Market Overview

Global Genetic Toxicology Testing Market size was valued at around 1.60 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach a value of USD 4.16 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 11.2% over the forecast period (2024–2032).

The global genetic toxicology testing industry is an important segment of the life sciences industry that concerns itself with measuring the potential genetic damage caused by chemical, physical, or biological agents. Genetic toxicology testing is a central part of protecting public health from agents that could induce mutations, chromosomal aberrations, or DNA damage and lead to cancer or heritable disease. The testing strategies applied are an integral element of drug development, chemical safety evaluation, and environmental health assessment to assist in guaranteeing compliance with regulations and the minimization of risk from exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Driven by the increasing priority placed on drug safety and government agency and global organization-imposed regulation, the industry is propelled forward. Pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and consumer items undergo rigorous testing for safety with genetic toxicology testing becoming an integral component in the development cycle of these items. This trend is further boosted by technology improvements in testing, including the application of in vitro methods and computer models that aim to reduce the necessity of animal tests but deliver more precise and cost-saving results.

New applications in the biotechnology, cosmetic, and food and beverages industries are also propelling market growth. Increased advancements in the fields of molecular biology and genetic engineering have led to the production of new tools and assays for genotoxicity testing that increase the accuracy of the tests. Furthermore, growth in the need for personalized medicine and the necessity of predictive toxicology in the development of drugs are fuelling the application of genetic toxicology testing across the biopharmaceutical sector.

Despite the challenges, there are still exorbitant costs of advanced testing technologies and complexities in how genotoxicity information has to be interpreted. The regulatory landscape is also diverse across regions, and this adds more challenge to the market players to harmonize the test protocols and achieve compliance. Despite the challenges, the market continues to grow with the aid of research and development expenditures and collaboration among industry stakeholders to develop better testing approaches and address unmet needs.

Market Drivers

Increased Number of Pharmaceutical R&D Activities

• Enhancing the acceptability of compounds at preclinical stages is the primary agenda of research and development activities so that the chances of overall approval of Phase I therapeutic candidates get increased. With this purpose, extensive R&D is conducted early in the course of drug development. The requirement for genetic toxicology services is then driven accordingly. Even before the medicine has arrived at the expensive clinical phases, there will be more in vivo toxicity methods being employed as a consequence of added R&D efforts in early stages of drug discovery. Moreover, this makes more genetic toxicology services needed, which fuels the growth of the market.

Market Opportunities

Risen Global Demand for Humanized Animal Models

• Application of humanised mice as models for a variety of biomedical research purposes is increasing. In September 2017, Yale University (US) and researchers at Jackson Laboratory received a three-year grant of USD 1.5 million to conduct sophisticated research on humanised MISTRG models to identify therapeutic targets and gain molecular insights into human melanoma. The Jackson Laboratory and Yale University (US) received a USD 700,000 grant from the Connecticut Bioscience Innovation Fund (CBIF) in November 2018. To develop humanised mouse models that accurately mimic human responses to disease and cancer therapies, this award was meant to promote scientific collaboration.
• Over the forecast period, the genetic toxicology services market will grow as a result of the requirement to establish the actual effects of drugs on human beings and study human-specific diseases, therapies, and immune responses. This will enhance the utilization and creation of humanised animal models.

Market Restraining Factors

Lack Of Validated In Vitro Models to Study Complex Endpoints

• Since human proteins and antibodies constitute more than 50% of the newly developed drugs, autoimmune disease and immunological activation are of prime importance as endpoints for drug development. The only models that exist today to test these therapeutic drugs are in animals. The in vitro genetic testing methods do not allow measurement of the memory response that is provoked within the body after a secondary infection. These methods cannot measure a body's response to acute vs. chronic immunosuppression based on recovery. They cannot measure the detrimental impacts of the therapeutic molecules on lymphoid structure, such as lymph nodes, and potentially lead to cellular connectivity abnormalities necessary for immune function. As compared to T-dependent antibody sheep red blood cells (SRBC) in animals, there are not yet effective technologies that employ human cells for the production of in vitro antibodies. Scientists continue to use animal models to detect autoimmunity and immunological activation caused by newly synthesized drugs due to the unavailability of viable in vitro models for humans.

Segmentation Analysis

The market scope is segmented because of by Product, by Type, by Assay, By Application.

• By Product

Based on the Product of the market is segmented into Reagents & Consumables, Assays Kit, Services.

In 2023, the service segment contributed 51.9% of the total revenue. The inherent complexity in testing processes, increasing demand for outsourced services, and need for special knowledge are some of the factors driving this. In vitro and in vivo testing, genotoxicity tests, and regulatory consulting are some of the genetic toxicology testing services offered by the providers of services. The dominance of this market niche can be attributed to its ability to provide consumers with complete solutions while ensuring compliance with legal standards and delivering accurate and reliable results.

