Cell Sorting Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Cell Sorting Market is segmented By Technology (Fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Magnetic activated cell sorting, Micro-Electromechanical Systems, Density Gradient Centrifugation, Immunodensity Cell Separation, Sedimentation, Others), By Product and Services (Cell Sorters, Cell Sorting Reagents & Consumables, Cell Sorting Services), By Application (Clinical Applications, Research Applications, Drug Discovery, Other Research Applications), By End-User (Research Institutes, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies, Hospitals and Clinical Testing Laboratories, Medical Schools and Academic Institutions), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa)

Cell Sorting Market Size

The Global Cell Sorting Market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period 2024-2031. The Global Cell Sorting Market reached USD 236.5 million in 2022 and is projected to witness lucrative growth by reaching up to USD 389.8 million by 2031.  Cell sorting is frequently utilized to generate a homogeneous cell population from heterogeneous cell samples.

For most research studies, only a certain type of immune cell is significant. For instance, bone marrow extracts contain various immune cells in various phases of growth and differentiation. Through CD19/CD20 markers, B-cells can be recognized and subsequently distinguished from other immune cells in the bone marrow extract. The high cost of devices, stringent regulations, lack of skilled personnel and lack of awareness of cell sorting technology in developing countries are some factors hindering the growth of the cell sorting market.

Cell Sorting Market Summary

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Cell Sorting Market Dynamics

Technological Advances are Driving the Global Cell Sorting Market Growth

High-throughput, high-resolution, and more effective cell sorting systems have been created due to ongoing improvements in cell sorting technology. New methods like flow cytometry, magnetic-activated cell sorting (MACS), and microfluidics-based sorting systems have enhanced cell sorting accuracy, speed, and usability.

In basic and biomedical research, fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) and microscopy are two of the most crucial methods for single-cell phenotyping. In contrast to FACS, which isolates hundreds of cells per second using basic characteristics like the intensity of fluorescent protein labels, microscopy delivers high-resolution images of cell shape and the inner workings of cells. 

To quickly isolate cells with interesting microscopic characteristics, recent technologies are now merging both approaches, closing a long-standing gap in the life sciences. 

Product Launches by Key Players are Driving the Cell Sorting Market Growth 

Market players are applying their market strategies such as product launches and collaboration to expand their business. For instance, in February 2023, the biotechnology business ThinkCyte, a leader in breakthrough cell analysis, characterization, and isolation technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI), announced that it will start the commercial launch of its new cell sorting platform, VisionSort. 

Additionally, VisionSort and its associated ghost cytometry technology were chosen as finalists for the Best New Product and Innovation Awards. 

High Costs Related to Cell Sorting Instruments are Hampering the Cell Sorting Market Growth

High costs related to cell sorting instruments are a significant challenge for the cell sorting market, posing a threat to the industry's growth and profitability. The flow cytometer is a complicated, pricey equipment that must do several jobs simultaneously. Even secondhand, antiquated equipment might cost more than $35,000. A used cytometer with the typical features will run anywhere from $80,000 to $150,000.  

The cost might be up to $500,000 if users want to buy brand-new, high-end equipment with cutting-edge features. Large manufacturers are reducing the cost of suitable equipment, but for the time being, research is severely constrained by available funding.

Cell Sorting Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Cell Sorting Market is segmented based on technology, product and services, application, end-user, and region.

The Cell Sorters Segment is Expected to Hold a Dominant Position in the Market Over the Forecast Period

The cell sorters segment accounted for the highest market stake, accounting for approximately 35.3% of the cell sorting market 2022.  For instance, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. offers the S3e Cell Sorter, developed with inexperienced users in mind, making sorting vast volumes of pure, viable cells simple. FACS, or fluorescence-activated cell sorting, is now simpler and more widely available. 

Users can do 1-4 color sorts with the automated S3e Cell Sorter in their own lab because of its distinctive feature set and technological simplicity. Regardless of user experience, powerful automation provides push-button startup and reproducible configuration. Specialized hardware, guided system prompts, and warnings that guard against user error when operating geared towards fluorescent proteins and other widely-used fluorescent dye conjugates.

Cell Sorting Market Geographical Share

North America Holds a Dominant Position in the Global Cell Sorting Market

North America is estimated to hold around 39.6% of the total market share throughout the forecast period. Technological advances, rising chronic diseases, and creating a need for specialized Cell Sorting and collaborations by the market players are the factors expected to boost regional growth over the forecast period.

For instance, in September 2022, the Microbubble Leukopak Human T Cell Isolation Kit, an industry first, will be made available through an early access program, according to Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc., a leader in buoyancy-based cell separation technology. A new research-only kit was developed to provide scientists with a critical response to physical and procedural issues in the lab. 

The innovation is poised to revolutionize high-volume cell separation operations by fusing the distinct advantages of microbubbles with a Buoyancy Activated Cell SortingTM (BACSTM) Separation Tube.

Cell Sorting Market Companies

The major global players in the market include Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Sony Biotechnology Inc., BD, Merck KGaA, Danaher Corporation, Miltenyi Biotec GmbH, Affymetrix, Inc., Sysmex Partec GmbH, On-Chip Biotechnologies Co., Ltd., Thermo Fisher Scientific among others.

COVID-19 Impact on Cell Sorting Market

Russia Ukraine Conflict Analysis

The Russia-Ukraine war may affect the cell sorting market due to users’ confidence and purchasing power being impacted during times of geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty. The conflict has exacerbated the region's economic instability, which has affected both Russia and Ukraine. 

Reduced financing for research and development projects might result from unstable economic conditions, which may affect consumer demand for cell sorting technology and related products. 

Artificial Intelligence Analysis:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in the cell sorting market to improve various aspects of the researcher’s experience. Cell sorting and AI analysis together can have effective applications in many different industries. For instance, a heterogeneous mixture can benefit from AI's help in identifying and characterizing rare cell groups, allowing for focused sorting and subsequent analysis. 

Further study and discovery in fields like cancer biology, immunology, and regenerative medicine might be facilitated by using AI to analyze sorted cell populations and draw insightful conclusions from the acquired data.

By Technology 

• Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS)
• Magnetic-activated cell sorting (MACS)
• Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Microfluidics
• Density Gradient Centrifugation
• Immunodensity Cell Separation
• Sedimentation
• Others

By Product and Services 

• Cell Sorters
• Cell Sorting Reagents & Consumables
• Cell Sorting Services  

By Application 

• Clinical Applications
• Research Applications
  • Immunology & Cancer Research
  • Stem Cell Research
  • Drug Discovery
  • Other Research Applications 

By End user

• Research Institutes
• Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
• Hospitals and Clinical Testing Laboratories
• Medical Schools and Academic Institutions

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • The U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• In May 2023, BD, a medical technology company, launched a new-to-world cell sorting instrument featuring two breakthrough technologies that enable scientists to uncover more detailed information about cells previously invisible in traditional flow cytometry experiments.
• In January 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific announced the launch of the Bigfoot Spectral Cell Sorter in India. The first-of-its-kind cell sorting technology provides easy-to-use, high-speed cell sorting by complimenting conventional with spectral sorting and analysis.
• In November 2022, Blacksburg’s CytoRecovery commercializes a patented cell-sorting method. CytoRecovery invented and patented faster, less invasive cell sorting, which could improve the understanding of the disease, the development of drugs, and the selection of the most effective therapies. 

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