Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market by Product Type, Usage, Distribution Channel, End User

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[185 Pages Report] The Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market size was estimated at USD 7.92 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 8.36 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 5.37% to reach USD 11.43 billion by 2030.

Laboratory glassware and plasticware refer to the vast array of scientific instruments and containers produced from glass or plastic materials, which are employed for various experimental, analytical, and storage purposes within research laboratories, educational institutions, and industrial settings. Glassware is preferred for its high resistance to heat and chemicals, whereas plasticware is a cost-effective alternative that offers durability and flexibility. Rising demand for specialized lab equipment due to advancements in life science technologies such as genomics & proteomics and investments in R&D activities driven by the increasing focus on healthcare innovation contributing to the significant growth of the market. Furthermore, issues related to higher temperatures and glassware breakability issues, along with its disposal concerns, limit the adoption of laboratory glassware and plasticware. Moreover, advancements in new production technologies and the development of novel materials with innovative designs to optimize space utilization create lucrative opportunities for market growth.

KEY MARKET STATISTICS
Base Year [2023]	USD 7.92 billion
Estimated Year [2024]	USD 8.36 billion
Forecast Year [2030]	USD 11.43 billion
CAGR (%)	5.37%

Product Type: Higher preference for laboratory glass products to maintain superior sample quality

Glass products are a popular choice for numerous scientific procedures due to their transparency, chemical resistance, low thermal expansion properties, and ability to withstand high temperatures. Glass beakers are indispensable for measuring and mixing liquid substances in various volume ranges with high accuracy. They come in different shapes and sizes to cater to diverse needs in laboratories from industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemical processing, and environmental research, among others. Glass burettes are another vital component of the segment that facilitates precise dispensing of solutions during titration procedures. Their graduated scale along the length ensures accurate measurement of liquid volumes dispensed for quantitative analysis in fields such as analytical chemistry and biochemistry. Additionally, the use of glass flasks in labs is widespread for performing tasks like heating and cooling solutions uniformly under controlled conditions and carrying out reactions with minimal loss of reactants due to evaporation. Furthermore, the adoption of glass petri dishes is prominent in microbiology and cell culture studies, where maintaining a sterile environment is critical. The transparency of these dishes enables easy observation of microbial growth patterns and cellular events without disrupting the conditions inside. Glass pipettes and pipette tips contribute significantly to the preciseness involved while repositioning small volumes of liquids from one container to another. Their smooth surface finish minimizes adsorption effects, ensuring consistent results even when working with highly sensitive or reactive chemicals. Glass storage containers are vital assets in laboratory settings as they provide reliable storage solutions for a variety of chemicals due to their inherent inertness against most substances. This ensures sample integrity over extended periods without the risk associated with plastic-leaching contaminants. Plastic products have gained significant traction in recent years due to their lightweight nature, lower costs compared to glass counterparts, and reduced risk of breakage during handling. Plastic beakers serve as indispensable items for numerous tasks, such as mixing reagents, heating solutions, and measuring volumes. Their graduated markings aid in providing accurate measurements while minimizing the risk of breakage compared to glass counterparts. Similarly, plastic flasks offer an optimum solution for culturing cells, growing microbial cultures, and storing chemicals with their lightweight design, ensuring ease of use. The demand for plastic pipettes & pipette tips has skyrocketed due to their precision in handling liquids and reducing cross-contamination risks. The availability of disposable tips enhances lab safety by reducing human contact with hazardous substances during experiments. Plastic storage containers are significantly used for organizing samples and storing reagents at specific temperatures during laboratory processes. These containers are available in diverse sizes and configurations, which cater to different lab requirements - ranging from microcentrifuge tubes for small sample volumes to larger carboys suitable for bulk storage.

Usage: Increasing utilization of disposable laboratory glassware and plasticware to maintain sterility

The disposable laboratory glassware and plasticware market comprises products such as pipettes, culture tubes, petri dishes, and beakers that are designed for single-use applications. These products offer benefits like reduced risk of contamination and the convenience of not requiring cleaning and sterilization. The preference for disposable labware is high in industries where maintaining a strict sterile environment is crucial, such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and clinical diagnostics. Reusable laboratory glassware and plasticware include items such as flasks, test tubes, burettes, pipettes, and graduated cylinders made of materials, including borosilicate glass and durable plastics that can withstand multiple uses after proper cleaning and sterilization. Researchers prefer reusable labware when working with non-hazardous substances and when long-term durability is required due to frequent handling or exposure to high heat or chemicals.

