Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Diagnostics Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product, By Application, By Technology, By Location Of Testing, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market is projected to expand from USD 103.07 Billion in 2025 to USD 151.33 Billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.61%. This sector comprises reagents, instruments, and consumables specifically designed to identify pathogens causing infections such as Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia. The market's growth is primarily driven by the rising global prevalence of these infections and the rollout of government initiatives that encourage routine screening to support early intervention and effective treatment.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 103.07 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 151.33 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	6.61%
Fastest Growing Segment	Instruments and Service
Largest Market	North America

According to 2025 surveillance data referenced by the American Sexual Health Association, the total number of reported sexually transmitted infections remained 13% higher than levels recorded ten years prior. While this elevated burden fuels demand, the market faces a significant obstacle due to the social stigma surrounding testing. This stigma often discourages individuals from accessing necessary diagnostic services, thereby impeding broader market penetration and adoption.

Market Driver

The escalating global incidence of sexually transmitted infections acts as a fundamental catalyst for market growth, necessitating a robust testing infrastructure to control outbreaks and prevent long-term complications. The resurgence of bacterial infections, especially in developed regions, compels healthcare systems to acquire increased volumes of molecular and immunoassay-based diagnostic consumables to manage the growing patient load. For instance, the UK Health Security Agency's June 2025 report noted that early-stage syphilis diagnoses in England reached 9,535 cases in 2024, a 2% annual increase, while provisional CDC data from 2025 indicated over 2.2 million total cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in the United States for the 2024 surveillance period, reinforcing the sustained high demand for diagnostics.

Simultaneously, increasing consumer adoption of at-home and self-collection testing kits is reshaping the diagnostic landscape by decentralizing care and bypassing barriers such as clinical stigma and scheduling logistics. This shift is enabled by regulatory approvals of over-the-counter molecular platforms that provide lab-quality accuracy in private settings. As reported by the FDA in March 2025, the newly authorized Visby Medical Women's Sexual Health Test demonstrated 97.2% accuracy for Chlamydia trachomatis during validation. The availability of high-performance self-tests encourages frequent screening among younger demographics, driving revenue for direct-to-consumer manufacturers and alleviating operational pressure on sexual health clinics.

Market Challenge

Social stigma regarding sexually transmitted diseases constitutes a major restraint on the global diagnostics market by discouraging individuals from seeking timely screening. This psychological barrier, rooted in fear of judgment, embarrassment, or privacy concerns, creates a strong reluctance to visit clinics or utilize testing services. Consequently, a substantial portion of the at-risk population avoids necessary testing, which directly reduces the consumption of diagnostic tests, reagents, and consumables in clinical settings, thereby limiting the addressable market size and restricting revenue generation for manufacturers.

The consequence of this testing gap is highlighted by the disparity between infection estimates and actual diagnostic uptake. According to the World Health Organization, in 2024, more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections were acquired daily worldwide, yet a vast number of these cases remained undiagnosed. This data indicates that despite the availability of testing platforms, the market cannot fully capitalize on the rising prevalence of infections because social apprehension effectively blocks patient entry into the diagnostic ecosystem.

Market Trends

The transition toward Multiplex Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs) is fundamentally changing clinical workflows by enabling the simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens from a single patient specimen. This shift toward syndromic panel testing addresses high rates of co-infections, such as chlamydia presenting with gonorrhea, which single-target assays often miss. By consolidating testing into one run, laboratories can reduce turnaround times and operational costs while ensuring comprehensive diagnosis, driving commercial adoption. For example, Hologic, Inc. reported a 9.4% increase in molecular diagnostics revenue in November 2024, largely driven by elevated sales of their multiplex assay for bacterial vaginosis, Candida vaginitis, and Trichomonas vaginalis.

Concurrently, the implementation of Next-Generation Sequencing for genomic surveillance is gaining momentum to combat the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance in sexually transmitted pathogens. Unlike traditional diagnostics, genomic sequencing allows public health entities to identify specific resistance mutations and track transmission clusters, particularly for Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This capability is essential for tailoring treatment protocols, as highlighted by a November 2025 World Health Organization release which noted that resistance to ceftriaxone and cefixime rose to 5% and 11% respectively between 2022 and 2024, necessitating advanced genomic profiling to manage these resistant strains.

Key Market Players

Becton Dickinson and Company
F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
Hologic, Inc.
bioMerieux S.A.
Abbott Laboratories Inc.
Danaher Corporation
Qiagen N.V.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
DiaSorin S.p.A
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market, By Product

Instruments And Services
Consumables
Software

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market, By Application

HIV Testing
HSV Testing
CT/NG Testing
Syphilis Testing
Gonorrhea Testing
Others

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market, By Technology

Immunoassay
Molecular Diagnostics
Other

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market, By Location Of Testing

Laboratory Testing
Point Of Care Testing
Others

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market.

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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 & Validation
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 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product (Instruments And Services, Consumables, Software)
- 5.2.2. By Application (HIV Testing, HSV Testing, CT/NG Testing, Syphilis Testing, Gonorrhea Testing, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Technology (Immunoassay, Molecular Diagnostics, Other)
- 5.2.4. By Location Of Testing (Laboratory Testing, Point Of Care Testing, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By Technology
- 6.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Technology
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 6.3.2. Canada Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Technology
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 6.3.3. Mexico Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Technology
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Location Of Testing

7. Europe Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By Technology
- 7.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Technology
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 7.3.2. France Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Technology
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Technology
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 7.3.4. Italy Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Technology
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 7.3.5. Spain Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Technology
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Location Of Testing

8. Asia Pacific Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By Technology
- 8.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Technology
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 8.3.2. India Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Technology
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 8.3.3. Japan Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Technology
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 8.3.4. South Korea Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Technology
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 8.3.5. Australia Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Technology
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Location Of Testing

9. Middle East & Africa Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Technology
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 9.3.2. UAE Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Technology
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 9.3.3. South Africa Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Technology
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Location Of Testing

10. South America Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By Technology
- 10.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Technology
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 10.3.2. Colombia Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Technology
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Location Of Testing
- 10.3.3. Argentina Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics 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 Product
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Technology
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Location Of Testing

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Becton Dickinson and Company
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
15.3. Hologic, Inc.
15.4. bioMerieux S.A.
15.5. Abbott Laboratories Inc.
15.6. Danaher Corporation
15.7. Qiagen N.V.
15.8. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
15.9. DiaSorin S.p.A
15.10. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.