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General Laboratory Equipment Market Size, Share, and Outlook, H2-2025 Report- By Product (Instruments, Equipment, Laboratory Consumables), By End-User (Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Academic, Industrial, Others) and Companies, 2021-2032

Publisher VPA Research
Published Sep 01, 2025
Length 183 Pages
SKU # VPA20329864

Description

General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook
The global General Laboratory Equipment Market Size is valued at $15.1 Billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach $24.9 Billion in 2032 at a CAGR of 7.4%.
The General Laboratory Equipment Market continue to remain a steadily growing market and offers lucrative growth opportunities across the industry stakeholders from suppliers to distributors and end-use industries. This comprehensive market research report provides 12-year historic and forecast data on General Laboratory Equipment Market segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments covered include By Product (Instruments, Equipment, Laboratory Consumables), By End-User (Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Academic, Industrial, Others), offering granular insights into performance drivers and emerging patterns. With over 70 tables and charts, the report provides actionable findings based on extensive data modeling and industry surveys.

General Laboratory Equipment Market Insights, 2025
The general laboratory equipment market in 2025 encompasses the essential tools and instruments used across life sciences, chemical research, diagnostics, and industrial testing. Core products include centrifuges, microscopes, incubators, shakers, and balances, which are vital for day-to-day experimental workflows. Automation is a key trend, with benchtop robotics and digital controls enhancing reproducibility and reducing manual errors. The shift toward integrated laboratory information systems is enabling better data tracking and compliance with regulatory standards. Growth in molecular diagnostics, biotechnology R&D, and academic research is driving equipment upgrades and expansions. Manufacturers are increasingly offering modular systems that can be adapted for multiple applications, improving cost efficiency for laboratories. Energy-efficient designs and environmentally friendly materials are gaining traction as sustainability goals influence procurement decisions. Emerging economies are investing in laboratory infrastructure to support healthcare and industrial growth. The market’s diversity of end-users ensures stable demand even in fluctuating economic conditions.

Five Trends Shaping the Global General Laboratory Equipment Market in 2025 and Beyond
The global General Laboratory Equipment Industry is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by regulatory changes, technological innovation, and sustainability imperatives. Amidst intense demand growth from diverse end-users, companies are focusing on new product launches to cater to individual applications. Companies are also emphasizing operational resilience and circular economy principles and are aligning strategies to secure long-term growth. The report identifies key structural changes, disruptive technologies, and evolving trade flows influencing competitiveness, helping stakeholders strengthen decision-making for both the short and long term.

What are the Biggest Opportunities for Growth in the General Laboratory Equipment Industry?
The General Laboratory Equipment Market sector has shown strong adaptability amid volatility in prices, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions. Moving forward, potential opportunities lie in niche products, aggressive distribution activities, and digital process optimization. With increasing demand from emerging markets, General Laboratory Equipment Market is positioned for growth through 2030 and beyond. This chapter provides a strategic perspective for businesses to identify revenue-generating avenues, mitigate risks, and adopt innovative pathways for expansion.

General Laboratory Equipment Market Segment Insights
The General Laboratory Equipment Industry offers diverse opportunities across product types, applications, and distribution channels. The analytical report provides detailed forecasts across diverse segments including By Product (Instruments, Equipment, Laboratory Consumables), By End-User (Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Academic, Industrial, Others). Insights cover the largest and fastest-growing product types, applications, and regions, highlighting drivers behind each segment. Market outlooks are provided for five regions—Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa—with country-level forecasts for 22 markets through 2032.

General Laboratory Equipment Industry Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global General Laboratory Equipment Industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global General Laboratory Equipment Market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments. According to the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), chemicals underpin over 95% of manufactured products worldwide.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts
Strategic planning in the General Laboratory Equipment Industry requires resilience to uncertain macroeconomic and regulatory conditions. To guide stakeholders, the report offers three scenario forecasts—low growth, reference case, and high growth—enabling companies to align strategies under different market conditions.

Asia Pacific General Laboratory Equipment Market Analysis – Hub of Industrial Transformation
Asia Pacific continues to be the largest and fastest-growing region for General Laboratory Equipment Market, underpinned by rapid industrialization, large-scale infrastructure development, and rising consumption across emerging economies. China, India, and Southeast Asia lead the demand surge, supported by investments in chemical parks, free trade agreements, and rising domestic manufacturing capacity. China remains the single largest producer and consumer of chemicals, accounting for over $1.5 trillion in chemical sales, followed by India, which is projected by the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) to become a $300 billion chemicals market by 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

United States General Laboratory Equipment Market Insights – Innovation and Specialty Leadership
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) projects steady annual demand growth for specialty and performance chemicals, particularly in automotive, electronics, agriculture, and construction applications. The US continues to lead in specialty and high-value-added chemicals, with investments focused on R&D, advanced process technologies, and digital manufacturing. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American General Laboratory Equipment Market.

Europe General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook 2025 – Regulatory and Innovation-Driven Growth
Europe is one of the largest markets for General Laboratory Equipment Market with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. The European chemical sector employs more than 1.2 million people directly and is highly influenced by the EU Green Deal, which aims for climate neutrality by 2050. With increasing adoption of advanced technologies, raw materials, and digital transformation, Europe remains a strategic hub for General Laboratory Equipment Industry competitiveness. The report analyses the key General Laboratory Equipment Market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

Latin American General Laboratory Equipment Market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth
Optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries presents strong opportunities for domestic and international General Laboratory Equipment Market companies. Increased consumer spending is estimated across markets over the next few quarters through 2026. Expanding trade partnerships, urbanization, and growing demand for specialty products underpin market prospects.

Middle East and Africa General Laboratory Equipment Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity
The Middle East remains a key hub for General Laboratory Equipment Market companies, with Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar investing heavily in distribution networks. In addition, Africa presents strong growth potential in Nigeria, South Africa, and other emerging economies, with increasing demand for cost effective and accessible products. Investment strategies tailored to localized needs and sustainable growth will be crucial for success. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies.

Competitive Landscape – How General Laboratory Equipment Market Companies Outcompete in 2025
The ability to adapt to changing regulations, sustainability imperatives, and customer-specific innovations defines leadership in the General Laboratory Equipment Market. Companies are leveraging M&A activities, strategic joint ventures, and vertical integration to secure raw material access and strengthen downstream presence. The report profiles leading players, analyzing their 2024 revenues, market shares, R&D expenditures, and strategic directions. The report analyzes Avantor Inc, Bio Rad Laboratories Inc, Borosil Ltd, Corning Inc, DWK Life Sciences GmbH, Eppendorf AG, Mettler Toledo, Sartorius AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, VITLAB GmbH. Each company is benchmarked through a detailed SWOT and financial analysis, providing clients with insights into competitive positioning and innovation leadership.

General Laboratory Equipment Market Scope
Leading Segments
By Product
Instruments
Equipment
Laboratory Consumables
By End-User
Pharmaceutical
Healthcare
Academic
Industrial
Others

Leading Companies
Avantor Inc
Bio Rad Laboratories Inc
Borosil Ltd
Corning Inc
DWK Life Sciences GmbH
Eppendorf AG
Mettler Toledo
Sartorius AG
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
VITLAB GmbH

Geographies
North America- US, Canada, Mexico
Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Nordics, BeNeLux, Others
Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Others
Latin America- Brazil, Argentina, Others
Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Other Middle East, South Africa, Other Africa

Reasons to Buy the Report
  • Make informed decisions with 12-year forecasts across 22 countries and multiple market segments.
  • Evaluate regulatory impacts, sustainability trends, and disruptive technologies shaping the chemicals industry.
  • Gain insights into the competitive landscape, including company profiles, financials, and strategic moves.
  • Build an integrated understanding of the chemicals ecosystem across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
  • Leverage insights on circular economy initiatives, digitalization, and carbon-neutral strategies driving the next decade.
  • Assess risks and opportunities with scenario-based forecasts tailored to different growth conditions.
  • Access the report in multiple formats (PDF, Excel, PPT) for easier integration into strategic planning.
  • Table of Contents

