Laboratory Chemicals Global Market Report 2024

The laboratory chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.85 billion in 2023 to $4.11 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to the expansion of pharmaceutical research and development (R&D), the growth of the healthcare industry, an increasing demand for diagnostic testing, the globalization of the chemical industry, and regulatory compliance requirements.

The laboratory chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.28 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising demand for personalized medicine, an increased focus on biotechnology research, the growth in environmental testing, the expansion of the food and beverage industry, and the globalization of drug manufacturing. Key trends expected in the forecast period include a growing emphasis on green chemistry practices, increased use of automation in laboratories, rising demand for specialty chemicals, the development of sustainable chemical processes, and the integration of artificial intelligence in laboratory workflows.

The laboratory chemicals market is poised for growth, driven by the increasing volume of clinical research activities. Clinical research involves studies conducted with human participants to assess the safety and efficacy of new medical treatments, interventions, or diagnostic procedures. Laboratories conducting clinical research rely on a variety of laboratory chemicals for routine and specialized assays, employing methodologies such as tandem mass spectrometry, fully automated devices, and high-performance liquid chromatography. Notably, ClinicalTrials.gov reported a surge in registered clinical research studies from 399,499 in 2022 to 437,533, spanning all 50 states of the United States and 221 countries. With 140,492 studies (31%) conducted in the U.S. and 241,498 studies (53%) in non-U.S. locations, the growth in clinical research activities is a key driver for the laboratory chemicals market.

The laboratory chemicals market is also anticipated to experience growth due to increased chemical production. Chemicals, substances with distinct molecular compositions used in chemical processes, require laboratory chemicals for research, analysis, and quality control in chemical production. Statistics Canada reported a 5.6% increase in capital expenditures on Canadian infrastructure, reaching $108.1 billion in 2021. This rise in chemical production activities contributes to the demand for laboratory chemicals, emphasizing their pivotal role in facilitating precision, reproducibility, and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Product innovation stands out as a prominent trend in the laboratory chemicals market, with major companies focusing on creating and developing innovative products. Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp., a U.S.-based chemical provider, exemplifies this trend by launching Sodium Chloride UPS in March 2022. This inorganic salt plays a crucial role in bioprocessing, with applications in upstream cell culture and downstream purification and polishing. The introduction of innovative products, emphasizing quality and reliability, serves to strengthen the market positions of key industry players.

Major companies are concentrating on the development of detection solutions, particularly in vitro diagnostics (IVD) kits, to gain a competitive edge in the laboratory chemicals market. In vitro diagnostics involve tests conducted on samples outside the body, such as blood or tissue, to detect diseases or conditions. Alfa Chemistry, a U.S.-based contract research organization, launched a range of IVD products, including the COVID-19 Mutation RT-qPCR Detection Kit, COVID-19 RT-qPCR Detection Kit Plus, and COVID-19 RT-qPCR Detection Kit (RUO), addressing the growing demand for reliable diagnostic tools amidst the pandemic. These kits offer accurate and rapid detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including identification of specific variants, contributing to advanced laboratory diagnostics.

In September 2022, Seatex, LLC, a U.S.-based chemical blending and manufacturing company, acquired ChemQuest Chemicals LLC. This acquisition enhances Seatex's manufacturing capabilities, expands its capacity, and provides access to a diverse client base across various end markets. ChemQuest Chemicals LLC, a custom chemical manufacturer, offers laboratory chemicals as part of its services, reflecting the industry's consolidation and pursuit of strengthened market positions.

Major companies operating in the laboratory chemicals market report are Honeywell International Inc., BD Biosciences Systems and Reagents Inc., GE Healthcare Inc., ITW Reagents Division, Avantor Inc., Agilent Technologies Inc., Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation, bioMérieux SA, PerkinElmer Inc., Beckman Coulter Inc., Shimadzu Corporation, Hamilton Company, Meridian Life Science Inc., Takara Bio Inc., Cole-Parmer Instrument Company LLC., Toronto Research Chemicals Inc., Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp., FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corp, Biosynth AG, Merck Millipore Ltd., GFS Chemicals Inc., Dasit Group S.p.A., Thomas Scientific LLC, Labconco Corp., Pathtech Pty Ltd., Lonza Biologics Inc., Morphisto GmbH, KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH, Molecular BioProducts Inc., Biochrom Ltd.

Europe was the largest region in the laboratory chemicals market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the laboratory chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the laboratory chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The primary types of laboratory chemicals include cytokine and chemokine testing, biochemistry, molecular biology, environmental testing, cell or tissue culture, carbohydrate analysis, and others. Cytokine and chemokine testing involve the use of immunological assays and cytokine panels to detect and quantify cytokines and chemokines in biological samples such as plasma and serum. These laboratory chemicals find applications in various sectors, including government, education, industry, and healthcare, and are utilized in pharmaceutical companies, biotechnological companies, academic and research institutions, among others.

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The laboratory chemicals market consists of sales of reagents, acids, bases, flammable liquids, toxic chemicals, buffers and surfactants. 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.