PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1811027
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1811027
Single-use bioprocessing connectors are disposable components intended to join different elements of a bioprocessing system-such as tubing, bags, filters, and bioreactors-while maintaining sterile, leak-proof, and secure fluid transfer. These connectors facilitate essential processes, including media preparation, fermentation, and purification, and remove the need for cleaning or sterilization between production batches.
The primary types of single-use bioprocessing connectors include aseptic connectors and conventional connectors. Aseptic connectors are single-use devices that allow sterile fluid transfer in bioprocessing operations without introducing contamination risks. They are employed in a range of applications, including upstream bioprocessing, downstream bioprocessing, and fill-finish procedures. These connectors are used by biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations (CROs), contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), as well as academic and research institutions.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers' margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.
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The single-use bioprocessing connectors market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.38 billion in 2024 to $1.65 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising adoption of single-use technologies, expansion of biopharmaceutical production, minimized risk of cross-contamination, increased demand for cost-effective bioprocessing solutions, and the need for faster turnaround times in manufacturing.
The single-use bioprocessing connectors market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.30 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing demand for personalized medicine, the expansion of cell and gene therapy production, rising investments in biomanufacturing infrastructure, regulatory encouragement for single-use systems, and the growing trend of outsourcing biologics manufacturing. Key trends expected during this period include the integration of automation and process analytics, development of advanced high-performance polymer materials, a shift toward modular and flexible facilities, adoption of continuous bioprocessing, and a heightened emphasis on sustainability and recyclability.
The growing demand for biosimilars is expected to drive the expansion of the single-use bioprocessing connectors market. Biosimilars are biologic medicines that closely replicate already approved biologic drugs, offering no clinically meaningful differences in terms of safety or effectiveness. This rising demand stems largely from the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, which often require ongoing biologic therapies. Biosimilars provide a cost-effective alternative, making them more accessible for both patients and healthcare providers. Single-use bioprocessing connectors play a critical role in biosimilar production by enabling sterile, contamination-free fluid transfers. These connectors streamline manufacturing workflows, maintain product integrity, reduce batch failure risks, and lower operational costs-helping biosimilars reach the market more quickly. For example, in January 2023, Cardinal Health Inc., a healthcare company based in the US, reported that the number of FDA-approved biosimilars rose from 33 in 2022 to 40 by 2023, with 25 products available commercially. As a result, the increasing demand for biosimilars is fueling growth in the single-use bioprocessing connectors market.
Companies in the single-use bioprocessing connectors market are emphasizing the development of innovative disposable connectors to enhance process efficiency, lower contamination risks, and streamline biopharmaceutical manufacturing. These disposable connectors are single-use components designed to connect fluid transfer systems without requiring cleaning or sterilization. They offer significant benefits by reducing the risk of cross-contamination, decreasing cleaning validation efforts, and improving sterile fluid handling efficiency. For instance, in April 2023, CPC Colder Products Company, a US-based plastic components manufacturer, introduced the AseptiQuik W Series. This product features the industry's largest genderless aseptic connectors with a 1-1/2-inch flow path, enabling high-volume sterile fluid transfers. The design supports the rapid movement of hundreds of liters per minute, which enhances throughput, minimizes contamination risk, and eliminates the need for cleaning between production batches.
In October 2023, Getinge AB, a medical technology company headquartered in Sweden, acquired High Purity New England Inc. for $120 million. This strategic move aims to bolster Getinge's position in the rapidly expanding bioprocessing sector by incorporating High Purity New England's range of single-use solutions into its portfolio. These solutions support the development and manufacture of advanced therapies, including monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and cell and gene therapies. High Purity New England Inc., based in the US, specializes in bioprocessing technologies such as connectors, pumps, sensors, and custom assemblies used throughout drug development and manufacturing.
Major players in the single-use bioprocessing connectors market are Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Danaher Corporation, Merck KGaA, Sartorius AG, Repligen Corporation, Pall Corporation, Nordson Corporation, Watson-Marlow Limited, Colder Products Company, Shanghai LePure Biotech Co. Ltd., United States Plastic Corporation, Qosina Corp., SaniSure GmbH, Ami Polymer Private Limited, Suodatinvalmistaja M-Filter Oy, Foxx Life Sciences LLC, Bio-Link LLC, Liquidyne Process Technologies Inc., PharSol Technology Solutions Private Limited, and BioPulse Solutions Inc.
North America was the largest region in the single-use bioprocessing connectors market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in single-use bioprocessing connectors report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the single-use bioprocessing connectors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The single-use bioprocessing connectors market consists of sales of sterile quick connectors, push-to-connect fittings, quick connects or disconnects, tube welders and sealers, and sanitary clamps and fittings. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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