Global Swabs Collection Kits Market, By Type (Nasopharyngeal, Oropharyngeal, Nares, Others), Configuration (Regular Swab, Flocked Swab, Others), Tip Material (Rayon, Polyester, Nylon, Foam, Cotton, Calcium Alginate, Others), Shaft (Plastic Shafts, Aluminium, Wooden Shafts, Resins, Others), Specimen (Throat Swab Specimen, Vaginal Swab Specimen, Penial Meatal Swab Specimen, Rectal Swab Specimen, Others), Application (Pharmaceutical, Microbiological, Laboratory, Disinfection), End User (Diagnostic Laboratories, Hospital & Clinics, Research & Academic Institutes, Home Healthcare, Others), Distribution Channel (Direct Tender, Retail Sales, Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.
Swabs Collection Kits Market Analysis and Size
As per the recent data approximately 6.2 million adults over the age of 20 are newly diagnosed with infectious diseases every year. The incidence of infectious diseases increases with age, and it is more common among older adults. Infectious and communicable diseases are a leading cause of hospitalization among people aged 65 and older. The incidence rates can vary by race and ethnicity, with some groups having a higher risk of developing infections.
Data Bridge Market Research analyzes that the global swabs collection kits market which was USD 6,268.50 million in 2023, is likely to reach USD 12,399.00 million by 2031, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period. “Throat swab specimen” dominates the specimen segment of the market due to the growing demand for better methods for diagnosis in patients. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include depth expert analysis, patient epidemiology, pipeline analysis, pricing analysis, and regulatory framework.
Swabs Collection Kits Market Scope and Segmentation
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2024 to 2031
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Base Year
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2023
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Historic Years
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2022 (Customizable to 2016-2021)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Million, Volumes in Units, and Pricing in USD
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Segments Covered
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By Type (Nasopharyngeal, Oropharyngeal, Nares, Others), Configuration (Regular Swab, Flocked Swab, Others), Tip Material (Rayon, Polyester, Nylon, Foam, Cotton, Calcium Alginate, Others), Shaft (Plastic Shafts, Aluminium, Wooden Shafts, Resins, Others), Specimen (Throat Swab Specimen, Vaginal Swab Specimen, Penial Meatal Swab Specimen, Rectal Swab Specimen, Others), Application (Pharmaceutical, Microbiological, Laboratory, Disinfection), End User (Diagnostic Laboratories, Hospital & Clinics, Research & Academic Institutes, Home Healthcare, Others), Distribution Channel (Direct Tender, Retail Sales, Others)
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Countries Covered
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U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherland, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Market Players Covered
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Medline Industries, Inc. (U.S.), Starplex Scientific Inc. (Canada), GeneDx, Inc. (U.S), Puritan Medical Products (U.S.), Quidel Corporation (U.S.), Titan Biotech Ltd (India), HiMedia Laboratories (India), VIRCELL S.L. (Spain), BD (U.S.), DiaSorin Molecular LLC (U.S.), COPAN Diagnostics Inc. (U.S.), Lucence Health Inc. (Singapore), BTNX Inc. (Canada), Norgen Biotek Corp. (Canada), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.), Hologic, Inc. (U.S.), Path-Tec, LLC (U.S.), Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (U.S.), MWE (U.K.), BioCat GmbH (Germany), Miraclean Technology Co.,Ltd. (Taiwan) Hardy Diagnostics (U.S.)
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Market Opportunities
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Market Definition
Swab testing is a clinical method of taking a sample of various secretions such as nasal, and nasopharyngeal among others. The sample is then analyzed for the presence of various microorganisms or other clinical markers for disease. The sample collection kit means reagents and vitals for collecting a sample and then shipping them to laboratories for analysis. The soft bristles collect a sample of secretion for analysis.
Global Swabs Collection Kits Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Increasing Demand for Diagnostic Testing
The demand for diagnostic testing, including COVID-19 testing, has seen a significant surge in recent years. Swabs collection kits are an essential component of diagnostic testing as they are used to collect samples from various body sites, such as the nasal or oral cavity. The rising demand for diagnostic testing drives the need for swabs collection kits, thereby fueling the market growth.
- Growing Emphasis on Infection Control and Prevention
With the increasing awareness about the importance of infection control and prevention, there is a greater focus on maintaining hygienic practices in healthcare settings and other industries. Swabs collection kits play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections by providing a sterile and convenient method for sample collection. The emphasis on infection control and prevention drives the demand for swabs collection kits.
Opportunities
- Expansion of Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
Point-of-care testing refers to diagnostic testing performed at or near the patient, providing rapid results and immediate clinical decision-making. Swabs collection kits play a crucial role in POCT as they are used for sample collection. With the growing demand for rapid and convenient diagnostic testing, there is an opportunity for swabs collection kits to be integrated into POCT devices and platforms. This expansion of POCT presents a significant opportunity for the swabs collection kits market to cater to the needs of point-of-care settings such as clinics, emergency departments, and home healthcare.
