Ion Chromatography Global Market Report 2025

The ion chromatography market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.38 billion in 2024 to $2.59 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing need for quality assurance and quality control, rising demand for precise and consistent analytical results, expansion of pharmaceutical applications, greater use in food and beverage testing, and the growth of environmental testing for pollutants and ions.

The ion chromatography market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.58 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand in the chemical and petrochemical sectors, expanding applications in power generation and energy industries, growth in forensic and toxicological research, quality control initiatives in the fertilizer and agrochemical sector, and the rise in biopharmaceutical research and development activities. Key trends anticipated during the forecast period include the development of high-performance ion chromatography (IC) systems, advancements in column chemistry and materials, integration of IC with mass spectrometry, automation and miniaturization of IC instruments, and improvements in data analysis software for IC.

The increasing investments in pharmaceutical research and development are expected to drive the growth of the ion chromatography market in the coming years. Pharmaceutical research and development involves the scientific processes of discovering, designing, testing, and launching new drugs to treat or prevent various diseases. The surge in pharmaceutical R&D is largely driven by the growing prevalence of chronic and complex illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders, which necessitate the development of more effective and innovative therapies. Ion chromatography plays a vital role in this sector by enabling precise detection and quantification of ionic substances, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and impurities. For example, in July 2024, the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology - a UK-based government body - reported that the UK’s business enterprise sector invested $12.1 billion (£9 billion) in pharmaceutical R&D in 2022, amounting to 0.36% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Thus, the growing investments in pharmaceutical R&D are expected to significantly support the expansion of the ion chromatography market.

Leading companies in the ion chromatography market are prioritizing the development of advanced solutions, such as next-generation instruments, to improve reliability, efficiency, and functional versatility in laboratories serving diverse industries. A next-generation instrument refers to a cutting-edge device designed with the latest innovations to offer enhanced performance, precision, and adaptability. For example, in February 2024, Thermo Fisher Scientific, a U.S.-based biotechnology firm, introduced the Thermo Scientific Dionex Inuvion Ion Chromatography (IC) system. This system incorporates advanced pump technology that increases operational speed, enhances data precision, and ensures consistent reproducibility. Its user-friendly design provides convenient access to internal components, streamlining setup and routine maintenance. The system supports reagent-free ion chromatography (RFIC) with automatic eluent generation, improving time efficiency and ensuring dependable performance. It also includes flexible suppression options - chemical or electrolytic - to maximize sensitivity based on specific application needs. With a modular and customizable structure, the system allows integration of user-installed accessories, making it suitable for evolving analytical requirements. Featuring a compact design and sophisticated software interface, it delivers efficient operation and consistently high-quality results across a range of sectors.

In February 2022, Sartorius AG, a Germany-based biopharmaceutical company, acquired the chromatography division of Novasep for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition strengthened Sartorius AG’s capabilities in downstream bioprocessing by incorporating advanced chromatography systems into its product portfolio. Novasep is a France-based company specializing in ion chromatography solutions.

Major players in the ion chromatography market are Thermo Fisher Scientific, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Danaher Corporation, GE Healthcare, Agilent Technologies Inc., Cytiva, Sartorius AG, PerkinElmer Inc., Tosoh Bioscience LLC, Shimadzu Corporation, Waters Corporation, Bio-Rad Laboratories, SCIEX, Metrohm AG, Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, Sykam Chromatography, Qingdao Shenghan Chromatograph Technology Co. Ltd., Resonac, Buck Scientific, MembraPure GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the ion chromatography market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in ion chromatography report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

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

Ion chromatography is an analytical method used to separate and measure ions in a sample based on their interaction with a resin or stationary phase. The technique involves passing a liquid sample through a column filled with a material that selectively retains ions depending on their charge and affinity.

The primary product categories in ion chromatography include ion chromatographs, ion chromatography supplies, ion exchange resins, and sample preparation systems. Ion chromatographs are the core instruments used in ion chromatography for separating ions in a sample and providing detailed analysis. This technique encompasses various methods such as suppressed ion chromatography, non-suppressed ion chromatography, and capillary ion chromatography, and finds applications in environmental testing, the pharmaceutical industry, the food industry, the chemical industry, and other sectors.

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The ion chromatography market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as instrument calibration and maintenance, research and development support, method development and validation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The ion chromatography market also includes sales of eluents and reagents, conductivity detectors, autosamplers, suppressors, and pump modules. 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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