Market Trends of Global Fetal Bovine Serum Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Fetal Bovine Serum Market according to our research experts:
The Stem Cell Segment is Expected to Witness a Good Growth Over the Forecast Period
Stem cells have a wide range of applications in research studies as well in the biopharmaceutical industry, owing to which the market value for stem cells is the highest, as compared to the markets for other product types. The efficacy of cellular reprogramming for induced pluripotent stem cells leads to the high demand for the product. Stem cells have advantages over other stem cell types due to the broad variety of their tissue sources. The broader range of application of the stem cell is likely to fuel the segmental growth, as it requires fetal bovine serum cell line for tissue culture. In addition, the advantages of FBS in serum cell culture, such as its ability of stem cell differentiation, morphology, cell growth and expansion, and clonal efficiency, are driving their adoption. A particular lot of fetal bovine serum is tested extensively for its ability to support in vitro growth and the expansion of undifferentiated stem cell lines. Furthermore, there is a growing trend of adoption of technologically advanced stem cell lines, which poses capabilities, including steam-in-place (SIP) sterilization, filtration for sterility, and many others.
North America is Expected to Dominate the Market Over the Forecast Period
North America is the leading region due to the presence of major market players. The increased funding by government agencies, the presence of leading clinical diagnostics companies, and the rise in focus to develop biopharmaceuticals in North America fueled the regional market.
The United States is expected to be the largest market in the region. As per the report published by Congressional Research Service (2020), more than USD 134.1 billion for research and development (R&D) has been spent by the US government. The federal government in the United States is playing an important role in supporting research and development efforts, leading to scientific breakthroughs and new technologies. The United States is also benefiting from the presence of key market players, such as Merck KGaA, R&D Systems Inc., Rocky Mountain Biologicals, and TCS Biosciences Ltd, which have well-known portfolios of FBS products.
The country is witnessing rapid growth in the biopharmaceutical industry. Thus, research studies are on the rise, and ultimately, the demand for fetal bovine serum is increasing, as it plays a major role in the development or manufacturing of cell lines.
