Laboratory Proficiency Testing Global Market Report 2024

The laboratory proficiency testing market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.33 billion in 2023 to $1.44 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as an emphasis on quality assurance, regulatory compliance requirements, industry-specific testing needs, the globalization of testing standards, and a focus on continuous professional development.

The laboratory proficiency testing market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.99 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the integration of artificial intelligence, a continued focus on continuous professional development, emphasis on quality assurance, an increasing demand for accurate testing, and the globalization of quality standards. Key trends expected in the forecast period include the digitalization and adoption of online testing methods, the development of customized testing programs, a heightened focus on data analytics, an increasing demand for accreditation, and initiatives focused on quality improvement.

The laboratory proficiency testing market is poised for growth, propelled by the expanding biosimilars market. Biosimilars, which are replicas of original biologic medicinal products produced by separate firms, require rigorous analytical and bioanalytical testing. The increased demand for such testing in the biosimilar market is driving the need for laboratory proficiency testing services to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results. For example, IQVIA reports a 78% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in biosimilar value between 2015 and 2020, reaching $17.9 billion in 2020. It is predicted to grow at a 15% CAGR between 2020 and 2030, reaching an estimated $75 billion within the next decade. The anticipated increase in biosimilar volume due to losses of protection (LoP) occurrences for originator pharmaceutical products is a primary driver of this growth.

The laboratory proficiency testing market is also expected to benefit from increased spending on lab tests. As spending on lab tests rises, the market for laboratory proficiency testing serves as a crucial component of quality control. For instance, the US Department of Health and Human Services reported that Medicare's lab test spending rose from $8.0 billion in 2020 to $9.3 billion in 2021, marking an increase of $1.3 billion. This rise in spending on lab tests contributes to the growth of the laboratory proficiency testing market.

The growth of the laboratory proficiency testing market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing healthcare expenditure. Healthcare expenditure, representing the total funds allocated to healthcare costs within a given system or economy, is vital for supporting the development and accessibility of laboratory proficiency testing. In 2022, the Canadian Institute for Health Information reported that healthcare expenditure rose to 0.8%, reaching $331 billion, compared to 7.6% in 2021, highlighting the significant role of healthcare expenditure in driving the laboratory proficiency testing market's growth.

The laboratory proficiency testing market is witnessing a significant trend favoring product innovations, with major companies in the field focusing on developing cutting-edge solutions to maintain their competitive positions. A case in point is BIPEA, a non-profit organization based in Europe that specializes in providing proficiency testing programs for food and environmental samples. In February 2022, BIPEA launched PT 35d, an innovative proficiency testing scheme designed for water microbiological testing labs. This program specifically targets the enumeration of yeasts and molds in fresh water. Implemented as a quality control initiative, PT 35d consists of two rounds, and participating laboratories receive two refrigerated water samples in each round, facilitated by express carriers.

In April 2022, Spex CertiPrep, a chemical manufacturing company based in the United States, made a notable announcement. The company entered into a strategic partnership with NSI Lab Solutions to introduce a robust proficiency testing (PT) program intended for laboratories on a global scale. This program plays a crucial role in enhancing awareness regarding the performance of individual laboratories and analysts. It serves as a comprehensive solution supporting accreditation requirements, strengthening quality management systems (QMS), instilling confidence across various industries, and increasing regulator assurance throughout the stages of product registration and lifecycle. NSI Lab Solutions, the collaborative partner in this initiative, is a US-based manufacturing laboratory renowned for providing certified reference materials and proficiency testing standards.

Major companies operating in the laboratory proficiency testing market report are LGC Limited, American Proficiency Institute, College of American Pathologists, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Randox Laboratories, Merck KGAA, FAPAS, Waters Corporation, QACS International Pvt. Ltd., Wales External Quality Assessment Scheme, AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Bureau Interprofessionnel d'Études Analytiques., SPEX CertiPrep Group LLC, Absolute Standards Inc., Trilogy Analytical Laboratories, Advanced Analytical Solutions, NSI Lab Solutions, INSTAND e.V., Anresco Laboratories, Avomeen Analytical Services, BioScreen Testing Services Inc., Brooks Applied Labs, Comprehensive Pain and Treatment Center, EMSL Analytical Inc., Eurofins Scientific SE, Exova Group Limited, Food Safety Net Services LLC, Analytical Laboratory Services Inc., Singapore Accreditation Council, Proctor & Allan East Africa Limited.

North America was the largest region in the laboratory proficiency testing market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global laboratory proficiency testing market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the laboratory proficiency testing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the laboratory proficiency testing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The main technologies employed in laboratory proficiency testing include cell culture, PCR (polymerase chain reaction), immunoassays, chromatography, spectrophotometry, and others, catering to both specialty and routine tests. Cell culture involves the controlled growth of animal or plant cells in a sterile environment, and proficiency testing is crucial in assessing the efficacy of laboratories and identifying contaminants and impurities in cell cultures. Laboratory proficiency testing is applicable in various departments such as parasitology, virology, hematology, toxicology, immunology/serology, histopathology, urinalysis, among others. The end-users of laboratory proficiency testing encompass hospitals, contract research organizations, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic research institutions, diagnostic laboratories, independent laboratories, and specialty laboratories.

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The laboratory proficiency testing market includes revenues earned by entities providing services such as sample distribution, testing and analysis, result reporting, data evaluation and analysis, performance assessment, feedback and improvement and accreditation and compliance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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 specified 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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