Forensic Technology Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Services, By Application, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Forensic Technology Market was valued at USD 9.88 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 18.59 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 11.11% during the forecast period. Forensic technology encompasses the scientific methodology of investigating, searching, retrieving, and analyzing evidence collected from crime scenes. This technology empowers users to gather information to address investigations, litigation matters, regulatory compliance, and financial crime requirements. Various procedures and equipment, including data examination and charting tools, record management systems (RMS), closed circuit television (CCTV), license plate recognition (LPR) systems, and DNA confirmation equipment, are employed to conduct forensic investigations. Additionally, advanced technologies such as alternative light photography, which employs blue and orange light filters to assess skin damage, as well as facial reconstruction and drug testing, have become integral components of modern forensic investigations.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 9.88 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 18.59 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	11.11%
Fastest Growing Segment	Capillary Electrophoresis
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Increasing Crime Rate

The increasing crime rate is a significant driver for market growth. Moreover, the level of sophistication in these crimes has contributed to the high demand for advanced forensic technologies across various industries such as banking, healthcare, and telecommunications. The rise in cybercrimes has also boosted the adoption of digital forensic technologies for investigating incidents of procurement fraud, white-collar crimes, and IP infringement. Cybercrime experts utilize technology-based approaches for data preservation, document control, data recovery, and analysis. Additionally, the rapid development of DNA testing technology has positively impacted the market. Procedures like DNA sequencing, magnetic fingerprinting, facial reconstruction, and integrated ballistic systems are widely adopted due to their advantages such as high accuracy, investigator compliance, and greater reproducibility. Furthermore, the implementation of favorable government policies and funding to support forensic research and development (R&D) are expected to have a positive impact on the industry's growth. Several factors drive the growth of the global market for forensics technology. These include an increase in crime rates and the adoption of advanced technologies in criminal investigations. As a result, the market for forensics technology is projected to experience significant expansion. Moreover, advancements in forensic science and the introduction of innovative technologies contribute to the growth of the forensics technology sector. For instance, in November 2020, Agilent Technology Inc., a leading manufacturer of forensic technologies, unveiled a new nanodis system designed for nanoparticle dissolving testing.

Key Market Challenges

Stringent Regulatory Constraints

Stringent regulatory constraints can impede the growth of forensic technology by creating barriers that hinder innovation, research, development, and adoption of new technologies within the field. While regulations are essential to ensure ethical and accurate forensic practices, overly burdensome or inflexible regulations can stifle progress and limit the ability of forensic professionals to leverage cutting-edge tools and techniques. Stringent regulations can lead to lengthy and complex approval processes for new forensic technologies. Delays in obtaining regulatory approvals can hinder the timely implementation of innovative solutions. Meeting strict regulatory requirements can be resource-intensive, requiring significant financial investments and administrative efforts. Small forensic technology companies or laboratories with limited resources may struggle to comply with these costs. Collaborative efforts between forensic professionals, researchers, and technology developers can be hindered by regulatory constraints. Sharing data, expertise, and resources across borders may be limited due to varying regulatory requirements.

Key Market Trends

Advancements in Technology

The continuous advancement of technology, including DNA analysis, digital forensics, and forensic imaging, drives the demand for new and improved tools that offer higher accuracy and efficiency in evidence analysis. As more data is stored in cloud environments, digital forensic tools and techniques have evolved to extract, analyze, and preserve evidence from cloud-based sources. The proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices has led to the development of specialized tools for extracting and analyzing digital evidence from these devices. With the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), digital forensics extends to the analysis of data from smart devices, wearables, and interconnected systems. The continuous advancement of technology propels the demand for new and improved forensic tools that enhance evidence analysis, accuracy, and efficiency. This ongoing evolution plays a pivotal role in the progression of the forensic field and its ability to meet the challenges of modern crime investigation and justice.

Key Market Players

Agilent Technologies Inc.
GE Healthcare
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Nms Labs
Eurofins Medigenomix GmbH
Lgc Forensics
Forensic Pathways
Spex Forensics
Forensic Fluids Laboratories
Pyramidal Technologies Ltd.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Forensic Technology Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Forensic Technology Market, By Type:

PCR
Capillary Electrophoresis
Next Generation Sequencing
Microarrays
Others

Forensic Technology Market, By Services:

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) Profiling
Chemical Analysis
Biometric Analysis
Digital Forensics
Others

Forensic Technology Market, By Application:

Law Enforcement
Pharmacogenetics
Biodefense & Bio surveillance
Others

Forensic Technology Market, By Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain
Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Forensic Technology Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validations
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Forensic Technology Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (PCR, Capillary Electrophoresis, Next Generation Sequencing, Microarrays, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Services [Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) Profiling, Chemical Analysis, Biometric Analysis, Digital Forensics, and Others]
- 5.2.3. By Application (Law Enforcement, Pharmacogenetics, Biodefense & Bio surveillance, and Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Forensic Technology Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Services
- 6.2.3. By Application
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Services
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Services
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Services
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Application

7. Europe Forensic Technology Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Services
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Services
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.2. United Kingdom Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Services
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.3. Italy Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Services
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.4. France Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Services
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Services
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Application

8. Asia-Pacific Forensic Technology Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Services
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Services
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Services
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Services
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Services
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Services
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Application
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By End User

9. South America Forensic Technology Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Services
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Services
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.2. Argentina Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Services
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.3. Colombia Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Services
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Application

10. Middle East and Africa Forensic Technology Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Services
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Services
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Services
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.3. UAE Forensic Technology Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Services
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Recent Development
12.2. Mergers & Acquisitions

13. Global Forensic Technology Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. Agilent Technologies Inc.
- 14.1.1. Business Overview
- 14.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 14.1.3. Products & Services
- 14.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
- 14.1.5. Recent Developments
- 14.1.6. Key Personnel Details
- 14.1.7. SWOT Analysis
14.2. GE Healthcare
14.3. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
14.4. Nms Labs
14.5. Eurofins Medigenomix GmbH
14.6. Lgc Forensics
14.7. Forensic Pathways
14.8. Spex Forensics
14.9. Forensic Fluids Laboratories
14.10. Pyramidal Technologies Ltd.