Bioprinting for Organ Transplant Market

Bioprinting for Organ Transplant Market Size by Organ Type (Liver, Heart, Kidney, Lung, Skin and Others), Process (Inkjet Bioprinting, Extrusion Based Bioprinting, Laser Assisted Bioprinting, Acoustic Bioprinting, Magnetic Bioprinting and Others), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2025 to 2034

Base Year: 2024 Historical Data: 2021-23
  • Report ID: TBI-14800
  • Published Date: Aug, 2025
  • Pages: 234
  • Category: Healthcare
  • Format: PDF
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Market Introduction

The global Bioprinting for Organ Transplant market was valued at USD 849.86 Million in 2024 and grew at a CAGR of 18.04% from 2025 to 2034. The market is expected to reach USD 4,463.14 Million by 2034. The market is driven by factors such as thousands of patients dying due to a shortage of organ donors yearly. The use of 3D bioprinting can help in offering unlimited organ supply. Additionally, since organs are printed using the patient's cells, there is no risk of immune rejection. Hence, one does not have to wait for matching donors, and it decreases the time a patient spends on the transplant waiting list. Moreover, it also eliminates access to the organ black market and thus decreases the ethical concerns around organ donation. Additionally, several research centres and leading biotechnology organizations are investing in R&D for the further development of 3D bioprinting. Scientists have had success in printing liver tissue, small kidneys, and heart patches; therefore, the market has a good opportunity for growth.

The bioprinting of human organs with the use of specialized 3D printers is a very promising method for the future of organ transplants. It differs from conventional 3D printing, which typically uses metals and plastics. It aims to fabricate living, functional tissue that suits the human body using bio-ink. This type of bioprinting process begins with the creation of a digital model, which is generated using MRI or CT scans of the actual organs.  The model guides the bioprinter, and after the design is set, the bio-ink is then deposited in successive layers.  The medical sector in 3D printing accounts for approximately 16% of the total revenue. The surge in the demand for customized medical structures has led to the growing use of 3D printing in the medical field. Moreover, with the expiration of 3D printing, this will become cheaper and more accessible.  Open-source 3D printers are being developed to enhance R&D and manufacturing, potentially reducing production costs. For instance, 3D-printed kidney models are widely used to enhance the kidney transplant procedure, which is utilized in surgical planning and training.

Interest and investment in the 3D bioprinting field have increased.  Collaboration in research, both within organizations and academia, has increased, leading to the exploration of new boundaries in bioprinting. Additionally, there is the emergence of numerous biofabrication startups and the integration of bioprinting with various other technologies, such as AI. It has increased the pace of innovation in this sector. Bioink has become a cornerstone of 3D bioprinting. It is made of biomaterials, living cells and growth factors. It is the building block of bio-printed structures.  The selection of bio-ink-ink is crucial, as it should be biocompatible, offer mechanical support, and promote cell growth.  Organ transplantation is suffering from the scarcity of viable organs and the risk of rejection for a long time. Thus, 3D bioprinting provides innovative solutions to such issues by making patient-specific organs and tissues.  Patient's cells can be used for the fabrication of bio-printed organs which match the unique physiological and immunological features, thus decreasing the risk of rejection.

Bioprinting for Organ Transplant Market Size

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Recent Development

  • In October 2016: Organovo Holding Inc. announced that its 3D bioprinted human liver, a leading therapeutic tissue, is in Pre-clinical Development. This development is a result of the organization's plan to fabricate 3D bioprinted human liver tissue for direct transplantation to patients. It is helping the organization gain market share in the Bioprinting for Organ Transplant market.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

Growing demand for organ transplantation– The demand for organ transplantation is growing globally due to a surge in the geriatric population and growing cases of chronic diseases. Additionally, advancements in transparent technology are also happening.  It has been observed that the transplant rates have increased, but still, the demand is way more than the supply of organs, which is leading to long waiting lists, and there is an urgent requirement for more organ donors. Many chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and kidney diseases are growing, which is leading to many cases of organ failure. Hence, the development of bio-printed organs is looking promising and is attracting a lot of investment, as this could potentially alleviate organ shortages in the future. Based on one of the studies in September 2024, around 103,223 women, men, and children are on the national transplant waiting list in the US and around 13 people die every day as they are waiting for organ transplants. These factors are eventually propelling the growth of the Bioprinting for Organ Transplant market.

