Breathalyzer and Drug Testing Equipment Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Breathalyzer and Drug Testing Equipment Market is segmented By Type (Urine Drug Testing Devices, Oral Fluid Drug Testing Devices, Hair Drug Testing Devices, Blood Drug Testing Devices, Breathalyzers, Others) By Usage (Preliminary Alcohol Screening, Evidential Breath Testing, Home Testing, Workplace Testing, Forensic Testing, Clinical Testing) By Modality (Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), Laboratory Testing, At-Home Test Kits, On-Site Testing Kits) By End User (Law Enforcement Agencies, Hospitals & Laboratories, Rehabilitation Centers, Educational and Workplaces, Others) and By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Report Overview

The Global Breathalyzer and Drug Testing Equipment Market reached US$ 8.43 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 19.01 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 11.1% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Drug testing devices are tools designed to detect the presence of drugs in various biological samples such as urine, saliva, hair, blood and sweat. They utilize the technologies such as immunoassay, chromatography etc, to detect the drug traces and levels in the human body. These devices are used for substance abuse monitoring, clinical diagnostics and forensic investigations. The breathalyzers are also the drug testing devices which measure the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) from a breath sample. They are commonly used by individuals for personal screening, law enforecment department for roadside testing, and employers for workplace safety. These breathalyzers provide quick and reliable results to ensure compliance with legal and safety standards.

Market Summary

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Market Dynamics:

Drivers

Rising road accidents under the influence of drugs

Alcohol plays a cultural and social role in many societies. However, the harmful effects of alcohol experienced in many aspects of daily life are undeniable. An extensive body of literature identifies that driving after drinking alcohol significantly raises the risk of a crash and the severity of that crash, resulting in deaths and serious injuries.

The stringent government regulations and laws to reduce driving incidences under the influence of drugs and alcohol drive the market in the forecast period. As per the World Health Organization Report 2022, road traffic injuries are a major public health problem and a foremost cause of death and injury worldwide. Every year around 1.3 million people die, and millions more are injured or disabled due to road crashes, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. As well as creating enormous social costs for individuals, families and communities, road traffic injuries heavily burden health services and economies.

In its latest reports, the WHO estimates that between 5% and 35% of global road deaths are alcohol-related. In most high-income countries, about 20% of fatally injured drivers have blood alcohol concentration levels above the legal limit. Studies in low- and middle-income countries have shown that 33% and 69% of fatally injured drivers and 8% and 29% of non-fatally injured drivers had consumed alcohol before their crashes. The rising incidences under the influence of drugs and alcohol and rising government regulations drive the market worldwide.

Moreover, technological advancements and the growing adoption of breathalyzers and drug-testing equipment are expected to drive the global breathalyzer and drug-testing equipment market.

Restraints

However, false positive/false negative results are provided by some breathalyzers due to improper calibration, incorrect chemical solutions, inappropriate modifications, faulty programming, improper methodology, electronic interference, certain health conditions, and exposure to chemicals. High cost of advanced drug tesing models may limit their usage especially in the low-to-middle income countries. 

Market Segmentation Analysis

The global breathalyzer and drug testing equipment market is segmented based on type, usage, modality, end user and region.

The urine drug testing devices in the type segment accounted for approximately 46.2% of the global breathalyzer and drug testing equipment market share

The most commonly used drug test is the urine drug test, which uses urine as a sample for detecting the drugs or their metabolite traces in the body. This method is mostly favored due to its versatility, cost-effectiveness, and ease of usage. This test can identify recent drug use, typically within the past few days to a week making them suitable for both workplace screening and in clinical settings. Urine analysis is capable of detecting various substances such as marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, opioids, etc. 

For instance, on September 1 2023, a cohort study published in the Elsevier Journal has stated that urine drug test (UDT) is the most commonly employed screening method for the patients who are receiving treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) to assess substance absue and medication adherence. The study conducted in the 9 states of U.S. concluded that the proportion of urine drug test usage ranges from 62.1% to 89.8%.

On March 30, 2022, as per the finding of Quest Diagnostics drug testing index analysis in the U.S., the rate of positive drug test results among the workforce has climbed by 30% as comapred to previous decade. The study was conducted using more than 11 million drugs testing kits, among which the nearly 9 million urine test kits were utilized to collect the data. This represents the reliability of urine testing devices for substance abuse.

Market Geographical Share

North America is expected to dominate the market with a 43.8% share in the global breathalyzer and drug testing equipment market

North America dominates the breathalyzer and drug testing equipment market and is anticipated to show a parallel trend over the forecast period. An increasing number of accidents and awareness programs in the North American region drive the market.

According to the WHO report published in 2022, consuming alcohol can be an enjoyable activity for some people. However, many people may not realize the impact on the body and can impair the ability to perform routine tasks. Drinking and driving is a dangerous combination. Evidence notes that in the U.S., it is responsible for roughly 28 deaths a day, costing the U.S. approximately $44 billion annually.

In the U.S., half a million people are injured and 17,000 killed every year in drunk driving-related traffic crashes. Almost 40% of all youth road fatalities are directly related to alcohol consumption.

Using breathalyzers can help reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents involving an alcohol-impaired driver. This device estimates the concentration of alcohol in the breath to decide whether a person has drunk too much alcohol to drive safely. All these factors are driving the market in the North American region.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted the global breathalyzer and drug testing market in multiple ways. The imposed lockdowns restricted the movement which has led to decreased testing in the workplaces. Many businesses were shut down and many have opted for remote working which has reduced the immediate need of drug testing. 

According to Monitoring the Future Survey, which examines drug and alcohol use among adolescents and young adults, found that the proportion of teenagers reporting substance use declined dramatically in 2021. The data show the highest one-year decline in total illegal drug usage since the poll began in 1975.

Market Major Key Players

The major players in the breathalyzer and drug testing equipment market include Abbott, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Quest Diagnostics, BACtrack, Intoximeters, Accuquik Test Kits, Siemens Healthcare Private Limited, Roche Diagnostics Limited., C4 Development, Cannabix Technologies Inc. among others. 

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