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Blood collection tubes are specialized containers, typically made of sterile glass or plastic, equipped with colored rubber or plastic caps. These tubes serve the purpose of collecting and transporting blood specimens for subsequent laboratory analysis.
The primary product types in the realm of blood collection tubes encompass plasma separating tubes, serum separating tubes, heparin tubes, EDTA tubes, rapid serum tubes, and various others. Among these, a plasma separating tube, also referred to as a PST or plasma separator tube, is specifically designed to segregate plasma from whole blood samples. These tubes are crafted from materials such as glass and plastic and find extensive use across diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and other medical facilities for the collection and handling of blood specimens for diagnostic testing purposes.
Tariffs are impacting the blood collection tubes market by increasing costs of imported medical-grade plastics, rubber stoppers, additives, and automated manufacturing equipment. Diagnostic laboratories and hospitals in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented production. These tariffs are increasing per-unit costs and affecting procurement budgets. However, they are also encouraging local manufacturing, regional material sourcing, and expansion of domestic diagnostic consumables production.
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The blood collection tubes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.87 billion in 2025 to $7.45 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of diagnostic testing volumes, growth in hospital laboratory services, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, wider use of standardized blood collection protocols, availability of mass-produced plastic tubes.
The blood collection tubes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.49 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for advanced diagnostic testing, rising adoption of automated laboratory workflows, expansion of outpatient and ambulatory testing facilities, growing focus on contamination-free sample handling, continuous innovation in tube materials and additives. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of plastic blood collection tubes, rising demand for pre-labeled and color-coded tubes, growing use of vacuum-based collection systems, expansion of specialized diagnostic tubes, enhanced focus on sample integrity and safety.
The rising prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to drive growth in the blood collection tube market in the coming years. Chronic diseases are long-term conditions that typically develop slowly, with common examples including diabetes, cancer, and tuberculosis, all of which require blood collection and testing for diagnosis and monitoring. Factors such as poor lifestyle choices, exposure to risk behaviors like tobacco use and secondhand smoke, inadequate nutrition high in salt and saturated fats, low intake of fruits and vegetables, and physical inactivity contribute to the increasing incidence of chronic diseases. This, in turn, boosts the demand for diagnostic testing and the utilization of blood collection devices. For example, in February 2024, the World Health Organization, a Switzerland-based UN agency, projected that over 35 million new cancer cases will occur by 2050, a 77% increase compared to an estimated 20 million cases in 2022. Consequently, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to increase demand for blood collection tubes during the forecast period.
Major companies operating in the blood collection tube market are focusing on advanced technologies, such as hybrid or barrier-coating solutions, to improve sample stability, reduce pre-analytical variability, and maintain biomarker integrity under ambient or challenging conditions. Hybrid or barrier-coating technologies involve specialized formulations applied inside blood collection tubes to minimize cellular degradation, prevent protein interference, and preserve analyte concentrations from the moment of collection through analysis. For instance, in April 2024, Streck, Inc., a US-based biotechnology company, launched Protein Plus BCT, a direct-draw whole blood collection tube designed to preserve plasma protein concentrations during ambient-temperature storage. The tube incorporates a proprietary preservative that reduces ex vivo hemolysis and platelet activation, preventing the release of intracellular proteins and supporting more accurate measurement of protein biomarkers for clinical and research applications.
In June 2023, ASP Global, a US-based strategic sourcing partner for healthcare providers and distributors, acquired MediCore Medical Supply for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows ASP Global to expand its laboratory and diagnostic product offerings by integrating MediCore's ReadyLance(TM) branded safety lancets and blood-collection solutions, enhancing sourcing capabilities and strengthening its portfolio for hospitals and distribution customers. MediCore Medical Supply is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of blood-collection products marketed under the ReadyLance brand.
Major companies operating in the blood collection tubes market are Becton Dickinson and Company, Greiner AG, Sarstedt AG & Co. KG, Terumo Corporation, FL Medical Srl, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., Nipro Medical Corporation, Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd., Haematonics, Chengdu Rich Science Industry Co. Ltd., CDRICH Corporation, Narang Medical Limited, CML Biotech Pvt. Ltd., InterVacTechnology Inc., Improve Medical Instruments Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Kangbao Medical Equipment Co. Ltd., Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd., Vitromed Healthcare, Medline Industries Inc., Poly Medicure Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the blood collection tube market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global blood collection tube market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the blood collection tubes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the blood collection tubes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The blood collection tube market consists of sales of red blood collection tubes, green blood collection tubes, light green blood collection tubes, light blue blood collection tubes, and purple blood collection tubs. 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.
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