Microbial Identification Market Size (2024 - 2029)

The microbial identification market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period, driven by increasing food contamination issues and enhanced government funding for testing. The market's expansion is further supported by the rising burden of infectious diseases and technological advancements in identification methods. Despite challenges such as the high cost of automated systems, the market is poised for growth due to heightened food safety concerns and strategic governmental initiatives addressing antimicrobial resistance.

Market Size of Microbial Identification Industry

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Microbial Identification Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Market Size (2024) USD 3.76 Billion
Market Size (2029) USD 5.97 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 9.69 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America

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Microbial Identification Market Analysis

The Microbial Identification Market size is estimated at USD 3.76 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 5.97 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.69% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 outbreak had a significant impact on the microbial identification market due to the scarcity of microbial identification laboratory reagents and the closures of diagnostics centers and hospitals. For instance, according to an article published in October 2021 in PubMed, there was a reduction in the availability of quality laboratory reagents and consumables for bacteriology and antimicrobial susceptibility testing and the ability to service machines and equipment. Decreases were also more frequently reported by the African and Eastern Mediterranean regions. However, the market is anticipated to expand in the coming years due to the increase in food contamination issues and the rise in government funding for microbial identification testing.

Certain other factors propelling the market growth are the rising burden of infectious diseases and technological advancements in microbial identification. For instance, according to data published by the WHO in the Global Tuberculosis Report 2021, most of the tuberculosis cases were found in South-East Asia (43%), Africa (25%), and the Western Pacific (18%), and lesser numbers of tuberculosis cases were found in the Eastern Mediterranean (8.3%), the Americas (3.0%) and Europe (2.3%). Similarly, according to WHO data published in 2021, Sub-Saharan Africa likely continues to endure the burden of malaria, accounting for approximately 95% of all cases and 96% of all deaths.

Furthermore, in August 2021, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) launched a new collaborative project 'Priorities for the Environmental Dimension of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India', marking an important step towards recognizing and addressing the environmental dimension of antimicrobial resistance. The project aimed to strengthen the environmental aspects of national- and state-level AMR strategies and action plans. It undertook secondary research and stakeholder consultations to enhance understanding of the environmental dimension of AMR in India. This is a sound example of how government funding is likely to boost the market.

Additionally, growing food safety concerns in packed and non-packed food are also contributing to the market growth. People are now focused more on eating processed foods, which carry a significant danger of microbial contamination.According to data published by the WHO in May 2022, an estimated 600 million people fell ill eating contaminated food. In addition, USD 110 billion was lost each year in productivity and medical expenses resulting from unsafe food in low- and middle-income countries.

Several factors contribute to the growth of the market, however, the high cost of automated microbial identification systems is likely to impede market growth over the forecast period.

Microbial Identification Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, microbial identification can be defined as microbial characterization by a limited spectrum of tests, which are pre-chosen and appropriate to the problem being studied. 

The microbial identification market is segmented by Products and Services (Instruments, Consumables, and Services), Method (Phenotypic Methods, Genotypic Methods, and Proteomics-based Methods), Application (Diagnostics, Food, and Beverage Testing, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Personal Care Products Testing, and Other Applications), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions globally. The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.

By Products and Services
Instruments
Consumables
Services
By Method
Phenotypic Methods
Genotypic Methods
Proteomics-based Methods
By Application
Diagnostics
Food and Beverage Testing
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Testing
Other Applications
Geography
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa
GCC
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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Microbial Identification Market Size Summary

The microbial identification market is poised for significant growth, driven by increasing concerns over food safety, the rising burden of infectious diseases, and technological advancements in identification methods. The market's expansion is supported by government funding and initiatives aimed at addressing food contamination and antimicrobial resistance. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as reagent shortages and diagnostic center closures, the market is expected to recover and thrive. The development of advanced instruments and techniques, such as mass spectrometry for rapid organism identification, is further propelling market growth. North America is anticipated to be a key region for market expansion, fueled by the presence of major industry players and a strong focus on food safety.

The competitive landscape of the microbial identification market is characterized by the presence of both global and local players, with companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific, BioMérieux SA, and Danaher holding substantial market shares. Innovations in product offerings, such as Bruker Corporation's MALDI Biotyper and bioMérieux's VITEK MS PRIME, are enhancing the capabilities of microbial identification systems. The market's growth is also supported by collaborative projects and research initiatives aimed at understanding and mitigating the impact of infectious diseases and foodborne illnesses. As the demand for rapid and accurate microbial identification continues to rise, the market is expected to witness sustained growth over the forecast period.

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Microbial Identification Market Size - Table of Contents

  1. 1. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 1.1 Market Overview

    2. 1.2 Market Drivers

      1. 1.2.1 Rising Burden of Infectious Diseases

      2. 1.2.2 Technological Advancements in Microbial Identification

      3. 1.2.3 Increasing Food Safety Concerns

      4. 1.2.4 Government Initiatives and Funding for Promoting Microbial Identification

    3. 1.3 Market Restraints

      1. 1.3.1 High Cost of Automated Microbial Identification Systems

    4. 1.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 1.4.1 Threat of New Entrants

      2. 1.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      3. 1.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4. 1.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 1.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  2. 2. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD million)

    1. 2.1 By Products and Services

      1. 2.1.1 Instruments

      2. 2.1.2 Consumables

      3. 2.1.3 Services

    2. 2.2 By Method

      1. 2.2.1 Phenotypic Methods

      2. 2.2.2 Genotypic Methods

      3. 2.2.3 Proteomics-based Methods

    3. 2.3 By Application

      1. 2.3.1 Diagnostics

      2. 2.3.2 Food and Beverage Testing

      3. 2.3.3 Pharmaceuticals

      4. 2.3.4 Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Testing

      5. 2.3.5 Other Applications

    4. 2.4 Geography

      1. 2.4.1 North America

        1. 2.4.1.1 United States

        2. 2.4.1.2 Canada

        3. 2.4.1.3 Mexico

      2. 2.4.2 Europe

        1. 2.4.2.1 Germany

        2. 2.4.2.2 United Kingdom

        3. 2.4.2.3 France

        4. 2.4.2.4 Italy

        5. 2.4.2.5 Spain

        6. 2.4.2.6 Rest of Europe

      3. 2.4.3 Asia-Pacific

        1. 2.4.3.1 China

        2. 2.4.3.2 Japan

        3. 2.4.3.3 India

        4. 2.4.3.4 Australia

        5. 2.4.3.5 South Korea

        6. 2.4.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific

      4. 2.4.4 Middle East and Africa

        1. 2.4.4.1 GCC

        2. 2.4.4.2 South Africa

        3. 2.4.4.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa

      5. 2.4.5 South America

        1. 2.4.5.1 Brazil

        2. 2.4.5.2 Argentina

        3. 2.4.5.3 Rest of South America

Microbial Identification Market Size FAQs

The Microbial Identification Market size is expected to reach USD 3.76 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 9.69% to reach USD 5.97 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Microbial Identification Market size is expected to reach USD 3.76 billion.

Microbial Identification Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)