Laboratory Glassware and Plasticware Market Report 2024

This Laboratory Glassware and Plasticware market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The laboratory glassware market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.89 billion in 2023 to $3.04 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The increase observed during the historic period can be ascribed to the expansion of educational institutions, the rise in research facilities, advancements in the healthcare industry, enhancements in standardization and quality control, and the growth in the number of clinical trials.

The laboratory glassware market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.72 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The projected growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rise in personalized and precision medicine, increased funding for scientific research, advancements in materials science, and a growing number of clinical trials. Key trends for the forecast period include the adoption of sustainable materials, integration of automation, development of advanced coatings, and improvements in safety features.

The growth of the laboratory glassware market is anticipated to be driven by the expanding number of research laboratories. These laboratories include academic institutions, healthcare facilities, and industrial businesses. The rise in the number of research laboratories is mainly due to factors such as advancements in science and technology, increased investments in R&D, and a growing demand for innovation across various sectors. Laboratory glassware offers precise, chemically resistant, and versatile tools that are crucial for accurately measuring, mixing, and observing substances in scientific experiments. For example, in March 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a US federal agency, reported that the number of clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA) laboratories in the United States grew from 286,396 in 2020 to 317,545 in 2024. Thus, the increasing number of research laboratories is fueling the growth of the laboratory glassware market.

Leading companies in the laboratory glassware market are focusing on developing innovative products with advanced packaging to enhance safety, convenience, and overall user experience. Improved packaging aims to boost the durability and chemical resistance of the glassware, minimize contamination risks, and ensure safe handling and transport. For example, in March 2022, Globe Scientific, a US-based manufacturer of medical equipment, introduced a premium line of laboratory glassware featuring advanced GlassGuard packaging. This packaging is designed to meet the needs of both laboratory professionals and supply distributors, offering exceptional protection during shipment and reducing breakage and replacement costs.

In January 2024, Calibre Scientific, a US-based provider of life sciences and diagnostics products, acquired LineaLAB for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition boosts Calibre Scientific's laboratory glassware offerings and expands its distribution capabilities in Southern Europe. LineaLAB, based in Spain, specializes in the manufacture of analytical, biological, and laboratory equipment, including laboratory glassware.

Major companies operating in the laboratory glassware market are Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Merck KGaA, Corning Incorporated, Avantor Inc., Sartorius AG, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Schott AG, Gerresheimer AG, Eppendorf SE, Kavalierglass AS, Chemglass Life Sciences LLC, Borosil Limited, DWK Life Sciences Limited, Hario Co. Ltd., Lenz Laborglas GmbH & Co. KG, LabRepCo LLC, Ace Glass Incorporated, Bellco Glass Inc., Foxx Life Sciences, Abdos Labtech Private Limited, Glassco Laboratory Equipment Pvt. Ltd., Globe Scientific Inc., Isolab Laborgeräte GmbH, VITLAB GmbH.

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

The countries covered in the laboratory glassware market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Laboratory glassware encompasses various pieces of equipment made from glass, utilized in scientific laboratories for conducting experiments and research. These items are designed to handle and measure liquids, mix substances, contain reactions, and store samples. Laboratory glassware is appreciated for its transparency, chemical resistance, and capacity to endure high temperatures.

The primary products in the laboratory glassware market include pipettes, flasks, burettes, beakers, storage containers, petri dishes, and others. A pipette is a laboratory tool used for measuring and transferring precise volumes of liquid. Distribution channels encompass both physical stores and e-commerce platforms, while the end-users include research and academic institutions, the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, hospitals and diagnostic centers, contract research organizations, the food and beverage industry, and others.

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The laboratory glassware market consists of sales of test tubes, graduated cylinders, and funnels. 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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