Product Code: 7311
Global contract research organization market was valued at USD61.13 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD99.65 billion in 2026 by registering a CAGR of 8.36%. The market is anticipated to grow on account of growing healthcare industry and various research and developments that are being carried out. With variant terminal diseases, and new diseases being diagnosed, welfare of the human population is heavily dependent on the growth of healthcare industry. Government aids the research and development for the manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals, which is positively influencing the growth of contract research organization (CRO) market in the next five years. Also, high cost of in-house drug development is also making headway for the growth. Contract research organizations are research based companies that aid the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries to perform their research and conduct the clinical trials. Moreover, these organizations also serve government institutions, foundations, and universities in their research purposes. The market may face challenges from the high cost labor, and difficult transportation of the products and services to the developing economies.
Global contract research organization market is segmented by service, application, end user, company and regional distribution. Based on service, the market is further fragmented into clinical research services, early phase development services, laboratory services, consulting services and data management services. Clinical research services dominated the market in 2020 and are further anticipated to maintain dominance in the market over the forecast period as well owing to the fact that, number of clinical trials are increasing. Moreover, clinical research becomes cost effective, and brings technical expertise in the research because of CROs, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and supporting the growth of the market in the recent future.
Some of the major competitors in the market are ICON Plc, Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc., IQVIA Holding Inc., Covance Inc., Syneos Health Inc., PRA Health Sciences, Inc., Medpace Holdings, Inc., WuXi Apptec Co. Ltd, Charles River Laboratories International Inc., Parexel International Corporation, Envigo RMS LLC, SGS S.A, Omnicare Inc., Onyx Scientific Limited, Pierrel Research International AG, among others. The companies are focusing on extensive research and developments activities to stay competitive in the market. Other competitive strategies include formation of alliances and partnerships.
Years considered for this report:
Historical Years: 2016 - 2019
Base Year: 2020
Estimated Year: 2021
Forecast Period: 2022 - 2026
Objective of the Study:
- To analyze the historical growth in the market size of global contract research organization market from 2016 to 2020.
- To estimate and forecast the market size of global contract research organization market from 2021 to 2026 and growth rate until 2026.
- To classify and forecast global contract research organization market based on service, application, end user, and regional distribution.
- To identify dominant region or segment in the global contract research organization market.
- To identify drivers and challenges for global contract research organization market.
- To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in global contract research organization market.
- To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in global contract research organization market.
- To identify key sustainable strategies adopted by market players in global contract research organization market.
TechSci Research performed both primary as well as exhaustive secondary research for this study. Initially, TechSci Research sourced a list of service providers across the country. Subsequently, TechSci Research conducted primary research surveys with the identified companies. While interviewing, the respondents were also enquired about their competitors. Through this technique, TechSci Research could include the service providers which could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. TechSci Research analyzed the service providers, and presence of all major players across the country.
TechSci Research calculated the market size of global contract research organization market using a bottom-up approach, wherein data for various end-user segments was recorded and forecast for the future years. TechSci Research sourced these values from the industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical data of these product types and applications for getting an appropriate, overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, news articles, press releases, company annual reports, investor presentations and financial reports were also studied by TechSci Research.
Key Target Audience:
- Service providers, end users, and other stakeholders
- Distributers and suppliers of contract research organization products and other stakeholders
- Organizations, forums, and alliances related to contract research organization
- Market research and consulting firms
The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for the industry stakeholders such as vendors, suppliers, end users, etc., besides allowing them in strategizing investments and capitalizing on market opportunities.
Report Scope:
In this report, global contract research organization market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
- Global Contract Research Organization Market, By Service:
Clinical Research Services
Early Phase Development Services
Laboratory Services
Consulting Services
Data Management Services
- Global Contract Research Organization Market, By Application:
Oncology
Central Nervous System
Autoimmune/Inflammation
Diabetes
Cardiovascular
Others
- Global Contract Research Organization Market, By End User:
Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Companies
Medical Device Companies
Academic Institutes
Others
- Global Contract Research Organization Market, By Region:
North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Italy
- Spain
Asia-Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in global contract research organization market.
Available Customizations:
With the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company's specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:
Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
2. Research Methodology
3. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Contract Research Organizations Market
4. Executive Summary
5. Global Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Service (Clinical Research Services, Early Phase Development Services, Laboratory Services, Consulting Services and Data Management Services)
- 5.2.2. By Application (Oncology, CNS, Autoimmune/Inflammation, Diabetes, Cardiovascular, Others)
- 5.2.3. By End User (Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Companies, Medical Device Companies, Academic Institutes, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2020)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Service
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By End User
- 6.2.4. By Country (United States; Canada; Mexico)
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Service
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 6.3.2. Canada Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Service
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 6.3.3. Mexico Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Service
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.3.2.3. By End User
7. Europe Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Service
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By End User
- 7.2.4. By Country (France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain and Rest of Europe)
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Service
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.2. United Kingdom Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Service
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.3. France Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Service
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.3.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.4. Italy Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Service
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.4.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.5. Spain Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Service
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.5.2.3. By End User
8. Asia-Pacific Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Service
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By End User
- 8.2.4. By Country (China; India; Japan; South Korea; Australia; and Rest of Asia Pacific)
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. Japan Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Service
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.2. China Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Service
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.3. India Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Service
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.3.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.4. Australia Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Service
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.4.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.5. South Korea Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Service
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.5.2.3. By End User
9. South America Contract Research Organizations Mark et Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Service
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By End User
- 9.2.4. By Country (Brazil; Argentina; Colombia; and Rest of South America)
- 9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Service
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 9.3.2. Argentina Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Service
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 9.3.3. Colombia Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Service
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.3.2.3. By End User
10. Middle East and Africa Contract Research Organization Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Service
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By End User
- 10.2.4. By Country (UAE; Saudi Arabia; South Africa and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
- 10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Service
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Service
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 10.3.3. UAE Contract Research Organizations Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Service
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.3.2.3. By End User
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
13. Competitive Landscape
- 13.1. Competition Outlook
- 13.2. Company Profiles
- 13.2.1. ICON Plc
- 13.2.2. Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc.
- 13.2.3. IQVIA Holding Inc.
- 13.2.4. Covance Inc.
- 13.2.5. Syneos Health Inc.
- 13.2.6. PRA Health Sciences, Inc.
- 13.2.7. Medpace Holdings, Inc.
- 13.2.8. WuXi Apptec Co. Ltd
- 13.2.9. Charles River Laboratories International Inc.
- 13.2.10. Parexel International Corporation
- 13.2.11. Envigo RMS LLC
- 13.2.12. SGS S.A
- 13.2.13. Omnicare Inc.
- 13.2.14. Onyx Scientific Limited
- 13.2.15. Pierrel Research International AG
14. Strategic Recommendations
15. About Us and Disclaimer
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global Contract Research Organizations Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
- Figure 2: Global Contract Research Organizations Market Share, By Service, By Value, 2016-2026F
- Figure 3: Global Contract Research Organizations Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2016-2026F
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- Figure 5: Global Contract Research Organizations Market Share, By Company, 2020
- Figure 6: Global Contract Research Organizations Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2016-2026F
- Figure 7: Global Contract Research Organizations Market Map, By Value, 2016-2026F
- Figure 8: North America Contract Research Organizations Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
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- Figure 13: United States Contract Research Organizations Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
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