Biosensors Market by Type (Sensor Patch, Embedded Device); by Technology (Electrochemical Biosensor, Optical Biosensor, Piezoelectric Biosensor, Thermal Biosensor, Nanomechanical Biosensor); by Product (Wearable Biosensor, Non-wearable Biosensor); by Application (POC, Home Diagnostics, Research Labs, Environmental Monitoring, Food & Beverages, Biodefense); and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, MEA) - Global Forecasts 2021 to 2027

The Global Biosensors Market was valued at USD 21.2 Bn in 2020 is expected to reach USD 36.8 Bn by 2027, with a growing CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period.

Global Biosensors Market Overview:

Biosensors are devices containing biological elements and a physiochemical detector that are used to identify analytes. Biosensors especially encompass three parts: an element that identifies the analyte and generates a signal, a signal transducer, and a reader device. The elements utilized in biosensors are categorized into three groups based on their mechanisms: a biocatalytic group comprising enzymes, a bioaffinity group which includes antibodies and nucleic acids, and microbe-based containing microorganisms.

Biosensors Market

Global Biosensors Market Dynamics:

Biosensors are becoming highly sophisticated due to a combination of advances in microelectronics and biotechnology. Biosensors have widespread applications across multiple fields, including organic compounds, ions, gases, and bacteria. They can also be used to check the air and water quality in the surrounding areas. All these use cases of biosensors make them one of the vital technologies in food & beverages, drug discovery, biomedicine, environmental monitoring, defense, and others. This has further led to the invention of precise and high-quality analytical tools using biological sensing elements as biosensors.

In addition to this, recent advances in the field of biosensors are expected to further propel their demand across various applications. For instance, the use of biosensors can revolutionize cancer diagnosis effectively. Cancer is one of the most challenging diseases to diagnose and has a major impact on society, globally. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 1,806,590 new cases of cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the United States alone in 2020.This indicates that the concern about the high number of cancer cases across the globe is evident. Therefore, there is a lot of scope for innovation in the cancer diagnostics area. In May 2020, a new biosensor was developed by a team of Spanish researchers to help early diagnosis of breast cancer. It was an easy-to-use, affordable prototype of a nanoporous device that can provide a diagnosis in less than 60 minutes.

The Global Biosensors Market Segmentation:

By Type

  • Sensor Patch
  • Embedded Device

By Technology

  • Electrochemical Biosensor
  • Optical Biosensor
  • Piezoelectric Biosensor
  • Thermal Biosensor
  • Nanomechanical Biosensor

By Product

  • Wearable Biosensor
  • Non-wearable Biosensor

By Application

  • POC
  • Home Diagnostics
  • Research Labs
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Food & Beverages
  • Biodefense

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

Company Profiles and Competitive Intelligence:

  • Abbott
  • F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
  • Medtronic
  • Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
  • DuPont
  • Biosensors International Group, Ltd.
  • Cytiva
  • Dexcom, Inc.
  • LifeScan IP Holdings, LLC
  • Masimo
  • Nova Biomedical
  • Universal Biosensors
  • Bayer AG
  • Pinnacle Technologies Inc.
  • Ercon Inc.

Based on the type, the embedded device segment in the biosensors market holds the major market share during the forecast period owing to the wide range of applications such as home diagnostic, food & beverages and others

Based on the type, the biosensors market has been segmented into sensor patches and embedded devices. The embedded device segment in the biosensors market holds the major market share during the forecast period owing to the wide range of applications such as point of care, home diagnostics, food & beverages, research lab, environmental monitoring, and biodefense. Moreover, with the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, there has been a massive transformation in terms of connected healthcare applications. IoT allows real-time alerting, tracking, and monitoring, which allows hands-on treatments, higher accuracy, suitable intervention through doctors, and improved complete patient care. Many healthcare centres have begun to adopt embedded solutions for clinical devices enabled by IoT to cope with the shortage of doctors in remote areas. These IoT-enabled clinical devices assist in identifying illnesses in patients and conducting different tests to offer a correct and reliable remedy to patients in remote locations. Thus, the growing adoption of embedded devices will propel the market growth of biosensors.

Based on the technology, the electrochemical segment of the biosensors market held the largest revenue share of more than 70.9% in 2020 due to its widespread applications for quantification and analysis in biochemical and biological processes

Based on the technology, the biosensors industry is segmented into an electrochemical biosensor, optical biosensor, piezoelectric biosensor, thermal biosensor, and nanomechanical biosensor. The electrochemical segment of the biosensors market held the largest revenue share of more than 70.9% in 2020. The growth in the segment can be attributed to its widespread applications for quantification and analysis in biochemical and biological processes.    

Based on region, the Asia Pacific region is growing at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The Asia Pacific region is growing at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth in the region is attributed to the increasing prevalence of the chronic disease. For instance, according to the American Diabetes Association published in 2020, around 60% of the people with diabetes live in the Asia Pacific, with almost one-half in China and India together. Moreover, the increasing demand for point of care as well as home healthcare contributed to the growth of the biosensors market in the Asia Pacific region.

