Single Use Tubing Assemblies Market Report

Market Insights

“The single-use tubing assemblies market size was US$388.5 million in 2024 and is likely to grow at a robust CAGR of 14.9 % in the long run to reach US$1,014.7 million in 2031”.

Market Dynamics

Introduction

Single-use tubing assemblies are disposable, pre-sterilized fluid transfer systems commonly used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, which can be reused after sterilization. These assemblies combine tubing with other accessories such as connectors, clamps, filters, bags, and sensors into a unit ready to use as a closed, sterile system. However, they were designed for one-time use, thereby eliminating the need for cleaning validation, reducing the risk of contamination, and providing process flexibility and faster part turnaround times. In media and buffer preparation, sampling, filtration, filling, and product transfer, single-use tubing assemblies are commonly used.

They are normally made of thermoplastic or silicone, which are sterilisable with the usual gamma irradiation processes and can be customised to fit specific process needs. Single-use tubing assemblies help shorten fluid handling processes, support more modular facility designs, and enable faster development with improved efficiency, making them essential components in today’s advanced and flexible bioprocessing workflows.

Market Drivers:

The key driving factors of the single-use tubing assemblies market include the rapid growth of the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industries, which increasingly adopt single-use technologies for efficient, sterile, and flexible manufacturing. Rising demand for biologics and personalized medicines, coupled with the need to reduce cross-contamination risks and turnaround time between production batches, further boosts market growth. Additionally, regulatory support for cleanroom manufacturing, growing R&D investments, and the expansion of contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) globally, especially in North America and Asia-Pacific, are fueling the market's expansion.

Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions:

A handful of strategic alliances, including M&As, JVs, etc., have been performed over the past few years:

• In March 2020, Danaher Corporation completed the acquisition of the GE biopharma business.

Market Segments' Analysis

By Material Type

“Thermoplastic is likely to remain the larger material type, whereas silicon is expected to experience the faster-growth during the forecast period.”

The market is segmented into thermoplastics and silicone. Thermoplastic is the most preferred material of the market due to its superior flexibility, chemical resistance, and compatibility with sterilization methods such as gamma irradiation. Their cost-effectiveness and ease of processing make them ideal for producing complex, custom tubing configurations. Additionally, materials like polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and fluoropolymers meet stringent biopharmaceutical requirements, ensuring safe and sterile fluid transfer. These properties, combined with the growing demand for reliable and scalable single-use solutions, continue to drive the widespread adoption of thermoplastics in bioprocessing applications.

Silicone is expected to experience faster growth in the market due to its exceptional thermal stability, biocompatibility, and flexibility. It can withstand a wide range of temperatures and sterilization methods, including autoclaving and gamma irradiation, making it suitable for demanding biopharmaceutical processes.

By Thermoplastic Type

“TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) is expected to remain the dominant category, while fluoropolymer is likely to experience the fastest growth over the next six years.”

The market is segmented into TPE, PVC, fluoropolymer, and polyolefins. The market is led by thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) due to their optimal combination of flexibility, durability, and biocompatibility. TPEs offer the processability of plastics with the resilience of rubber, making them ideal for applications such as peristaltic pumping and sterile fluid transfer. Their low extractables, chemical resistance, and gamma irradiation compatibility ensure biopharma compliance. Unlike rigid materials, TPEs prevent kinking, maintain flow integrity, and are easily customized for complex assemblies, making them the preferred choice across upstream and downstream bioprocessing as well as in cell therapy applications.

By Stage Type

“Upstream process is likely to remain the largest and fastest-growing stage of the market in the coming years.”

The market is segmented into the upstream process, the downstream process, and the fill finish process. The upstream process dominates the single-use tubing assemblies market due to its critical role in media preparation, cell culture, and fermentation stages that demand sterile, closed systems to prevent contamination. Single-use tubing assemblies enable flexible and scalable bioreactor setups, simplifying media and gas transfer while ensuring sterility. Their disposable nature minimizes cleaning and validation time, accelerating turnaround. With the rising demand for biologics and cell therapies, upstream operations increasingly depend on single-use solutions to deliver speed, safety, and operational efficiency.

By Bore Size Type

“The small-bore size type is expected to remain the dominant category in the single-use tubing assemblies market throughout the forecast period.”

The single-use tubing assemblies market is segmented into small bore, medium bore, and large bore. Small bore is the dominantly used bore type, owing to its critical role in precision fluid handling, minimal hold-up volume, and compatibility with bioprocessing applications. It is widely used in filtration, sampling, buffer/additive feeds, and sensor lines, where sterility and low dead space are essential. Their flexibility, ease of integration with single-use systems, and compatibility with peristaltic pumps further drive their widespread adoption in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

By End-User Type

“Biopharmaceutical manufacturers are expected to remain the biggest demand generator of the market during the forecast period.”

The market is segmented into biopharmaceutical manufacturers, life science R&D companies & academic research, and contract research organizations & manufacturers. Biopharmaceutical manufacturers dominated the market owing to the increased flexibility, scalability, cost-efficiency, and reduced contamination risks offered by single-use technologies, which completely align with the dynamic nature of biopharmaceutical production.

Regional Analysis    

“North America holds the largest share in the single-use tubing assemblies market.”

In terms of region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. North America is the leading region owing to its advanced pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing infrastructure, high adoption of novel bioprocessing technologies, and strong presence of key market players. The region’s rapid R&D growth, rising demand for biologics and personalized medicine, and a supportive regulatory environment further fuel market expansion. Additionally, U.S. government initiatives supporting vaccine and drug development—particularly during public health emergencies—have accelerated the adoption of single-use systems across bioprocessing applications.

Key Players

Key Players (Based on Dominance)

The market is moderately concentrated, with the presence of some regional and global players. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors, including price, service offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the single-use tubing assemblies market.

Here is the list of the Top Players (Based on Dominance)

• Saint-Gobain
• Sartorius AG
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Fredenburg Medical
• Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

The single-use tubing assemblies market is segmented into the following categories. 

Single-Use Tubing Assemblies Market, by Material Type

• Thermoplastic (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Silicone (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Single-Use Tubing Assemblies Market, by Thermoplastic Type

• TPE (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• PVC (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Fluoropolymer (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Polyolefins (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Single-Use Tubing Assemblies Market, by Stage Type

• Upstream Process (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Downstream Process (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Fill Finish Process (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Single-Use Tubing Assemblies Market, by Bore Size Type

• Small Bore (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Medium Bore (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Large Bore (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Single-Use Systems Market, by End-User Type

• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Life Science R&D Companies & Academic Research (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Contract Research Organizations & Manufacturers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Single-Use Tubing Assemblies Market, by Region         

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Spain, Italy, Turkey, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, India, Australia, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and Others)

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