Laboratory Supplies Market

Laboratory Supplies Market Snapshot (2022 to 2032)

The global laboratory supplies market was valued at US$ 35 Billion in 2021 and is projected to exhibit a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% from 2022 to 2032. The market is majorly driven by the rise in funding and investment in R&D activities in the field of pharmaceutical and biotechnology. The market is expected to grow at a steady rate in the coming years owing to the continuous and stable supply of laboratory equipment.

The COVID-19 pandemic had resulted in an increase in research pertaining to coronavirus. However, labs researching other pre-pandemic diseases were shut down as the major goal of the lockdown was to avoid close contact with others, which led to low demand for lab supplies.

According to Stat News, many researchers have stated that widespread and lengthy shutdowns had significant implications on the pace of other scientific discoveries. Some of the initial disruptions have increased the workload on CROs or reduced the internal lab testing capacities of biopharmaceutical firms.

2017 to 2021 Laboratory Supplies Demand Analysis vs. Forecast 2022 to 2032

The global demand for Laboratory Supplies is projected to increase at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period between 2022 and 2032, reaching a total of US$ 81.61 Billion in 2032, according to a report from Future Market Insights (FMI). From 2017 to 2021, sales witnessed significant growth, registering a CAGR of 6%.

Scientific institutions such as laboratories, research centers, and companies need quality laboratory equipment to perform a variety of tests, studies, and experiments. The results of these activities depend upon the quality, strength, and durability of the equipment. They aid to offer accurate results and also improve work efficiency. This is eventually creating demand for the equipment and boost market growth.

Technological advancements in laboratory equipment are also driving its adoption. Modern laboratory instruments have interfaces that make their operation easy for users. BrandTech Scientific, Inc. provides an electronic pipette with touchscreen operation & automatic tip ejection. This has a screen that works like a smartphone, letting users access functions with a simple swipe.

Which are Some Prominent Drivers of the Laboratory Supplies Market?

Advancements in Laboratory Testing Approaches paving Way for Robust Supplies

The demand for laboratory products is rising due to technological advancements in the field of chemical and biological research. The increasing volume of clinical laboratory tests and life science research investigations is driving the demand for laboratory disposable products. The market is also projected to gain continuous demand for a constant supply of key laboratory devices and equipment among procurement managers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Laboratories need a range of equipment & instruments to run tests and research studies. General lab equipment & instruments can be found in educational labs, research labs, quality assurance, diagnostic testing in medical labs, R&D, manufacturing, and others. The use of laboratory equipment allows faster analyses that add value to the laboratory itself by increasing the capacity of the instruments, thus letting it perform more tests every day. The faster procedures may even allow testing to be combined into fewer instruments which can decrease maintenance, consumables, the need for regulatory documentation, and overall costs.

Technology trends are also improving laboratory capabilities. Innovative technologies and procedures allow laboratory technicians and scientists to work more accurately and efficiently than ever before. Automation, miniaturization, artificial intelligence, and smart technology are becoming real-world, streamlining life in the lab. Concurrently, the pressure to deliver results quickly is also increasing. Hence, laboratories must be fast and agile. For laboratory managers, a key way to increase efficiency is by improving the purchasing process. The lab suppliers are also trying to make the product selection and ordering processes simpler.

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What are the Challenges Faced by the Laboratory Supplies Market?

High Manufacturing Costs of Laboratory Supplies Hindering Growth

High costs associated with the manufacturing of laboratory supplies can impede market growth in the near future. The consistent volatility in the prices of raw materials leads to an increase in manufacturing costs. The high costs discourage sales. This factor will restrain the growth of the laboratory supplies market to a considerable extent.

What Prospects Define Laboratory Supplies Market Potential on a Regional Basis?

Rising Number of Biopharmaceutical and Pharmaceutical Firms Engaged in R&D Driving Market for Laboratory Supplies

North America accounted for the largest share of more than 37.5% in 2021. This is attributed to the presence of several biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical firms engaged in R&D. In addition, an increase in the number of grants, such as the National Institute of Health (NIH), to enhance research activities provided by government establishments is anticipated to boost the market growth. The quality and track record of firms that have operated in the region are believed to attract further investments for research during the forecast period.

The biopharmaceutical industry is one of the region’s leading sectors in terms of funding research. Many companies are focusing on the development of new leads and storing an enormous amount of samples, thereby creating demand for these products. Furthermore, a large number of companies are engaged in the development of therapeutics and vaccines due to the outbreak of coronavirus, hence boosting the market growth.

Country-wise Insights

What Makes The USA the Largest Market for Laboratory Supplies?

Expansion of the Research and Development (R&D) Expenditure in The USA. Will Drive the Adoption of Laboratory Supplies

The presence of R&D bases of major pharmaceutical and biotech companies and prominent research and academic institutes makes the United States the leader in pharmaceutical-related R&D.

According to a report published in September 2021 by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), in the last decade, biopharmaceutical companies invested more than a trillion dollars in research and development, including a record-breaking year in 2020 where PhRMA member companies invested about US$ 91 Billion in the research and development. Thus, increasing research and development expenditure boosts the market over the forecast period.

Why is India Considered a Lucrative Region for the Laboratory Supplies Market?

Increasing Investments in India is Spurring Demand for Laboratory Supplies

India is projected to exhibit a fast growth rate in the forecast period owing to rising public health concerns, and increased government and private sector investments. As a result of technological advancements, lab supplies manufacturers have been able to develop innovative products.

According to the report of NITI Ayog in 2021, over the last two decades, India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing emerging economies, attracting large FDI in pharmaceutical sector inflows that have increased from USD 2.5 billion in 2000 to 01 to US$ 50 Billion in 2019 to 20.

The healthcare sector, in particular, has attracted increased investor interest in recent years, with transaction values rising from US$ 94 Million in 2011 to US$ 1,275 Million in 2016 a 13.5-fold increase. Thus increasing healthcare investment is driving the market for laboratory supplies.

Category-insights

By Product Type, which Laboratory Supply is Driving Market Growth?

The equipment segment is expected to grow at a significant rate

The equipment segment accounted for the largest share of over 63.4% in 2021. The segment consists of incubators, centrifuges, laminar hoods, air filtration systems, microscopes, etc., and each product has a very crucial role when carrying out research on cell or tissue culture, which is essential to studying drug toxicology, oncology therapies, and personalized medicine. The equipment segment is the largest owing to the high equipment costs resulting in one-time installments for many years. With the help of the equipment, process controls, experiments, and quality assurance are carried out. It serves for quick capture and orientation in different categories.

Scientific institutions such as laboratories, research centers, and companies need quality laboratory equipment to perform a variety of tests, studies, and experiments. The results of these activities depend upon the quality, strength, and durability of the equipment. They aid to offer accurate results and also improve work efficiency. This is eventually creating demand for the equipment and boosting market growth.

The Start-up Ecosystem: How Key Players are Opening Frontiers for Future Growth?

Some of the start-ups in the Laboratory Supplies market include-

• Biomall is a B2B online e-commerce marketplace dedicated to the laboratory, life science, and diagnostic products. It is India’s first e-commerce website that offers researchers and lab users laboratory products directly online using a secured payment gateway. It was established in the year 2016 by Dr. S. Jhaveri, Ph.D. Chemistry and Chemical Biology from Cornell University, USA. The majority of scientific laboratories in India still follow the traditional system of inviting multiple quotations, followed by indenting, generation of purchase orders, and payment to suppliers 30-90 days after delivery
• Sleepiz AG (Ltd.) is a Zürich based startup with the aim to enable the medical community to take healthcare into the home environment. Sleep provides a comfortable and easy-to-use solution with a device that is simply placed on the bedside table. The device operates in a non-contact fashion and measures movements originating from heart contractions and breathing patterns as well as body motions with medical-grade accuracy. By making use of wireless millimeter wave technology, sensor fusion, and artificial intelligence, Sleepiz will in the future not only be able to diagnose sleep disorders but also to perform long-term monitoring.

Market Competition

Key players in the Laboratory Supplies market are Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.; Bruker Corporation; Danaher Corporation; Fujifilm Holdings Corporation (Irvine Scientific Sales Company, Inc.); Agilent Technologies Inc.; and Others.

• In March 2022, Precisa Gravimetrics AG introduced their Halo range of sophisticated UV-Vis spectrophotometers GB 30 under the Dynamic brand.
• In February 2021, INTEGRA Biosciences launched the D-ONE single-channel pipetting module for hands-free transfers from individual tubes or wells using the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot. This system effectively automates tedious tasks such as serial dilutions, sample normalization, hit picking, or pipetting of complex plate layouts, increasing productivity and reproducibility in the lab while reducing hands-on time, processing errors, and physical strain.

Report Scope

Key Segments Profiled in the Laboratory Supplies Market Industry Survey

Laboratory Supplies Market By Product Type:

• Equipment
  • Incubators
  • Laminar Flow Hood
  • Micro Manipulation Systems
  • Centrifuges
  • Lab Air Filtration System
  • Scopes
  • Sonicators And Homogenizers
  • Autoclaves And Sterilizers
  • Spectrophotometer And Microarray Equipment
  • Others
• Disposables
  • Pipettes
  • Tips
  • Tubes
  • Cuvettes
  • Dishes
  • Gloves
  • Masks
  • Cell Imaging Consumables
  • Cell Culture Consumables

Laboratory Supplies Market By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)