PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1715257
PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1715257
Global Bioinformatics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis by Product & Services (Knowledge Management Tools, Bioinformatics Platforms, Data Analysis Structural Analysis and Bioinformatics Services), By Application (Metabolomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Genomics and Others) Forecast Period (2025-2035)
Industry Overview
Bioinformatics market was valued at $12.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $44.9 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2025 to 2035. The bioinformatics industry growth is driven by increased R&D investments due to the growing need for advanced data analysis in genomics, personalized medicine, and drug discovery. Additionally, governments, biotech firms, and pharmaceutical companies are heavily funding bioinformatics research to accelerate innovations. For instance, Genomic analysis of conotruncal heart defects is a collaborative research grant funded by the DBT, Government of India to the IOB and Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre (MSMC), Narayana Hrudayalaya for the project entitled "Genetics of syndromic and non-syndromic conotruncal heart defects". IOB will focus on the genetic and genomic analysis of patients with conotruncal heart defects and bioinformatic analysis. The main objective of this project is to investigate the genetic basis of CTDs and identify novel genetic causes in the patients.
Market Dynamics
Cloud Computing for Bioinformatics
Advances in genomic sequencing have a positive effect on public health surveillance. Cloud computing offers a powerful, flexible, and scalable approach to big data analysis. It helps bioinformatics researchers to overcome the challenges and limitations of traditional computing and to achieve new insights and discoveries in biology and medicine. However, cloud computing also requires careful planning and management, and users need to be aware of the benefits and risks of using cloud services. AWS and AWS Partners have purpose-built services, tools, and solutions to help users migrate and securely store genomic data in the AWS cloud, accelerate secondary and tertiary analysis, and integrate genomic data into multi-modal datasets. Industry leaders such as AstraZeneca, Illumina, DNAnexus, Genomics England, GRAIL, and others leverage AWS to accelerate time to insights while reducing costs and keeping their data secure.
Market Share of Leading Cloud Providers
Advancements in Bioinformatics: Transforming Precision Oncology and Cancer Treatment
The market is expanding, driven by advancements in technologies such as next-generation sequencing (NGS), which enables comprehensive analysis of genetic alterations such as SNPs, gene expression, and protein levels. Companies like Eurofins offer NHS services on different instruments which allows users to combine the best technologies. Precision oncology, which tailors cancer treatments based on individual genetic profiles, is a major application of bioinformatics. Tools for genomic profiling, such as whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and whole-exome sequencing (WES), combined with bioinformatics platforms for variant annotation, pathway analysis, and biomarker discovery, are transforming cancer research and treatment. These technologies are acute for identifying actionable mutations, predicting disease progression, and enabling the development of personalized therapies that improve patient outcomes.
Market Segmentation
Bioinformatics Platforms Segment to Lead the Market with the Largest Share
The bioinformatics platforms segment is poised to lead the market with the largest share, driven by the increasing demand for efficient, collaborative tools in omics data analysis. Biological research is becoming more data-intensive, which underlines the growing need for platforms that bridge the gap between biologists and bioinformaticians. Biologists possess in-depth biological knowledge, but they often lack the bioinformatics expertise required to analyze complex datasets. Bioinformaticians, on the other hand, are skilled in data analysis, however, may not fully grasp the biological context of the data. Bioinformatics platforms that facilitate collaboration and communication between these two groups are crucial in overcoming this challenge, enabling more efficient and accurate data analysis. These platforms streamline the process, allowing for iterative analysis and immediate feedback, ultimately reducing the need for multiple rounds of analysis and interpretation.
Genomics: A Key Segment in Market Growth
Genomics involves the use of bioinformatics tools and platforms to sequence, assemble, and analyze the genetic material (DNA) of organisms. These tools are pivotal in understanding the structure, function, and evolution of genomes, providing insights into genetic variations, mutations, and their implications for health and disease. In addition to sequencing technologies, CRISPR-Cas9, and other gene editing techniques further transformed genomics by enabling precise modifications to DNA. In November 2023, the UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency approved Casgevy for the treatment of SCD and TDT in patients aged 12. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) followed with approval for SCD in December 2023. These were the first-ever approvals of a CRISPR-based therapy. Casgevy has since been approved in the US for the treatment of TDT, approved in the EU, and given conditional approval in Bahrain. A regulatory submission is in review with the Saudi FDA, with submission planned in Canada in 2024.
The global bioinformatics market is further divided by geography, including North America (the US and Canada), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
Funding and Advancements in US Bioinformatics Research for Precision Medicine
The bioinformatics research background in the US is placed at the forefront of transformative medical innovations, particularly in the case of precision medicine. In an upcoming AAPM Annual Meeting 2024, funding for bioinformatics research is increasingly recognized as essential to advancing the understanding and application of genomics, omics data analysis, and personalized healthcare solutions. The event emphasizes the need for investment in bioinformatics to enable the development of technologies and solutions that can address the complexities of clinical and omics data from data collection and analysis to secure storage and transfer. These innovations are pivotal for accelerating the integration of precision medicine into healthcare, driving better patient outcomes, and reducing overall costs within the US healthcare system. In March 2025, Ataraxis AI, an AI precision medicine company, raised $20.4 million in Series A funding led by AIX Ventures, with participation from Thiel Bio, Founders Fund, and others. The funding will support the launch of Ataraxis Breast, an AI-powered prognostic platform for breast cancer that has been clinically validated to be 30% more accurate than current methods. The company's AI model, Kestrel, uncovers complex patterns in patient data, improving cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Asia Pacific is Poised to be the Fastest Growing
QIAGEN's establishment of a new data center in Melbourne, Australia, shows the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region within the bioinformatics sector. The company also expanded the current QIAGEN network of seven data centers strategically located across the US, UK, Denmark, Turkey, South Korea, Japan, and China. This strategic expansion reflects QIAGEN's commitment to strengthening its infrastructure in the region, ensuring the provision of high-quality, scalable, and secure bioinformatics solutions for Omics analysis and genomic testing. The new facility highlights the region's increasing demand for advanced bioinformatics services, driven by the expansion of clinical next-generation sequencing (NGS) and personalized medicine. The data center is designed to support genomic testing laboratories and researchers while ensuring compliance with evolving data sovereignty regulations.
The major companies operating in the global bioinformatics market include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., GENEWIZ, Illumina, Inc., QIAGEN Bioinformatics, and Agilent Technologies, Inc. among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.
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