Laboratory Glassware and Plasticware Market Report 2025

This Laboratory Glassware and Plasticware market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The laboratory glassware and plasticware market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.35 billion in 2024 to $6.64 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to a rise in demand for plasticware, an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases, growth in research facilities, a rise in research activities, and an increase in investments in the healthcare sector.

The laboratory glassware and plasticware market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.81 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing funding in R&D across industries, growing healthcare infrastructure, expansion of biopharmaceutical industries, increasing adoption of automated lab systems, and increasing demand for personalized medicine. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in eco-friendly and recyclable materials, integration of smart technologies, innovation in personalized solutions, advancements in automated lab systems, and advancements in online sales channels.

The growth in the number of diagnostic laboratories is expected to drive the expansion of the laboratory glassware and plasticware market. Diagnostic laboratories, which perform tests and analyses on biological samples to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment, are increasing due to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, advancements in diagnostic technologies, and a growing demand for early and accurate medical testing. Laboratory glassware and plasticware are crucial for performing precise and reliable tests and analyses, such as blood tests, chemical assays, and microbiological cultures, ensuring accurate measurement, mixing, and storage of samples and reagents. For example, in February 2024, the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), an India-based organization that accredits laboratories, reported an increase in NABL-accredited laboratories in India from 2,065 in 2021 to 2,150 in 2024. Consequently, the rise in diagnostic laboratories is fueling the growth of the laboratory glassware and plasticware market.

Leading companies in the laboratory glassware and plasticware market are developing plant-based lab consumables to address sustainability issues and reduce the environmental impact of traditional plastic products. These plant-based consumables help lower environmental impact through biodegradability, promote sustainable resource usage, reduce carbon footprints, enhance market differentiation, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide cost savings over time. For example, in February 2024, Green Elephant Biotech, a Germany-based company specializing in sustainable biotechnology solutions, introduced the Green Elephant 96-Well Plate. This product is the first plant-based lab consumable made from sustainable polylactic acid (PLA) rather than fossil fuels. It maintains the same quality and safety as traditional plastic plates but cuts the carbon footprint of laboratories by 50% over its lifecycle and is produced from corn starch using a less energy-intensive process.

In May 2023, DWK Life Sciences, a Germany-based company specializing in laboratory glassware, plasticware, and primary packaging solutions, acquired Assem-Pak, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is in line with DWK’s strategy to broaden its range of customizable packaging solutions within the Life Science sector. The company plans to utilize Assem-Pak's capabilities to better support clients throughout their development processes, enhancing DWK’s bundled offerings and streamlining supply chain management. Assem-Pak, Inc., a US-based company, specializes in manufacturing high-quality rubber stoppers and aluminum seals, along with providing premium services such as cleaning, washing, assembling, and kitting primary packaging for the Life Science industry.

Major companies operating in the laboratory glassware and plasticware market are Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Merck KGaA, Corning Incorporated, Avantor Inc., Sartorius AG, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Nipro Corporation, Schott AG, Gerresheimer AG, Eppendorf SE, Greiner Bio-One International GmbH, Metrohm AG, Kavalierglass AS, Chemglass Life Sciences LLC, Borosil Ltd., DWK Life Sciences Ltd., Labconco Corporation, Haier Biomedical International, Bel-Art Products Inc., Tarsons Products Limited, Adams & Chittenden Scientific Glass Cooperative Corporation, Crystalgen Inc., Hirschmann Laborgeräte GmbH & Co. KG.

North America was the largest region in the laboratory glassware and plasticware market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the laboratory glassware and plasticware market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the laboratory glassware and plasticware market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Laboratory glassware and plasticware encompass a variety of equipment and tools used in scientific labs for conducting experiments, measurements, and chemical reactions. Glassware includes items crafted from glass, which are known for their resistance to chemicals and heat. Plasticware, on the other hand, consists of equipment made from different types of plastics, such as polypropylene or polyethylene, valued for their durability, cost-effectiveness, and versatility in specific applications.

The primary products in the laboratory glassware and plasticware market include burettes, storage containers, beakers, flasks, petri dishes, pipettes and pipette tips, among others. A burette is a precise laboratory tool used for dispensing specific volumes of liquid, commonly in titrations, and features a graduated tube with a stopcock for controlled release. Distribution channels encompass both online and offline methods, with end-users spanning contract research organizations, the food and beverage industry, hospitals and diagnostic centers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, research and academic institutions, and others.

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