PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1888702
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1888702
The global mycoplasma testing market size was estimated at USD 1.03 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2.81 billion in 2033, growing at a CAGR of 11.94% from 2025 to 2033. The rising investments in research and development (R&D) across the life sciences sector are a significant market driver.
Pharmaceutical companies are actively channeling substantial resources into biopharmaceutical and biosimilar development, which requires stringent contamination control. For instance, Bristol-Myers Squibb has invested heavily in the production of investigational medicines to support its expanding portfolio of clinical trials.
The biopharmaceutical and related markets have not been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic when compared to other industries. According to a study published in May 2022, there is a correlation between mycoplasma testing numbers and COVID-19-related Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs). This study analyzed the incidence of M. pneumonia after the implementation of COVID-19 NPIs. This survey showed that there has been a decrease in M. pneumoniae detection during the pandemic, and a reduction was observed globally between March 2020 and March 2021. The reduction is majorly due to restricted transmission of M. pneumonia, resulting in a significant reduction in M. pneumoniae infections across the globe.
As biopharmaceutical and vaccine production scales up, manufacturers require reliable mycoplasma testing solutions to ensure the purity, safety, and regulatory compliance of their products. Consequently, the need for advanced testing kits has intensified. Moreover, as more biologics advance through clinical development, maintaining uncontaminated cell cultures becomes critical, thereby increasing the demand for rigorous mycoplasma testing. Ongoing innovations in detection technologies are also expected to yield faster, more sensitive, and cost-effective testing methods that align with the growing requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.
The rising global emphasis on public health preparedness and the expanding demand for vaccines are expected to drive strong market growth. Supporting this trend, leading pharmaceutical companies continue to invest heavily in biomanufacturing infrastructure. For example, in October 2025, Merck & Co., Inc. announced the start of construction on a USD 3 billion, 400,000-square-foot pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at its Elkton, Virginia site. This major investment underscores the industry's commitment to expanding vaccine and biologics production capacity to meet global demand.
Global Mycoplasma Testing Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global mycoplasma testing market report based on product, technology, application, end-use, and region: