Microfluidic Devices Market (Analysis by Device Type, Material, Application, Industry, Country Analysis), Company Profiles, Recent Developments – Global Forecast to 2032

The global microfluidic devices market was valued at USD 22.8 Billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 54.6 Billion by 2032. Microfluidics is a technology that manipulates small amounts of fluids through microscopic channels such as chips, nozzles, and pumps. These devices were initially fabricated from silicon and glass materials, however, the use of polymeric materials for fabrication of microfluidic devices has grown exponentially in the last decade as a result of a significant increase in the availability of polymeric materials with different chemical, mechanical, electrical, and optical properties. Microfluidic devices find applications in several field of healthcare including POC diagnostics, clinical diagnostics, analytical devices, life sciences research, drug discovery and formulation, and drug delivery.

With the recent advancements in the biotechnology domain, microfluidic devices promise to be of huge commercial importance. Companies today are focusing on the development of advanced microfluidic devices for various applications by optimizing its speed and sensitivity while minimizing their size and cost. The factors such as rising demand for point-of-care testing, technological advancements, increasing focus on data precision and accuracy, fast returns on investment, faster testing, and improved portability through microfluidic chip miniaturization are driving the market. Besides, the emergence of microfluidics-based 3D cell culture systems, such as organ-on-a-chip and expanding applications of drug delivery technologies offer significant growth opportunities for players operating in the market.

Key Highlights of the Report

Based on device type, the chips segment dominated the microfluidic devices market, owing to high potential in applications such as life science, biomedical, drug delivery, immunoassays, diagnostics, and many others. Sensors is the second leading segment of the microfluidic devices market. Factors contributing to the growth of sensors market segment are the ability of the micro sensing devices to sense small volume of analyte and deliver rapid detection or analysis, reducing reagent and energy consumption, less waste and cost.

In terms of material type, the polymers segment captured highest share of the global microfluidic devices market. Polymers are promising materials in microfluidic chip applications as they can be employed for mass production using casting, soft lithography, hot embossing, and injection molding techniques. The polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is a widely used polymer, especially in fast prototyping microfluidic devices. Silicon and glass segments are continually losing their market share in favor of polymers segment. The silicon and glass were the original materials first used for microfluidic applications, however as time passed and new technological advances occurred, new materials including polymer substrates, composites or paper were used as materials for microfluidic chips.

Based on Application, pharmaceutical and life sciences research held maximum share of the microfluidic devices market, followed by the Clinical and veterinary diagnostics segment. With the advancing field of microfluidics, POC technologies have also developed and improved. Methods in microfabrication and microfluidics have progressed so much in the last few years that POC devices can be fabricated at low cost, are easy to use, portable, and can generate rapid results.

In terms of industry, in–vitro diagnostics captured approx. 50% share of the microfluidic devices market in 2024. The large share and high growth of this segment can be attributed to the high adoption of microfluidic techniques in laboratory analytical testing and point–of–care testing, the increasing incidence of chronic diseases, and growing demand for point–of–care testing. Additionally, microfluidic technologies are emerging as powerful tools for the drug discovery and development processes. In pharmaceutical industry; its applications are found in the areas of diagnostics and drug research. In medical devices industry, the recent trend observed is the use of 3D–printed microfluidic devices in biological applications with ability to make complex structure with high resolution, which is expected to create new opportunities for market players operating in the global market.

On region basis, North America held largest share of the microfluidic devices market, followed by Europe. The active participation of research institutes in this region for the development of novel microfluidic devices is expected to maintain the region’s dominance. Also, the high incidence rate of lifestyle diseases and increasing demand for POC testing, is expected to propel growth of the microfluidic devices market over the forecast period. Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market for microfluidic devices, driven by the growing geriatric population, increasing investments in the healthcare industry, rising demand for advanced technologies and the expansion of private–sector hospitals to rural areas in various countries in the region.

Apelo Consulting report titled “Microfluidic Devices Market (Analysis by Device Type, Material, Application, Industry, Country Analysis), Company Profiles, Recent Developments – Global Forecast to 2032” provides a comprehensive assessment of the Global Microfluidic Devices Market.

This 164 Pages report with 83 Figures and 10 Tables has been analyzed from 10 viewpoints:

1. Global Microfluidic Devices Market and Forecast (2018 – 2032)

2. Global Microfluidic Devices Market Share and Forecast (2018 – 2032)

3. By Device Type – Global Microfluidic Devices Market and Forecast (2018 – 2030)

4. By Material – Global Microfluidic Devices Market and Forecast (2018 – 2032)

5. By Application – Global Microfluidic Devices Market and Forecast (2018 – 2032)

6. By Industry – Global Microfluidic Devices Market and Forecast (2018 – 2032)

7. By Region – Microfluidic Devices Market and Forecast (2018 – 2032)

8. Global Microfluidic Devices Market – Recent Developments

9. Global Microfluidic Devices Market – Key Company Profiles and Revenue

10. Global Microfluidic Devices Market Dynamics – Trends, Growth Drivers & Challenges

By Device Type – Global Microfluidic Devices Market and Forecast

1. Chips

2. Micro Pumps

3. Sensors

4. Micro Needles

5. Others

By Material – Global Microfluidic Devices Market and Forecast

1. Silicon

2. Glass

3. Polymers

4. Others

By Application – Global Microfluidic Devices Market and Forecast

Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences Research

Clinical and Veterinary Diagnostics

Point of Care Diagnostics

Analytical Devices

Drug Delivery

Environmental and Industrial

Others

By Industry – Global Microfluidic Devices Market and Forecast

1. In–Vitro Diagnostics

2. Pharmaceuticals

3. Medical Devices

4. Others

By Region – Microfluidic Devices Market and Forecast

1. North America

United States

Canada

2. Europe

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

United Kingdom

Netherlands

Switzerland

Belgium

Rest of Europe

3. Asia Pacific

Japan

China

India

Rest of Asia Pacific

4. Latin America

5. Middle East & Africa

Global Microfluidic Devices Market – Company Profiles

1. uFluidix

2. PerkinElmer, Inc. (Now Revvity, Inc.)

3. Standard BioTools Inc. (Previously Fluidigm)

4. Blacktrace Holdings Ltd. (Acquired by Unchained Labs)

5. Micronit

6. BioFluidix Gmbh (Acquired by Hamilton)

7. Hamilton Company

8. Fluigent

9. ALine Inc.

10. Koninklijke Philips N.V.

11. Danaher Corporation

12. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

13. Agilent Technologies Inc.

14. Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)

15. Illumina, Inc.

16. Abbott Laboratories

17. QuidelOrtho Corporation

18. Abaxis Inc. (Now part of Zoetis)

19. Nanōmix, Inc. (Formerly known as Covalent Materials, Inc.)

20. biosurfit SA

Data Sources

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