The Asia Pacific rapid test kit market was valued at US$ 3.83 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 5.93 billion by 2030; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2030.
For instance, GeneSoC is a recently developed system in which the PCR reaction solutions are reciprocally driven over numerous preheated zones and encapsulated on a chip within an extremely thin flow channel. GeneSoC is available for multiplex real-time PCR and is capable of concurrently detecting 3 fluorescence channels. It is regarded as an excellent alternative diagnostic technology for the detection of influenza A and B viruses, as it completes the real-time RT-PCR reaction in ~16 minutes. PCR techniques are also being widely accepted and utilized in emerging countries.
According to a report by the World Health Organization on the Establishment of PCR Laboratory in Developing Countries 2016, WHO provides necessary technical assistance to establish PCR laboratories in all 11 WHO Southeast Asia countries. These facilities have adopted different PCR technologies such as RT-PCR, multiplex PCR, real-time PCR, in-situ PCR, and dPCR, depending on their needs.
The application of PCR technologies is also increasing in clinical microbiology, virology, parasitology, biotechnology, and allied fields due to the simple, rapid, and highly specific screening enabled by this tool. Thus, the growing preference for PCR as a diagnostic and clinical tool is expected to provide lucrative opportunities to the rapid test kits market during the forecast period.
The Chinese government emphasizes on the rapidly rising HIVST rate among homosexual men. The country has been exploring strategies to promote HIV self-testing through selling HIVST kits in pharmacies and online, according to the State Council of China, which released the "Thirteenth Five-Year Plan (2017-2022)" for HIV prevention and control in 2017.
Increasing Preference for PCR Techniques Drives Asia Pacific Rapid Test Kit Market
In recent years, molecular methods such as PCR have evolved as more effective diagnostic tools, as they aid in the precise diagnosis of a wide range of infectious diseases. Most of the popular molecular tests use reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The technique provides reproducible results that are comparable between different laboratories and hence are accepted worldwide. The manufacturers are involved in new PCR developments.For instance, GeneSoC is a recently developed system in which the PCR reaction solutions are reciprocally driven over numerous preheated zones and encapsulated on a chip within an extremely thin flow channel. GeneSoC is available for multiplex real-time PCR and is capable of concurrently detecting 3 fluorescence channels. It is regarded as an excellent alternative diagnostic technology for the detection of influenza A and B viruses, as it completes the real-time RT-PCR reaction in ~16 minutes. PCR techniques are also being widely accepted and utilized in emerging countries.
According to a report by the World Health Organization on the Establishment of PCR Laboratory in Developing Countries 2016, WHO provides necessary technical assistance to establish PCR laboratories in all 11 WHO Southeast Asia countries. These facilities have adopted different PCR technologies such as RT-PCR, multiplex PCR, real-time PCR, in-situ PCR, and dPCR, depending on their needs.
The application of PCR technologies is also increasing in clinical microbiology, virology, parasitology, biotechnology, and allied fields due to the simple, rapid, and highly specific screening enabled by this tool. Thus, the growing preference for PCR as a diagnostic and clinical tool is expected to provide lucrative opportunities to the rapid test kits market during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific Rapid Test Kit Market Overview
The World Health Organization considers HIV self-testing (HIVST) to be a legitimate alternative to standard HIV testing performed in diagnostic laboratories. Over the last five years, the healthcare sector and authorities in China have strived to gradually increase the extent of HIVST use. The coverage of HIV testing can be further increased with the help of HIVST to identify the condition among individuals living with HIV but are ignorant of their infection.The Chinese government emphasizes on the rapidly rising HIVST rate among homosexual men. The country has been exploring strategies to promote HIV self-testing through selling HIVST kits in pharmacies and online, according to the State Council of China, which released the "Thirteenth Five-Year Plan (2017-2022)" for HIV prevention and control in 2017.
Asia Pacific Rapid Test Kit Market Segmentation
The Asia Pacific rapid test kit market is segmented based on type, product, technology, application, end user, and country. Based on type, the Asia Pacific rapid test kit market is segmented into rapid antigen testing, rapid antibody testing, and others. The rapid antigen testing segment held the largest market share in 2022.- In terms of product, the Asia Pacific rapid test kit market is bifurcated into over-the-counter rapid testing kit and professional rapid testing kit. The over-the-counter rapid testing kit segment held a larger market share in 2022.
- By technology, the Asia Pacific rapid test kit market is segmented into lateral flow assay, solid phase, agglutination, immunospot assay, and cellular component-based. The lateral flow assay segment held the largest market share in 2022.
- Based on application, the Asia Pacific rapid test kit market is categorized into blood glucose testing, infectious disease testing, pregnancy and fertility, cardiometabolic testing, and others. The blood glucose testing segment held the largest market share in 2022.
- In terms of end user, the Asia Pacific rapid test kit market is segmented into hospital and clinics, home care, diagnostics centers, and others. The hospital and clinics segment held the largest market share in 2022.
- Based on country, the Asia Pacific rapid test kit market is segmented into China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. China dominated the Asia Pacific rapid test kit market share in 2022.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
4. Asia Pacific Rapid Test Kits Market - Key Industry Dynamics
5. Rapid Test Kits Market - Asia Pacific Market Analysis
6. Asia Pacific Rapid Test Kits Market Analysis - by Type
7. Asia Pacific Rapid Test Kits Market Analysis - by Product
8. Asia Pacific Rapid Test Kits Market Analysis - by Technology
9. Asia Pacific Rapid Test Kits Market Analysis - by Application
10. Asia Pacific Rapid Test Kits Market Analysis - by End User
11. Asia Pacific Rapid Test Kits Market - Country Analysis
12. Industry Landscape
13. Company Profiles
14. Appendix
Companies Mentioned
- F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
- Becton Dickinson and Co
- ARKRAY Inc
- Fujirebio Europe NV
- bioMerieux SA
- Cepheid
- Meril Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- QIAGEN NV
- OraSure Technologies Inc
- Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech Co Ltd
- Denka Co Ltd
- Abbott Laboratories
- Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
- Hologic Inc
- SD Biosensor Inc
- Premier Medical Corp Pvt Ltd
- DiaSorin SpA
- Beckman Coulter Inc
