Global Clinical Microbiology Market - 2022-2029

Global Clinical Microbiology Market - 2022-2029

Market Overview

Clinical microbiology market size was valued at US$ 3.9 billion in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ XX million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period (2022-2029).

Clinical microbiology focuses on all aspects of patient infections from testing samples to identifying bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic agents that are contributing to the infectious process, determining the susceptibility of microorganisms to various antimicrobial agents, and reporting the results to healthcare providers.

The adaptation of microbiological techniques to the study of the etiological agents of infectious disease. Clinical microbiology determines the nature of the infectious disease and tests the ability of various antibiotics to inhibit or kill the isolated microorganisms. In addition to bacteriology, a contemporary clinical microbiologist is responsible for a wide range of microscopic and cultural studies in mycology, parasitology, and virology. The clinical microbiology is often the most competent person available to determine the nature and extent of hospital-acquired infections, as well as public-health problems that affect both the hospital and the community.

Market Dynamics

The global clinical microbiology market growth driven by certain factors such as by rise in infectious diseases, increase in public awareness are among the key factors driving the market growth.

Increasing need to understand chronic diseases at a molecular level and develop therapeutic solutions to encourage these organizations to fund research and development programs., is expected to drive the market during the forecast period

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 7860 new cases of tuberculosis, 30,000 new cases of Lyme disease, and 375 new cases of meningococcal disease were registered in the U.S. in 2020.

Similarly, according to the American Cancer Society, around 1.9 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. in 2021. Thus, the high prevalence of diseases where clinical tests are used as one of the major diagnostic tools is expected to augment market growth in the future. Sudden outbreaks of Ebola, Zika, and other contagious pathogens are also contributing to the rising prevalence of infectious diseases. As per an article published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, there is a shortage of trained and skilled professionals in medical and microbiological laboratories for processing and interpreting samples and specimens. Moreover, there has been a steep decline in the number of medical laboratory training programs and students graduating from such programs in the U.S.

As high-income countries are stepping up their pursuit of countering hospital-acquired infections, middle- and low-income countries are recognizing the threat. The introduction of automated systems and innovative designs is expected to intensify market competition and change market dynamics over the forecast period. This factor is driving the growth of the market in the forecast period.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is particularly active in countries such as Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Algeria, and Senegal, where the occurrence of HAIs ranged between 2.5% and 14.8%. This has led to increased demand for HAI diagnostics in these countries. Countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bhutan are also actively participating in HAI awareness programs. India and China are projected to be the main countries driving demand for HAI diagnostics instruments and tests in the future. This factor is also driving the growth of the market in the forecast period.

Similarly, factors like the consolidation of diagnostic laboratory chains and the increase in public awareness are driving the growth of the market. The emerging countries are expected to outperform the U.S. and European countries. This is mainly due to the increase in the major hospital chains opening new centers in major cities as well as an increase in government expenditure.

Lack of reimbursement of microbiology testing procedures are likely to hamper the market growth

However, Clinical microbiology testing procedures are not adequately reimbursed across several countries such as India, China, and other emerging countries in the Middle East and Africa, which have a high target patient population base. This is a major factor that limits the preference for clinical microbiology products among patients and healthcare professionals. This directly affects the adoption of premium-priced clinical microbiology products, thereby negatively affecting their market growth in the forecast period.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is negatively affecting the growth of the market as the laboratories are busy with the COVID-19 test which has halted all other tests. This factor will hinder the growth of the market in the forecast period.

Industry Analysis

The global clinical microbiology market provides in-depth analysis of the market based on various industry factors such as porter’s five force analysis, supply chain analysis, regulatory analysis, pricing analysis etc.

