COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits Market Report 2025

The COVID-19 rapid test kits market size has declined steeply in recent years. It will decline from $918.74 billion in 2024 to $79.35 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -91.4%. The decline in the historic period can be attributed to sensitivity and specificity concerns, limited multiplexing capability, evolution of viral variants, supply chain disruptions, regulatory challenges.

Government regulations and initiatives to diversify diagnostic approaches are expected to drive growth in the COVID-19 rapid test kits market during the forecast period. The need for better diagnostic facilities has become crucial to combat the increasing spread of COVID-19 cases globally, especially among the rising geriatric population. In April 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a US-based government agency, issued new draft guidance to the industry, emphasizing the enrollment of more participants from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations in clinical trials. This initiative aims to ensure meaningful representation of diverse communities in the development of improved treatments and strategies to combat diseases. Robust funding and investments from both public and private agencies for the rapid and innovative development of COVID-19 diagnostics are expected to further boost the market for COVID-19 rapid test kits.

The anticipated expansion of the COVID-19 rapid test kits market is also driven by the rising healthcare expenditure. Healthcare expenditure, representing the total spending on healthcare-related goods and services within a healthcare system or economy, plays a crucial role in supporting the development and accessibility of COVID-19 rapid test kits. For instance, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information in November 2022, healthcare expenditure increased to 0.8%, totaling $331 billion in 2022, compared to 7.6% in 2021. The upward trend in healthcare expenditure is a significant driver of the growth in the COVID-19 rapid test kits market.

Leading companies in the COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits market are introducing new products, such as Antigen Rapid Test Kits, to enable faster and more accurate virus detection, thereby aiding in controlling the spread of infections efficiently. Antigen Rapid Test Kits identify viral proteins associated with infections like COVID-19 and provide results within 15-30 minutes from a nasal or throat swab. Although they are less sensitive than PCR tests, these kits are effective for rapid screening in large populations. For example, in June 2023, Kaneka Corporation, a Japan-based chemical manufacturer, launched the KANEKA Immunochromatography Flu A/B and SARS-CoV-2 Ag test kit. This kit allows for the quick and accurate detection of COVID-19 and influenza viruses from a single nasal swab sample, delivering results in about ten minutes. Its simple design eliminates the need for specialized equipment, making it suitable for use in medical facilities as well as self-testing scenarios. Additionally, its capability to detect multiple viruses at once increases its value in clinical settings, enabling timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment decisions.

Major companies in the COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits market are prioritizing the development of advanced testing solutions to increase accuracy, reduce turnaround times, and improve user convenience. Testing solutions encompass diagnostic tools and methodologies that detect specific conditions, such as infections or diseases, using various sample types. These solutions include the tests themselves along with related processes and technologies to ensure precise and efficient results. For instance, in June 2022, Genes2Me, an India-based molecular diagnostics company, launched the CoviEasy At-Home Self-Test Kit for COVID-19, offering significant benefits for individuals seeking rapid and reliable testing. With results in just 10 minutes, the kit provides a quick solution for both symptomatic and asymptomatic users, facilitating timely health and safety decisions. Designed for easy use, it includes an AI-driven mobile app that guides users through the testing process and ensures accurate reporting, making it accessible to a broad range of users, including children under adult supervision.

In June 2023, Avacta, a UK-based biotechnology company, completed the acquisition of Coris Bioconcept for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move by Avacta is intended to broaden its diagnostics portfolio, offering inventive solutions to the healthcare sector. Coris Bioconcept, located in Belgium, specializes in the production of COVID-19 rapid test kits.

Major companies operating in the COVID-19 rapid test kits market include Abbott Laboratories, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ag, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Siemens Healthineers Ag, Quidel Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Quest Diagnostics, QIAGEN N.V., DiaSorin S.p.A., Mylab Discovery Solutions, Kalbe Farma, He Qi Group Foundation, Beijing Jinwofu Bioengineering Technology Company, Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech Co. Ltd, Transasia Bio Medicals, Vanguard Diagnostics, HLL Lifecare Limited, Voxtur Bio Ltd, LAB-CARE Diagnostics, ImmunoScience, CPC Diagnostics, Seegene, SD Biosensor, Getein Biotech, Hangzhou Biotest Biotech, Boditech Med, Inc, Beijing Tigsun Diagnostics, Hunan Lituo Biotechnology, Vivacheck Lab, Fujirebio, Sysmex Corporation, Atomo Diagnostics, Cellmid Limited, Senova, CerTest Biotec, Omega Diagnostics, Abingdon Health, Babylon, Novacyt Group, BioMaxima S.A, SensDx S.A, OraSure Technologies, Inc, Sorrento Therapeutics, Monocent Inc, Aurora Biomed, Hologic, LabCorp, GenMark Diagnostics, BioFire Diagnostics, Mesa Biotech, Perkin Elmer, Healgen Scientific Limited Liability Company, NTBIO DiagnosticsVictory Square Health, Motologic, LetsGetChecked, ACRO Biotech, Cellex Inc, Advagen Biotech Ltd, BATM, BioMedomics QuantLease, CapeBio.

North America was the largest region in the COVID-19 rapid test kits market in 2024. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global COVID-19 rapid test kits market share. The regions covered in the COVID-19 rapid test kits market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the COVID-19 rapid test kits market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The COVID-19 rapid test kits market consists of sales of molecular test kits and antigen test kits. 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.

COVID-19 rapid test kits are user-friendly devices providing quick results, typically within 20 minutes. They come in two types such as rapid antigen test kits and rapid antibody test kits, manufactured by entities in the in-vitro rapid diagnostic tests sector of the medical equipment industry.

This market report segments the COVID-19 rapid test kits by test type into rapid antigen tests, rapid antibody tests, and other variants. Rapid antigen test kits specifically detect antigens associated with the COVID-19 virus. The segmentation by kit type includes equipment and extraction kits, as well as reagents. Specimen types involve nasopharyngeal swabs, oropharyngeal swabs, nasal swabs, blood samples, and others. End-users of these kits span hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, home care settings, and similar establishments.

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