The Microbiology Testing Market is projected to reach $21.4 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.9% during 2024–2030.
Microbiology tests are conducted in various industries such as pharmaceutical, diagnostic, food & beverage, cosmetic, and other industries to detect and restrict harmful microorganisms. The report covers microbiology testing products such as laboratory instruments and analyzers; kits and reagents; and other products, including petri dishes, pipettes, swabs, sterile pack bottles, and plates, to detect various microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. These products are majorly used by hospitals and diagnostic labs, analytical and quality laboratories, and academic & research institutes.
The growth of this market is driven by the increasing burden of infectious diseases and outbreaks of epidemics, stringent regulations for microbial contamination in pharmaceutical and food & beverage manufacturing, technological advancements in microbiology testing, and the increasing private-public funding for research on infectious diseases.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Microbiology Testing Market
The key players operating in the microbiology testing market experienced an initial shrinkage due to operational restrictions imposed on various industries globally. However, after the initial shrinkage, the COVID-19 pandemic positively impacted the global microbiology testing market and created growth opportunities for the key players operating in this market. With increasing health safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, microbiology testing emerged as a crucial tool to fight against the outbreak.
There is an increased demand for microbiology testing in various industries, including pharmaceutical, diagnostic, food & beverage, cosmetic, and other industries, as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced industries to adopt stringent Total Quality Assurance (TQA) policies. Many countries have loosened up the pandemic restrictions due to a low number of new COVID-19 infections and a rising number of people vaccinated against the disease. Various industries have started to work normally, which is creating demand for microbiology testing products and services.
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Increasing Funding for Research on Infectious Diseases: Driving the Growth of the Microbiology Testing Market
The increasing funding for research on infectious diseases has a significant impact on the growth of the global microbiology testing market. These fundings enable the development of new and advanced microbiology testing technologies and methods, which further leads to the production of more accurate and rapid diagnostic products. For example, in June 2022, the [SK1] U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a funding of USD 122.47 million to three Indian medical research institutions, namely, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Institute of Virology (NIV), and National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE)), to prevent avoidable epidemics and support rapid and effective epidemiology and outbreak response and for the early detection of disease threats. This kind of funding allows the development of new and improved methods for detecting infectious diseases and the introduction of advanced molecular diagnostic techniques, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Thus, the increase in funding for research on infectious diseases is driving innovation and improvement in the field of microbiology testing, which is further driving the growth of this market.
Key Findings in the Global Microbiology Testing Market Study
In 2024, the Laboratory Instruments and Analysers Segment is Expected to Dominate the Microbiology Testing Market
Based on product, in 2024, the laboratory instruments and analysers segment is expected to account for the largest share of the microbiology testing market. The large market share of this segment is primarily attributed to rising private-public funding for research on infectious diseases and technological advancements in microbiology testing.
In 2024, the Bacteria Segment is Expected to Dominate the Microbiology Testing Market
Based on microorganism type, in 2024, the bacteria segment is expected to account for the largest share of the microbiology testing market. The large market share of this segment is primarily attributed to the number of foodborne diseases caused by bacteria and stringent regulations for bacterial contamination in food & beverage manufacturing. Bacterial contamination is the most common type of contamination in many industries. Bacterial contamination is the most common type of contamination in many industries. For example, bacteria such as Bacillus cereus, Campylobacter, Clostridium perfringens, and E. coli are considered harmful when it comes to food safety.
It is also the most common cause of food poisoning. Thus, food manufacturing companies need to strictly comply with GMP guidelines and take additional efforts to ensure that the food is processed in hygienic conditions and free from microbial contaminations. The large market share of this segment is primarily attributed to the large number of foodborne diseases caused by bacteria and stringent regulations for bacterial contamination in food & beverage manufacturing.
In 2024, the Diagnostic Testing Segment is Expected to Dominate the Microbiology Testing Market
Based on application, in 2024, the diagnostic testing segment is expected to account for the largest share of the microbiology testing market. The large market share of this segment is primarily attributed to the rising burden of infectious diseases and outbreaks of epidemics, technological advancements in microbiology testing, rising awareness about early diagnosis and food safety, the need to comply with the regulatory guidelines in respective industries, and improving healthcare expenditure.
In 2024, the Hospitals and Diagnostic Labs Segment is Expected to Dominate the Microbiology Testing Market
Based on end user, in 2024, the hospitals and diagnostic labs segment is expected to account for the largest share of the microbiology testing market. The large market share of this segment is primarily attributed to the large prevalence of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, dengue, gastrointestinal infections, tuberculosis, and HIV; rising adoption of laboratory instruments in hospitals and diagnostic labs; and technological advancements in terms of automation in microbiology testing.
North America to Dominate the Market
In 2024, North America is expected to account for the largest share of the global microbiology testing market, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. The large share of this market is primarily attributed to the large prevalence of infectious diseases, stringent GMP regulation for the manufacturing industry, high penetration of advanced microbiology testing products, and well-established distribution channel for microbiology testing products.
Key Players
The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the key strategic developments adopted by leading market participants in the industry over the past 3 years. The key players profiled in the global microbiology testing market report include bioMérieux SA (France), Danaher Corporation (U.S.), Becton, Dickinson and Company (U.S.), F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd (Switzerland), Bruker Corporation (U.S.), Hologic, Inc. (U.S.), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (U.S.), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.), Merck KGaA (Germany), Intertek Group plc (U.K.), Eurofins Scientific S.E. (Luxembourg), and Agilent Technologies, Inc. (U.S.).
Scope of the Report
Microbiology Testing Market, by Product
- Laboratory Instruments and Analyzers
- Microbial Identification Systems
- PCR Systems
- Mass Spectrometers
- High-performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Systems
- Laminar Air Flow Systems
- Microbial Air Samplers
- Stainer
- Cell/Colony Counters
- Media Preparators
- Incubators
- Autoclave
- Microscopes
- Other Laboratory Instruments and Analyzers
- Kits and Reagents
- Other Product
(Note – Other Laboratory Instruments and Analyzers include Centrifuges and pH Meters, Others include Petri Dishes, Pipettes, Swabs, Sterile Pack Bottles, Plates, Stackers, Droppers, Slides, Collection & Transport Systems, Loops & Needles, Colony Spreader, Autoclave Bags, Racks, And Antibiotic Detection Discs)
Microbiology Testing Market, by Microorganism Type
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Other Microorganism Types
(Note –Other Microorganism Types include Viruses and Protozoa.)
Microbiology Testing Market, by Application
- Pharmaceutical Testing
- Diagnostic Testing
- Food and Beverage Testing
- Environmental Testing
- Cosmetic Testing
- Other Applications
(Note – Other Applications include Chemical Testing and Veterinary Testing)
Microbiology Testing Market, by End User
- Hospitals and Diagnostic Labs
- Analytical and Quality Testing Laboratories
- Academic & Research Institutes
Microbiology Testing Market, by Geography
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Rest of Europe (RoE)
- Asia-Pacific (APAC)
- Japan
- China
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of APAC (RoAPAC)
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- U.A.E.
- Saudi Arabia
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
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