Laboratory Filtration Market

Laboratory Filtration Market: Overview

The market size for Laboratory Filtration was USD 3429.5 million in 2021, projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5 percent during the forecast period. The primary drivers of the market expansion are the expanding use of filtration technology in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries, as well as the rising need for filters with higher levels of efficiency. Sterilized filtration, bioburden reduction, oil and gas filtration, air filtration, and membrane filtration are all features of filtration devices.

Manufacturers are developing large-volume filtration processes in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical businesses. For instance, the particle filter, 3M Purification, Inc.'s product enhances the filtration surface area while preserving the conventional filter size. The development of complex filtering technologies for ultra-purification, rising utilization of analytical instruments, and rising demand for high throughput filtration products during the down streaming process are anticipated to drive the growth throughout the projection period. The market is predicted to be driven during the anticipated period by the rising cost of R&D. For instance, in Europe, GVS Filter Technology invested 6% of its entire revenues in the R&D of technologically advanced filters in 2020.

Additionally, a rise in laboratories in developing nations and a surge in demand for improved membrane filtration systems fuel the market's expansion. The International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) estimates that as of 2021, there will be about 85,000 laboratories functioning worldwide. It is projected that an increased need for healthcare facilities will satisfy consumer demand during the forecast period. However, it is anticipated that rising product innovation and development due to technology developments will fuel market expansion over the anticipated decade. Other factors influencing the industry's expansion include the need to develop large-molecule biopharmaceuticals, greater purity standards, and developments in filter technology.

Laboratory Filtration Market: COVID-19 Impact

The market has been significantly and favorably impacted by COVID-19. Growing worries about preserving health and hygiene throughout this stage have paved the path for the expansion of this sector. The market demand and supply have been driven by a sharp increase in demand from end users such as food and beverage producers, hospitals, and wastewater treatment facilities. Additionally, the expansion of vaccine research efforts at this stage directly increased the need for laboratory filtration. The creation of vaccines brought on high demand for different filtration methods and materials. Government agencies worldwide have increased funding for vaccine development and production due to the pandemic's economic and social costs, which has increased the need for laboratory filtration goods for COVID-19 research.

Laboratory Filtration Market: Drivers

Increased Investment in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries to Drive Market Growth

The increasing demand for laboratory filtration is due to its many advantages, including lower production costs, high flexibility, and high product quality. R&D investments in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are increasing. In addition, companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries use goods for laboratory separation when creating new drugs. Medication based on biotechnology is anticipated to become more significant. Pharmaceutical businesses spend money on R&D to produce high-caliber, ground-breaking products. The trend suggests that large pharmaceutical companies are improving their R&D efficiency by making significant long-term investments in R&D to realize a return on investment and cooperate in R&D. Additionally, the pharmaceutical industry spent USD 83 billion on research and development in 2019, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Benefits of laboratory membrane filtration and strong R&D expenditure drive market expansion over the projection period.

Government Investments in Healthcare Infrastructure to Drive Market Growth

The federal government's increased support will likely accelerate market expansion. Additionally, the development and expansion of the healthcare sector, pushed by public and private actors, particularly in developing nations, will provide the attractive potential for market expansion. High investment returns, guaranteed by research efforts, would also benefit the market. Additionally, rising personal disposable income levels, the introduction of technologically advanced products in hospitals, rising investments for the development of advanced medical products and devices, and an increase in demand for high-production filtration products during the down streaming process all have a positive impact on the market growth rate. Nano-fibre technology is another factor. It offers greater flexibility, control, and durability.

Laboratory Filtration Market: Restraints

High Cost Associated with Research & Development to Hamper Market Growth

Market expansion is anticipated to be hampered by the high cost of research and development, a lack of adequate infrastructure, and the high amount of raw materials needed. Along with these factors, the market is expected to face challenges from a lack of favorable reimbursement scenarios and technology penetration in developing economies, high capital expenditures for the construction of production facilities, high price sensitivity among end users, and inadequate infrastructure in low- and middle-income nations. Alternative technologies and recent technical advancements may adversely affect the worldwide laboratory filtration market. Additionally, a sizeable sum of capital assets is needed to set up the production facilities. The development of the global laboratory filtering market may be hampered as a result.

Laboratory Filtration Market: Segment Overview

Microfiltration Segment to Dominate Market Due to its Increased Thermal Stability and Chemical Resistance

The laboratory filtration market is segmented based on techniques: microfiltration, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, vacuum filtration and nanofiltration. During the projected period, it is anticipated that the Microfiltration products category will account for the largest market share and is expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast period. Through a microporous membrane, pollutants from air or liquid are removed through microfiltration. Due to its great thermal stability and chemical resistance, microfiltration has seen a rise in market use. Microfiltration makes it possible to achieve large separation rates without using extra solvents, making the process simple. According to the study, tangential microfiltration in continuous flow was used in 2019 to extract the HIV successfully. As a result, it is anticipated that the demand for laboratory microfiltration will increase in the next years.

