According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Competent Cells market size was valued at US$ 2451 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 4530 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 9.3% during review period.
Competent cells are bacteria which can accept extra-chromosomal DNA or plasmids. Cells can be made competent in several ways. One such way is to "shock" it, which involves cooling the bacteria in a Calcium Chloride bath at 0 degrees Celsius, then quickly heating it to around 47 degrees Celsius for approximately 90 seconds (too long will denature the cell membrane, killing the bacteria). The calcium chloride ions neutralize the repulsion between the negatively charged phospholipid heads of the cell membrane and the negatively charged phosphate groups on the DNA. The quick heat shock creates a thermal gradient which, in turn, creates a draft leading into the cell, allowing extra-chromosomal DNA (such as plasmids) to enter the cell, allowing the bacterium to be genetically modifed.
Global Competent Cells key players include Beijing TransGen Biotech, Merck KGaA, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Agilent Technologies, etc. Global top four manufacturers hold a share nearly 30%.
North America is the largest market, with a share about 10%, followed by Asia-Pacific and Europe, both have a share about 20 percent.
In terms of product, Chemically Competent Cells is the largest segment, with a share nearly 65%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Protein Expression, followed by Subcloning & Routine Cloning, Phage Display Library Construction, Toxic/Unstable DNA Cloning, etc.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Competent Cells market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by company, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Competent Cells market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), 2020-2031
Global Competent Cells market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), 2020-2031
Global Competent Cells market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), 2020-2031
Global Competent Cells market shares of main players, in revenue ($ Million), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Competent Cells
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Competent Cells market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Merck KGaA, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Agilent Technologies, Takara Bio, Promega Corporation, Beijing TransGen Biotech, GeneScript Corporation, Yeastern Biotech, New England Biolabs, QIAGEN N.V., etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market segmentation
Competent Cells market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for Consumption Value by Type and by Application. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Chemically Competent Cells
Electrocompetent Cells
Market segment by Application
Subcloning & Routine Cloning
Phage Display Library Construction
Toxic/Unstable DNA Cloning
High-Throughput Cloning
Protein Expression
Mutagenesis
Single-Stranded DNA Production
Bacmid Creation
Cre-Lox Recombination (PIR1/PIR2)
Market segment by players, this report covers
Merck KGaA
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Agilent Technologies
Takara Bio
Promega Corporation
Beijing TransGen Biotech
GeneScript Corporation
Yeastern Biotech
New England Biolabs
QIAGEN N.V.
OriGene Technologies
Lucigen
Zymo Research
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Bioline
Delphi Genetics
IBA GmBH
Cell Applications
BioDynamics Laboratory
Scarab Genomics
GCC Biotech
SMOBIO Technology
Edge BioSystems
Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 13 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Competent Cells product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Competent Cells, with revenue, gross margin, and global market share of Competent Cells from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Competent Cells competitive situation, revenue, and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and by Application, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031
Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Competent Cells market forecast, by regions, by Type and by Application, with consumption value, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Competent Cells.
Chapter 13, to describe Competent Cells research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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