Asia Pacific Rapid Diagnostic Testing Kits Market - 2024-2031

Report Overview

The Asia-Pacific rapid diagnostic testing kits market reached US$ 4.30 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 8.12 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

A rapid diagnostic test (RDT) is a medical diagnostic test that is quick and easy to perform. RDTs are suitable for preliminary or emergency medical screening and for use in medical facilities with limited resources. They also allow point-of-care testing in primary care for things that formerly only a laboratory test could measure. They provide same-day results within two hours, typically in approximately 20 minutes.

Rapid diagnostics are based on the same immunochromatographic technology as standard home pregnancy tests. Most rapid diagnostics use blood from finger pricks (although venous blood works). In general, rapid diagnostics offer comparable sensitivity to smear microscopy with much less interobserver variability. Their principle is to capture antibodies on a solid surface where complementary antigens are attached. Different technologies are used, like immune chromatography, lateral flow tests, and cassettes. There is a control line that can confirm the correct liquid migration.

Market Dynamics: Drivers

Increasing prevalence of chronic infectious and non-infectious diseases

The rising prevalence of various medical conditions propels the market growth. For instance, according to the estimates posted by unaids.org in 2023, there are 25,00,000 adults and children living with HIV in India. There are 68,000 adults and children newly infected in the previously mentioned statistics. There are 36,000 deaths due to AIDS in 2023. The prevalence rate is 0.3. Moreover, according to the estimates posted by unaids.org in 2023, there are 2,90,000 adults and children living with HIV in Pakistan. There are 11,000 deaths in Pakistan due to AIDS.

And the anti-retroviral therapy coverage in Pakistan is 99.2%. The HIV prevalence percentage in Pakistan is 2%. The anti-retroviral therapy coverage in India is 70%. For instance, according to the estimates posted by unaids.org in 2023, there are 76,000 adults and children living with HIV in Cambodia. The anti-retroviral therapy coverage in Cambodia is 100%. There are 1,200 adults and children newly infected in the previously mentioned statistics.

Restraints

Factors such as lack of healthcare infrastructure, lack of awareness among people, shortage of skilled professionals, and stringent regulatory requirements for the approval of new techniques are expected to hamper the market.

Market Segment Analysis

The Asia Pacific rapid diagnostic testing kits market is segmented based on technology, application, and end-user.

The segment infectious disease testing accounted for approximately 56.6% of the Asia Pacific rapid diagnostic testing kits market share

The infectious disease testing segment is expected to hold the largest market share over the forecast period. In this segment, the development of government regulation, and rising funds for private manufacturers for research works would drive this market.

For instance, in June 2023, to improve the offering in the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) field, Bengaluru-based startup GenWorks announced the launch of its IVD tests including rapid card test kits for dengue and malaria. The use of IVD products for dengue and malaria is aimed at preventing, diagnosing, curing, and treating seasonal epidemics and mitigating their impact.

Moreover, according to an article published by the Times of India in June 2024, India saw a striking 122% surge in dengue cases and a 16% increase in those of malaria in a year, underlining a persistent rise in vector-borne diseases, which pose a growing threat. The economic survey report underscored the continued increase in reported cases of infectious diseases like leprosy and TB.

Market Segmentation

By Technology

Lateral Flow Assay

Agglutination Assay

Flow-through

Dipstick Assay (Solid-phase)

Microfluidic chips

Others

By Application

Glucose Monitoring

Cardiometabolic Testing

Infectious Disease Testing

Drugs of Abuse Testing

Others

By End-User

Hospitals and Clinics

Diagnostic Centers

Homecare

Others

Market Competitive Landscape

The major players in the Asia Pacific rapid diagnostic testing kits market include Merck KGaA, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Abbott, Beckman Coulter Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Creative Diagnostics, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Goldsite Diagnostics Inc., InTec Products Inc., Protia Inc. among others.

Key Developments

In February 2023, Pune-based Mylab Discovery Solutions launched three new rapid kits for the early and fast detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and Syphilis. These infections pose a major health challenge as World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates say that the daily caseload of STIs is set to reach 1 million per day globally.

In July 2023, in a bid to reduce the life-threatening complications and consequences associated with tuberculosis (TB), EMPE Diagnostics launched its one-of-its-kind test kit mfloDx(TM) MDR-TB at Telangana Lifesciences office, in Hyderabad.

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Target Audience 2024

Manufacturers/ Buyers

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Research Professionals

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