As per MRFR analysis, the Oncology-based in vivo CRO Market Size was estimated at 1.40 (USD Billion) in 2024. The Oncology-based in vivo CRO Market Industry is expected to grow from 1.51 (USD Billion) in 2025 to 3.10 (USD Billion) till 2034, at a CAGR (growth rate) is expected to be around 8.30% during the forecast period (2025 - 2034). Advancement in clinical procedures, growing discovery of medications and novel therapy techniques are the key market drivers accelerating market expansion.
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Market CAGR for oncology-based in vivo CRO is being driven by the increase in the incidence of cancer. The study of cancer diagnosis, prevention, and therapy is known as oncology. In-vivo refers to within a living organism, and CRO stands for contract research organization. The management of cancer with the aid of contract research organization services is known as oncology-based in-vivo CRO.
Additionally, one of the key factors anticipated accelerating the growth and demand of the oncology-based in-vivo contract research organization (CRO) market is the increase in the prevalence of cancer around the world, a disease for which electrosurgical methods are appropriate. Additionally predicted during the forecast period of 2021 to 2028 is the straightforward availability of government funding for research and the rise in CROs' competence in treating cancer would both contribute to the expansion of the market. Additionally, a boost in the focus on oncogene research and an increase in genetic engineering discoveries are both anticipated to support market expansion.
In-vivo contract research organizations (CRO) based on oncology are expected to see significant growth opportunities within the anticipated window due to the rise in specific cancer treatments, the ease of access to a large percentage of medicines, and the rise in the use of these organizations for developing new cancer diagnoses and treatments. On the other hand, the high cost of clinical trials and strict regulatory approvals can impede the growth of the oncology-based in-vivo contract study organization (CRO) market.
Additionally, the high cost of cancer drugs and their negative side effects are anticipated to restrain the development of the oncology-based in-vivo contract research organization (CRO) market.
As an illustration, the World Health Organization projects that there will be 19.3 million additional instances of cancer worldwide in 2020, contributing to an estimated 10 million deaths. Due to this, businesses are outsourcing basic research tasks in order to boost efficiency and concentrate on important development areas. Thus, result in driving the oncology-based in vivo CRO market revenue.
The oncology-based in vivo CRO market segmentation, based on Indication includes Blood cancer, Solid tumors, and Others. The solid tumors segment dominated the market. The motivation behind more research in the field of solid tumors is the existence of over 800 new drugs in the research pipeline being conducted by major pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, grants from organizations like the NIH and NCI are accessible, and the treatment gap for solid cancer continues to be one of the industry's most promising development drivers.
The oncology-based in vivo CRO market segmentation, based on Model, includes Syngeneic model and Xenograft. The syngeneic model category generated the most income. Tumors created by murine cancer cells grafted onto genetically similar mouse strains are known as syngeneic mouse models. They are frequently employed as instruments for researching immunotherapy response and tumor immunity in the context of a fully developed murine immune system.
Figure 1: Â Oncology-based in vivo CRO Market, by Model, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
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By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American oncology-based in vivo CRO market area will dominate this market. This can be ascribed to the high level of technological development among the CROs in this area. A federal organization called the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides funding and grants to assist research initiatives. The highest per-capita healthcare spending is in the United States.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are the US, German, France, the UK, Canada, Italy, Spain, India, Australia, South Korea, China, Japan, and Brazil.
Figure 2: Â ONCOLOGY-BASED IN VIVO CRO MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)
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Europe oncology-based in vivo CRO market takes second place in terms of market share due to the rise in R&D efforts and the requirement to cut back on overall trial expenses. Further, the German oncology-based in vivo CRO market held a dominant market share, and the UK oncology-based in vivo CRO market was the European region's fastest-growing market.
The Asia-Pacific Oncology-based in vivo CRO Market is anticipated to see the fastest CAGR between 2025 and 2034. This is due to untapped potential, a large patient base, economic growth, and a healthcare system that is constantly improving. Moreover, China’s oncology-based in vivo CRO market held a dominant market share, and the Indian oncology-based in vivo CRO market was the Asia-Pacific region's fastest-growing market.
Leading market players are putting a lot of money on R&D to increase the number of products they offer, which will fuel the growth of the oncology-based in vivo CRO industry. Additionally, market participants are engaging in a range of strategic initiatives to increase their worldwide reach, with important market developments such as the introduction of new products, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and cooperation with other businesses. To grow and endure in an increasingly competitive and challenging market environment, oncology-based in vivo CRO industry must provide reasonably priced goods.
One of the main business strategies employed by manufacturers is to produce locally to reduce operational expenses in the oncology-based in vivo CRO industry to develop market sector and provide benefits to customers. In recent years, the oncology-based in vivo CRO industry has provided some of the most important benefits for medicine. Major players in the oncology-based in vivo CRO market, including Biosciences, Charles River Laboratory (CRL), Covance, Crown Bioscience, Eurofins Scientific, ICON Plc, Taconic, and others, invest in operations for research and development in an effort to improve market demand.
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. is a pharmaceutical firm based in the United States that offers a range of clinical and preclinical laboratory, gene therapy, and cell therapy services to the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology sectors. Additionally, it provides assistance with basic research, drug discovery, safety and efficacy, clinical support, production, and a range of biomedical products, outsourcing services, and animal research and development (for example, contract research organization services). Approximately 85% of unique FDA-approved medications in 2021, according to the business, were developed with support from them.
In 2019, The company announced that it would pay EUR 448 million (USD 500 million) in cash to acquire Citoxlab, together with the previous purchases of the French firm AccelLAB, Atlanbio, and Solvo Biotechnology.
Labcorp Drug Development is an agreement-based research organization (CRO) that offers nonclinical, preclinical, clinical, and commercialization services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The organization was once known as Covance and is a part of Labcorp, which has over 70,000 employees ly. The world's largest central laboratory network, according to Labcorp Drug Development, is available. Animal rights activists, such as Jane Goodall, have fought Labcorp Drug Development vehemently over their use of animals in testing. In 2019, Covance and Envigo came to an agreement for Covance to purchase the nonclinical research services division of Envigo.
Envigo acquired the research products division of Covance.
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| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2024 | Â Â 1.40 (USD Billion) |
| Market Size 2025 | Â Â 1.51 (USD Billion) |
| Market Size 2034 | Â Â 3.10 (USD Billion) |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | Â Â 8.30 % (2025 - 2034) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Historical Data | 2020 - 2024 |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Indication, Model, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The US, German, France, UK, Canada, Italy, Spain, India, Australia, South Korea, China, Japan, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | Â Biosciences, Charles River Laboratory (CRL), Covance, Crown Bioscience, Eurofins Scientific, ICON Plc, Taconic, The Jackson Laboratory, Toxikon Inc., WuXi AppTec |
| Key Market Opportunities | The increased incidence of cancer worldwide |
| Key Market Dynamics | Government funding for research is readily available. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
The in vivo CRO market based on oncology was projected to reach USD 1.19 billion in 2023.
The international market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.30% from 2025 to 2034.
In terms of market share worldwide, North America dominated
Biosciences, Charles River Laboratory (CRL), Covance, Crown Bioscience, Eurofins Scientific, ICON Plc, and Taconic are the major participants in the market.
In 2022, the category of solid tumors dominated the market.
The Syngeneic model commanded the biggest market share globally.
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