Market Trends of Lateral Flow Assay Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Lateral Flow Assay Market according to our research experts:
The Clinical Testing Segment is Expected to Hold the Largest Market Share in the Lateral Flow Assay Market
The clinical testing segment is anticipated to hold the largest market share in the lateral flow assay market due to its importance in the identification and detection of diseases. With the rise in the incidence of infectious diseases and other medical conditions, the demand for these assays is expected to increase, driving the segment's growth. For instance, according to the World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Report 2020, approximately 1.4 million people died from tuberculosis-related illnesses in 2019, and nearly 10 million individuals developed tuberculosis in 2019. Hence, the growing burden of tuberculosis is expected to drive the need for rapid and affordable diagnostics, especially in developing countries, which aids in the growth of the studied market.
The increased demand for the segment is due to an increase in the new approvals of self-test devices, such as Atomo HIV Self-Test, TRUSTline HIV-Ab/Ag 4th Gen Rapid Test, Dr Trust Hiv Sure, and others, developed in recent years. These self-test devices and kits help the patients in assurance, earlier diagnosis, enhanced convenience, and ease of use, which are likely to fuel the market.
Further, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically increased launches and research in the field of clinical testing, bolstering the segment growth. For instance, in September 2020, Roche launched a SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test for markets accepting the CE Mark. The SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test is for use in point-of-care settings for both symptomatic and asymptomatic people.
North America Dominates the Market, and It is Expected to do the Same During the Forecast Period
North America is expected to dominate the overall lateral flow assay market throughout the forecast period, owing to a rise in the incidence of various infectious and chronic diseases, such as Lyme disease and tuberculosis, and an increased mortality rate associated with HIV/AIDS in the region. In North America, the United States is anticipated to hold the largest market share due to the presence of a high patient pool and affordability with increasing disposable income.
As per the United States Department of Health & Human Services report, published in January 2020, about 37,832 people in the United States were diagnosed with HIV in 2018, and 38,000 new HIV infections still occur in the United States. It has also been reported that there is a rapid spread of various infectious diseases such as meningitis and urinary tract infections, necessitating immediate diagnosis, thereby increasing the demand for fast diagnostic test devices and fueling the market growth. Furthermore, the increased adoption rate of advanced infrastructure, the volume of diagnostic centers, and the rise in awareness among people are estimated to boost the market in the region, contributing to its outstanding share of the global market revenue during the forecast period.
Furthermore, the pandemic hit the region very hard and forced the government to implement mass screening programs, boosting the market growth in the region. In 2020, Abbott Laboratories ramped up its production of coronavirus test kits, including a new tool that could enable mass COVID-19 screening. The company has announced that it is developing the fourth diagnostic test for the coronavirus: A 'lateral flow' blood test that could provide mass testing to the general population, which is further expected to positively impact the market in the region.