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies Category to Dominate Market Owing to Rising Demand for Disease Diagnostics

Based on end users, the laboratory filtration market is segmented into pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies, food & beverage industry, hospitals & diagnostic laboratories and academic & research institutions. The market share held by pharmaceutical & biopharmaceutical companies was the greatest. Numerous more prevalent diseases substantially support the rising demand for disease diagnostics. In pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical laboratory applications, filtering is a crucial process step. Filtration systems are implemented in the fermentation broth, fine chemicals, sterilizing grade filter, pre-filtration, and filling OTC medicines. Furthermore, reliable ultrafiltration procedures are essential for the creation of biopharmaceutical goods. Additionally, as R & D activities in the laboratory filtration market expand, so do the prices of the products, which is anticipated to reduce the market's growth momentum in the years to come.

Laboratory Filtration Market: Regional Landscape

North America to Dominate Market due to Increasing Inclination Towards Drug Development

Over the forecast period, it is anticipated that the North American market will account for the largest revenue share. This is largely attributable to the growing propensity for drug development. For instance, as part of its strategy to create the next-generation COVID-19 treatment, the U.S. government said in 2021 that it would invest more than USD 3 billion to speed up the discovery, development, and production of antiviral drugs. Due to the existence of major filtration product producers, the development of advanced laboratories, and rising government support for basic research, North America is the region with the largest market for laboratory filtration products. The main causes of a sizable target population in North America are rising target diseases and expanding therapeutic needs. Additionally, the region's acceptance rate of laboratory filtration goods is strengthened by growing industrialization and the availability of new products.

The European market is anticipated to experience stable revenue growth throughout the forecast period because hospitals and diagnostic labs in this region are increasingly using microfiltration systems. This market expansion might be ascribed to the region's expanding food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical industry's well-established healthcare system and strict regulatory environments foster market expansion. Additionally, growing financial assistance from government agencies motivates laboratory filter makers to update their current product lines. For instance, the European Union sponsored the GVS Sud Srl enterprise through the European Regional Development Fund. With the help of this money, two multipurpose biomimetic filters that can remove pathogens, leukocytes, and potassium ions from the blood have been developed.

Global Laboratory Filtration Market: Competitive Landscape

In May 2022, The Irish-based filtration and membrane manufacturing factory of Merck KGaA expanded. The Carrigtwohill facility is anticipated to get an investment of €440 million for capacity expansion, and Cork, Ireland, will also get a new manufacturing facility built. Similarly, in January 2022, 3M disclosed a USD 470 million investment to upgrade its Clinton, Tennessee, factory. This breakthrough is anticipated to increase sustainability and speed up consumer reaction. Additionally, 3M has plans to invest in its quickly expanding goods, like Filtrete air filters and Command Brand adhesive strips. In September 2020, to hasten the creation of vaccines, Merck Millipore provided the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology (Indonesia) with research tools and supplies worth IDR 1.2 billion (USD 0.086 million).

A few players in the Laboratory Filtration Market include AARP, Gerber Life Insurance Company, Foresters Financial Services Inc., Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company, Colonial Penn, The American Automobile Association Inc., Fidelity Life Association, Royal Neighbors of America, Metlife, Inc.

Regional Classification of the Global Laboratory Filtration Market is Described Below:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• Germany
• France
• Spain
• U.K.
• Italy
• Russia
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Southeast Asia
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East and Africa

• GCC
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East and Africa

*Regions and countries are subject to change based on data availability

Key Elements Included In The Study: Global Laboratory Filtration Market

• Laboratory Filtration Market by Product/Technology/Grade, Application/End-user, and Region
• Executive Summary (Opportunity Analysis and Key Trends)
• Historical Market Size and Estimates, Value, 2018 - 2022
• Market Value at Regional and Country Level, 2023 - 2030
• Market Dynamics and Economic Overview
• Market Size in Value, Growth Rates, and Forecast Figures, 2023 - 2030
• Competitive Intelligence with Financials, Key Developments, and Portfolio of Leading Companies 
• Regional and Product/Grade/Application/End-user Price Trends Analysis
• Value Chain and Five Force’s Analysis
• Regional/Sub-region/Country Market Size and Trend Analysis
• Company Market Share Analysis and Key Player Profiles

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