Sample Preparation Global Market Report 2024

Sample preparation is a technique employed to convert biological and chemical products into a format suitable for direct analysis in analytical instruments.

Various types of products are utilized in sample preparation, including sample preparation instruments, consumables, and sample preparation kits. The sample preparation instrument market encompasses extraction systems, workstations, automated evaporation systems, liquid handling instruments, and other devices designed for sample preparation. This technique finds applications in proteomics, genomics, epigenomics, and other analytical fields. Sample preparation is widely implemented across diverse sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and other related industries.

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The sample preparation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.75 billion in 2023 to $9.38 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to various factors, including advancements in life sciences research and diagnostics, activities related to drug discovery and development, applications in clinical and molecular diagnostics, support from academic and government funding, and the overall growth of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.

The sample preparation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.79 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to various factors, including the adoption of high-throughput sample preparation automation, advancements in sample preparation for single-cell analysis, increased focus on liquid biopsy sample preparation, the development of point-of-care and at-home testing methods, growth in emerging markets and research initiatives, and the implementation of AI-driven sample preparation protocols. Noteworthy trends in the forecast period include the emergence of miniaturized and portable sample preparation devices, advancements in sample preparation for CRISPR-based gene editing, innovations in sample preparation for metagenomics and microbiome studies, the use of sustainable and green sample preparation materials, the development of 3D-printed sample preparation devices, and the integration of digital sample tracking and data management systems.

The anticipated increase in research and development (R&D) spending in the pharmaceutical sector is poised to propel the growth of the sample preparation market in the foreseeable future. Despite the use of highly efficient analytical instruments in pharmaceutical analyses, the majority of procedures require sample preparation to extract and isolate the analytes of interest from complex matrices. This is essential because many analytical instruments cannot directly handle these matrices. Advancements in sample preparation are crucial in pharmaceutical analysis, aiming to isolate and purify analytes from intricate matrices. According to the National Centre for Biotechnology Information, pharmaceutical spending in the US increased by 7.7% in 2021, reaching $576.9 billion. Projections for 2022 forecast a 4.0% to 6.0% increase in overall prescription drug spending, 7.0% to 9.0% in clinics, and 3.0% to 5.0% in hospitals. Consequently, the upsurge in R&D spending in pharmaceuticals is a driving force behind the growth of the sample preparation market.

The escalating healthcare expenditure is expected to drive the future growth of the sample preparation market. Increased spending in healthcare fuels advancements in medical research, clinical diagnostics, biomedical studies, drug discovery, and innovations in medical devices. This heightened spending supports the demand for high-quality samples, crucial for disease surveillance, regulatory compliance, and public health initiatives, thereby contributing to the need for efficient sample preparation solutions. For instance, data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reveals a 7.8% rise in prescription drug expenditure to $378.0 billion in 2021, outpacing the 3.7% increase recorded in 2020. Additionally, spending on Medicare increased by 8.4%, reaching $900.8 billion, constituting 21% of the total National Health Expenditures (NHE). Medicaid spending also experienced a 9.2% increase, reaching $734.0 billion, accounting for 17% of the total NHE. Therefore, the escalating healthcare expenditure is a significant driver of the sample preparation market's growth.

Companies in the sample preparation industry are increasingly introducing automated sample preparation systems. These systems leverage robotics to handle liquids such as reagents and specimen samples, streamlining the preparation of samples for analysis and testing. Integrated with software and spectrometric instruments, these automated systems enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reliability in sample preparation. For example, Tecan Group Ltd. launched Resolvex Prep in October 2023, a benchtop automation solution designed for chromatography sample preparation. Tailored for chromatography workflows, particularly LC-MS sample prep, Resolvex Prep enhances efficiency and flexibility for medium-throughput laboratories, utilizing direct displacement pipetting to mitigate solvent hazards and processing sealed sample tubes to prevent evaporation.

Major companies operating in the sample preparation market are focusing on the development of new fusion sample preparation systems to gain a competitive advantage. These advanced laboratory tools automate and optimize the process of combining and preparing samples for analytical or scientific purposes, ensuring streamlined workflows and accuracy. Malvern Panalytical launched FORJ™ in April 2023, a fusion sample preparation system for elemental analysis. FORJ™ stands out with reduced thermal stress, stable heating, enhanced operator accessibility, flexibility with options like a mold sensor and sample reloading, and a substantial productivity boost of up to 25%. Designed for seamless integration into labs, FORJ™ offers remote control capabilities, setting a new standard in elemental analysis.

In August 2021, Pacific Biosciences acquired Circulomics Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition aims to increase Pacific Biosciences' capacity for extraction and sample preparation, providing a simpler route toward an end-to-end automated workflow. Circulomics Inc. is a biotechnology startup based in the US, dedicated to providing distinctive sample preparation solutions supporting genomic workflows.

Major companies operating in the sample preparation market include Agilent Technologies Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Danaher Corporation, Illumina Inc., QIAGEN N.V., PerkinElmer Inc., F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Tecan Group Ltd., Hamilton Company, Norgen Biotek Corporation, Waters Corporation, Promega Corporation, Biotage AB, Merck KGaA, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Roche Applied Science, Medline Industries Inc., Sartorius AG, Zymo Research Corporation, BioChain Institute Inc., BioVision Inc., Cell Signaling Technology Inc., EMD Millipore Corporation, Epigentek Group Inc., GE Healthcare Technologies Inc., GenScript Biotech Corporation, Gilson Inc., GlycoMatrix Inc., Harvard Bioscience Inc., InSphero AG

North America was the largest region in the sample preparation market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sample preparation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the sample preparation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The sample preparation market consists of sales of solid phase extraction products, and automated instrumentation. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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