Global Biodefense Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Product;

Anthrax, Botulism, Smallpox, Nuclear, and Others

By Application;

Military and Civilian

By End-User;

Hospitals & Clinics, Ambulatory Care Centers, and Others

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn113532448 Published Date: May, 2025 Updated Date: June, 2025

Biodefense Market

Biodefense Market (USD Million)

Biodefense Market was valued at USD 2,658.76 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 4,527.19 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.9%.


Global Biodefense Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 7.9 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)7.9 %
Market Size (2024)USD 2,658.76 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 4,527.19 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages387
2,658.76
2024
4,527.19
2031

Major Players

  • XOMA corporation
  • Altimmune Inc.
  • Emergent Biosolutions Inc.
  • Dynavax Technologies Corporation.
  • SIGA Technologies.
  • Elusys Therapeutics Inc.
  • Ichor Medical Systems.
  • Dynport Vaccine Company.
  • Cleveland Biolabs.
  • Bavarian Nordic.
  • Ology Bioservices.
  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global Biodefense Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The biodefense market is gaining traction as the risk of biological threats and terrorism becomes more pronounced. Governments are prioritizing national biosecurity with a strong focus on biological countermeasure stockpiles. Notably, 42% of current funding is allocated to advanced systems for threat surveillance and real-time detection.

Advancements in Detection Technologies
Cutting-edge progress in biosensing, rapid diagnostics, and environmental detection platforms is transforming how biological threats are identified. With the adoption of AI-enabled analytics and mobile detection units, biodefense responses have become faster and more efficient. This has resulted in a 35% rise in deployment of these innovative diagnostic systems.

Increased Government Funding and Initiatives
Governments are channeling substantial resources into biodefense innovation, with a recorded 28% growth in public R&D funding. These investments target critical areas like vaccine formulation, threat detection, and biological response systems to safeguard populations from high-risk pathogens.

Focus on Immunization and Prophylaxis Programs
Emphasis on emergency immunization strategies and preemptive biologics distribution is intensifying. A 31% increase has been observed in the dissemination of emergency vaccines and antivirals. These efforts are supported by collaborations between biotech companies and national defense authorities to ensure rapid readiness.

Private Sector Engagement and Strategic Collaborations
The private sector is emerging as a key contributor, supported by defense contracts and research partnerships. Currently, 26% of biodefense products are manufactured through private channels, enhancing supply chain resilience and enabling faster market scalability in crisis situations.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Product
    2. Market Snapshot, By Application
    3. Market Snapshot, By End-User
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Biodefense Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Rising demand for genomics research
        2. Advancements in personalized medicine
        3. Increased funding for cancer diagnostics
        4. Expansion of biotechnology applications
      2. Restraints
        1. High development and manufacturing costs
        2. Limited standardization across platforms
        3. Data interpretation and analysis challenges
        4. Technological complexity for end users
      3. Opportunities
        1. Emerging applications in drug discovery
        2. Integration with AI and machine learning
        3. Miniaturization of chip technologies
        4. Growing use in clinical diagnostics
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Biodefense Market, By Product, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Anthrax
      2. Botulism
      3. Smallpox
      4. Nuclear
      5. Others
    2. Biodefense Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Military
      2. Civilian
    3. Biodefense Market, By End-User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hospitals & Clinics
      2. Ambulatory Care Centers
      3. Others
    4. Biodefense Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. XOMA corporation
      2. Altimmune Inc.
      3. Emergent Biosolutions Inc.
      4. Dynavax Technologies Corporation.
      5. SIGA Technologies.
      6. Elusys Therapeutics Inc.
      7. Ichor Medical Systems.
      8. Dynport Vaccine Company.
      9. Cleveland Biolabs.
      10. Bavarian Nordic.
      11. Ology Bioservices.
      12. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market