Oncology Based Molecular Diagnostics growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2033

The global oncology based molecular diagnostics market size was estimated at USD 3.75 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.35 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2033. This market supports the detection, prognosis, and monitoring of various cancers by identifying genetic mutations, gene expression patterns, and tumor-specific biomarkers through molecular techniques.
Key Market Trends & Insights
- North America dominated the oncology based molecular diagnostics market with the largest revenue share of 44.69% in 2024.
- The oncology based molecular diagnostics market in the U.S. accounted for the largest market revenue share in North America in 2024.
- Based on type, the breast cancer segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 18.69% in 2024.
- Based on technology, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 38.65% in 2024.
- Based on product, the reagents segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 58.61% in 2024.
Market Size & Forecast
- 2024 Market Size: USD 3.75 Billion
- 2033 Projected Market Size: USD 6.35 Billion
- CAGR (2025-2030): 5.5 %
- North America: Largest market in 2024
- Asia Pacific: Fastest growing market
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Growth is driven by the increasing global cancer burden, growing adoption of precision medicine, and continued innovation in diagnostic technologies such as PCR, NGS, and liquid biopsy platforms.
In addition, rising demand for early cancer detection and personalized therapeutic strategies contributes to market expansion across healthcare systems.
Oncology-based molecular diagnostics involve analyzing DNA, RNA, or proteins to detect cancer-related genetic alterations and guide clinical decisions. These tests help identify specific mutations, gene expressions, or biomarkers associated with various cancers, allowing for more accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment selection. They are commonly used to detect breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers.
These diagnostics play a key role in personalized medicine by helping match patients with targeted therapies and monitoring treatment response. Applications span across hospital labs, reference labs, and research institutions. With continuous improvements in technologies like PCR, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and liquid biopsy, these tests are becoming more efficient and accessible. With oncology care shifting toward individualized treatment, molecular diagnostics have become a critical component of cancer management.
Market Drivers:
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Rising Global Cancer Prevalence: Increasing incidence of cancer across populations is driving demand for early and precise diagnostic tools that can detect malignancies at a molecular level, improving outcomes and treatment planning.
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Adoption of Precision Medicine: Growing reliance on targeted therapies has created a need for molecular diagnostics to identify genetic mutations and biomarkers, helping clinicians tailor treatment approaches based on individual tumor profiles.
- Advances in Molecular Testing Technologies: Continuous improvements in PCR, NGS, and liquid biopsy platforms are enhancing test sensitivity, turnaround times, and the ability to detect cancer-related mutations from non-invasive samples, making diagnostics more accessible.