Academic & Research Institutes

Single-use Bioprocessing Connectors 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

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • Thailand

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • South Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • Kuwait

List of Key Players in the Single-use Bioprocessing Connectors Market

• Sartorius AG  

• Merck KGaA  

• Danaher

• Saint-Gobain  

• Colder Products Company (Dover Corporation)       

• Liquidyne Process Technologies, Inc.          

• Foxx Life Sciences    

• Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions