Global Alcohol Breathalyzer and Drug Testing Equipment Market, by Equipment Type (Alcosensor (Fuel Cells), Breathalyzer (Semiconductor), Chromatographic Instruments, Hair Testing Devices (Kits), Immuno Assay Analyzers, Intoxilyzer (IR), Oral Fluid Testing Devices (Saliva), and Urine Testing Devices (Kits, Cassettes, Cups, and Dips)), by Application (Alcohol Detection and Drug Detection), by End User (Federal Departments, Hospitals, Private Sectors, and Rehabilitation Centers), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) is estimated to be valued at US$ 5,251.4 Million in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period (2022-2030), as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
The increasing development and launch of technologically advanced alcohol breathalyzer and drugs testing equipment is expected to boost the market growth. For instance, in March 2019, BACtrack, the leader in personal and professional alcohol testing, announced the launch of its next generation BACtrack View remote alcohol monitoring platform.
Global Alcohol Breathalyzer and Drug Testing Equipment Market– Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns in various countries across the globe have impacted the financial status of businesses across all sectors, including the private healthcare sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire supply chain of the healthcare industry, mainly due to strict lockdown in several regions. Private healthcare is one such sector that has been impacted significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the global alcohol breathalyzer and drug testing equipment market, owing to hamper in supply chain of the drugs and equipment used in drug testing process and breathalyzer. For instance, in October 2020, according to the data published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, drug trafficking has also been affected by the restrictions introduced for international and domestic travel, both in the early stages of the pandemic and in later stages. The pandemic has affected drug supply chains where and has affected the risks and opportunities at the different stages of the chain, from production to delivery. By the end of March 2020, during the initial lockdowns, about half of the global population experienced some form of mobility restrictions, and numerous borders were closed.
Global Alcohol Breathalyzer and Drug Testing Equipment Market: Key Developments
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In December 2021, Opteev Technologies Inc., medical device company, is going through various emergency authorization process with federal officials to launch new product that instantly detect COVID-19, in one’s breath. The advanced technology device by Opteev Technologies which will detect the coronavirus through breath and solid surfaces.
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Moreover, increasing development of portable alcohol breathalyzer devices is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities for players in the global alcohol breathalyzer and drugs testing equipment market over the forecast period. For instance, in November 2019, researchers from University of Pittsburgh developed a portable and 3D printed marijuana breathalyzer.
Furthermore, in February 2018, Soberlink, the leader in mobile breath alcohol detection technology, announced its ongoing support of eight newly adopted principles for the treatment of alcohol addiction. In July 2019, Soberlink launched Soberlink Connect Device, an alcohol monitoring technology device that can pair with Apple or Android phone or tablet.
Key Takeaways of the Global Alcohol Breathalyzer and Drug Testing Equipment Market:
- The global alcohol breathalyzer and drug testing equipment market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period due to the key players in the market focused on strategic collaborations with regulatory bodies and industries to enhance their market share. For instance, in July 2018, BACtrack partnered with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in a statewide, high-visibility advertising campaign to increase awareness of the consequences of impaired driving.
- Increasing consumption of alcohol is expected to boost growth of the global alcohol breathalyzer and drugs testing equipment market. For instance, according to the International Wine and Spirit Research (IWSR), the U.S. consumed 3.345 billion 9-liter cases of alcohol in 2018. Moreover, increasing expenditure on road safety is also expected to boost the market growth. For instance, in December 2019, Ministry of Justice, Consumer Affairs and Road Safety, Australia, announced the allocation of over US$ 300,000 across seven organizations through the 2019 ACT Road Safety Community Grants Program in Australia.
- Among end user, the federal departments segment is estimated to hold a dominant position in the global alcohol breathalyzer and drug testing equipment market over the forecast period, owing to the increasing drug abuse incidence and increasing number of drunk and drive cases globally. For instance, in May 2022, according to an article published by the World Health Organization, overall, 5.1% of the global burden of disease and injury is attributable to alcohol, as measured in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Worldwide, 3 million deaths every year result from excessive use of alcohol. This represents 5.3% of all deaths. Alcohol consumption causes death and disability relatively early in life. In people aged 20–39 years, around 13.5% of total deaths are attributable to In 2019, 25.8% of people aged 18 and older (29.7% of men in this age group and 22.2% of women in this age group globally) reported that they are engaged in binge drinking.
- Among regions, North America is estimated to account for the largest market share in the global alcohol breathalyzer and drug testing equipment market over the forecast period, owing to the increasing cases of accidents due to drink and drive, and drugs in the region. For instance, in December 2019, according to the World Health Organization, over 14 million U.S. adults have an alcohol use disorder and excessive drinking is linked to 95,000 deaths every year. Moreover, approval for the use of marijuana in various countries in North America is expected to boost demand for marijuana breathalyzer. For instance, in November 2019, Cannabix Technologies Inc., Vancouver, B.C. based technology company reported that engineers have completed assembly of a handheld portable version of the (UBC) tetrahydrocannabinol THC breath analyzer.
- Major players operating in the global alcohol breathalyzer and drug testing equipment market include Dragerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Quest Products, Inc., Intoximeters, Lion Laboratories Ltd., C4 Development Ltd., Alere, Inc., Lifeloc Technologies, BACtrack, Securetec Detektions-Systeme AG, and Andatech Private Ltd.
