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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) molecular diagnostics is a laboratory method used to amplify and examine specific sequences of deoxyribonucleic acid or ribonucleic acid in a sample. Its primary function is to detect the presence of targeted genetic material, allowing for the identification of pathogens, genetic conditions, or mutations. This technique is extensively utilized in medical diagnostics due to its high sensitivity and accuracy in detecting infectious diseases, genetic disorders, and cancer-related markers.
The key product categories in PCR molecular diagnostics include instruments, reagents and consumables, and software. Instruments are devices or tools specifically designed for performing scientific, medical, or technical tasks and measurements. The technology includes real-time PCR, digital PCR, and conventional PCR methods, applied to various sample types such as blood, saliva, tissue, and urine. PCR molecular diagnostics are used across different applications, including infectious disease testing and oncology testing, and serve a range of end-users such as hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, and other healthcare facilities.
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The polymerase chain reaction molecular diagnostics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.97 billion in 2024 to $9.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising demand for early disease detection, a growing prevalence of infectious diseases, heightened awareness of genetic disorders, increased adoption of point-of-care testing, and a higher incidence of chronic illnesses.
The polymerase chain reaction molecular diagnostics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.64 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of cancer, rising demand for personalized medicine, growing investments in molecular diagnostics, increasing need for rapid diagnostic tests, and expanding demand for non-invasive prenatal testing. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in diagnostic technologies, development of point-of-care polymerase chain reaction systems, innovations in multiplex polymerase chain reaction, integration of polymerase chain reaction with microfluidics, and technological enhancements in digital polymerase chain reaction platforms.
The growing prevalence of infectious diseases is expected to drive the expansion of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) molecular diagnostics market. Infectious diseases are caused by harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, which can spread directly or indirectly from person to person. The increasing prevalence of these diseases is largely due to the rise of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, which are more difficult to treat and control, leading to prolonged illness, higher healthcare costs, and greater public health risks. PCR molecular diagnostics improve the management of infectious diseases by offering rapid and accurate pathogen detection at the genetic level, enabling early diagnosis and targeted treatment. This enhances healthcare outcomes by promoting timely interventions, reducing the spread of infections, and improving patient care. For example, in November 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services, a U.S. government agency, reported an 11% increase in newly reported chronic hepatitis B cases in 2022 compared to 2021. As a result, the rising prevalence of infectious diseases is fueling the growth of the PCR molecular diagnostics market.
Leading companies in the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) molecular diagnostics market are focusing on developing cutting-edge solutions, such as benchtop instruments, to improve testing efficiency and accessibility. Benchtop instruments are compact, laboratory-grade devices small enough to fit on a workbench or table, designed for scientific, medical, or industrial testing and analysis. For example, in September 2024, QIAGEN N.V., a Germany-based biotechnology company, introduced the QIAcuityDx Digital PCR System for clinical oncology testing. This system features fully automated, walk-away processing, integrating partitioning, thermocycling, and imaging into a single instrument. It provides absolute quantification of DNA and RNA in about two hours, with minimal hands-on time. The system supports up to five detection channels for multiplexing and continuous nanoplate loading, offering both validated and flexible research modes, making it adaptable to various clinical and laboratory requirements.
In May 2024, Bruker Corporation, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-end analytical instruments, acquired ELITechGroup for $930.9 million. This acquisition allows Bruker to enhance its presence in infectious disease diagnostics by broadening its molecular diagnostic capabilities and product portfolio, enabling it to better serve clinical laboratories and hospitals worldwide. ELITech Group SAS is an Italy-based in-vitro diagnostics company, specializing in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) molecular diagnostics.
Major players in the polymerase chain reaction molecular diagnostics market are F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Abbott Laboratories, Danaher Corporation, Becton Dickinson and Company, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Agilent Technologies Inc., Grifols S.A., Illumina Inc., Endress + Hauser AG, bioMereieux SA, Sysmex Corporation, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., QuidelOrtho Corporation, PerkinElmer, Eppendorf AG, Tecan Group, Takara Bio Inc., Biocartis NV, and Zymo Research Corporation.
North America was the largest region in the polymerase chain reaction molecular diagnostics market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in polymerase chain reaction molecular diagnostics report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the polymerase chain reaction molecular diagnostics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The polymerase chain reaction molecular diagnostics market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as infectious disease testing, genetic disorder screening, pharmacogenomics testing, deoxyribonucleic acid amplification services, and viral load monitoring. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The polymerase chain reaction molecular diagnostics market also includes sales of thermal cyclers, electrophoresis systems, assay kits, and reverse transcriptase enzymes. 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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