Test Strip Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Test Strip Market Analysis

The Test Strip Market size is estimated at USD 13.83 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 16.72 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.87% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Factors such as the increasing burden of diabetes and urinary tract infections worldwide, the rising preference for point-of-care (POC) testing, and increasing technological advancements in test strips across the world are predicted to fuel the market's growth.

The test strip market is expected to grow significantly over the projected period, owing to the increased prevalence of diabetes and urinary tract infections (UTIs) worldwide. For instance, according to the data updated by IDF Diabetes Atlas' 10th edition report, diabetes cases are predicted to rise to 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045. Thus, the increasing burden of diabetes among the population worldwide is anticipated to boost the demand for blood glucose test strips, which are widely used to diagnose diabetes, thereby boosting the market.

Moreover, the rising prevalence of diabetes directly translates to a surging demand for blood glucose test strips. These strips are vital tools for individuals with diabetes to monitor their blood sugar levels effectively and manage their condition. For instance, according to a report published by the Diabetologia Journal in February 2024, the declining incidence of type 2 diabetes in Bavaria, Germany, in 2023, driven by effective screening and early diagnosis, necessitates increased monitoring and management, thereby propelling the growth of the test strip market.​

Furthermore, according to the same source, with the prevalence of diabetes expected to rise by 54-77% by 2040 in Germany, the demand for blood glucose monitoring solutions may surge, underscoring the critical role of test strips in managing this chronic condition. These factors are expected to boost the market's growth in the upcoming years.​

Additionally, the increasing rate of unwanted pregnancies is expected to boost the demand for pregnancy test strips. For instance, the data updated by the Guttmacher Institute and the World Health Organization in March 2023 stated that there was a staggering number of unintended pregnancies globally, and more than one in 10 women of all pregnancies were unintended. Such a high number of unexpected pregnancies is expected to bolster the demand for test trips, thereby boosting the market's growth.

Additionally, integrating test strips with mobile apps or telehealth platforms enables real-time data analysis and sharing with healthcare professionals, thereby improving diabetes management. For instance, according to a report published by the Endotext Journal in July 2023, mobile apps connected to blood glucose monitors are driving the growth of the blood glucose test strips landscape by enhancing real-time data collection and analysis, which facilitates timely and precise treatment adjustments. This integration streamlines diabetes management, leading to increased demand for test strips as part of comprehensive glucose monitoring solutions.

Thus, all the aforementioned factors are anticipated to drive the market's growth over the forecast period. However, reimbursement and the inaccuracy of test strips may limit the market during the forecast period.

Test Strip Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, a test strip is a key component of blood glucose testing and urinalysis. It is used to monitor or control a diabetic patient's blood glucose level. It allows people who are pre-diabetic or diabetic to monitor their blood glucose levels regularly without going to a clinic or a diagnostic laboratory.

The test strip market is segmented by product (blood test strips and urine test strips), application (diabetes, pregnancy, urinary tract infection, and other applications), end user (hospitals, home care, and diagnostic laboratories), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The report offers market sizes and forecasts in terms of value (USD) for the above-mentioned segments.