Segment Analysis/B>

The laboratory instruments segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period (2022-2029)

The global clinical microbiology market is segmented based on product type by laboratory instruments which are further sub-segmented into incubators, gram strainers, bacterial colony counters, autoclave sterilizers, petri dish fillers, and automated culture systems which is further sub-segmented into microbiology analyzers, molecular diagnostic instruments, microscopes, mass spectrometers, and reagents. The reagents segment held the largest market share. Factors such as the higher cost of specialized kits and constant repeat purchase are expected to drive the segment over the forecast period. A reagent s a substance or compound added to a system to cause a chemical reaction, or added to test if a reaction occurs. The importance of reagents will continue to outstrip supplies in many places as the race for safe and effective vaccines and treatment. A reagent may be used to tell whether or not a specific chemical substance is present by causing a reaction to occur with it.

The laboratory instruments segment is expected to have a positive market. Laboratories require a variety of equipment and consumables to perform tests and research activities. These are found in different types of laboratories such as research labs, clinical diagnostic labs, pathology labs, microbiology labs, educational labs, etc. to carry out research, scientific experiments, and execute analyses of different scientific materials.

It is estimated that the laboratory instrument segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period, owing to technological advancements in the field of laboratory equipment, an increase in the number of clinical diagnostic procedures, and a rise in private & public healthcare investments. Besides, favorable insurance policies related to laboratory equipment further supplement the market growth. Furthermore, an increase in research related to life science and biotechnology boosts the laboratory instruments segment

Increasing chronic diseases such as chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, and increasing incidence of lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, obesity, atherosclerosis and hereditary diseases such as hemophilia, Down’s syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell anemia are leading to the increasing demand of laboratory equipment to bring innovative technologies in the market. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the non-communicable disease leads to cause 40 million deaths each year, which is equivalent to 70% of all deaths worldwide. Cardiovascular diseases account for most of NCD mortality (17.7 million) annually, followed by cancer (8.8 million), respiratory disease (3.9 million), and diabetes (1.6 million). Thus, these factors will drive the growth of the market in the forecast period.

Further, the market is also classified based on application as respiratory diseases, bloodstream infections, gastrointestinal diseases, and others. The respiratory diseases segment is held the largest market share. The rise in prevalence of respiratory infectious diseases, such as Coronavirus diseases, MERS, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tuberculosis, pertussis, and influenza, is projected to drive the segment.

According to data published in January 2020, 2519 laboratory-conformed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), were reported, which includes 866 associated deaths globally. The majority of cases reported were from Saudi Arabia (2121 cases), including 788 related deaths with a higher fatality rate of 37.1%.

Moreover, the emergence of the COVID 19 pandemic has driven the segment. According to statistics, as of April 2020, there were around 3.45 million cases of COVID-19 globally, which drives the respiratory diseases segment. This factor will drive the growth of the market in the forecast period.

Geographical Analysis

North America region holds the largest market share of the global clinical microbiology market

North America dominated the global surgical glue market and is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to an increase in the burden of COVID-19, well-developed health care infrastructure, and increasing prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, flu diseases, whooping cough, and other respiratory infections. This is anticipated to augment the Respiratory infectious disease treatment market in the region. COPD is considered to be the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., and the fourth-leading cause of death across the world. According to an article published on Very well Health, COPD affects around 11 million people in the U.S. and occurs in people over the age of 40. These statistics drive the demand for the treatment of respiratory infectious diseases. This factor will drive the growth of the market in the region.

Competitive Landscape

The global clinical microbiology market is highly competitive with the presence of several international and local markets. Product diversification, revenue generation, and opportunities intensify the market bioMérieux SA, Danaher Corporation, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Abbott Laboratories, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Bruker Corporation, Hologic, Inc., QIAGEN N.V., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. are the leading market players with significant market share.

Key Companies to Watch

Bio-Rad Laboratories

Overview: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is an American company that continued to produce innovative and useful products in the healthcare industry that assist life science researchers in accelerating the discovery process, and medical diagnostic labs obtain faster better results.

Product Portfolio: DC Protein Assay Reagents Package- Reagent pack for colorimetric assays, includes 250 ml alkaline copper tartrate, 2 L dilute Folin reagent, 5 ml surfactant solution; 450 assays.

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