Microtome Global Market Report 2025

Description

A microtome is a laboratory instrument designed to cut thin sections of materials, particularly biological tissue, for microscopic analysis. This device ensures the precise and uniform slicing of samples, allowing for high-quality imaging and accurate examination under a microscope.

The primary product categories of microtomes include instruments and accessories. Microtome instruments are specialized devices used to cut thin slices of biological samples for microscopic study. These instruments utilize various technologies, such as fully automated, semi-automated, and manual, for applications including disease diagnosis and medical research. They are used by a range of end-users, including hospitals, clinical and diagnostic laboratories, academic research centers, and others.

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The microtome market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.24 billion in 2024 to $0.26 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to rising awareness of early diagnosis, the increasing demand for biopsies, the growing geriatric population, the rising demand for microtomes, and the increasing prevalence of cancer.

The microtome market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.34 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, an increasing elderly population, a growing occurrence of oncological disorders, the rising adoption of microtomes in neuroscience, and the expansion of precision medicine. Key trends expected include advancements in automation, motorized microtomes with programmable features, the introduction of diamond-coated blades, integration with imaging systems, and developments in high-resolution sectioning.

The increasing prevalence of oncological disorders is expected to drive the growth of the microtome market in the coming years. Oncological disorders encompass diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells, often resulting in cancer. Several factors contribute to the rising prevalence of these disorders, including an aging population, greater exposure to environmental carcinogens, unhealthy lifestyles, and genetic predispositions. Microtomes play a crucial role in pathology by enabling precise tissue slicing, allowing for the examination of cancerous cells and the determination of tumor type and progression. For instance, in February 2024, the World Health Organization, an international public health organization based in Switzerland, reported that nearly 20 million new cancer cases were recorded in 2022, leading to approximately 10 million deaths. Projections indicate that the annual incidence of cancer could increase to 35 million by 2050, representing a 77% rise from 2022 figures. As a result, the growing prevalence of oncological disorders is fueling the expansion of the microtome market.

Leading companies in the microtome market are concentrating on the development of advanced tissue sectioning devices to enhance efficiency in laboratory settings and improve outcomes in both clinical and research environments. Tissue sectioning devices are essential laboratory tools that produce precise, uniform tissue slices for histology, research, and diagnostics. For example, in February 2023, Precisionary Instruments, a US-based microtome manufacturer, introduced a new line of rotary microtomes. These models feature a heavy, stable core ideal for serial sectioning, ensuring consistent results with large sample sizes. The RF-600 manual model includes two specimen clamp holders for different cassette sizes, while the RF-800 and RF-1000 models incorporate LCD touchscreen controls. The RF-1000 model also offers fully automated cutting capabilities, which can be operated via touchscreen, control panel, or foot pedal for enhanced efficiency. These microtomes are particularly well-suited for sectioning paraffin-embedded tissue in histology studies.

In January 2023, Green Leaf Scientific, an Ireland-based provider of laboratory tools and research instruments, partnered with Precisionary Instruments LLC to introduce tissue sectioning equipment to life science laboratories across Europe. This collaboration aims to integrate Precisionary's advanced tissue-slicing solutions with Green Leaf Scientific's sales expertise, customer service, and local market knowledge to foster growth and advance tissue slice research in Europe. Precisionary Instruments LLC is a US-based company specializing in the design and manufacturing of tissue slicers and microtomes.

Major players in the microtome market are Cardinal Health Inc., Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH, Sakura Finetek Inc., RWD Life Science Co. Ltd., SM Scientific Instruments Pvt. Ltd., Narang Medical Limited, AGD Biomedicals Pvt. Ltd., Diapath S.p.A., Milestone Medical, Boeckeler Instruments Inc., SLEE Medical GmbH, microTec Laborgerate GmbH, Campden Instruments, Precisionary Instruments LLC, Jinhua YIDI Medical Appliance Co. Ltd., Medimeas, Histo-Line Laboratories, MEDITE Medical GmbH, Erma Inc., CellPath Ltd., Laboid International.

