The European non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) market will experience significant growth thanks to technological advancement, increasing awareness among expectant parents, and the rising incidence of chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses. The market has experienced a surge in demand due to its products’ non-invasive nature compared to traditional invasive prenatal testing methods like amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
In recent years, the European NIPT market has displayed a notable trend toward personalized medicine. Technological innovations have led to the development of advanced NIPT tests that offer higher accuracy in detecting chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18), and Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13). Additionally, the growing preference for early and non-invasive prenatal screening has significantly contributed to the market's expansion.
The intense competition within the NIPT industry in Europe is fueled by advancements in technology—bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, next-generation sequencing (NGS)—and the growing need for precise prenatal diagnostics. Additionally, the competitive environment becomes harsher due to broad market penetration, operational efficacy, and innovation. Rising startups are changing the industry by bringing innovative technology like exclusive platforms and AI-powered analytics to meet certain unmet demands. NIPD Genetics and other notable firms are at the forefront of innovation in the field, pioneering innovative testing.
Revenue Forecast
The revenue estimate for the base year 2023 is 555.6 million, with a CAGR of 6.5% for the study period from 2023 to 2028.
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on Europe’s NIPT Industry
Disruptive Technologies
Why: Disruptive technologies, such as single-cell analysis (SCNA), are changing traditional procedures in Europe’s NIPT industry, which can completely transform NIPT precision and dependability. Unlike conventional techniques that use maternal blood samples, SCNA analyzes individual fetal cell DNA. The accurate detection of hidden genetic abnormalities by SCNA’s precise cell analysis considerably improves NIPT accuracy despite challenges related to limited fetal DNA and maternal interference. By offering expectant parents comprehensive insights about fetal health, NIPT integration could establish new benchmarks.
Frost Perspective: SCNA will completely change the NIPT industry. Its personalized examination of fetal cell DNA will transform the precision of traditional techniques. Because SCNA detects small genetic abnormalities that traditional NIPT techniques miss, it will provide a better understanding and diagnosis of prenatal disorders. If SCNA sees wide adoption, it could redefine industry standards, offering more precise, comprehensive insight into fetal health. Illumina, Nature, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, leading innovators in genetic analysis, are exploring or adopting SCNA in their methodologies.
Competitive Intensity
Why: A dynamic and robust competitive landscape, with well-established major players such as Illumina, Natera, and Roche Diagnostics, defines the European NIPT industry. Innovators include start-ups, such as FreenoMe, ArcherDX, and Semora. FreenoMe uses artificial intelligence (AI)-powered genomic analysis for disease detection and prenatal testing. Using next-generation sequencing (NGS), ArcherDX specializes in accurate genetic testing to provide personalized medication. To establish new benchmarks in prenatal diagnostics, these players are driving innovations, such as SCNA.
Frost Perspective: The rapid innovation in the European NIPT industry, driven by start-ups and well-established firms, is profoundly transforming the basics of prenatal diagnostics. For example, the market’s dynamics and accessibility for expectant parents are changing. As the industry is competitive, new entrants face both opportunities and tensions. Innovative collaborations among firms will guide initial developments and marketing strategies, making targeted outreach essential for the NIPT industry’s long-term success.
Industry Convergence
Why: Industry convergence in the NIPT sector is a process with various industries, technologies, and services coming together to offer new opportunities. To improve prenatal diagnostics, AI in genetic testing increases accuracy by identifying subtle anomalies. Partnerships between genetic testing companies and healthcare providers streamline prenatal care by providing expectant parents with essential support during their pregnancy. Advanced sequencing, microfluidics, and bioinformatics improve fetal DNA profiling, providing more accurate and actionable information about fetal health, thus enhancing the overall prenatal diagnostic strategy for expectant parents.
Frost Perspective: The NIPT industry's convergence could revolutionize prenatal diagnostics, profoundly impacting the market. Collaborations between diagnostics, technology, and healthcare services create profound changes in prenatal care. This convergence generates significant advantages, enabling effective partnerships that enhance diversity and innovation. As an evolving market, companies in the NIPT space must collaborate to meet evolving parental care needs.
Scope of the Study
Content
- This research provides an overview of the NIPT industry across Europe.
- The study encompasses a 5-year industry revenue forecast from 2023 to 2028, focusing on the NIPT segment. The scope does not include prenatal genetic testing, such as carrier screening for cystic fibrosis, or invasive tests, such as amniocentesis, CVS, and miscarriage tests.
- The study focuses on NIPT to detect conditions such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome), trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome), monosomy X (Turner syndrome), XXY Klinefelter syndrome, trisomy X (triple X syndrome), XYY Jacob syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, 1p36 deletion syndrome, 15q11.2 deletion syndrome, 5p deletion (Cri du chat syndrome), and 4p deletion (Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome).
- The forecast analysis for Europe’s NIPT industry corresponds to the breakdown by country.
- These forecasts use a qualitative approach for the growth opportunity analyses because of the industry’s private nature and lack of quantitative measures.
