Global Analytical Instrumentation Market Is Estimated To Witness High Growth Owing To Rising Demand From End-use Industries And Growing Investments In R&D Activities
The global analytical instrumentation market is estimated to be valued at US$ 48.36 Bn in 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.7% over the forecast period (2024-2031). The market is witnessing high growth owing to increasing demand from various end-use industries such as healthcare, chemicals, and oil and gas among others. Furthermore, growing investments in research and development activities by various private and public organizations is also fueling the market growth.
Market Dynamics:
Growing demand from end-use industries: Analytical instruments find wide application in various industries such as healthcare, chemicals, oil and gas, food and beverages among others. The growth of these industries is expected to directly impact the demand for analytical instrumentation. For instance, rising healthcare spending is augmenting the demand for bioanalytical tools in the healthcare industry.
Increasing investments in R&D: Continuous investments in research and development by private and public organizations globally have resulted in new product development and innovations. Analytical instrumentation plays a critical role in research activities. Growing R&D investments are therefore expected to drive the adoption of advanced analytical tools over the forecast period.
Growing Demand from Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries is Driving the Market Growth
The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are significant end users of analytical instrumentation. Rapid developments in drug discovery, development of complex biologics, new regulations for product characterization and quality control are fueling the demand for sophisticated analytical techniques. Analytical instrumentation enable end-users to perform complex analysis accurately and efficiently at various stages of drug development from raw material testing to quality control of finished products. The industry is also investing heavily in R&D activities which utilize a wide range of analytical tools for research. Moreover, rising generic drug manufacturing is also supporting the market growth as it requires analytical testing equipment for drug composition analysis.
Increasing Investment in the Food and Beverage Industry is Propelling the Market Growth
The food and beverage industry is another major end user contributing to the rising demand. Stringent international food safety regulations and demand for advanced quality testing techniques are encouraging players in the industry to adopt analytical instrumentation. Equipment such as chromatography instruments, spectroscopy devices, thermal analysis instruments find widespread application in testing of ingredients, finished products and monitoring of manufacturing processes. In addition, the growing health-conscious population has increased the focus on testing techniques to analyze nutrition content, contaminants and ensure product safety which is favoring the analytical instrumentation industry.
High Equipment Cost is Hindering Wider Adoption
Sophisticated analytical instrumentation incorporated with advanced technologies come with a high price tag which restrains its widespread adoption, especially in cost-sensitive developing markets. Furthermore, the high cost of operation and maintenance of these systems over the lifecycle also impacts the purchase decision of potential buyers. The requirement of skilled workforce for operating complex analytical equipment also adds to the overall costs. These factors pose a challenge for the market particularly in price-sensitive and cost-cautious environments.
Lack of Skilled Professionals Acts as a Challenge
Analytical instrumentation integrated with complicated software and technologies require extensive training to efficiently handle the systems. However, the availability of trained professionals is limited which creates difficulties in optimally utilizing the advanced features of these devices. It also adds responsibilities on instrument suppliers to organize regular training and education programs. But, the lack of competent workforce remains a concern, particularly in developing parts of the world. This skill gap issue poses difficulties both for buyers as well as suppliers.
Growing Focus on Outsourcing Analytical Testing Creates Opportunities
With rising R&D investments, stricter regulations and complexity of analysis techniques, there is increasing preference among end-users to outsource their analytical requirements. This has spawned growth in Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). These third-party service providers are extensively utilizing analytical instrumentation to cater to outsourcing demand. Moreover, with the focus on reducing fixed costs, even large pharmaceutical companies are outsourcing a portion of their analytical testing requirements which opens lucrative opportunities.
Rapid Technological Advancements Present New Avenues
Constant developments in fields such as spectroscopy, chromatography, sample preparation, data analysis solutions etc. are expanding applications and ushering new innovations. The integration of evolving technologies including artificial intelligence, IoT, 3D printing, miniaturization presents new growth avenues. For example, AI-enabled instruments can revolutionize analysis by performing complex tasks autonomously. Novel application areas are also emerging in sectors like material science, nanotechnology, personalized medicine, food traceability which further stimulates innovation. These technological evolutions are likely to refresh the market landscape in the upcoming years.
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Key Developments:
- In February 2022, Sartorius AG, a global leader in biopharmaceutical and laboratory equipment, announced its acquisition of Novasep's chromatography division. This acquisition includes a range of chromatography systems designed for smaller biomolecules, including oligonucleotides, peptides, and insulin, as well as cutting-edge systems for continuous biologics manufacturing.
- In February 2022, AMETEK Spectro Scientific, a prominent provider of analytical instruments and fluid analysis solutions, launched its online Fluid Management Academy (FMA). This new platform provides customers with a variety of courses on Spectro Scientific's and Grabner Instruments' fluid analysis products, focusing on material sciences.
- In January 2022, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, a leading provider of biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing services, announced the expansion of its North Carolina facility by 89,000 sq. ft. This new space will be equipped with advanced analytical instrumentation, high throughput bioprocessing equipment, and automation technologies, enhancing their ability to support process characterization and guide partners through clinical process development for more robust commercial outcomes.
- In January 2022, Bruker Corporation, a global leader in scientific instruments and analytical solutions, announced its acquisition of Prolab Instruments GmbH, a Swiss company renowned for its expertise in low-flow, high-precision liquid chromatography technology and systems.
Key Players:
Agilent Technologies, Inc., Bruker Corporation, Danaher Corporation, Dionex Corporation (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Horiba Ltd., JEOL Ltd., Keyence Corporation, PerkinElmer, Inc., Rigaku Corporation, Rosemount Analytical (Emerson Electric Co.), Sartorius AG, Shimadzu Corporation, Spectris plc, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and Waters Corporation
