PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1722546
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1722546
The global histology and cytology market size reached USD 18.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 42.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.43% during 2025-2033. The increasing demand for early disease detection, along with the rising awareness about advanced therapeutics, is propelling the market.
Histology and cytology are branches of biology dealing with chemistry, structure and function of tissues and cells of animals and plants at a microscopic level. They assist medical staff in diagnosing diseases, such as cancer, cervical disease, tuberculosis, human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, abnormal growth, inflammatory diseases, leukemia, smallpox, and rabies. They also help enhance the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of diagnostic methods. As a result, they find extensive applications in hospitals, clinics, and research and development (R&D) institutes across the globe.
At present, there is a rise in the number of cancer patients across the globe. This, along with the favorable reimbursement policies for laboratory tests, represents one of the key factors driving the market. Moreover, the growing integration of digital solutions in cytological diagnosis aids in rapidly interpreting primary diagnostic data, which is positively influencing the market. In addition, major manufacturers are launching new and advanced cytology systems for helping in the rapid on-site evaluation of cytology samples. This, coupled with the rising traction of immunohistochemistry (IHC) for visualizing cellular components, is propelling the growth of the market. Besides this, there is an increase in the standardization of pathological laboratories around the world. This, along with technological advancements in diagnostic and molecular techniques, is contributing to the growth of the market. Additionally, increasing awareness about the advanced therapeutics and enhanced healthcare infrastructure worldwide is offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors. Furthermore, key market players are focusing on acquisitions, mergers, partnerships, and collaborations to expand their customer base. They are also launching new products and receiving product approvals from regulatory authorities, which is projected to bolster the growth of the market.
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Abbott Laboratories, Becton Dickinson and Company, Carl Zeiss AG, Danaher Corporation, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Hologic Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Merck KGaA, Olympus Corporation, PerkinElmer Inc., Sysmex Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and Trivitron Healthcare.