Market Forecast by Countries (China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Rest of Asia), By Animal Type (Rat, Mice, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Others), By Application (Drug Discovery & Development, Basic Research, Others), By End Users (Pharma & Biotech Companies, Academic Research Institutes, Others) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC435464 | Publication Date: Nov 2022 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Asia Pacific Animal Model Market was valued at USD 1.82 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.95 billion by 2031, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
| Report Name | Asia Pacific Animal Model Market |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
| CAGR | 11.4% |
| Market Size | USD 3.95 billion by 2031 |
| Growing Sector | Biotechnology and Life Sciences |
The Asia Pacific Animal Model Market report thoroughly covers the market by animal type, application, end users, and countries. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, growth opportunities, and key drivers, helping stakeholders to devise strategies in line with current and future market dynamics.
The Asia Pacific Animal Model Market is poised for considerable growth as demand rises for preclinical research and drug development. Stronger investment into the pharmaceutical and biotech research industry, greater numbers of academic and government funded laboratories, and growth of genetically modified and transgenic models are all contributing to the growth of the market. To a greater extent, increasing interest in precision medicine, regenerative therapies, and next-generation disease modeling is shifting the landscape for animal model research, creating new outlets for innovation and providing new opportunities to increase efficiency across preclinical testing and drug development in the region.
Asia Pacific Animal Model Market is projected to grow rapidly, growing at a growth rate of (CAGR) of 11.4% during the forecast period 2025-2031.The growth of the market is supported by increased R&D expenditures made by pharmaceutical and biotech companies, along with the increasing application of advanced animal models in drug discovery as well as growth in preclinical testing infrastructure. Leading regional and global firms are performing substantive investments in newly constructed breeding facilities, modern animal husbandry techniques, and distribution networks to meet rising demands from academic institutions and other research organizations. Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Growth in the areas of genetically engineered and transgenic models are providing a clear pathway for innovation in disease-specific research across multiple therapeutic areas and accelerated uptake of animal models.
The Asia Pacific Animal Model Industry continues to contend with changes that can cause disruptions due to ethical concerns about animal testing, rigorous governmental and regulatory agencies about animal welfare issues, and the operational costs of breeding and research facilities. The limited number of specialized disease models, together with the regulations/international agreements on importing/exporting certain species, may slow research timelines. The market may also be affected by an increased interest in alternative in vitro and computational models and effect the use of traditional animal models. These changes will require careful compliance, extensive operational planning, and capital into the need for specialized facilities, in order for animal research to continue growing in the Asia Pacific.
Key trends include the increasing use of genetically engineered and transgenic animal models, expanded high-throughput in vivo screening, and the establishment of disease-specific models for oncology, neurology, and metabolic conditions. Furthermore, companies have implemented IoT-enabled monitoring and automatic breeding systems to strive for improved operational efficiency. Partnerships between research institutes and pharmaceutical companies extend access to specialized animal models or new preclinical testing services. Sustainable breeding practices and automation are paramount for new market development, as well as new market growth and innovation across the region.
Investment opportunities include creating genetically modified rats and mice, developing disease-specific animal models, and setting up contract research organizations (CROs). Startups focusing on transgenic models, automated animal care, and preclinical CRO services are attracting significant venture funding. Government programs such as India BIRAC and China National Key R&D Program facilitate pharmaceutical research and innovation. Enhancing breeding infrastructure, workforce training, and collaborative research initiatives further strengthens operational efficiency and market potential across academic and industrial research institutions in the Asia Pacific.
Leading players include Charles River Laboratories, Envigo RMS, Taconic Biosciences, and Beijing Vital River Laboratory Animal Technology. Regional breeders and distributors are expanding by providing tailored solutions for pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic research institutes. These initiatives strengthen the Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Share and help companies cater to rising demand.
Governments in the Asia Pacific are enforcing strict animal welfare laws, preclinical research guidelines, and ethical standards. China mandates laboratory animal quality under GB/T 14925 standards, India’s CPCSEA regulates breeding and experimental use of animals, Japan requires compliance with the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals, and Australia enforces its Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes. These regulations ensure ethical compliance, improve research quality, and drive safe and standardized use of animal models across laboratories.
