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Liquid Handling Market Size, Share, and Outlook, H2-2025 Report- By Type (Electronic Liquid Handling Systems, Automated Liquid Handling Systems, Manual Liquid Handling Systems), By Product (Pipettes, Consumables, Microplate Reagent Dispensers, Liquid Hand

Publisher VPA Research
Published Sep 01, 2025
Length 192 Pages
SKU # VPA20330090

Description

Liquid Handling Market Outlook
The global Liquid Handling Market Size is valued at $6.2 Billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach $11.2 Billion in 2032 at a CAGR of 8.8%.
The Liquid Handling 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 Liquid Handling Market segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments covered include By Type (Electronic Liquid Handling Systems, Automated Liquid Handling Systems, Manual Liquid Handling Systems), By Product (Pipettes, Consumables, Microplate Reagent Dispensers, Liquid Handling Workstations, Burettes, Microplate Washers, Software, Others), By Application (Drug Discovery, Genomics, Clinical Diagnostics, Proteomics, Others), By End-User (Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Companies, Research Institutes, Hospital & Diagnostic Laboratories, Academic Institutes, 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.

Liquid Handling Market Insights, 2025
The liquid handling market in 2025 remains indispensable to life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and clinical diagnostics, encompassing a broad spectrum from manual pipettes to fully automated robotic liquid handlers. Innovations focus on improving accuracy, throughput, and contamination control in workflows ranging from genomic sequencing to high-throughput screening. Digital pipettes with electronic volume adjustment, automated tip ejection, and connectivity to laboratory information management systems (LIMS) are becoming industry standards. Robotic liquid handlers now incorporate AI-driven error detection, flexible deck layouts, and multi-channel dispensing to optimize complex assay workflows. The surge in single-cell analysis and microfluidics has led to demand for precision nano- and pico-liter dispensing. The market also contends with growing sustainability imperatives, driving adoption of reusable tips and low-waste consumables. Compliance with ISO standards and GLP practices is critical, especially in regulated pharmaceutical environments. Increasing adoption of liquid handling solutions in emerging biotech hubs accelerates innovation and market expansion.

Five Trends Shaping the Global Liquid Handling Market in 2025 and Beyond
The global Liquid Handling 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 Liquid Handling Industry?
The Liquid Handling 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, Liquid Handling 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.

Liquid Handling Market Segment Insights
The Liquid Handling Industry offers diverse opportunities across product types, applications, and distribution channels. The analytical report provides detailed forecasts across diverse segments including By Type (Electronic Liquid Handling Systems, Automated Liquid Handling Systems, Manual Liquid Handling Systems), By Product (Pipettes, Consumables, Microplate Reagent Dispensers, Liquid Handling Workstations, Burettes, Microplate Washers, Software, Others), By Application (Drug Discovery, Genomics, Clinical Diagnostics, Proteomics, Others), By End-User (Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Companies, Research Institutes, Hospital & Diagnostic Laboratories, Academic Institutes, 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.

Liquid Handling Industry Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Liquid Handling Industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Liquid Handling 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 Liquid Handling 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 Liquid Handling Market Analysis – Hub of Industrial Transformation
Asia Pacific continues to be the largest and fastest-growing region for Liquid Handling 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 Liquid Handling 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 Liquid Handling Market.

Europe Liquid Handling Market Outlook 2025 – Regulatory and Innovation-Driven Growth
Europe is one of the largest markets for Liquid Handling 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 Liquid Handling Industry competitiveness. The report analyses the key Liquid Handling Market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

Latin American Liquid Handling 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 Liquid Handling 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 Liquid Handling Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity
The Middle East remains a key hub for Liquid Handling 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 Liquid Handling Market Companies Outcompete in 2025
The ability to adapt to changing regulations, sustainability imperatives, and customer-specific innovations defines leadership in the Liquid Handling 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 Agilent Technologies Inc, Danaher Corp, Eppendorf, PerkinElmer Inc, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Each company is benchmarked through a detailed SWOT and financial analysis, providing clients with insights into competitive positioning and innovation leadership.

Liquid Handling Market Scope
Leading Segments
By Type
Electronic Liquid Handling Systems
Automated Liquid Handling Systems
Manual Liquid Handling Systems
By Product
Pipettes
Consumables
Microplate Reagent Dispensers
Liquid Handling Workstations
Burettes
Microplate Washers
Software
Others
By Application
Drug Discovery
Genomics
Clinical Diagnostics
Proteomics
Others
By End-User
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Companies
Research Institutes
Hospital & Diagnostic Laboratories
Academic Institutes
Others

Leading Companies
Agilent Technologies Inc
Danaher Corp
Eppendorf
PerkinElmer Inc
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

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.
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  • Table of Contents

    192 Pages
    1. Table of Contents
    List of Figures and Tables
    2. Executive Summary
    2.1 Key Highlights
    2.1.1 Liquid Handling Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
    2.1.2 Largest Liquid Handling 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 Liquid Handling 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 Liquid Handling 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. Liquid Handling 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 Type
    Electronic Liquid Handling Systems
    Automated Liquid Handling Systems
    Manual Liquid Handling Systems
    By Product
    Pipettes
    Consumables
    Microplate Reagent Dispensers
    Liquid Handling Workstations
    Burettes
    Microplate Washers
    Software
    Others
    By Application
    Drug Discovery
    Genomics
    Clinical Diagnostics
    Proteomics
    Others
    By End-User
    Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Companies
    Research Institutes
    Hospital & Diagnostic Laboratories
    Academic Institutes
    Others
    6. Global Liquid Handling Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
    6.1 Low Growth Scenario
    6.2 Base/Reference Case
    6.3 High Growth Scenario
    6. North America Liquid Handling Market Size Outlook
    6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    6.2 North America Liquid Handling Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    6.2.1 North America Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Type
    6.2.2 North America Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Application
    6.3 North America Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Country
    6.3.1 The US Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    6.3.2 Canada Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    6.3.3 Mexico Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7. Europe Liquid Handling Market Size Outlook
    7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    7.2 Europe Liquid Handling Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    7.2.1 Europe Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Type
    7.2.2 Europe Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Application
    7.3 Europe Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Country
    7.3.2 Germany Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.3 France Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.4 The UK Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.5 Spain Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.6 Italy Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.7 Russia Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.8 Rest of Europe Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8. Asia Pacific Liquid Handling Market Size Outlook
    8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    8.2 Asia Pacific Liquid Handling Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    8.2.1 Asia Pacific Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Type
    8.2.2 Asia Pacific Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Application
    8.3 Asia Pacific Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Country
    8.3.1 China Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.2 India Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.3 Japan Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.4 South Korea Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.5 Australia Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.6 South East Asia Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    9. South America Liquid Handling Market Size Outlook
    9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    9.2 South America Liquid Handling Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    9.2.1 South America Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Type
    9.2.2 South America Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Application
    9.3 South America Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Country
    9.3.1 Brazil Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    9.3.2 Argentina Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10. Middle East and Africa Liquid Handling Market Size Outlook
    10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    10.2 Middle East and Africa Liquid Handling Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    10.2.1 Middle East and Africa Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Type
    10.2.2 Middle East and Africa Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Application
    10.3 Middle East and Africa Liquid Handling Market Outlook by Country
    10.3.1 Saudi Arabia Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.2 The UAE Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.3 Rest of Middle East Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.4 South Africa Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.5 Egypt Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.6 Rest of Africa Liquid Handling Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    11. Company Profiles
    11.1 Leading 10 Companies
    Agilent Technologies Inc
    Danaher Corp
    Eppendorf
    PerkinElmer Inc
    Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
    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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