The report also provides an in-depth analysis of biosensors market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges:

Drivers

  • The emergence of nano-biosensors
  • Increasing prevalence of chronic disease
  • Growing ageing population
  • Rising application of biosensors

Restraints

  • The slow rate of commercialization and reluctance in adopting new treatment practices

Opportunities

  • Technological advancements in biosensors

Challenges

  • Government regulations regarding long certification and approval cycles

COVID-19 Impact on the Biosensors Market Analysis:

The COVID-19 significantly impacted various industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and others due to the significant lockdown imposed by governments across the globe. The supply chain and manufacturing facilities were completely halted to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, due to the effective use of biosensors in collecting analytical information, there has been no restriction on the supply and distribution of biosensors across the globe. Moreover, due to the time-saving and user-friendly nature of biosensors in collecting analytical information, their demand has increased drastically during the pandemic. As a result, the biosensor market is expected to expand during the forecast period.

*Note: A detailed analysis is specific to the biosensors market will be provided in the report.

The report also provides an in-depth analysis of key trends in the biosensors market:

  • The demand for biosensors is increasing owing to wide use in clinical care and medicine
  • The rapid technological advancements drive the biosensors market growth

The report also provides an in-depth analysis of recent news developments and investments:

  • In January 2021, Roche signed a Global Business Partnership Agreement (GBP) with Sysmex to deliver haematology testing solutions. The partnership aims to utilize the IT systems to lead to improved clinical decision-making and customer experience. This long term partnership continues to evolve and bring haematology testing innovations to laboratories across the globe.
  • In December 2020, Bio-Rad Laboratories introduced the expansion of its joint marketing agreement with Siemens Healthineers, in which Bio-Rad will offer great control products and Unity Quality Control data management solutions for Siemens Healthineers’ Atellica Solution platforms.

The unique insights provided by this report also include the following:

  • In-depth Value Chain Analysis
  • Opportunity Mapping
  • Sector Snapshot
  • Key Players Positioning Matrix
  • Regulatory Scenario
  • Strategies Adopted-benchmarking Heat Map
  • Market Trends
  • Covid-19 Impact Analysis
  • Product Comparison
  • Pre & Post COVID-19 Impact on the Biosensors Market
  • Competitive Landscape

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The global biosensors market was valued at USD 21.2 Bn in 2020 and is anticipated to reach USD 36.8 Bn by 2027

The biosensors market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% during 2020-2027

The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

A few key players include, but are not limited to Abbott, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Medtronic, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., DuPont, Biosensors International Group, Ltd., Cytiva, Dexcom, Inc., LifeScan IP Holdings, LLC, and Masimo.

The slow rate of commercialization and reluctance in adopting new treatment practices are the major restraining factor that limits the market growth.

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Table of Contents Biosensors Market:

Market Introduction

  • Definition
  • Scope of the Study
  • List Of Assumptions
  • Market Structure
  • Scope of the Study: Segmentation 
  • Timeframe, Currency and Limitations

Research Methodology

  • 3P Research Approach
  • Market Sizing Approach
  • Data Sources
  • Primary Research Coverage

Executive Summary

  • Market Summary
  • Market Snapshot
  • Regional Snapshot
  • Country Snapshot

Premium Insights

  • Key Trend Analysis
  • New revenue Pockets
  • Pain Point Analysis
  • Company Market Share Analysis, by Region
  • Strategies Adopted-Benchmarking Heat Map
  • Regulatory Landscape
  • PESTEL Analysis
  • Regional Lifecycle
  • Competitive Benchmarking

Market Overview & Competitive Landscape

  • Competitive Landscape
  • Investment Scenario by key Players
  • Key Player Overview
  • Product comparison
  • Player Wise Geographic Presence
  • Player Wise Target Customer Segment
  • Recent News
    • Product Launches & upgrades
    • R&D / Innovation
    • Merger & Acquisition
    • JV & Partnership
    • Recognition and others

Market Segmentation (Market Size and Share Analysis)

  • Global Market Size & Historic Growth
  • Market Size by Type
    • Sensor Patch
    • Embedded Device
  • Market Size by Technology
    • Electrochemical Biosensor
    • Optical Biosensor
    • Piezoelectric Biosensor
    • Thermal Biosensor
    • Nanomechanical Biosensor
  • Market Size by Product
    • Wearable Biosensor
    • Non-wearable Biosensor
  • Market Size by Application
    • POC
    • Home Diagnostics
    • Research Labs
    • Environmental Monitoring
    • Food & Beverages
    • Biodefense

Market Dynamics

  • Market Drivers
  • Opportunities
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Pricing Analysis

COVID – 19 Opportunity Mapping

  • Key Drivers & Anticipated Revival Period
  • Key Trends Analysis
  • Impact on End user Industry
  • Opportunity Analysis

Regional Market Analysis

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • APAC
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Rest of APAC
  • Latin America
    • Mexico
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of LATAM
  • Middle East & Africa
    • GCC
    • Rest of MEA

Company Profiles

  •  Abbott
    • Company Fundamentals
    • Financial Analysis (Subject to Availability)
    • Product Portfolio
    • SWOT Analysis
  • F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
  • Medtronic
  • Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
  • DuPont
  • Biosensors International Group, Ltd.
  • Cytiva
  • Dexcom, Inc.
  • LifeScan IP Holdings, LLC
  • Masimo
  • Nova Biomedical
  • Universal Biosensors
  • Bayer AG
  • Pinnacle Technologies Inc.
  • Ercon Inc.

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