Global Synthetic Biology Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Tools;

Oligonucleotides, Enzymes, and Synthetic Cells

By Product;

Core Products [Synthetic Genes, Synthetic DNA, Synthetic C, Chassis Organisms, and Xeno Nucleic Acid (XNA)], Enabling Products [Oligonucleotide Synthesis and DNA Synthesis]

By Technology;

DNA Sequencing, Genome Engineering, Biological Components, Integrated Systems, and Bioinformatics

By Application;

Agriculture, Chemicals (Excluding Bio-Fuels), Bio-Fuels, Healthcare, and Others [R&D, Biosecurity, and Energy & Environment]

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn118097737 Published Date: May, 2025 Updated Date: June, 2025

Synthetic Biology Market Overview

Synthetic Biology Market (USD Million)

Synthetic Biology Market was valued at USD 16,137.83 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 74,151.69 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24.3%.


Global Synthetic Biology Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 24.3 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)24.3 %
Market Size (2024)USD 16,137.83 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 74,151.69 Million
Market ConcentrationLow
Report Pages373
16,137.83
2024
74,151.69
2031

Major Players

  • Amyris Inc
  • Agrivida Inc
  • Algenol Biofuels Inc
  • Bayer AG
  • ATG:biosynthetics GmbH
  • Comprehensive Biomarker Center GmbH
  • Bioneer Corporation
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Biosearch Technologies Inc
  • Gene Script Corporation

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global Synthetic Biology Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The synthetic biology market is rapidly evolving, driven by its diverse use cases across sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and industrial biotech. By merging principles of engineering with biological sciences, this field enables the design and transformation of biological systems. Currently, over 50% of synthetic biology applications focus on therapeutic advancements, while metabolic engineering and gene circuit innovations are gaining notable traction due to breakthroughs in gene synthesis and molecular tools.

Growing Use of Engineered Biological Products
The rising demand for engineered biological solutions is accelerating the development of synthetic organisms tailored for efficiency and sustainability. Nearly 40% of current applications involve synthetic microbes and biomolecules, helping improve yields and production processes. This trend aligns with the industry's transition to bio-based systems, enabling more sustainable and scalable manufacturing pathways.

Technology Integration Enhancing Efficiency
Adoption of artificial intelligence and automation is significantly optimizing synthetic biology workflows. Around 35% of laboratories in this domain now apply AI to predict gene behavior and refine design strategies. These digital tools are revolutionizing prototyping by cutting development time and enhancing precision, leading to greater output and consistency in results.

Personalized and Targeted Biological Solutions
A major growth driver is the increasing shift toward customized biological innovations. Synthetic biology enables businesses to develop highly specific products ranging from personalized medicines to specialized biomaterials. Today, nearly 30% of biotechnology firms incorporate synthetic biology into their strategies to enhance performance and achieve market differentiation, underscoring the sector’s expanding influence.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Tools
    2. Market Snapshot, By Product
    3. Market Snapshot, By Application
    4. Market Snapshot, By Technology
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Synthetic Biology Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Rapid Advancements in DNA Synthesis and Gene Editing Technologies
        2. Increasing Demand for Bio-Based Products
        3. Expanding Applications in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
      2. Restraints
        1. Ethical and Safety Concerns
        2. Complexity and Standardization Challenges
        3. Regulatory Hurdles and Intellectual Property Issues
      3. Opportunities
        1. Customized Biomanufacturing and Industrial Biotechnology
        2. Emerging Markets and Global Collaborations
        3. Biosecurity and Biodefense Applications
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Synthetic Biology Market, By Tools, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Oligonucleotides
      2. Enzymes
      3. Synthetic Cells
    2. Synthetic Biology Market, By Product, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Core products
        1. Synthetic genes
        2. Synthetic DNA
        3. Synthetic cells
        4. Chassis organisms
        5. Xeno nucleic acid (XNA)
      2. Enabling products
        1. Oligonucleotide synthesis
        2. DNA synthesis
    3. Synthetic Biology Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. DNA sequencing
      2. Genome engineering
      3. Biological components
      4. Integrated Systems and Bioinformatics
    4. Synthetic Biology Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Agriculture
      2. Chemicals (excluding bio-fuels)
      3. Bio-fuels
      4. Healthcare
      5. Others (R&D, biosecurity, energy and environment)
    5. Synthetic Biology Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Amyris Inc
      2. Agrivida Inc
      3. Algenol Biofuels Inc
      4. Bayer AG
      5. ATG:biosynthetics GmbH
      6. Comprehensive Biomarker Center GmbH
      7. Bioneer Corporation
      8. Bristol-Myers Squibb
      9. Biosearch Technologies Inc
      10. Gene Script Corporation
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market