During the forecast period, the reagents and consumables segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 12.3%. There are several reasons behind this growth, such as increasing demand for genetic toxicology testing, advances in technology that have created increasingly sophisticated reagents and consumables, and increased focus on genetic toxicology research and development efforts.

• By Type

Based on the Type of the market is segmented into In Vitro, In Vivo.

The in vitro component is expected to maintain the same rate throughout the forecast period, having maintained the highest share of 64.9% in revenue in 2023. This is because of benefits such as cost-saving, quicker results, reduced number of animals used, ethical grounds, regulatory approval, advances in technology, and greater comprehension of genetic toxicity testing within different products. Many scientists and organizations conducting toxicity tests prefer it for these reasons. Furthermore, improvements in high-throughput screening technology, computer simulations, and cell culture methods have increased the validity and relevance of in vitro tests, rendering them more in demand.

It is expected that the in vivo segment would grow at a CAGR of 10.8% over the next few years. Technology advances, increased awareness of the application of genetic toxicology testing in assessing potential risks associated with chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and the increasing requirement for accurate and reliable testing processes are all to be held responsible for this. In vivo testing methods are considered more accurate and reliable because they have the capability to mimic true biological conditions in living organisms. In vivo testing is increasingly gaining popularity due to regulatory bodies emphasizing the importance of genetic toxicology testing in drugs and other products.

• Regional Snapshots

By region, Insights into the markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and MEA are provided by the study. The genetic toxicology testing market has been controlled by North America, primarily due to its well-developed healthcare system, high R&D investments, and the presence of significant biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. The region enjoys stringent regulations imposed by organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on chemical testing and drug safety. These regulations necessitate comprehensive genetic toxicology tests, which enhance the demand for advanced testing techniques. Its dominance in the market is also supported by early embracement of advanced technology in North America, including computational toxicology and in vitro methods.

The Asia-Pacific region, however, is expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period. The increase in pharmaceutical manufacturing business, increased focus on drug discovery, and the increasing investments made in biotech and healthcare facilities in countries like China, India, and Japan are all causing this growth. The cost benefits of the region for toxicological testing and clinical trials, as well as supportive government policies to enhance regulatory systems, are key market drivers of development. In addition, the Asia-Pacific region is growing rapidly with the uptake of advanced testing methodologies and greater sensitivity to environmental health. The region's significance in the genetic toxicology testing industry will increase exponentially as increasingly more global pharmaceutical companies outsource their research activities to it.

List of Companies Profiled

• Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
• Eurofins Scientific
• Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
• Charles River Laboratories
• Jubilant Ingrevia Limited
• Syngene International Limited
• Gentronix, Inotiv
• Creative Bioarray
• MB Research Laboratories.

Key Industry Developments

In May 2023, Pfizer and Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. have come together to advance local access to next-generation sequencing for lung and breast cancer. Where there once was limited access to such cutting-edge diagnostics, our collaboration will deliver more rapid, more accurate testing, ultimately resulting in targeted therapies and better patient care.

In January 2022, to move into genomics, bioinformatics, and computational toxicology, Inotiv, Inc. acquired Integrated Laboratory Systems, LLC. The acquisition also aimed to provide significant expertise in toxicology and pathology.

Report Coverage

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Report Scope and Segmentations

Market Regional Analysis

North America accounted for the highest Genetic Toxicology Testing% market share in terms of revenue in the Genetic Toxicology Testing market and is expected to expand at a CAGR of Genetic Toxicology Testing% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the growing adoption of Genetic Toxicology Testing. The market in APAC is expected to witness significant growth and is expected to register a CAGR of Genetic Toxicology Testing% over upcoming years, because of the presence of key Genetic Toxicology Testing companies in economies such as Japan and China.

The objective of the report is to present comprehensive analysis of Global Genetic Toxicology Testing Market including all the stakeholders of the industry. The past and current status of the industry with forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language.

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North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• Switzerland
• Belgium
• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Italy
• Spain
• Sweden
• Netherland
• Turkey
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• India
• Australia
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Japan
• China
• Malaysia
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Rest Of APAC

Latin America

• Mexico
• Argentina
• Peru
• Colombia
• Brazil
• Rest of South America

Middle East and Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest Of MEA

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Research Scope of Genetic Toxicology Testing Market

• Historic year: 2019-2022
• Base year: 2023
• Forecast: 2024 to 2032
• Representation of Market revenue in USD Million

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