PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1457949
PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1457949
The PCR technologies market generated USD 13,709.3 million in 2023, which will increase to USD 23,672.5 million, powering at an 8.4% CAGR, by 2030.
The growth is because of the increasing genetic disorders and infectious disease occurrence and rising funding to improve diagnostic technologies. Furthermore, the rising consciousness about early disease diagnosis and development in products will further assist this industry expansion.
The surging need for digital PCR kits and assays, consumables, and reagents, is a major driver for this industry, particularly since the pandemic. As the pandemic broke out, the need for digital PCR tests from life sciences and biotechnology firms substantially increased.
PCR tests were performed in various kinds of settings, from hospitals and airports to shopping malls and stadia, to detect and quarantine patients with the virus.
Additionally, COVID-19 is an important factor for the acceptance of the PCR technology as it was made a mandatory test for flyers across various nations.
The Indian government, in December 2022, made RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 compulsory for passengers coming from China, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, and South Korea from January 2023 onward.
Moreover, France, in January 2023, prolonged its mandate for COVID-19 tests for people arriving from China. Further, France has urged the other 26 EU member states to test Chinese travelers for the virus.
The U.S. has also placed compulsory COVID-19 tests for individuals arriving from China. Additionally, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the nation's citizens should hold plans to travel to Hong Kong, Macau, and China until further notice.
North America is Leading Market
North America led the industry in 2023, with a 40% share, and it will remain the largest throughout this decade. This can be because of the increasing prevalence of infectious diseases, the introduction of improved PCR instruments and consumables by the key players, and the development of the healthcare infrastructure.
Moreover, the growing partnerships between businesses are also aiding the industry expansion.
For example, Takara Bio USA Inc., in October 2022, collaborated with BioExcel Diagnostics Laboratory to develop a new technique for detecting infectious illnesses that result in syndromes and authenticate its efficiency.
Segmentation Insights
In 2023, the reagents and consumables category was the largest contributor to the industry, with a 70% share, and it will remain the largest during this decade. This can be ascribed to the regular use of consumables as well as reagents for PCR testing.
The real-time PCR category led the industry in 2023, and will further advance at a significant rate, of 8%, in the coming years. It is an extensively employed method globally for different applications, including gene expression analysis, diagnostic test development, and cancer phenotyping.
The diagnostics category accounted for the largest share. This is because PCR tests are a very precise means to diagnose specific genetic changes and infectious ailments.
Competition Analysis
Major players in this industry are entering into mergers and acquisitions to reach more people, increase their revenue, and improve the technology of their products.
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., in August 2022, signed a deal to acquire all the outstanding shares of Curiosity Diagnostics Sp. Z. o. o.'s for USD 170 million.
The contract provided Bio-Rad access to Curiosity Diagnostics' under-development sample-to-answer, rapid polymerase chain reaction system for molecular diagnostics.
With the rising funding to improve diagnostic technologies, the PCR technologies industry will grow significantly in the coming years.