Distribution Channel: Increasing preference for online sales channel due to the ease of access to a broader range of products

Offline outlets for laboratory glassware and plasticware continue to be popular among customers who prefer face-to-face interactions, immediate availability of products, and personalized assistance. Traditional brick-and-mortar stores and specialized distributors catering to educational institutions, research centers, healthcare facilities, and other industries requiring laboratory equipment fall under this category. The online distribution channel has experienced significant growth due to the convenience of placing orders remotely and accessing a wider range of products than traditional offline outlets can offer. This trend is further compounded by advancements in technology that enable seamless transactions, faster shipping options, user-friendly interfaces for product selection, comparison, purchase, and easy access to customer reviews.

End User: Increasing research and development activities in the pharmaceutical sector driving the glassware & plasticware adoption

Contract research organizations rely heavily on high-quality glassware and plasticware to conduct research for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. The precision and accuracy are of utmost importance in these settings, leading to a preference for products with minimal chances of contamination and error. The food & beverage industry prioritizes durable and easy-to-clean labware for testing food quality and safety assurance purposes. Glass is often preferred over plastics due to its non-reactive nature with various chemicals used in food processing. Hospitals and diagnostic centers require a mix of both glassware and plasticware for various medical diagnostic tests. They prefer disposable plasticware to minimize contamination risks in patient samples. The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry demands labware with superior chemical resistance, thermal stability, and durability for drug discovery processes. High-performance materials such as borosilicate glass are popular choices. In research & academic institutes, cost-effective solutions with acceptable quality standards are often preferred due to budget constraints. A mix of reusable glassware and disposable plasticware is common in these settings.

Regional Insights

The American region's laboratory glassware and plasticware market is characterized by robust research infrastructure and high investments in R&D activities. Strong demand for advanced laboratory equipment from pharmaceutical companies and a rising focus on clinical diagnostics in healthcare settings are driving the market in the American region. European countries have been at the forefront of research initiatives promoting science-based innovation. The European government's programs aimed at strengthening Europe's competitiveness by supporting R&D projects across all sectors. This has resulted in increased demand for reliable lab supplies such as glassware and plasticware among academic institutions and biotechnology companies within the region. Ongoing investments in healthcare infrastructure development have contributed to increased demand for lab equipment in the EMEA region. APAC countries, including China, Japan, and India, are investing heavily in innovative advancements such as new material development, indicating their dedication to innovation in this domain. Moreover, the rapidly expanding pharmaceutical industry has bolstered the demand for lab supplies within the region.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Advin Health Care, Bellco Glass Inc., Biologix Group Limited, Boeckel + Co (GmbH + Co) KG, Borosil Limited, Brand GMBH + CO KG, Chemglass, Inc., Citotest Scientific Co.,Ltd., Corning Incorporated, Crystalgen, Inc., DWK Life Sciences GmbH, Eppendorf SE, Gerresheimer AG, Glassco Laboratory Equipments Pvt. Ltd., GLASWARENFABRIK KARL HECHT GMBH & CO KG, Globe Scientific Inc., Hamilton Laboratory Glass Ltd., Merck KGaA, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Poulten & Graf GmbH, Quark Glass, Sarstedt AG & Co. KG, Sartorius AG, Savillex, LLC, Sibata Scientific Technology Holdings Limited, Supertek Glassware, Technosklo S.R.O., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., VITLAB GmbH, and Wilmad-LabGlass - SP Scienceware.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Product Type
- Glass Product
  - Glass Beakers
  - Glass Burettes
  - Glass Flasks
  - Glass Petri Dishes
  - Glass Pipettes & Pipette Tips
  - Glass Storage Containers

Plastic Product
- Plastic Beakers
- Plastic Flasks
- Plastic Pipettes & Pipette Tips
- Plastic Storage Containers

Usage
- Disposable
- Reusable

Distribution Channel
- Offline Outlets
- Online

End User
- Contract Research Organizations
- Food & Beverage Industry
- Hospitals & Diagnostic Centers
- Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry
- Research & Academic Institutes

Region
- Americas
  - Argentina
  - Brazil
  - Canada
  - Mexico
  - United States
    - California
    - Florida
    - Illinois
    - New York
    - Ohio
    - Pennsylvania
    - Texas
- Asia-Pacific
  - Australia
  - China
  - India
  - Indonesia
  - Japan
  - Malaysia
  - Philippines
  - Singapore
  - South Korea
  - Taiwan
  - Thailand
  - Vietnam

Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.

