Chromatography Market by Product (Systems, Columns, Reagents, Vials, Fittings, Detectors, Pumps, Software), Technology (HPLC, LPLC, Flash Chromatography, GC, TLC), End User (Pharmaceutical, Academic, F&B, Environmental, Hospital) – Global Forecast to 2030

The Chromatography Market is projected to reach $24.8 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2030.

Chromatography is a laboratory technique used to separate and analyze components of a mixture. In this technique, the components to be separated are distributed between two phases-stationary and mobile. Different types of chromatography can be categorized based on the type and mobile phase used.

The growth of this market is driven by increasing R&D investments in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, rising food safety concerns driving the need for identification and quantification of food contaminants, technological advancements in chromatography, and growth in policies and initiatives to reduce environmental pollution. However, the high cost of instruments restrains this market's growth to a notable extent. Additionally, emerging economies and the development of bioclusters offer opportunities for market growth. However, the shortage of skilled professionals and the adoption of refurbished instruments are major challenges to market growth.

Need for Food Testing to Drive the Growth of Chromatography Market

The prevalence of foodborne illnesses is a global public health issue, leading to an increased need for food testing. The expansion of the food sector, propelled by urbanization and population expansion, has led to greater consumption of processed foods containing various additives and preservatives. It is important to know the composition of these products to guarantee human safety. The global expansion of the food industry has led to the implementation of testing procedures across the entire industry network, including food traders, processing firms, transportation entities, and distributors.

Chromatography is used for analyzing the makeup of food additives, flavor, and aroma constituents, as well as substances like pesticides and naturally occurring toxins. The increasing focus on ensuring food safety through testing is a significant driving factor for the chromatography market. The widespread adoption of chromatography products across a range of applications and the ongoing progress in chromatography methods and technology have established chromatography as a ubiquitous laboratory technique utilized across food industries.

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The Emerging Economies Create Growth Opportunities for the Chromatography Market

Developed countries from North America and Europe are major contributors to the chromatography market. However, emerging economies such as China, India, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries in Asia-pacific, and Brazil and Mexico in Latin America have been major contributors to the growth of the chromatography market during the past few years, mainly due to the increasing number of research institutes, testing laboratories, presence of CROs & CDMOs, public & private R&D funding for life science research, and increasing demand for pharmaceutical & biopharmaceutical products in these countries. For instance, in India, in August 2022, a Special Food Processing Fund of USD 242.72 million was planned with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to provide investments in setting up Mega Food Parks (MFP) with processing units in those MFPs. These processing units use chromatography products for food quality testing.

The government strategies are expected to further support pharmaceutical & biotechnology research and boost the demand for chromatography products in these countries. For instance, the South African government launched a bio-economy strategy in 2014 that seeks to harness partnerships with industry and academia to accelerate the development of bio-based services, products, and innovations. With this plan, the government is keen on making biotechnology and bio-innovation a significant contributor to South Africa's gross domestic product by 2030. This will drive the demand for chromatography products.

Key Findings of the Chromatography Market Study:

The Consumables Segment is Projected to Register the Highest CAGR Over the Forecast Period

Among the products included in the report, the consumables segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Factors contributing to the market's growth are developments in consumables supported by new product launches and an increase in the adoption of analytical techniques. Also, kits provide consistency for the sample preparation, which will further increase their demand for various applications.

In 2024, the Liquid Chromatography Segment is Expected to Dominate the Chromatography Market

Among the technologies included in the report, in 2024, the liquid chromatography segment is expected to account for the largest share of the chromatography market. Developments in technologies, such as automated and miniaturized devices, increase their adoption compared to other technologies due to accuracy and sensitivity. It is widely used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, environmental analysis, food and beverage, clinical diagnostics, and forensic sciences for purification, separation, and quality control purposes. Also, this technique can be used to isolate analytes from a wide variety of samples. Hence, it is widely adopted among all the end users. These factors are attributed to the segment’s largest share.

In 2024, the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies Segment is Expected to Dominate the Chromatography Market

Among the end users included in the report, in 2024, the pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies segment is expected to account for the largest share of the chromatography market. In pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies, the chromatography technique is used for the identification and analysis of samples to detect chemicals or trace elements, the preparation of large quantities of exceptionally pure materials, the presence of unknown compounds, verification of content uniformity, and validation of pharmaceutical products. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the high spending on pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical R&D, increased number of research studies covering biologics and biosimilars, and collaborations among pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies and CROs.

Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing Regional Market

Based on geography, Asia-Pacific is slated to record the highest growth rate during the forecast period. The growth of this market is mainly driven by the growing government initiatives to create favorable pharmaceutical drug approval programs, growing investment from existing pharmaceutical manufacturers for infrastructure development, growing research funding for the life science sector, and rising awareness regarding environmental monitoring contribute to the growth of the chromatography market in Asia-Pacific. For instance, the Chinese government has put forth the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), which aims to raise the fundamental research funding to 8% of the total R&D expenditure.

Key Players

The key players profiled in the chromatography market report are Waters Corporation (U.S.), Shimadzu Corporation (Japan), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Danaher Corporation (U.S.), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (U.S.), Perkin Elmer, Inc. (U.S.), Merck KGaA (Germany), Bruker Corporation (U.S.), Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan), Sartorius AG (Germany), Restek Corporation (U.S.), and Tosoh Corporation (Japan).

Scope of the Report:

Chromatography Market Assessment, by Product

• Systems
• Consumables
  • Columns
    • Pre-packed Columns
    • Empty Columns
  • Reagents & Buffers
  • Vials
  • Fittings & Tubings
  • Syringe Filters
  • Well Plates
  • Other Consumables
• Components & Accessories
  • Detectors & Lamps
  • Pumps
  • Fraction Collectors
  • valves
    • Valves By Pressure
      • High Pressure
      • Low Pressure
    • Valves By Temperature
      • High Temperature
      • Low Temperature
  • Autosamplers
  • Other Components & Accessories
    (Other Components & accessories include analogue to digital converters, connectors, air sensors, mixer chambers and others)
• Software & Services
   (Note: Other consumables include ferrules, fused silica adapters, seals, caps, septa, and membranes.)

Chromatography Market Assessment, by Technology

• Liquid Chromatography
  • High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
  • Low Pressure Liquid Chromatography
  • Flash Chromatography
  • Other Liquid Chromatography Technologies
• Gas Chromatography
• Thin Layer Chromatography
• Other Chromatography Technologies 
  (Note 1 : Other liquid chromatography technologies include Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography, Reversed-Phase Chromatography, Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography (HIC), Partition Chromatography
  Note 2 : Other chromatography technologies include paper chromatography, Gel filtration, Supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC))

Chromatography Market Assessment, by End User

• Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
• Academic & Research Institutes
• Food & Beverage Companies
• Environmental Testing Laboratories
• Hospitals & Diagnostics Laboratories
• Oil & Gas Industries
• Other End Users
  (Note: Other end users include forensic laboratories, agriculture industries, chemical industries, and cosmetic industries)

Chromatography Market Assessment, by Geography

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • Netherlands
  • Rest of Europe (RoE)
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of APAC (RoAPAC)
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America (RoLATAM)
• Middle East & Africa

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