North America was the largest region in the microtome market in 2024. The regions covered in microtome report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

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

The microtome market consists of sales of sliding microtomes, cryostat microtomes, sledge microtomes, and ultra microtomes. 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.

Microtome Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on microtome market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Product: Instruments; Accessories
2) By Technology: Fully Automated; Semi-Automated; Manual
3) By Application: Disease Diagnosis; Medical Research
4) By End-User: Hospitals; Clinical And Diagnostic Laboratories; Academic Research Centers; Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Instruments: Rotary Microtome; Cryostat Microtome; Vibrating Microtome; Ultramicrotome; Sledge Microtome
2) By Accessories: Blades And Knives; Blade Holders; Specimen Holders; Sectioning Aids; Safety Covers And Disposables
Companies Mentioned: Cardinal Health Inc.; Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH; Sakura Finetek Inc.; RWD Life Science Co. Ltd.; SM Scientific Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Microtome Market Characteristics

3. Microtome Market Trends And Strategies

4. Microtome Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Microtome Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Microtome PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Microtome Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Microtome Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Microtome Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Microtome Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Microtome Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Instruments
Accessories
6.2. Global Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Fully Automated
Semi-Automated
Manual
6.3. Global Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Disease Diagnosis
Medical Research
6.4. Global Microtome Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hospitals
Clinical And Diagnostic Laboratories
Academic Research Centers
Other End-Users
6.5. Global Microtome Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Instruments, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Rotary Microtome
Cryostat Microtome
Vibrating Microtome
Ultramicrotome
Sledge Microtome
6.6. Global Microtome Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Accessories, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Blades And Knives
Blade Holders
Specimen Holders
Sectioning Aids
Safety Covers And Disposables

7. Microtome Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Microtome Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Microtome Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Microtome Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Microtome Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Microtome Market

9.1. China Microtome Market Overview
9.2. China Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Microtome Market

10.1. India Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Microtome Market

11.1. Japan Microtome Market Overview
11.2. Japan Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Microtome Market

12.1. Australia Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Microtome Market

13.1. Indonesia Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Microtome Market

14.1. South Korea Microtome Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Microtome Market

15.1. Western Europe Microtome Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Microtome Market

16.1. UK Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Microtome Market

17.1. Germany Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Microtome Market

18.1. France Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Microtome Market

19.1. Italy Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Microtome Market

20.1. Spain Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Microtome Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Microtome Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Microtome Market

22.1. Russia Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Microtome Market

23.1. North America Microtome Market Overview
23.2. North America Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Microtome Market

24.1. USA Microtome Market Overview
24.2. USA Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Microtome Market

25.1. Canada Microtome Market Overview
25.2. Canada Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Microtome Market

26.1. South America Microtome Market Overview
26.2. South America Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Microtome Market

27.1. Brazil Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Microtome Market

28.1. Middle East Microtome Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Microtome Market

29.1. Africa Microtome Market Overview
29.2. Africa Microtome Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Microtome Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Microtome Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Microtome Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Microtome Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Microtome Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Cardinal Health Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Sakura Finetek Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. RWD Life Science Co. Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. SM Scientific Instruments Pvt. Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Microtome Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Narang Medical Limited
31.2. AGD Biomedicals Pvt. Ltd.
31.3. Diapath S.p.A.
31.4. Milestone Medical
31.5. Boeckeler Instruments Inc.
31.6. SLEE Medical GmbH
31.7. microTec Laborgerate GmbH
31.8. Campden Instruments
31.9. Precisionary Instruments LLC
31.10. Jinhua YIDI Medical Appliance Co. Ltd.
31.11. Medimeas
31.12. Histo-Line Laboratories
31.13. MEDITE Medical GmbH
31.14. Erma Inc.
31.15. CellPath Ltd.

32. Global Microtome Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Microtome Market

34. Recent Developments In The Microtome Market

35. Microtome Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Microtome Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Microtome Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Microtome Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer