Micro Tube Box Global Market Report 2026

A micro tube box is a specialized storage container designed for securely holding and organizing microcentrifuge tubes used in laboratory settings. These boxes are essential for storing, transporting, and processing small liquid samples with precision and efficiency. They typically feature a grid layout with individual slots for each tube, ensuring easy identification, access, and stability. Made from durable materials, micro tube boxes are built to withstand various laboratory conditions.

The main types of micro tube boxes categorize them by their capacity, up to 50 tubes, 51 to 100 tubes, 100 to 150 tubes, and above 150 tubes. These boxes are integral within the laboratory and scientific research supply industry, catering to the storage needs of microcentrifuge tubes. They are constructed from various materials such as plastic, polyethylene, polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene, paperboard, and others. Micro tube boxes serve diverse end-use industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, research institutes, and diagnostic centers, supporting the safe handling and organization of samples.

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 are influencing the micro tube box market by increasing costs of imported plastics, specialty polymers, molding equipment, and packaging materials used in laboratory storage products. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported lab consumables, while Asia-Pacific faces higher production costs for export-focused manufacturing. These tariffs are raising procurement expenses for research institutions and diagnostic centers. At the same time, they are encouraging domestic production of laboratory consumables, regional material sourcing, and innovation in reusable and recyclable micro tube storage solutions.

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The micro tube box market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.03 billion in 2025 to $2.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of biotechnology research activities, increasing number of diagnostic laboratories, growth in pharmaceutical R&D, rising use of microcentrifuge tubes, standardization of laboratory storage practices.

The micro tube box market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.5 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in life sciences research infrastructure, rising adoption of automated laboratories, expansion of biobanking activities, growing demand for eco-friendly lab consumables, increasing focus on long-term sample integrity. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-density sample storage solutions, rising adoption of temperature-resistant tube boxes, growing use of modular and stackable designs, expansion of automated laboratory storage compatibility, enhanced focus on sample traceability and organization.

The increasing volume of diagnostic activities is expected to drive the growth of the micro tube box market in the coming years. Diagnostic activities include medical tests and procedures conducted to detect, evaluate, and monitor diseases, conditions, or injuries in patients. The rise in diagnostic testing is supported by growing demand for early disease identification, advancements in medical technologies, and an increased emphasis on preventive healthcare. Micro tube boxes play an important role in diagnostic workflows by enabling organized storage and safe transportation of small sample tubes, ensuring proper containment and preservation of specimens during laboratory testing and analysis. For example, in May 2023, according to the National Health Service (NHS), a UK-based publicly funded healthcare system, a total of 2,302,400 diagnostic tests were performed in March 2023, representing an increase of 223,100 tests compared with March 2022. Additionally, by the end of March 2023, the number of patients awaiting a key diagnostic test reached 1,628,300, an increase of 59,400 compared with March 2022. Therefore, the growth in diagnostic activities is supporting the expansion of the micro tube box market.

The expansion of personalized medicine is also expected to propel the growth of the micro tube box market going forward. Personalized medicine involves customized medical treatments based on an individual's genetic makeup, disease profile, or lifestyle characteristics. Adoption of personalized medicine is increasing as genetic testing becomes more widely available, enabling healthcare providers to assess disease risks more accurately and tailor therapies to individual patients. Micro tube boxes support personalized medicine by ensuring the secure, organized handling and storage of patient-specific biological samples, which is critical for precise genetic testing and treatment delivery. For instance, in February 2024, according to the Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC), a US-based nonprofit research organization, the US Food and Drug Administration approved 16 new personalized treatments for rare disease patients in 2023, compared with six approvals in 2022. The 2023 approvals also included seven oncology therapies and three treatments addressing other medical conditions. Therefore, the continued expansion of personalized medicine is driving growth in the micro tube box market.

In May 2023, Calibre Scientific, a US-based provider of life science reagents, acquired a micromanipulation product portfolio from Eppendorf SE for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Calibre Scientific expanded its portfolio by adding a leading range of micromanipulation and microinjection instruments to its life science solutions offering. Eppendorf SE is a Germany-based manufacturer of microtube boxes.

Major companies operating in the micro tube box market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Corning Incorporated, DKSH Holding Ltd., VWR International LLC, Thomas Scientific LLC, Chemglass Life Sciences LLC, Westlab Pty Ltd., Tarsons Products Limited, Neta Scientific Inc., The Starlab Group, Next Day Science Inc., Boekel Scientific, Abdos Labtech Private Limited, Analytical Sales and Services Inc., Scientific Industries Inc., Teklab Inc., Labnet International, Heathrow Scientific Inc., Lab Pro Inc., Research Products International Corp., Thistle Scientific Ltd., Boca Scientific Inc.

North America was the largest region in the micro tube box market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the micro tube box market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The micro tube box market consists of sales of cryogenic vial boxes, tube racks, centrifuge tube holders, sample transport boxes, and freezer boxes. 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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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Up To 50 Tubes; 51 To 100 Tubes; 100 To 150 Tubes
• 2) By Material: Polyethylene; Polycarbonate; Polyethylene Terephthalate; Polypropylene; Other Materials
• 3) By End-Use Industry: Pharmaceutical; Biotechnology; Research Institutes; Diagnostic Centers
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Up To 50 Tubes: Small Capacity Micro Tube Boxes; Single-Row Micro Tube Boxes; Compact Micro Tube Storage Boxes; Customizable Small Tube Boxes; Plastic And Polymer Micro Tube Boxes; Eco-Friendly Micro Tube Boxes
• 2) By 51 To 100 Tubes: Medium Capacity Micro Tube Boxes; Double-Row Micro Tube Boxes; Stackable Micro Tube Boxes; Secure-Lid Micro Tube Boxes For Sample Integrity; Temperature-Resistant Micro Tube Boxes; Lab-Grade Micro Tube Boxes; Modular Micro Tube Boxes
• 3) By 100 To 150 Tubes: High-Capacity Micro Tube Boxes; Multi-Row Micro Tube Boxes; Large Volume Micro Tube Storage Boxes; Freezer-Grade Micro Tube Boxes; Biodegradable Or Recyclable Micro Tube Boxes; Shockproof Micro Tube Boxes For Transport; Stackable Or Nestable Boxes For Space Efficiency
• Companies Mentioned: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Corning Incorporated; DKSH Holding Ltd.; VWR International LLC; Thomas Scientific LLC; Chemglass Life Sciences LLC; Westlab Pty Ltd.; Tarsons Products Limited; Neta Scientific Inc.; The Starlab Group; Next Day Science Inc.; Boekel Scientific; Abdos Labtech Private Limited; Analytical Sales and Services Inc.; Scientific Industries Inc.; Teklab Inc.; Labnet International; Heathrow Scientific Inc.; Lab Pro Inc.; Research Products International Corp.; Thistle Scientific Ltd.; Boca Scientific Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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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