Restraints

Complexities of organs – The printing of simple tissues, such as skin, is currently possible. However, printing complex organs, such as the liver or heart, with viable nerves and blood vessels remains a challenge, and significant investment is being made in R&D to achieve this goal. Additionally, making printed cells alive and functional after transplantation is a significant challenge. Moreover, the technology is still very expensive, and extensive clinical trials are required before 3D-printed organs can be widely used, which necessitates additional capital and time. All these factors are acting as restraints for the market.

Opportunities

Use of AI in bioprinting – 3D bioprinting is a recent technology developed from 3D printing, which uses bioinks that consist of living cells to create tissues. The major development of bioprinting happened in 2002 with the printing of miniature kidneys. After that, scientists can print simple tissues, cartilage, skin grafts and liver tissue. Leading organizations in the market are focusing on developing organ tissue engineering techniques to construct organs, such as kidneys and hearts, that can then be transplanted into the human body. Bioprinting can help create tissues using a patient's cells in a way that ensures the tissue cannot be rejected. The inclusion of technology like AI in the bioprinting process can aid in the growth of bioprinting for the organ transplant market. AI can help analyze large datasets and predict outcomes. It also helps in optimizing the process. AI has become crucial in optimizing biomaterials used in bioprinting, substantially streamlining the process. For instance, AI helps analyze large datasets from previous experiments and quickly identifies the most suitable bio-inks across various tissue types. This helps decrease the time spent on trial and error, saving many years of research. All these factors are eventually increasing the demand for the use of Bioprinting for Organ Transplant in the forecasting period.

Segment Analysis

Regional segmentation analysis

The regions analysed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. North America emerged as the most significant global Bioprinting for Organ Transplant market, with a 42.54% market revenue share in 2024.

The North American region leads the Bioprinting for Organ Transplant market, which is attributed to the advanced healthcare infrastructure in the US. There is substantial investment happening in bioprinting technologies and biotechnology. The US is leading the field of medical research and development, and many educational institutions and research centres are focusing on the advancement of bioprinting. Moreover, there are government regulations which support healthcare innovations. These factors are creating a high demand for Bioprinting for Organ Transplant in the region.

North America Region Bioprinting for Organ Transplant Market Share in 2024 – 42.54%

 

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Organ Type Segment Analysis

The organ type segment is divided into liver, heart, kidney, lung, skin and others. Kidney segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 63.44% in 2024. The kidney is a crucial organ of human life that maintains the body's fluid balance and helps filter waste from the blood. In 2016, a team of Scientists at Harvard developed a new bioprinting method capable of producing proximal tubes that make up the kidney.

Process Segment Analysis

The process segment is divided into inkjet bioprinting, extrusion based bioprinting, laser assisted bioprinting, acoustic bioprinting, magnetic bioprinting and others. The extrusion based bioprinting segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 48.73% in 2024. This significant share is due to its capability of handling a broad range of bio-inks, including cell suspensions and hydrogels. Thus, it is suitable for a wide range of tissue types. Its demand is growing in the biomedical field, particularly in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, because of its versatility and comparatively lower cost. It is also easy to use and hence become a popular choice for 3D bioprinting. 

Some of the Key Market Players

  • Organovo Holding, Inc.
  • 3Dynamics Systems Ltd.
  • Aspect Biosystems Ltd.
  • Materialise N.V.
  • Cellink
  • Cyfuse Biomedical K.K.
  • Allevi
  • Stratasys Ltd.
  • Envision TECt
  • Voxeljet A.G.

Report Description

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Million)
Market size value in 2024 USD 849.86 Million
Market size value in 2034 USD 4,463.14 Million
CAGR (2025 to 2034) 18.04%
Historical data 2021-2023
Base Year 2024
Forecast 2025-2034
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Organ Type and Process

Frequently Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the global Bioprinting for Organ Transplant market was valued at USD 849.86 Million in 2024 to USD 4,463.14 Million by 2034.

Global Bioprinting for Organ Transplant market is growing at a CAGR of 18.04% during the forecast period 2025-2034.

The market's growth will be influenced by growing demand for organ transplantation.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2021 to 2034. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global Bioprinting for Organ Transplant market based on below mentioned segments:

Global Bioprinting for Organ Transplant Market by Organ Type:

  • Liver
  • Heart
  • Kidney
  • Lung
  • Skin
  • Others

Global Bioprinting for Organ Transplant Market by Process:

  • Inkjet Bioprinting
  • Extrusion Based Bioprinting
  • Laser Assisted Bioprinting
  • Acoustic Bioprinting
  • Magnetic Bioprinting
  • Others

Global Bioprinting for Organ Transplant Market by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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