Atomic Absorption Spectrometer Market Report 2025

This atomic absorption spectrometer market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The atomic absorption spectrometer market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.47 billion in 2024 to $8.07 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advances in analytical techniques, regulatory requirements, growth in environmental monitoring, expansion of pharmaceutical and clinical research, and technological innovations.

The atomic absorption spectrometer market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.92 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing environmental regulations, growth in industrialization, rising focus on food safety, growth in water and wastewater treatment, and increasing awareness of health and safety. Major trends in the forecast period include increased integration with automation, advancement in sensitivity and detection limits, the growing need for on-site and field analysis, enhanced software capabilities, and a focus on multi-element analysis.

The growing concerns around food safety are expected to drive the expansion of the atomic absorption spectrophotometer market in the future. These concerns stem from the increasing incidences of foodborne illnesses, contamination, and the rising complexity of global food supply chains. Atomic absorption spectrometers play a key role in food safety by detecting and measuring trace levels of heavy metals and other contaminants, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory limits. For example, according to the Department of Health, an Australian government agency, in September 2023, Western Australia (WA) saw a record 28% rise in campylobacteriosis cases in 2022 compared to 2021. As a result, heightened food safety concerns are fueling the demand for atomic absorption spectrophotometers.

Leading companies in the atomic absorption spectrophotometer market are focused on developing innovative products, such as flame atomic absorption spectrophotometers, to gain a competitive edge. These instruments measure the concentration of metal elements in a sample by analyzing the light absorbed by atoms excited in a flame. For instance, in September 2022, Shimadzu Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer, launched the AA-7800 series of atomic absorption spectrophotometers. These devices are designed for high-performance and sensitive analysis across diverse applications while prioritizing safety. With features such as a vibration sensor and gas leak detection, the AA-7800 spectrophotometers are well-suited for flame analysis using acetylene gas and can effectively analyze samples with high concentrations or organic solvents.

In October 2023, Calibre Scientific Inc., a U.S.-based precision instrument manufacturer, acquired CPS Analitica Srl for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Calibre Scientific's position as a global provider of life science reagents, tools, instruments, and consumables across various industries, including laboratory research, diagnostics, and biopharmaceuticals. CPS Analitica Srl, an Italian company, offers a range of analytical solutions, including absorption spectrometers.

Major companies operating in the atomic absorption spectrometer market are Hitachi Ltd, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Agilent Technologies, Sartorius AG, Shimadzu Corporation, PerkinElmer Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Bruker Corporation, Horiba Scientific, Eppendorf, Anton Paar, Metrohm AG, Malvern Panalytical, Leco Corporation, Techcomp, Analytik Jena, Spectro Analytical Instruments, Berthold Technologies, CEM Corporation, GBC Scientific Equipment, Buck Scientific Instruments LLC.

North America was the largest region in the atomic absorption spectrometer market in 2024. The regions covered in the atomic absorption spectrometer market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the atomic absorption spectrometer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS) is an analytical tool used to determine the concentration of specific elements in a sample by measuring the amount of light absorbed by free atoms in a gaseous state. The instrument includes a light source, atomizer, monochromator, and detector, which work in tandem to quantify elements based on their unique light absorption properties.

The primary types of atomic absorption spectrometers are flame atomic absorption spectrometers, graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometers, and integrated atomic absorption spectrometers. A flame atomic absorption spectrometer uses a flame to atomize the sample, converting it into free atoms for analysis. This type is commonly employed for routine metal analysis in environmental, clinical, and industrial contexts due to its straightforward operation and relatively low cost. Flame atomic absorption spectrometers are used in various applications, including environmental testing, food and beverage analysis, and biotechnology, serving industries such as pharmaceuticals, mining, petrochemicals, and agriculture.

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The atomic absorption spectrometer market consists of sales of hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometers (Hydride AAS), cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometers (Cold Vapor AAS), and atomic absorption spectrometers with electrothermal atomization (ETA-AAS). 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).

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