- Increasing Adoption of Molecular Diagnostics
Molecular diagnostics techniques, such as PCR and other nucleic acid-based tests, are becoming increasingly prevalent for the detection and diagnosis of various diseases. Swabs collection kits are essential for molecular diagnostics as they provide high-quality samples for accurate and sensitive testing. With the growing adoption of molecular diagnostics, there is an opportunity for the swabs collection kits market to provide specialized kits that are optimized for molecular testing. These kits may include features such as specific swab materials, transport media, and preservation solutions to ensure the integrity of nucleic acids during sample collection and transportation.
Restraints/Challenges
- Supply Chain Disruptions
The swabs collection kits market, such as many other medical device markets, can be impacted by supply chain disruptions. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vulnerability of global supply chains, with shortages and delays in the production and distribution of essential medical supplies, including swabs collection kits. Factors such as transportation disruptions, raw material shortages, and manufacturing challenges can lead to supply chain disruptions, which can restrain the availability and accessibility of swabs collection kits in the market.
- Regulatory Compliance
The market is subject to various regulatory requirements and standards to ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of the products. Manufacturers need to comply with regulations set by regulatory authorities such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Meeting these regulatory requirements can be challenging, as it involves extensive testing, documentation, and adherence to quality management systems. Non-compliance with regulatory standards can result in delays in product approvals or recalls, which can pose challenges to the swabs collection kits market.
This swabs collection kits market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the swabs collection kits market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an analyst brief, our team will help you make an informed market decision to achieve market growth.
Recent Developments
- In July 2021, BD launched the rapid point-of-care antigen testing kits for the detection of novel coronavirus. The test BD Veritor Plus System has helped in detection of coronavirus and BD has supplied swabs for sample collection of millions of people. This has helped in the growth of the market due to surge in demand for these tests
- In October 2020, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated announced the launch of pilot program that will deliver covid-19 testing and sample collection kits directly to single family homes in the Cheektowaga-area. This program launch involved Walmart and DroneUP. The Walmart in Cheektowaga area were to deliver the kits within one mile radius with the help of drones. This has helped in the growth of the market and may grow substantially in coming years
Global Swabs Collection Kits Market Scope
The swabs collection kits market is segmented on the basis of type, configuration, platform, tip material, shaft, specimen, application, end user and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Type
- Nasopharyangeal
- Oropharyngeal
- Nares
- Others
Configuration
- Regular Swab
- Flocked Swab
- Others
Platform
- Standalone
- Integrated
Tip Material
- Rayon
- Polyster
- Nylon
- Foam
- Cotton
- Calcium Alginate
- Others
Shaft
- Plastic Shafts
- Aluminium
- Wooden Shafts
- Resins
- Others
Specimen
- Throat Swab Specimen
- Vaginal Swab Specimen
- Penial Meatal Swab Specimen
- Rectal Swab Specimen
- Others
Application
- Pharmaceutical
- Microbiological
- Laboratory
- Disinfection
End Users
- Diagnostic Laboratories
- Hospital & Clinics
- Research & Academic Institutes
- Home Healthcare
- Others
Distribution Channel
- Direct Tender
- Retail Sales
- Others
Global Swabs Collection Kits Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The swabs collection kits market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, configuration, platform, tip material, shaft, specimen, application, end user and distribution channel as referenced above.
The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherland, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Argentina, rest of South America, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Egypt, Israel, and rest of Middle East & Africa.
North America is expected to dominate the market due to the strong base of healthcare facilities, the strong presence of major players in the market, the extraordinary healthcare infrastructure, and the large pool of people.
Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031 due to the increase in government initiatives to promote healthcare, the rising health awareness among the people and growing demand for advanced medical technology for diagnosis and treatment procedures in the region.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Swabs Collection Kits Market Share Analysis
The swabs collection kits market competitive landscape provides details by competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width, and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the swabs collection kits market.
Some of the major players operating in the swabs collection kits market are:
- Medline Industries, Inc. (U.S.)
- Starplex Scientific Inc. (Canada)
- GeneDx, Inc. (U.S)
- Puritan Medical Products (U.S.)
- Quidel Corporation (U.S.)
- Titan Biotech Ltd (India)
- HiMedia Laboratories (India)
- VIRCELL S.L. (Spain)
- BD (U.S.)
- DiaSorin Molecular LLC (U.S.)
- COPAN Diagnostics Inc. (U.S.)
- Lucence Health Inc. (Singapore)
- BTNX Inc. (Canada)
- Norgen Biotek Corp. (Canada)
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.)
- Hologic, Inc. (U.S.)
- Path-Tec, LLC (U.S.)
- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (U.S.)
- MWE (U.K.)
- BioCat GmbH (Germany)
- Miraclean Technology Co.,Ltd. (Taiwan)
- Hardy Diagnostics (U.S.)
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