Core Insights - Chromatography technology has emerged as the preferred method for separation and purification in the biopharmaceutical field due to its efficient separation capabilities and wide application range [1][5][9] - The demand for chromatography media in China is projected to reach 1.9194 million liters in 2024, an increase of 312,400 liters from 2023, with a market size of 12.886 billion yuan, up by 1.823 billion yuan [9][17] - The global chromatography media market is expected to grow to $7.528 billion in 2024, an increase of $626 million from 2023, with projections of reaching $8.157 billion in 2025 [5][9] Industry Definition and Classification - Chromatography media, also known as "chromatographic packing," is essential for separation processes in liquid chromatography (LC) and gas chromatography (GC) [3] - It can be classified based on matrix materials (e.g., silica gel, polymer, agarose, cellulose) and separation modes (e.g., reversed-phase, ion exchange, hydrophobic interaction) [3] Current Industry Status - The global chromatography media industry is rapidly expanding, driven by increased investment in biopharmaceutical research and the growing market for antibodies, vaccines, and recombinant proteins [5][7] - In China, the chromatography media industry is experiencing significant growth, with a production volume of 1.1033 million liters in 2024, an increase of 207,400 liters from 2023 [7][9] Industry Chain - The chromatography media industry encompasses research, production, sales, and technical services, with high technical barriers involving materials science and bioengineering [11] - The upstream includes raw materials like silica and polymer microspheres, while the downstream applications are primarily in biopharmaceuticals and industrial separation [11] Competitive Landscape - The chromatography media market is dominated by foreign companies such as Cytiva and ThermoFisher, which hold over 50% of the market share in China [13] - Domestic companies like Suzhou Nanwei Technology and Saifen Technology are emerging as key players in the market, focusing on domestic substitution and innovation [13][16] Development Trends - The chromatography media industry is witnessing a trend towards accelerated domestic substitution and performance upgrades, with increasing adoption of domestic products in clinical and commercial projects [23][24] - As biopharmaceutical projects enter commercialization, there is a heightened demand for high-quality separation and purification products, leading to innovations in chromatography media [24][25]