Market Trends of Global Saliva Collection and Diagnosis Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Saliva Collection & Diagnosis Market according to our research experts:
The Diagnostic Laboratories Segment is Expected to Hold a Major Market Share Over the Forecast Period
The diagnostic laboratories sub-segment by application is expected to drive the market's growth due to the increasing usage of saliva collection and diagnosis across laboratories. Factors contributing to the growth of the segment include the increasing prevalence of infectious and chronic diseases; ease of conduct; the growing number of standalone diagnostic laboratories as well as in-built diagnostic labs within healthcare settings; and the availability of skilled professionals.
The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 has increased the demand for saliva collection and diagnosis due to the surge in the number of infectious cases of COVID-19 disease across the world. Diagnostic laboratories play a crucial role in testing and diagnosing patients with COVID-19 and various other diseases owing to advanced equipment and quicker results, as a result of which, the segment is expected to project growth over the analysis period.
Moreover, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer among people has led to the increasing use of non-invasive screening methods in diagnostic laboratories. For instance, the American Cancer Society's 2022 statistics estimated that about 54,000 new cases of the oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer will be diagnosed in 2022 in the United States. Saliva collection and diagnosis is widely used in cancer diagnosis in diagnostic laboratories owing to its accuracy and painless procedure.
The launch of new products is also propelling the growth of the market segment. For instance, in June 2022, Goodbody Health Inc. launched four saliva tests that can determine a person's risk of getting cancer or heart disease over ten years via looking at genetics. Such launches are expected to propel the growth of the segment over the coming years.
Thus, owing to the abovementioned factors, the market segment is expected to project growth over the forecast period.
North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Market and Expected to do Same Over the Forecast Period
North America is expected to hold a significant share in the market owing to the increasing prevalence of infectious diseases, growing preference for saliva tests, and the launch of newer products by the market players and others.
The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases in the United States contributes to the growing demand for saliva collection and diagnosis products. According to the American Cancer Society, 2022 statistics, it was estimated that in the United States there are about 38,700 males and 15,300 females living with oral and pharynx cancer. Similarly, according to statistics published by MedAlertHelp, in 2022, about 5% to 20% of Americans are diagnosed with influenza every year. Furthermore, according to the data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in October 2021, overall, 35 million flu-related illnesses, 380,000 flu-related hospitalizations, 20,000 flu-related deaths, and 16 million flu-related medical visits were reported in the 2019-2020 season. Such a growing burden of disease is creating demand for saliva collection and diagnosis, thus driving the growth of the market in the region.
Moreover, the launch of products is expected to drive the growth of the regional market. For instance, in August 2022, Viome Life Sciences launched CancerDetect, a diagnostic test for oral and throat cancer that uses mRNA technology and an AI-powered platform. Additionally, in September 2021, Thermo Fisher Scientific launched the SpeciMax Stabilized Saliva Collection Kit, which is designed to safely collect saliva for research. This kit preserves viral nucleic acids in a non-hazardous stabilization solution that inactivates common respiratory viruses.
Thus, owing to the abovementioned factors, the studied market in the region is expected to grow over the forecast period.
