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Forensic Lab Equipment Market Analysis

The Forensic Lab Equipment Market size is estimated at USD 1.41 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 2.12 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Forensic lab equipment plays an important role in overall crime identification and routine forensic operations. Factors such as the growing number of crimes across the globe and supportive government legislation for forensics are anticipated to drive market growth over the study period. Moreover, technological advancements, growing demand for forensics, and the rising expansion of forensic laboratories are further projected to fuel industry growth in the coming years.

A substantial rise in crime rates globally has heightened the demand for forensic investigations. Law enforcement agencies increasingly rely on advanced forensic techniques and equipment to solve crimes, driving the market growth. For instance, according to July 2024 data from Statistics Canada, the police-reported crime rate per 100,000 population increased by 2.5% in 2023, reaching 5,843. In addition, according to the same source, the crime severity index also rose from 78.76 in 2022 to 80.45 in 2023. Thus, such an increasing number of crime cases is projected to bolster the need for forensic services, thereby supporting market growth.

Moreover, according to 2024 updated data of the State of Victoria, Australia, the number of criminal cases recorded by the police of Victoria increased by 10.7% in June 2024 as compared to the previous year. Hence, such a high number of criminal cases around the globe is projected to facilitate demand for forensic services, thereby fueling the demand for forensic equipment to provide accurate crime analysis.

In addition, technological advancements in forensic sciences and the growing adoption of advanced lab equipment for forensic analysis are further anticipated to bolster industry uptake over the study period. For instance, according to an article published by Technologies in July 2024, technological advancements in forensic lab equipment like computed tomography equipment, analyzers, and chromatography platforms allowed professionals to carry out many procedures in less time and improved process efficiency.

Similarly, growing product approvals and market introductions of advanced forensic lab equipment are further projected to foster product uptake over the coming years. For instance, in June 2023 QIAGEN received approval from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for its ForenSeq MainstAY workflow.

This approval enabled accredited forensic DNA laboratories to process DNA casework samples and compare resulting profiles against the U.S. National DNA Index System (NDIS) CODIS database, which contains 20 million offender profiles used by authorities nationwide to aid in criminal investigations. Hence, such technological advancements in forensic science are expected to spur industry expansion over the coming years.

Furthermore, the establishment of new forensic laboratories and the expansion of existing facilities, contribute to the demand for laboratory equipment. This growth is often supported by government initiatives aimed at improving public safety. For instance, in March 2023 the Australia Federal Police (AFP) established a forensic laboratory in Sydney to solve mysterious and complex cases in less time.

Therefore, such growing laboratory expansions are likely to bolster the demand for forensic lab equipment for routine practice, and this trend is projected to shape market expansion.

Hence, above mentioned factors, like the growing crime rate, technological advancements, and rising expansion of forensic laboratories, are expected to fuel market growth over the coming years. Whereas, the high cost of equipment and the dearth of skilled professionals is likely to impede market growth.

Forensic Lab Equipment Market Trends

Drug Testing/Toxicology Segment is Projected to Witness Notable Market Growth Over Study Period

Forensic Lab Equipment Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, forensic lab equipment comprises specialized tools and instruments used in the analysis and examination of physical evidence collected from crime scenes, enabling law enforcement to investigate and solve crimes through scientific methods. The market is segmented based on product, application, and end user. Based on product the market is segmented as, instruments, low temperature storage devices, and evidence drying cabinates. Based on application, the market is segmented as, DNA analysis, drug testing/toxicology, biometrics, and others. Based on end user the market is segmented as, government forensic labs, independent forensic labs, and research laboratories. By geography the market is segmented as, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and South America. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the forensic lab equipment market in major countries across different regions. For each segment, the market size is provided in terms of value (USD).