Centrifuge Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and Outlook (2024-2031)

Global Centrifuge Market is segmented By Product (Equipment, Accessories) By Model (Benchtop, Floor-Standing) By Rotor Design (Fixed-angle, Swinging-Bucket, Vertical, Others) By Operation Mode (Batch, Continuous) By End-User (Hospitals & Blood Banks, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical, Oil and Petroleum, Chemicals, Food & Beverages, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Metal & Mining, Power, Pulp & Paper, Others) and By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Market Overview

Global Centrifuge Market reached US$ 10.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 14.4 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Government efforts in various nations to improve medicine regulatory policies, standardize clinical research and modify reimbursement policies are helping to expand the industry. Furthermore, the increasing number of technologically advanced laboratory centrifuges being launched presents a profitable opportunity for the laboratory centrifuge market to develop during the forecast period.

New product introductions frequently integrate cutting-edge technological innovations like downsizing & portability, increased speed & acceleration, advanced cooling systems and integration with automation and robots. For example, in April 2021, Kubota Corporation introduced the Benchtop Centrifuge Model S500T and the Floor Standing Refrigerated Centrifuge Model S500FR. The models contain innovative and safe control functions like "Self-Check Function", "Imbalance Early Detector", "Mixed-loading buckets" and "3-year warranty”. 

In 2023, North America is expected to be the dominant region with over 35% of the global Centrifuge market. The market is developing as the chemical industry contributes significantly to the region's centrifuges market. The American Chemistry Council estimates that the chemical industry's total global sales will be US$ 5.72 trillion in 2022. In 2022, the chemical sector revenue achieved its highest value in the previous 15 years. 

Market Scope

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Market Dynamics

Diagnostic Advancements in Healthcare

Centrifugation is an essential process in clinical laboratories for separating blood components, urine sediments and other physiological fluids. With the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and infections, reliable and fast diagnostic information is critical for optimal patient care. Centrifuge design technology has advanced, resulting in equipment with faster processing times, better sample handling capabilities and more ease of use. 

Furthermore, integrating centrifuges with other diagnostic technologies, such as flow cytometry and molecular diagnostics, allows for thorough and multidimensional study of patient samples. As the healthcare industry tends to emphasize early disease identification and individualized treatment techniques, the demand for advanced centrifuges that boost diagnostic accuracy and efficiency remains a major market driver.

Growing Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Research 

The industries are at the centre of innovation, continuously looking for new ways to better understand diseases, develop novel treatments and enhance healthcare outcomes. Centrifuges play an important part in these activities because they allow for the accurate separation, isolation and study of numerous biological components. In the field of biotechnology, scientists are studying complex biological processes, protein interactions and genetic systems. 

Centrifuges meet these needs by using centrifugal force to separate substances based on mass and density. It is necessary for research in domains such as genomics, proteomics and molecular biology, where separating nucleic acids, proteins and organelles is vital for gaining insights into disease pathways and generating targeted therapeutics.

High Costs and Regulations

Centrifuge equipment can be costly to purchase, especially high-speed and specialized types used in research, biotechnology and pharmaceutical applications. Centrifuges' high initial cost may dissuade some laboratories, academic institutions and small enterprises from investing in this equipment, especially those with tight budgets or financial constraints. 

Aside from the original expenditure, operating centrifuges can be costly due to energy consumption, maintenance and consumables such as tubes and rotors. The recurring expense might put a burden on finances, especially in businesses with limited resources. Centrifuge use may be subject to regulatory regulations, especially in healthcare and biotechnology. Compliance with standards and laws can increase administrative hassles and expenses for users, affecting adoption and use.

Segment Analysis

The global centrifuge market is segmented based on product, model, rotor design, operation mode, end-user and region.

Rising Demand of Chemicals Drives the Segment Growth 

Biotechnology & pharmaceutical is expected to be the dominant segment with over 30% of the market during the forecast period 2024-2031. As chemical processing capacity increases, there is a greater demand for separation and purification technologies such as centrifuges to handle bigger volumes of chemicals while maintaining product quality and purity. As a result, centrifuge producers will benefit from increased prospects in the globally chemical industry. 

Rising global demand for chemicals in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, is driving infrastructure investments to satisfy growing production demands. For example, in September 2023, Sichuan Hebang Biotechnology Co. declared an investment of US$ 800 million to build a chemical production facility at the Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate. Upon completed, the facility will have a yearly output of 600,000 tons of sodium carbonate and ammonium chloride, with a glyphosate production capacity estimated to be 200,000 tons. 

Geographical Penetration

Rising Demand from Various End-User Industries in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific is expected to be t he fastest growing region in the global centrifuge market covering over 20% of the market. Asia-Pacific is one of the fastest expanding centrifuge markets, owing to China's dominance in the chemical and industrial, pharmaceutical and wastewater treatment industries. Furthermore, nations such as India, Indonesia and Malaysia are experiencing tremendous growth in energy demand as a result of increased industrial activity. 

China's National Energy Administration is considering boosting the scope of the country's clean energy programs this decade. The NEA recommends that China obtain 40% of its electricity through nuclear and renewable sources by 2031, with a nuclear capacity target of 120-150 gigawatts by 2031. Such government policies and aims assist the nation's growth of nuclear power plants in the coming years and are expected to generate chances for the centrifuges industry. 

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Danaher Corporation, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Sartorius AG, Eppendorf AG, QIAGEN, Kubota Corporation, NuAire, Sigma Laborzentrifugen GmbH and Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The pandemic impacted globally supply networks, including centrifuge manufacturing. Movement restrictions, border closures and lockdown procedures caused delays in the transit of raw materials, components and final products. The caused supply shortages and production delays for centrifuge producers, limiting their capacity to meet client demand. The epidemic caused interruptions or slowdowns in several businesses that use centrifuges, including academic research, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. 

Research facilities were temporarily stopped, clinical studies were delayed and non-essential medical procedures were rescheduled, resulting in lower demand for centrifuges in these industries. The pandemic-induced economic slowdown has had an impact on government funding for research programs and academic institutions. Budget cuts and resource reallocation resulted in lower investment on research equipment, such as centrifuges. The impacted centrifuge sales to research institutions and universities.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact 

Russia and Ukraine are major suppliers of raw materials, components and machinery for centrifuge manufacturing. Any production or shipping problems caused by the conflict resulted in supply shortages or delays in the globally centrifuge market. It impacted the supply of centrifuge components, spare parts and equipment, disrupting global manufacturing operations and delivery timelines.

The dispute between Russia and Ukraine has globally consequences, including the oil, gas and nuclear energy industries. Centrifuges are employed in a variety of energy-related activities, including as oil and gas drilling, refining and nuclear power generation. Changes in energy supply chains or changes in energy regulations stemming from the conflict affected demand for centrifuges and related equipment.

Key Developments

• In January 2024, GEA launched X Control, a new centrifuge control system. The introduction of X Control paves the way for the integration of Artificial Intelligence, which promises faster and simpler data collecting and analysis, as well as self-optimization of the entire system in the future. Increased processing capabilities will also improve collaboration with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems.
• In September 2023, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center conducted an overhaul of beam centrifuges, modernizing one of the most inventive pieces of technology. The centrifuge in the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory's Geotechnical Engineering and Geosciences Branch has been upgraded with enhancements to its electrical and hydraulic systems and extensive renovations to the control building.

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