Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market Size is valued at USD 2.2 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 5.4 Billion by the year 2034 at a 9.4% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.
In recent years, the plant-based expression system has gained significant attention for its characteristics of high compatibility with culture media, safety, and low cost. Plant expression systems are a practical option for producing antibodies, vaccines, and complex biomolecules because of their advantages: lower prices, high flexibility to scale up, environment friendly, and low contamination risks.
Several factors such as the increasing chronic diseases, high requirement of the research process for protein expression, surging R&D initiatives for disease therapeutics, growing government funding for commercialization of plant expression technologies, and advancements in plant expression systems are expected to favour the development of the plant-based expression systems market during the forecast period. A wide range of pharmaceutical antibodies has been expressed in plants. Hence, plant-based protein expression systems are becoming more critical to scale production and meet market demands. However, the high costs of instruments and protein expression reagents may hinder the growth of the market.
The plant-based expression systems market is segmented into the product, plant, type of service, expression system, and region. By product, the market comprises biosimilars, cell therapies, gene therapies, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and others. The vaccines and monoclonal antibodies accounted for the largest market share in 2023, owing to the rising prevalence of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
The market is classified into algae, barley, benth, duckweed, lettuce, maize, moss, rice, tomato, tobacco, and wheat germ in terms of the plant. The type of service segment is grouped into research and development, manufacturing, fill/finish, and others. By expression system, the market is divided into stable expression system and transient expression system. The transient expression system is expected to dominate the market in the upcoming years due to its benefits, such as producing high yield, environment friendly, scalability, uniformity and consistency of product accumulation. The market is being studied throughout North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
North America is projected to lead the plant-based expression systems market over the forecast years, followed by Asia-Pacific. The factors such as the fast adoption of advanced technologies, high demand for protein therapeutics, and the rising R&D investments in plant expression technologies.
| Report Attribute | Specifications |
| Market Size Value In 2024 | USD 2.2 Billion |
| Revenue Forecast In 2034 | USD 5.4 Billion |
| Growth Rate CAGR | CAGR of 9.4% from 2025 to 2034 |
| Quantitative Units | Representation of revenue in US$ Mn,and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
| Historic Year | 2021 to 2024 |
| Forecast Year | 2025-2034 |
| Report Coverage | The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
| Segments Covered | By Product, By Plant, By Expression system, By Type of Service |
| Regional Scope | North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
| Country Scope | U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico ;The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; South East Asia; South Korea; South East Asia |
| Competitive Landscape | Medicago, Leaf Expression Systems, Eleva, iBIO, Creative Biogene, PlantForm, Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc., G+Flas Life Sciences, Kentucky Bioprocessing, Angany, and others. |
| Customization Scope | Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
| Pricing And Available Payment Methods | Explore pricing alternatives that are customized to your particular study requirements. |
Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Product
Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Plant
Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Type of Service
Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Expression System
Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Region
North America Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Country
Europe Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Country
Asia Pacific Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Country
Latin America Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Country
Middle East & Africa Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Country
Competitive Landscape
Latest Strategic Developments
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.6. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.7. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis
Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: By Plant, Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. By Plants, & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
5.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Plants:
5.2.1. Algae
5.2.2. Barley
5.2.3. Benth
5.2.4. Duckweed
5.2.5. Lettuce
5.2.6. Maize
5.2.7. Moss
5.2.8. Rice
5.2.9. Tomato
5.2.10. Tobacco
5.2.11. Wheat Germ
Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: By Expression System Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. By Expression System & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
6.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Expression System:
6.2.1. Stable Expression System
6.2.2. Transient Expression System
Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: By Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. By Products & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
7.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Products:
7.2.1. Biosimilars
7.2.2. Cell Therapies
7.2.3. Gene Therapies
7.2.4. Monoclonal Antibodies
7.2.5. Vaccines
7.2.6. Other Products
Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: By Services Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. By Services & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
8.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Services
8.2.1. Research and Development
8.2.2. Manufacturing
8.2.3. Fill / Finish
8.2.4. Other Services
Chapter 9. Plant-based Expression Systems Market Segmentation 5: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. North America
9.1.1. North America Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Plants, 2021-2034
9.1.2. North America Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Expression System, 2021-2034
9.1.3. North America Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Products, 2021-2034
9.1.4. North America Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by Services, 2021-2034
9.1.5. North America Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by country, 2021-2034
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. Europe Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) By Plants, 2021-2034
9.2.2. Europe Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) By Expression System, 2021-2034
9.2.3. Europe Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) By Products, 2021-2034
9.2.4. Europe Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by Services, 2021-2034
9.2.5. Europe Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
9.3. Asia Pacific
9.3.1. Asia Pacific Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) By Plants, 2021-2034
9.3.2. Asia Pacific Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) By Expression System, 2021-2034
9.3.3. Asia Pacific Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) By Products, 2021-2034
9.3.4. Asia Pacific Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by Services, 2021-2034
9.3.5. Asia Pacific Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
9.4. Latin America
9.4.1. Latin America Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) By Plants, (US$ Million) 2021-2034
9.4.2. Latin America Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) By Expression System, 2021-2034
9.4.3. Latin America Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) By Products, 2021-2034
9.4.4. Latin America Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by Services, 2021-2034
9.4.5. Latin America Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
9.5. Middle East & Africa
9.5.1. Middle East & Africa Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) By Plants, 2021-2034
9.5.2. Middle East & Africa Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) By Expression System, 2021-2034
9.5.3. Middle East & Africa Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) By Products, 2021-2034
9.5.4. Middle East & Africa Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by Services, 2021-2034
9.5.5. Middle East & Africa Plant-based Expression Systems Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
10.2. Company Profiles
10.2.1. Medicago
10.2.2. Leaf Expression Systems
10.2.3. Eleva
10.2.4. iBIO
10.2.5. Creative Biogene
10.2.6. PlantForm
10.2.7. Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc.
10.2.8. G+Flas Life Sciences
10.2.9. Kentucky Bioprocessing
10.2.10. Angany
10.2.11. Stine Seed (ProdiGene Inc.)
10.2.12. ORF Genetics
10.2.13. Other Prominent Players
Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Product
Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Plant
Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Type of Service
Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Expression System
Global Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Region
North America Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Country
Europe Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Country
Asia Pacific Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Country
Latin America Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Country
Middle East & Africa Plant-based Expression Systems Market, by Country
Competitive Landscape
Latest Strategic Developments