Microbial Identification Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers Microbial Identification Companies and the Market is Segmented by Products and Services (Instruments, Consumables, and Services), Method (Phenotypic Methods, Genotypic Methods, and Proteomics-Based Methods), Application (Diagnostics, Food, and Beverage Testing, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Personal Care Products Testing, and Other Applications), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The Market Values are Provided (in USD Million) for the Above Segments.

Microbial Identification Market Size

Microbial Identification Market Summary

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Microbial Identification Market Analysis

The Microbial Identification Market size is estimated at USD 4.12 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 6.55 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.69% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The COVID-19 outbreak had a significant impact on the microbial identification market due to the scarcity of microbial identification laboratory reagents and the closures of diagnostics centers and hospitals. For instance, according to an article published in October 2021 in PubMed, there was a reduction in the availability of quality laboratory reagents and consumables for bacteriology and antimicrobial susceptibility testing and the ability to service machines and equipment. Decreases were also more frequently reported by the African and Eastern Mediterranean regions. However, the market is anticipated to expand in the coming years due to the increase in food contamination issues and the rise in government funding for microbial identification testing.

Certain other factors propelling the market growth are the rising burden of infectious diseases and technological advancements in microbial identification. For instance, according to data published by the WHO in the Global Tuberculosis Report 2021, most of the tuberculosis cases were found in South-East Asia (43%), Africa (25%), and the Western Pacific (18%), and lesser numbers of tuberculosis cases were found in the Eastern Mediterranean (8.3%), the Americas (3.0%) and Europe (2.3%). Similarly, according to WHO data published in 2021, Sub-Saharan Africa likely continues to endure the burden of malaria, accounting for approximately 95% of all cases and 96% of all deaths.

Furthermore, in August 2021, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) launched a new collaborative project 'Priorities for the Environmental Dimension of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India', marking an important step towards recognizing and addressing the environmental dimension of antimicrobial resistance. The project aimed to strengthen the environmental aspects of national- and state-level AMR strategies and action plans. It undertook secondary research and stakeholder consultations to enhance understanding of the environmental dimension of AMR in India. This is a sound example of how government funding is likely to boost the market.

Additionally, growing food safety concerns in packed and non-packed food are also contributing to the market growth. People are now focused more on eating processed foods, which carry a significant danger of microbial contamination.According to data published by the WHO in May 2022, an estimated 600 million people fell ill eating contaminated food. In addition, USD 110 billion was lost each year in productivity and medical expenses resulting from unsafe food in low- and middle-income countries.

Several factors contribute to the growth of the market, however, the high cost of automated microbial identification systems is likely to impede market growth over the forecast period.

Microbial Identification Industry Overview

The market studied is moderately competitive, with the presence of both global and local players. Few companies currently hold a healthy share of the market. For instance, Thermofisher Scientific, BioMérieux SA, Danaher (Beckman Coulter Inc.), Shimadzu Corporation, and Becton, Dickinson and Company are the major players in the market, along with local and smaller companies that hold a substantial share.

Microbial Identification Market Leaders

  1. Becton Dickinson and Company

  2. BioMérieux SA

  3. Shimadzu Corporation

  4. Thermo Fisher Scientific

  5. Danaher (Beckman Coulter Inc.)

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Microbial Identification Market News

  • In April 2022, Bruker Corporation advanced its new multiplex PCR infectious disease assays based on its proprietary LiquidArray technology. The company also expanded its mycobacteria portfolio with the FluoroType Mycobacteria PCR assay, launched on the high-precision FluoroCycler XT thermocycler, which uses powerful LiquidArray technology to differentiate 31 clinically relevant non-tuberculous mycobacteria and the M. tuberculosis complex from cultures in a single test.
  • In March 2022, Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. launched Accelerate Arc system, comprised of the Arc Module and BC Kit, an automated path to rapid and accurate microbial identification for positive blood cultures. The system is designed to eliminate the need for overnight culture incubation while reducing cross-reactivity and potentially false positive results that come with rapid multi-targeted molecular tests.

Microbial Identification Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Rising Burden of Infectious Diseases
    • 4.2.2 Technological Advancements in Microbial Identification
    • 4.2.3 Increasing Food Safety Concerns
    • 4.2.4 Government Initiatives and Funding for Promoting Microbial Identification
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 High Cost of Automated Microbial Identification Systems
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD million)

  • 5.1 By Products and Services
    • 5.1.1 Instruments
    • 5.1.2 Consumables
    • 5.1.3 Services
  • 5.2 By Method
    • 5.2.1 Phenotypic Methods
    • 5.2.2 Genotypic Methods
    • 5.2.3 Proteomics-based Methods
  • 5.3 By Application
    • 5.3.1 Diagnostics
    • 5.3.2 Food and Beverage Testing
    • 5.3.3 Pharmaceuticals
    • 5.3.4 Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Testing
    • 5.3.5 Other Applications
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 North America
    • 5.4.1.1 United States
    • 5.4.1.2 Canada
    • 5.4.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.4.2 Europe
    • 5.4.2.1 Germany
    • 5.4.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.2.3 France
    • 5.4.2.4 Italy
    • 5.4.2.5 Spain
    • 5.4.2.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.3.1 China
    • 5.4.3.2 Japan
    • 5.4.3.3 India
    • 5.4.3.4 Australia
    • 5.4.3.5 South Korea
    • 5.4.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.4 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.4.4.1 GCC
    • 5.4.4.2 South Africa
    • 5.4.4.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa
    • 5.4.5 South America
    • 5.4.5.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.5.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.5.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Becton, Dickinson and Company
    • 6.1.2 Biolog Inc.
    • 6.1.3 BioMerieux SA
    • 6.1.4 Bruker Corporation
    • 6.1.5 Charles River Laboratories International Inc.
    • 6.1.6 Danaher Corporation (Beckman Coulter Inc.)
    • 6.1.7 Eurofins Scientific SE
    • 6.1.8 Merck Millipore (Merck KGaA)
    • 6.1.9 Shimadzu Corporation
    • 6.1.10 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
    • 6.1.11 VWR Corporation
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Microbial Identification Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, microbial identification can be defined as microbial characterization by a limited spectrum of tests, which are pre-chosen and appropriate to the problem being studied. 

The microbial identification market is segmented by Products and Services (Instruments, Consumables, and Services), Method (Phenotypic Methods, Genotypic Methods, and Proteomics-based Methods), Application (Diagnostics, Food, and Beverage Testing, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Personal Care Products Testing, and Other Applications), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions globally. The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.

By Products and Services Instruments
Consumables
Services
By Method Phenotypic Methods
Genotypic Methods
Proteomics-based Methods
By Application Diagnostics
Food and Beverage Testing
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Testing
Other Applications
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa GCC
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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Microbial Identification Market Research FAQs

How big is the Microbial Identification Market?

The Microbial Identification Market size is expected to reach USD 4.12 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 9.69% to reach USD 6.55 billion by 2030.

What is the current Microbial Identification Market size?

In 2025, the Microbial Identification Market size is expected to reach USD 4.12 billion.

Who are the key players in Microbial Identification Market?

Becton Dickinson and Company, BioMérieux SA, Shimadzu Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Danaher (Beckman Coulter Inc.) are the major companies operating in the Microbial Identification Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Microbial Identification Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Microbial Identification Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Microbial Identification Market.

What years does this Microbial Identification Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Microbial Identification Market size was estimated at USD 3.72 billion. The report covers the Microbial Identification Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Microbial Identification Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Microbial Identification Industry Report

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