The Asia Pacific Animal Model Market is expected to maintain robust growth as pharmaceutical R&D, preclinical studies, and precision medicine expand. Emerging trends include transgenic and genetically engineered animal models, automated breeding systems, and high-throughput disease screening. Rising focus on oncology, neurological, and metabolic research is increasing demand for specialized models. Government-backed biotech initiatives and private investments in preclinical facilities will enhance operational efficiency, widen market access, and promote adoption across academic and industrial research organizations in Asia Pacific.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
According to Ritika Kalra, Senior Research Analyst at 6Wresearch, China leads the Asia Pacific Animal Model Market due to its large pharmaceutical industry, extensive biotech research, and government-backed R&D initiatives such as the National Key R&D Program for Biotechnology. Expansion of academic and CRO facilities has accelerated adoption of rat and mice models. India follows, driven by rising biotech startups and government programs like BIRAC supporting preclinical research.
Rat and mice models dominate the Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Share, as they are widely used for preclinical drug discovery, toxicology, and disease modeling. Their short lifecycle, well-characterized genome, and availability of transgenic variants make them ideal for research.
Drug discovery & development applications lead the Asia Pacific Animal Model Market, driven by increased preclinical testing of new therapeutics. Animal models are critical for evaluating efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and safety profiles before clinical trials.
Pharma & biotech companies are the primary end users of animal models, leveraging them for pre-clinical drug screening, toxicity testing, and disease modeling. Academic research institutes follow closely, using models for fundamental biology studies, while government labs and contract research organizations also contribute to market demand.
Asia Pacific Animal Model Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2 Report Description |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Overview |
| 3.1 Asia Pacific Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.3 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.6 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Animal Type , 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.7 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.8 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Users, 2021 & 2031F |
| 4 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 5 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Trends |
| 6 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market, 2017 - 2031 |
| 6.1 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Animal Type , 2017 - 2031 |
| 6.2 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
| 6.3 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2017 - 2031 |
| 7 China Animal Model Market, 2017 - 2031 |
| 7.1 China Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Animal Type , 2017 - 2031 |
| 7.2 China Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
| 7.3 China Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2017 - 2031 |
| 8 India Animal Model Market, 2017 - 2031 |
| 8.1 India Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Animal Type , 2017 - 2031 |
| 8.2 India Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
| 8.3 India Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2017 - 2031 |
| 9 Japan Animal Model Market, 2017 - 2031 |
| 9.1 Japan Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Animal Type , 2017 - 2031 |
| 9.2 Japan Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
| 9.3 Japan Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2017 - 2031 |
| 10 Australia Animal Model Market, 2017 - 2031 |
| 10.1 Australia Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Animal Type , 2017 - 2031 |
| 10.2 Australia Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
| 10.3 Australia Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2017 - 2031 |
| 11 Indonesia Animal Model Market, 2017 - 2031 |
| 11.1 Indonesia Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Animal Type , 2017 - 2031 |
| 11.2 Indonesia Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
| 11.3 Indonesia Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2017 - 2031 |
| 12 Philippines Animal Model Market, 2017 - 2031 |
| 12.1 Philippines Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Animal Type , 2017 - 2031 |
| 12.2 Philippines Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
| 12.3 Philippines Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2017 - 2031 |
| 13 Malaysia Animal Model Market, 2017 - 2031 |
| 13.1 Malaysia Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Animal Type , 2017 - 2031 |
| 13.2 Malaysia Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
| 13.3 Malaysia Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2017 - 2031 |
| 14 Rest of Asia Animal Model Market, 2017 - 2031 |
| 14.1 Rest of Asia Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Animal Type , 2017 - 2031 |
| 14.2 Rest of Asia Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2031 |
| 14.3 Rest of Asia Animal Model Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2017 - 2031 |
| 11 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 12 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 12.1 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
| 12.2 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Opportunity Assessment, By Animal Type , 2021 & 2031F |
| 12.3 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
| 12.4 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Users, 2021 & 2031F |
| 13 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 13.1 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 13.2 Asia Pacific Animal Model Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 14 Company Profiles |
| 15 Recommendations |
| 16 Disclaimer |
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