Egg Donation Market Analysis

Egg donation market from the fresh egg donations segment is anticipated to grow at a 6.8% CAGR over the forecast period of 2023 to 2032. Fresh egg donor cycles are typically preferred as they have a greater success rate. In this procedure, fresh eggs are fertilized after a few hours of being retrieved from the donor and are then cultured in the IVF lab. It takes 2-3 months to complete the donor cycle and have the embryos ready for transfer. Although fresh donor cycles are more expensive, there is a greater possibility of live birth, which increases consumer preference for this procedure.

Fertility clinics segment held around 60% share of the egg donation market in 2022 and is expected to expand significantly over the forecast period. The number of fertility clinics has increased in the past few years. One of the key factors driving this is the rising incidence of reproductive issues, raising awareness regarding infertility treatments, and increasing disposable income. Strong investments made by healthcare firms in clinic infrastructure and expansion should boost segment outlook.

Asia Pacific egg donation market is anticipated to reach over USD 1.8 billion by 2032. According to official figures, in 2022, South Korea recorded the world’s lowest fertility rate, as the country struggles to reverse the trend of declining births. Hectic urban lifestyle and pollution are a few of the factors contributing to the decline in fertility rate among men and women in the region. Growing awareness and acceptability of assisted reproductive technologies, as well as advancements in infertility treatments will influence the market development.