    183 Pages
    1. Table of Contents
    List of Figures and Tables
    2. Executive Summary
    2.1 Key Highlights
    2.1.1 General Laboratory Equipment Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
    2.1.2 Largest General Laboratory Equipment Market Types and Applications
    2.1.3 Fastest Growing Segments
    2.1.4 Potential Markets
    2.1.5 Market Concentration
    2.2 Market Scope and Segmentation
    2.2.1 Market Scope- Segments
    2.2.2 Market Scope- Countries
    2.2.3 Macroeconomic and Demographic Outlook
    2.2.4 Abbreviations
    2.2.5 Units and Currency Conversions
    3. Research Methodology
    3.1 Primary Research Surveys
    3.2 Secondary Data Sources
    3.3 Data Triangulation
    3.4 Forecast Methodology
    3.5 Assumptions and Limitations
    4. Introduction to Global General Laboratory Equipment Market in 2025
    4.1 Industry Panorama
    4.2 Leading Companies Profiled in the Study
    4.3 Asia Pacific Markets offer Robust Market Prospects for New Entrants
    4.4 Market Dynamics
    4.4.1 Market Dynamics- Trends and Drivers
    4.4.2 Market Dynamics- Opportunities and Challenges
    4.5 Regional Analysis
    4.6 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
    4.6.1 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
    4.6.2 Threat of New Entrants
    4.6.3 Threat of Substitutes
    4.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    4.6.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    4.7 General Laboratory Equipment Market Industry Value Chain Analysis
    4.7.1 Stage of Value Chain
    4.7.2 Key Activities of Companies
    4.7.3 Companies Included in Each Stage
    4.7.4 Key Insights
    5. General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook to 2032
    5.1 Market Size Forecast by Type, 2021-2024 and 2025-2032
    5.2 Market Size Forecast by Application, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
    5.3 Market Size Forecast by Geography, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
    By Product
    Instruments
    Equipment
    Laboratory Consumables
    By End-User
    Pharmaceutical
    Healthcare
    Academic
    Industrial
    Others
    6. Global General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
    6.1 Low Growth Scenario
    6.2 Base/Reference Case
    6.3 High Growth Scenario
    6. North America General Laboratory Equipment Market Size Outlook
    6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    6.2 North America General Laboratory Equipment Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    6.2.1 North America General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Type
    6.2.2 North America General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Application
    6.3 North America General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Country
    6.3.1 The US General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    6.3.2 Canada General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    6.3.3 Mexico General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7. Europe General Laboratory Equipment Market Size Outlook
    7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    7.2 Europe General Laboratory Equipment Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    7.2.1 Europe General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Type
    7.2.2 Europe General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Application
    7.3 Europe General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Country
    7.3.2 Germany General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.3 France General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.4 The UK General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.5 Spain General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.6 Italy General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.7 Russia General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.8 Rest of Europe General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8. Asia Pacific General Laboratory Equipment Market Size Outlook
    8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    8.2 Asia Pacific General Laboratory Equipment Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    8.2.1 Asia Pacific General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Type
    8.2.2 Asia Pacific General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Application
    8.3 Asia Pacific General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Country
    8.3.1 China General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.2 India General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.3 Japan General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.4 South Korea General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.5 Australia General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.6 South East Asia General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    9. South America General Laboratory Equipment Market Size Outlook
    9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    9.2 South America General Laboratory Equipment Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    9.2.1 South America General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Type
    9.2.2 South America General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Application
    9.3 South America General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Country
    9.3.1 Brazil General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    9.3.2 Argentina General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10. Middle East and Africa General Laboratory Equipment Market Size Outlook
    10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    10.2 Middle East and Africa General Laboratory Equipment Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    10.2.1 Middle East and Africa General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Type
    10.2.2 Middle East and Africa General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Application
    10.3 Middle East and Africa General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook by Country
    10.3.1 Saudi Arabia General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.2 The UAE General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.3 Rest of Middle East General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.4 South Africa General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.5 Egypt General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.6 Rest of Africa General Laboratory Equipment Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    11. Company Profiles
    11.1 Leading 10 Companies
    Avantor Inc
    Bio Rad Laboratories Inc
    Borosil Ltd
    Corning Inc
    DWK Life Sciences GmbH
    Eppendorf AG
    Mettler Toledo
    Sartorius AG
    Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
    VITLAB GmbH
    11.2 Overview
    11.3 Products and Services
    11.4 SWOT Profile
    12. Appendix
    12.1 Subscription Options
    12.2 Customization Options
    12.3 Publisher Details
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