2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.

3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.

4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.

5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market?

2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market?

3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market?

4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market?

5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market?

Product Code: MRR-0360AB17DEBE

1. Preface

1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview

5. Market Insights

5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
  - 5.1.1.1. Increasing number of pharmaceutical research & development activities
  - 5.1.1.2. Growing government regulations to ensure the laboratory equipment quality & safety
  - 5.1.1.3. High potential for disposable laboratory plasticware
- 5.1.2. Restraints
  - 5.1.2.1. Issues related to higher temperatures and glassware breakability issues
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
  - 5.1.3.1. Rising adoption of eco-friendly materials & practices in manufacturing laboratory glassware & plasticware
  - 5.1.3.2. Growing incorporation of smart technologies to enable remote monitoring & control of equipment
- 5.1.4. Challenges
  - 5.1.4.1. Concerns related to breakage and contamination in glassware
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
- 5.2.1. Product Type: Higher preference for laboratory glass products to maintain superior sample quality
- 5.2.2. Usage: Increasing utilization of disposable laboratory glassware and plasticware to maintain sterility
- 5.2.3. Distribution Channel: Increasing preference for online sales channel due to the ease of access to a broader range of products
- 5.2.4. End User: Increasing research and development activities in the pharmaceutical sector driving the glassware & plasticware adoption
5.3. Market Disruption Analysis
5.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.4.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.4.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.4.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.4.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.4.5. Industry Rivalry
5.5. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.6. Pricing Analysis
5.7. Technology Analysis
5.8. Patent Analysis
5.9. Trade Analysis
5.10. Regulatory Framework Analysis

6. Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market, by Product Type

6.1. Introduction
6.2. Glass Product
6.3. Plastic Product

7. Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market, by Usage

7.1. Introduction
7.2. Disposable
7.3. Reusable

8. Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market, by Distribution Channel

8.1. Introduction
8.2. Offline Outlets
8.3. Online

9. Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market, by End User

9.1. Introduction
9.2. Contract Research Organizations
9.3. Food & Beverage Industry
9.4. Hospitals & Diagnostic Centers
9.5. Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry
9.6. Research & Academic Institutes

10. Americas Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market

10.1. Introduction
10.2. Argentina
10.3. Brazil
10.4. Canada
10.5. Mexico
10.6. United States

11. Asia-Pacific Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market

11.1. Introduction
11.2. Australia
11.3. China
11.4. India
11.5. Indonesia
11.6. Japan
11.7. Malaysia
11.8. Philippines
11.9. Singapore
11.10. South Korea
11.11. Taiwan
11.12. Thailand
11.13. Vietnam

12. Europe, Middle East & Africa Laboratory Glassware & Plasticware Market

12.1. Introduction
12.2. Denmark
12.3. Egypt
12.4. Finland
12.5. France
12.6. Germany
12.7. Israel
12.8. Italy
12.9. Netherlands
12.10. Nigeria
12.11. Norway
12.12. Poland
12.13. Qatar
12.14. Russia
12.15. Saudi Arabia
12.16. South Africa
12.17. Spain
12.18. Sweden
12.19. Switzerland
12.20. Turkey
12.21. United Arab Emirates
12.22. United Kingdom

13. Competitive Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
13.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
13.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 13.3.1. DWK Life Sciences GmbH Completes Acquisition of Assem-Pak | Aluseal
- 13.3.2. Borosil Limited Subsidiary to Acquire a Majority Stake in Goel Scientific Glass Works
- 13.3.3. Globe Scientific Inc. Introduces Globe Glass Premium Quality Laboratory Glassware with Superior Packaging
13.4. Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

14. Competitive Portfolio

14.1. Key Company Profiles
14.2. Key Product Portfolio