Global Lentiviral Vector CDMO Market to Grow at ~8% CAGR by 2030

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The global lentiviral vector CDMO market is set for steady expansion, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 8% between 2025 and 2030, according to a newly released market analysis by PharmiWeb. This growth reflects the increasing demand for gene and cell therapies, many of which depend on lentiviral vectors as a delivery system for stable and long-lasting genetic modification.

Industry Drivers

The anticipated growth of the lentiviral CDMO sector is fueled by several critical factors:

Rising gene and cell therapy programs: Lentiviral vectors remain a cornerstone in CAR-T therapies and ex vivo gene-modified therapies, which continue to expand rapidly.

Clinical pipeline expansion: With hundreds of gene therapy candidates in various stages of clinical trials, the need for reliable vector manufacturing capacity is at an all-time high.

Technological innovation: Advances in production platforms, purification processes, and safety enhancements are making lentiviral manufacturing more efficient and scalable.

CDMO partnerships: Biopharma companies increasingly rely on experienced CDMOs to ensure GMP compliance, regulatory readiness, and flexible manufacturing solutions across global markets.

Strategic Implications

The report highlights that lentiviral vectors will remain indispensable for next-generation therapies, despite ongoing innovation in other vector platforms. For biopharma innovators, partnering with capable CDMOs is no longer optional but a strategic necessity to accelerate development timelines, secure regulatory approval, and ensure reliable commercial supply.

For CDMOs, this market trend represents both an opportunity and a challenge: the need to expand manufacturing footprints, invest in modular GMP facilities, and maintain the highest quality standards under increasing global regulatory scrutiny.

Outlook

As gene therapy adoption widens and more treatments transition from research to commercialization, the lentiviral vector CDMO sector will play an increasingly critical role in bridging scientific innovation with clinical and patient access. Companies like Hillgene are strategically positioned to support this growth by providing comprehensive, flexible, and globally aligned manufacturing services that meet the evolving needs of partners worldwide.

Source: PharmiWeb–“Global Lentiviral Vector CDMO Market to Grow at ~8% CAGR Driven by Gene Therapy Demand by 2030” (Published September 11, 2025)