Particle Counters Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Global Particle Counters Market size is estimated at USD 256.54 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 363.28 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.21% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Particle counters are precision instruments used in life sciences to measure and analyze the concentration and size distribution of airborne or liquid particles, such as bacteria, spores, and particulates. They play a crucial role in ensuring contamination control, quality assurance, and compliance with regulatory standards in laboratories and cleanroom environments.

Manufacturing of pharmaceutical products may involve a lot of risk at contamination. One of the main types of contamination is fungus. The main cause is a lack of quality control, process management, and appropriate testing, which can result in diminished product integrity and shelf life. This can be present in the form of bioaerosols and hence requires monitoring of these facilities.

Particle counters market is mainly driven by technological advancements that enhance measurement accuracy and real-time data analysis, facilitating better monitoring of particulate contamination. Additionally, increasing investments in research and development activities propel innovation, leading to the creation of more sophisticated and efficient particle counting solutions. For instance, a December 2023 study published in the American Journal of Infection Control highlighted the use of real-time particle counters in operating rooms (ORs) to measure airborne particles of various sizes. These devices utilize photodetection techniques based on light scattering, enabling precise particle detection.

Furthermore, as per the source, biofluorescent particle counters (BFPCs) have emerged as advanced alternatives, capable of detecting viable cells attached to particles. By identifying fluorescent light emissions from viable cells, BFPCs provide critical insights into the presence of potentially harmful airborne particles. Over the past decade, these technologies have been widely adopted in pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanroom environments, underscoring their importance in maintaining contamination-free conditions.

However, the high cost of systems is expected to restrain growth in the particle counters market during the forecast period of the study.

Particle Counters Market Trends

Portable Segment is Expected to Exhibit a Significant Market Growth Over the Forecast Period

Portable particle counters provide real-time cleanroom particle counting in an easy-to-use, reliable instrument. With various advantages like spot checking, monitoring indoor air quality, and being very flexible in their usage makes the segment expects significant growth over other types.

The portable counter is expected to show a significant growth rate in the particle counter, owing to the new upcoming products and partnerships/collaborations between the companies. For instance, in May 2023, Cherwell Laboratories, a key player in cleanroom microbiology solutions for the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, unveiled its latest portable Biofluorescent Particle Counter (BFPC) in the United Kingdom and Ireland during the Cleanroom Technology Conference 2023.

Cherwell emphasizes the business value of MicronView BioAerosol Monitoring System (BAMS) as the first portable real-time microbial monitor, offering continuous monitoring, real-time feedback, and trending capabilities, aligning with the requirements outlined in the 2022 Annex 1 revision for sterile medicinal product manufacturing environments. Therefore, the launch of advanced portable particle counters is expected to necessitate its demand over the forecast period.

Additionally, in March 2023, Facility Monitoring Systems (FMS) Ireland Ltd introduced an upgraded range of portable Airborne Particle Counters (APCs) in partnership with TSI Inc., one of the leading providers of contamination control instrumentation. The AeroTrak+ A100 Series offers significant advancements over the previous AeroTrak 9000 range. These instruments are available for order in Ireland. The AeroTrak+ A100 Series is positioned for use in pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanroom certification processes. Therefore, the availability of upgraded portable particle counters is likely to bolster the segment growth over the forecast period.

Thus, the aforementioned factors are expected to impact positively on the portable segment which drives the market growth over the forecast period.

North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Market and Expected to do Same in the Forecast Period

North America is expected to be a dominant region in the particle counters market owing to increasing investment in research and development activities related to pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals, rising number of hospitals, and new product approvals and launches.

The pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors in the United States are allocating substantial resources to R&D activities, which is a key driver for the particle counter market. According to the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations, the top 50 pharmaceutical companies in the United States invested approximately USD 190 billion in R&D in 2023, with projections indicating an increase to USD 216 billion by 2026. This robust investment is fostering advancements in drug discovery and development, necessitating the use of cleanrooms and, consequently, particle counters to maintain contamination-free environments.

Furthermore, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) reported that its member companies invested around USD 96 billion in R&D in 2023, highlighting the sector's commitment to innovation. These investments are expected to drive the adoption of particle counters, as they play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of research and manufacturing processes.

Moreover, Canada’s well-established healthcare and pharmaceutical infrastructure is another significant factor driving the market. According to the Government of Canada in November 2024, the country had 1,017 hospitals and 720 pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing units in 2023. These facilities require advanced monitoring solutions, such as particle counters, to ensure operational efficiency, maintain cleanliness standards, and comply with regulatory requirements, thereby driving market growth.

Additionally, the new advancements under product launch help in the growth of the market. For instance, in October 2024, Sonicu, a United States-based provider of remote wireless monitoring solutions, introduced a particle counter monitoring system specifically designed for cleanrooms. This solution aims to optimize yields and minimize scrap rates. By utilizing a third-party sensor and partnering with Acumen Technology, Sonicu has effectively applied its SoniCloud application to address the operational challenges faced by cleanroom operators.

Thus, in view of the aforementioned factors, the studied market is predicted to grow over the forecast period in North America.

Particle Counters Industry Overview

The particle counters market is fragmented in nature with major key players including Danaher (Beckman Coulter, Inc.), Fortive Corporation (Fluke Corporation and Setra Systems), HAL Technology, Markus Klotz GmbH, Merck KGaA, PAMAS Partikelmess- und Analysesysteme GmbH, RION Co., Ltd., TSI, and Spectris (Particle Measuring Systems).

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