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Report Highlights
The global market for microscopy is expected to grow from $9.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $13.3 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.
Report Includes
- 61 data tables and 41 additional tables
- An up-to-date overview of the global markets for microscopy
- Analysis of the global market trends, with data from 2021-2023, estimates for 2024, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2029
- Evaluation of the current market size and revenue growth prospects, accompanied by a market share analysis by product type, application, end user, and geographic region
- Coverage of technologies involved in optical (light) microscopes, electron microscopes, scanning probe microscopes, and other types (e.g., focused ion beam, confocal)
- A look at the key market drivers and restraints that will shape the market for microscopy over the next five years (2024-2029)
- A discussion on ESG challenges and practices of the industry
- Assessment of the vendor landscape, including the market shares of leading companies, their product portfolios and financial overviews
- Information on recent mergers, acquisitions, expansions, collaborations, investments, divestments, product launches, and other strategic developments
- Profiles of the leading market vendors, including Danaher, Carl Zeiss, Nikon, and Olympus
Report Scope
The scope of this study encompasses an analysis of the global microscopy market. BCC Research evaluates it based on product type, which includes microscope types and accessories and supplies. The market is also analyzed based on application. BCC Research determines the current market status in each segment, examines its impact on future needs and presents growth forecasts over the next five years. The report provides a detailed analysis of the market’s drivers, restraints and opportunities. It includes the company profiles of the key players with detailed information regarding their business segments, financials, product portfolios and recent developments. The report also provides detailed information on this market, emerging technologies, new developments, patent analysis, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) development and investment outlook and deals.
Report Synopsis
| Report Metrics | Details | ||||||||||
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| Base year considered | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2024-2029 | ||||||||||
| Base year market size | $9.1 billion | ||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $13.3 billion | ||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 6.6% for the forecast period of 2024-2029 | ||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||
| Segments covered | Type, Application, End User, and Region | ||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World | ||||||||||
| Countries covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Uk, France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, and South Korea | ||||||||||
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Report Highlights
The global market for microscopes, accessories and supplies reached $7.1 billion in 2019 and should reach $9.8 billion by 2024, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% for the period of 2019-2024.
Report Includes
- 51 tables
- An overview of the global market and technology for microscopy
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2018, estimates for 2019, and projections of CAGRs through 2024
- Coverage of technologies involved in optical (light) microscopes, electron microscopes, scanning probe microscopes, and other types (e.g., focused ion beam, confocal)
- Quantification of market based on type of instrument, end-user segment, and region
- A look at the industry structure, including company size and financial performance, ownership, and market shares
- Relevant patent analysis
- Company profiles of leading market participants within the industry, including Hitachi High Technologies Corp., Jasco International Co. Ltd., MIS Inc., Nikon Corp., and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Report Highlights
The global market for microscopes, accessories and supplies reached $4.3 billion in 2014. This market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from $4.6 billion in 2015 to $6.3 billion in 2020.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global market for microscopes and accessories, with coverage of optical (light) microscopes, electron microscopes, scanning probe microscopes, and other types (e.g., focused ion beam, confocal).
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2014, estimates for 2015, and projections of CAGRs through 2020.
- Definitions and a brief history of microscopy.
- Examination of microscope technologies.
- Patent analysis.
- Discussion of trends by type of instrument, end-user segment, and geographical region.
- A look at the industry structure, including company size and financial performance, ownership, and market shares.
Report Highlights
The global market for microscopes and accessories was worth $3.8 billion in 2012. Sales are projected to exceed $4.0 billion in 2013 and approach nearly $5.4 billion by 2018, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% between 2013 and 2018.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global market for microscopes and accessories, with coverage of optical (light) microscopes, electron microscopes, scanning probe microscopes, and other types (e.g., focused ion beam, confocal).
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2012, estimates for 2013, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018.
- Definitions and a brief history of microscopy.
- Microscope technologies.
- Patent analysis.
- Discussion of trends by type of instrument, end-user segment, and geographical region
- Industry structure, including company size and financial performance, ownership, and market shares.
- Comprehensive company profiles of major players in the market.
Report Highlights
The global market for microscopes and accessories was worth about $3.1 billion in 2010. Sales are projected to exceed $3.2 billion in 2011 and $4.1 billion in 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% for 2011 to 2016.
Report Highlights
- The global market for microscopes and accessories was worth about $2.4 billion in 2008. In the midst of a global economic decline, sales are projected to fall to $2.1 billion in 2009, but are expected to rise to $3.6 billion in 2014, for a compound annual growth rate of 11.5%.
- The microscopes segment makes up the bulk of the market, with sales of $2 billion in 2008. Sales are projected to fall in 2009 to $1.7 billion, but rebound by 2014 to $3.1 billion, for a CAGR of 12.4%.
- Accessories and supplies make up the remainder of the market with sales in 2008 of $360 million, increasing slightly in 2009 to about $374 million, and reaching $513 million in 2014, for a CAGR of 6.5%.
Report Highlights
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The global market for microscopes and accessories was worth about $2.1 billion in 2006. Sales are projected to exceed $2.3 billion in 2007 and approach $3.6 billion in 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% between 2007 and 2012.
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The fastest-growing segments of the market are scanning probe microscopes, with a CAGR of 19.4% between 2007 and 2012, and charged particle microscopes with a CAGR from 2007 to 2012 of 9.0%. Optical microscopes are projected to have the lowest growth rate of any major market segment (5.6%).
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As a result, charged particle microscopes, which have the largest market share of any product segment, are projected to increase their market share further, from 52% in 2006 to 52.1% in 2012. Optical microscopes are projected to lose market share, from 26.2% in 2006 to 21.9% in 2012.
Report Highlights
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The global market for microscopes and accessories is estimated to be $1.65 billion in 2004 and is expected to reach $2.77 billion in 2009, at an AAGR (average annual growth rate) of 11.0%.
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The fastest-growing segment of the market is that for scanning probe microscopes, at an AAGR of 20%.
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Charged particle microscopes represent the largest segment, and are expected to rise at an AAGR of 13.0% to $1.3 billion in 2009.
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Life science is the dominant end-user market while nanotechnology and semiconductor manufacturing are the fastest-growing with AAGRs of 20% and 14%, respectively.
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