The Global Forensic Swab Market is expected to register 5.8% CAGR and is anticipated to reach USD 49.09 Million by 2023. Forensic swabs are extensively used by forensic scientists and crime scene investigators for collecting a wide range of evidence-samples such as blood, saliva, and DNA. These samples are analyzed in the laboratory for desired results. Gathering biological samples for successive DNA analysis is one of the major applications for forensic swabs. Rising criminal activities, increasing adoption of DNA forensics, growing forensic biotechnology sector, and favorable government support are some of the major factors driving the market growth during the forecast period. However, factors such as the high price of DNA free forensic swabs and irregular supply of new products in the market are projected to restrain the market growth. However, the growing rate of chronic and infectious diseases, increased research and development investment (R&D), and technological advancements are expected to boost the market growth.
Additionally, the escalated level of spending from the government is anticipated to bolster the evolution of the market. Also, the expansion of the market into the untapped regional markets is forecasted to boost the level of development that can be achieved from the market. The market is projected to be restrained by the high costs DNA free forensic swabs and the relatively irregular supply of new products in the market.
Segmental Analysis
The segmental analysis of the forensic swab market is segmented on the basis of type of swab shaft, type, end-user, and region. On the basis of type, the forensic swab market is segmented into foam, flocked, and cotton tips. The foam type segment was found to be heading the market segment in 2017. The cotton swabs segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR through the forecast period. The segmentation on the basis of types of swab shaft segments the forensic swab market into wood stick shaft, polystyrene shaft, and others. The polystyrene shaft was found to be the topmost market portion in 2017 and is expected to observe the highest CAGR in the duration of the forecast period. The end user based segmentation of the market comprises of hospitals, forensic science laboratories, among others. The forensic science laboratories segment was in charge of the market in 2017 and is projected to carry on with its control in the forecast period.
Detailed Regional Analysis
The regions of Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa are included in the regional analysis of the forensic swab market. The Americas region is responsible for the major market share in 2017 and is projected to control the forensic swab market. The Americas region is accredited for the principal regional market share due to factors such as the mounting number of forensic labs in the region, increasing number of criminal cases, and increased dependence on blood sampling. The rise in the number of forensic labs in the regions has also contributed to a growth in the number of microbiological tests. The development of laboratories in hospitals is also anticipated to support the forensic swab market in this region.
The European region is accountable for the ensuing principal market share in 2017. The expansion of the region is attributed to the increasing number of research labs and hospitals, and the escalation in accident cases is expected to boost the demand for swabs through the forecast period. The Asia Pacific region is estimated to exhibit a CAGR of 6.1% through the forecast period owing to the rising frequency of various diseases, demand for blood sampling, and an increasing number of forensic labs being set up in the region. On the other hand, the Middle Eastern and African region are estimated to see decelerated growth due to the restricted exposure to forensic labs and the low awareness levels in this region.
Competitive Analysis
The global forensic swab market’s growth is expected to be highlighted by the intense competition, frequent changes in government as well as rapid advances in the product mix. The points related to cost, reliability, and quality of the products are expected to improve the chances for the growth of the manufacturers. The efforts undertaken to enhance the market dynamics such as improvement of infrastructure is expected to benefit the progress of the market in the long term. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Sirchie, Merck KGaA, Copan Italia S.p.A., SARSTEDT AG & Co. KG, MWE, Luna, Puritan Medical Products, Becton, Dickinson and Company, and Medtech Forensics are some of the market players included in the report.
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