Market Trends of Electrochemical Sensor Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Electrochemical Sensor Market according to our research experts:
Medical Sector to Witness Significant Market Growth
- The market in this segment has been augmented by the demand for modern methods for diagnosis and the advances in microfabrication methodology that have led to the development of sensitive, selective, and effective electrochemical sensors for clinical analysis. Billions of dollars are spent on research & development to improve medical technology.
- The proliferation of bio-sensors employing electrochemical sensing technology has been gaining traction owing to strong demand for point-of-care applications, such as self-monitoring blood glucose meters.
- Also, molecular point-of-care (POC) diagnostics use electrochemical sensors, which helped improve the sensitivity and specificity of existing near-patient and rapid tests and expand the diagnostic capabilities at points of care such as hospital critical care units, physician offices, and outpatient clinics across the world.
- Further, advancements in precise printing and processing technology and next-generation medical and diagnostic electrochemical biosensor product designs in developing implantable glucose sensors for treating diabetes have been developed for intravascular and subcutaneous applications.
North America to Account for a Significant Market Share
- North America is one of the largest markets for advanced research industries, globally. The huge demand in the region is mainly due to growing R&D activities in biomedical, automotive, building automation, and other verticals.Additionally, North America is one of the largest markets for advanced electronic devices and control, globally. This significant market share is a result of large-scale domestic manufacturing, government initiative toward disruptive technologies, and technological innovation in information technology.
- Moreover, the future growth in the smart cities market to move on for energy-efficient and conservation-related solutions in North America will possibly directly influence the market of electrochemical sensors from the early adoption phase to mass-adoption.
- The market in the region will further benefit from the continued growth of light vehicle production, coupled with advancements towards fuel efficiency and performance with the usage of advanced, high-cost universal exhaust gas oxygen sensors (UEGO).
- Moreover, with the incidences of industrial explosions increasing in recent times, US safety organizations are trying to implement the regulations strictly, contributing to the increased demand for electrochemical gas sensors for monitoring and quality control.
- The consumer segment is small, but one of the fastest-growing market segments. Consumer applications are driving the development of new electrochemical sensors to reduce cost, power consumption, and size with MEMS technologies. The medical and clinical research laboratories present a plethora of opportunity in the country for point of care applications and enhance safety monitors of patients.in the region.