16,517 enterprises
The EU had 16,517 enterprises in NACE class M7211 (Research and experimental development on biotechnology) in 2023.
Eurostat30.20 EUR billion
EU enterprises in NACE class M7211 had net turnover of €30.20 billion in 2023.
EurostatWhy this market is moving now
- US employment in the core industry shifted +22% since 2020.
- Clinical research is active, with studies recruiting now.
What this market covers
This market covers the planning and running of clinical trials for cell and gene therapies. Sponsors rely on trial sites, research organizations and specialist logistics.
Typical segments
- Phase 1 and 2 studies
- Late stage trials
- Trial logistics
- Patient recruitment services
Who buys
- Biotech sponsors
- Contract research organizations
- Hospitals and trial sites
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU had 16,517 enterprises in NACE class M7211 (Research and experimental development on biotechnology) in 2023. | 16,517 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class M7211 had net turnover of €30.20 billion in 2023. | 30.20 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class M7211 employed 95,900 people across the EU in 2023. | 95,900 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 28,248 private establishments in NAICS 541715 (Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology)) in 2025. | 28,248 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 541715 employed an average of 551,005 people in US private industry in 2025. | 551,005 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 541715 changed by +22% between 2020 (453,206 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +22 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 541715 was $171,577 in 2025. | 171,577 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| ClinicalTrials.gov lists 2,011 registered studies for the condition "gene therapy". | 2,011 registered studies | 2026 | U.S. National Library of Medicine (ClinicalTrials.gov) |
| 377 of those studies were recruiting participants when checked in November 2026. | 377 recruiting studies | 2026 | U.S. National Library of Medicine (ClinicalTrials.gov) |
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The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the United States market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How many clinical trials study gene therapy?
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 2,011 registered studies.
How many US companies are in the cell and gene therapy clinical trials industry?
BLS counts 28,248 private establishments in NAICS 541715 (Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology)), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the cell and gene therapy clinical trials industry?
Eurostat counts 16,517 enterprises in NACE class M7211 (Research and experimental development on biotechnology).
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 M7211, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 16517
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 M7211, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 30200
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 M7211, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 95900
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 541715, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 541715, annual_avg_estabs 28248
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 541715, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 541715, annual_avg_emplvl 551005
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 541715, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 453206; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 551005
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 541715, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 541715, avg_annual_pay 171577
- U.S. National Library of Medicine (ClinicalTrials.gov): ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, condition "gene therapy" (2026-11-04)
query.cond=gene therapy totalCount 2011
- U.S. National Library of Medicine (ClinicalTrials.gov): ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, condition "gene therapy", status recruiting (2026-11-04)
filter.overallStatus=RECRUITING totalCount 377
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