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Laboratory glassware and plasticware encompass a variety of equipment and tools used in scientific labs for conducting experiments, measurements, and chemical reactions. Glassware includes items crafted from glass, which are known for their resistance to chemicals and heat. Plasticware, on the other hand, consists of equipment made from different types of plastics, such as polypropylene or polyethylene, valued for their durability, cost-effectiveness, and versatility in specific applications.
The primary products in the laboratory glassware and plasticware market include burettes, storage containers, beakers, flasks, petri dishes, pipettes and pipette tips, among others. A burette is a precise laboratory tool used for dispensing specific volumes of liquid, commonly in titrations, and features a graduated tube with a stopcock for controlled release. Distribution channels encompass both online and offline methods, with end-users spanning contract research organizations, the food and beverage industry, hospitals and diagnostic centers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, research and academic institutions, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs on imported glass and plastic materials, laboratory instruments, and pipettes have influenced the market by raising production costs and affecting supply chains. Segments such as high-precision pharmaceutical labware and automated lab equipment are most impacted, particularly in north america, europe, and asia-pacific regions. Positive effects include promoting local manufacturing, driving innovation in eco-friendly labware, and encouraging adoption of cost-efficient, sustainable solutions.
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The laboratory glassware and plasticware market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.53 billion in 2025 to $6.77 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in research and academic institutes, increasing pharmaceutical and biotech activities, rising adoption of standardized lab practices, expansion of hospitals and diagnostic centers, technological advancements in glass and plastic fabrication.
The laboratory glassware and plasticware market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.82 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of automated lab systems, increasing demand from food and beverage testing, growth in contract research organization activities, expansion of digital and IoT-enabled labs, increasing focus on sustainable and green labware solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of automated laboratory equipment, increasing use of eco-friendly glassware and plasticware, growth in digital lab management and data recording, expansion of high-precision glassware and plasticware for pharmaceutical research, rising demand for customized and specialized labware solutions.
The rise in the number of diagnostic laboratories is anticipated to drive the expansion of the laboratory glassware and plasticware market in the coming years. Diagnostic laboratories include various facilities that carry out tests and analyses on biological samples to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment. The growth in the number of diagnostic laboratories is being driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses, advancements in diagnostic technologies, and the growing need for early and precise medical testing. Laboratory glassware and plasticware serve as vital tools for performing accurate and dependable tests and analyses, including blood tests, chemical assays, and microbiological cultures, ensuring precise measurement, mixing, and storage of samples and reagents. For example, in November 2024, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a U.S.-based federal agency, reported that the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program encompasses around 330,000 clinical laboratories across the United States, reflecting a large and stable base of active diagnostic facilities consistent with growth trends from previous years. Consequently, the increasing number of diagnostic laboratories is contributing to the growth of the laboratory glassware and plasticware market.
Leading companies in the laboratory glassware and plasticware market are developing plant-based lab consumables to address sustainability issues and reduce the environmental impact of traditional plastic products. These plant-based consumables help lower environmental impact through biodegradability, promote sustainable resource usage, reduce carbon footprints, enhance market differentiation, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide cost savings over time. For example, in February 2024, Green Elephant Biotech, a Germany-based company specializing in sustainable biotechnology solutions, introduced the Green Elephant 96-Well Plate. This product is the first plant-based lab consumable made from sustainable polylactic acid (PLA) rather than fossil fuels. It maintains the same quality and safety as traditional plastic plates but cuts the carbon footprint of laboratories by 50% over its lifecycle and is produced from corn starch using a less energy-intensive process.
In May 2023, DWK Life Sciences, a Germany-based company specializing in laboratory glassware, plasticware, and primary packaging solutions, acquired Assem-Pak, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is in line with DWK's strategy to broaden its range of customizable packaging solutions within the Life Science sector. The company plans to utilize Assem-Pak's capabilities to better support clients throughout their development processes, enhancing DWK's bundled offerings and streamlining supply chain management. Assem-Pak, Inc., a US-based company, specializes in manufacturing high-quality rubber stoppers and aluminum seals, along with providing premium services such as cleaning, washing, assembling, and kitting primary packaging for the Life Science industry.
Major companies operating in the laboratory glassware and plasticware market report are Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Merck KGaA, Corning Incorporated, Avantor Inc., Sartorius AG, Schott AG, Gerresheimer AG, Eppendorf SE, Greiner Bio-One International GmbH, Metrohm AG, Kavalierglass AS, Chemglass Life Sciences LLC, Borosil Ltd., DWK Life Sciences Ltd., Labconco Corporation, Bel-Art Products Inc., Tarsons Products Limited, Adams & Chittenden Scientific Glass Cooperative Corporation, Crystalgen Inc., Hirschmann Laborgerate GmbH & Co. KG
North America was the largest region in the laboratory glassware and plasticware market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the laboratory glassware and plasticware market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the laboratory glassware and plasticware market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The laboratory glassware and plasticware market consists of sales of funnels, cylinders, stirrers, and test tubes. 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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