Europe Viral Vector Manufacturing Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Europe Viral Vector Manufacturing Market Analysis

Viral vectors are increasingly used in research settings to deliver genetic material into cells. They are considered the most effective means to transfer genes, to modify a certain cell type or tissue and manipulate them to produce therapeutic proteins. Besides their application in gene therapy and vaccine development, viral vectors are also being explored in other medical fields such as regenerative medicine, immuno-oncology, and neurological disorders. To accommodate these emerging applications, many pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are investing to expand their production capabilities, which is expected to significantly contribute to the Europe viral vector manufacturing market growth.

The market is witnessing increased demand for viral vectors, which can be attributed to the growing impetus on gene therapy to treat various diseases. According to the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (an international advocacy organization working to advance safe and effective regenerative cell therapies), around 358 gene therapy trials were reported in Europe in 2023, with the total investment in gene therapy estimated to be USD 1.2 billion  in the year. Thus, to meet the growing demand for gene therapy and keep up with the rising advancements, companies involved in viral vector manufacturing are continuously working towards improving production efficiency and capacity, which is likely to elevate the Europe viral vector manufacturing market value.

In June 2023, the global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) SK pharmteco’s Yposkesi, the viral vector manufacturing subsidiary in France announced the completion of its second facility for the manufacture of cell and gene therapies, particularly specialized for adeno-associated virus (AAV) and lentiviral vectors (LVs) production. Located in the Genopole Campus, the facility is designed with the current (Good Manufacturing Practices) GMP guidelines of Europe and the United States and spans an area of 5,000 square meters. Following the construction of the second cell and gene therapy production, Yposkesi now functions in an area of 10,000 square meters together with the first bioproduction site. The facility will amplify production capacity and help expand the company’s presence in the anti-cancer and immune cell therapy market. Such increased investments to boost production capacity by the major market players is anticipated to augment market share in the coming year.

One of the major Europe viral vector manufacturing market trends is the increased merger and acquisition activities among the leading companies to establish their presence in international markets. In December 2023, Oxford Biomedica (gene and cell therapy biotech company) entered into an agreement to acquire ABL Europe S.A.S. (a pure-play European CDMO) from Institut Mérieux SA (a French holding biotechnology company). The transaction, completed in January 2024, will provide Oxford Biomedica with multi-viral vector CDMO capabilities across multiple sites in the European Union, United States, and United Kingdom as well as offer new facilities in France to improve service for its customers by addressing the demand for process development. Additionally, the acquisition will strengthen the company’s position as the leading cell and gene therapy CDMO. The rise in such strategic partnerships is poised to bolster market growth in the forecast period.

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