Scope
| Scope | |
|---|---|
| Geographic Coverage | Europe (the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, and Switzerland) |
| Study Period | 2023–2028 |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024–2028 |
| Monetary Unit | US Dollar |
Competitive Environment
| Number of Competitors | Approximately 30–40 |
|---|---|
| Competitive Factors | Technological innovation, accuracy of test results, ease of use, regulatory compliance, market presence, partnerships, affordability, and customer support |
| Key End-user Industry Verticals | Hospitals, diagnostic labs, and healthcare institutions for prenatal screening; obstetrics/gynecology practices; direct-to-consumer (DTC) offerings; and telehealth platforms |
| Major Industry Participants | BGI, Illumina, PerkinElmer, Roche Diagnostics, and Eurofins Lifecodexx |
| Other Notable Industry Participants | Natera, Novacyt (Yourgene), NIPD Genetics, Progenity (Biora Therapeutics, Inc.), Labcorp, Everly Health, and Quest Diagnostics |
| Distribution Structure | Manufacturers and laboratories, healthcare providers and clinics, distributors, DTC platforms, online platforms, telehealth, and regional partnerships |
| Notable Acquisitions and Mergers | Novacyt, a clinical diagnostics specialist, acquired Yourgene Health in 2023 |
Key Competitors
- BGI Genomics
Illumina
- Natera, Inc.
- Roche Diagnostics
- Eurofins LifeCodexx GmbH
- Yougen Health
- Biocartis
- Qiagen
- Labcorp
- Cradle Genomics
- Invitae
- Prematha Health
- PerkinElmer
- Sophia Genetics
- Quest Diagnostics
- Menarini
- Ariosa Diagnostics
- Berry Genomics
- Prenetics
- Blueprint Genetics
- Multiplicom
- Centogene
- NIPD Genetics
- OncoDNA
- Verinata Health
- Genomic Diagnostic
- Igexomix

Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on Europe’s NIPT Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Summary
Summary (continued)
Scope of the Study
NIPT European Country Segmentation
Growth Metrics
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Forecast Assumptions
Revenue Forecast
Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast by Country
Forecast Analysis by Country
Forecast Analysis by Country (continued)
Forecast Analysis by Country (continued)
Forecast Analysis by Country (continued)
Forecast Analysis by Country (continued)
Forecast Analysis by Country (continued)
Regulatory Landscape for Europe’s NIPT Market
Europe’s NIPT Reimbursement Pathways
Reimbursement Scenario—European Union 5 (EU5)
Reimbursement Scenario—European Union 5 (EU5) (continued)
NIPT Test Pricing Analysis by Country—2023
Competitive Environment
Key Competitors
Europe’s NIPT Market Competitive Landscape
Europe’s NIPT Market Competitive Landscape by Player
Competitive Mapping by NIPT Offering Parameters
Competitive Mapping by NIPT Offering Parameters (continued)
Comparison with the US Market
Europe’s NIPT Market—Notable Activities
Competitors—NIPT Business Reviews and Milestones
Companies to Watch—BGI Bioscience
Companies to Watch—Illumina
Companies to Watch—PerkinElmer
Companies to Watch—Roche Diagnostics
Companies to Watch—Eurofins LifeCodexx GmbH
Companies to Watch—Yourgene Health Plc (Novacyt)
Companies to Watch—Cradle Genomics
Companies to Watch—Natera, Inc.
Companies to Watch—Quest Diagnostics
Companies to Watch—NIPD Genetics
Companies to Watch—Progenity (Biora Therapeutics, Inc.)
Companies to Watch—Everly Health
Companies to Watch—Labcorp
Industry Mega Trends
Growth Opportunity Summary
Growth Opportunity 1: eCommerce and DTC Sales
Growth Opportunity 1: eCommerce and DTC Sales (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Partnerships and Joint Ventures with Local Labs in Europe
Growth Opportunity 2: Partnerships and Joint Ventures with Local Labs in Europe (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Low-Cost Solutions Leading to Cost-efficiency and Accessibility for Market Expansion
Growth Opportunity 3: Low-Cost Solutions Leading to Cost-efficiency and Accessibility for Market Expansion (continued)
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- NIPT Industry: Growth Drivers, Europe, 2024–2028
- NIPT Industry: Growth Restraints, Europe, 2024–2028
- Europe NIPT Industry: Revenue Forecast, 2023–2028
- Europe NIPT Industry: Revenue Forecast By Country, 2023–2028
- NIPT Industry: Competitive Environment, Europe, 2023
- A Comparative Analysis of the US and European NIPT Markets, 2023
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Chandni Hussain |
| Industries | Healthcare |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Prenatal Testing Trends |
| Keyword 2 | Non-Invasive Testing Industry Insights |
| Keyword 3 | Healthcare Technology Trends |
| List of Charts and Figures | NIPT Industry: Growth Metrics, Europe, 2023~ NIPT Industry: Growth Drivers, Europe, 2024–2028~ NIPT Industry: Growth Restraints, Europe, 2024–2028~ Europe NIPT Industry: Revenue Forecast, 2023–2028~ Europe NIPT Industry: Revenue Forecast By Country, 2023–2028~ NIPT Industry: Competitive Environment, Europe, 2023~ A Comparative Analysis of the US and European NIPT Markets, 2023~ |
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| WIP Number | MH32-01-00-00-00 |
European Non-invasive Prenatal Testing Market, Forecast to 2028
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