Healthcare Refractometer Market is Segmented By Product Type(Digital Handheld Refractometers, Traditional Handheld Refractometers, Laboratory or Abbe Refractometers, Inline Process Refractometers ), By End-User(Pharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Others), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022-2029.
Healthcare Refractometer Market Overview
Healthcare refractometer market" size is estimated to reach at a high CAGR during the forecast period 2022-2029.
Healthcare Refractometer Market Scope
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Metrics |
Details |
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Market CAGR |
High |
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Segments Covered |
By Pet Type, By Ingredient, By Form, By Application, and By Region |
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Report Insights Covered |
Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other key insights. |
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Fastest Growing Region |
Asia Pacific |
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Largest Market Share |
North America |
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Healthcare Refractometer Market Dynamics
The refractometers are used for various purposes; the increasing application of refractometers for different purposes is expected to drive market growth.
The increasing application of refractometers for a different purpose is expected to drive its market growth in the forecast period
Refractometers are used in various applications, from determining the purity and concentration of medication ingredients to measuring the sugar content of food and beverages and analyzing petroleum oil. This device can also detect the dilution of sunflower oil with cheaper oils. Furthermore, refractometers are the preferred method for quality control of machine and engine operating fluids and AdBlue, the synthetic urea solution for treating diesel engine emissions. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used in research and development, characterization tests are used. Raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products are subjected to identity testing, purity control, and concentration determination. The substance analyzed are pharmaceuticals, infusion solutions, dialysis solutions, blood sera, and others.
In the food industry, it controls raw materials and finished products for quality and purity. The concentration of sugar is determined. Whereas in the sugar industry refractometer is used for sugar concentration determination in semi-finished and finished products. Calculation of the solids content of solutions and purity is determined using a polarimeter and a polarimeter. Due to the increasing application of refractometers, companies are launching new products. For instance, on November 7th, 2018, PCE Instruments launched a new tabletop Abbe refractometer with high accuracy (4 decimal places). It has 100 memory locations and can save user profiles and samples. It measures the refractive index and sugar content in per cent Brix.
The disadvantages associated with refractometers is expected to hamper the market growth
It is difficult to analyze materials that have a lower refractive index than the prism. To read handheld refractometers, one must bring a potentially hazardous material close to the eyes.
The calibration of the refractometer is time-consuming. There is no instrument protocol. Readings influenced by the operator ( limited accuracy) Thermosetting can be time-consuming and difficult (water bath is required after each experiment). The use of solutions in refractometers tends to give faulty results, which may be incorrect. For instance, some solutes, such as acetone, may cause false increases in specific gravity by refractometry because they increase refraction but are less dense than water.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis On Healthcare Refractometer Market
Pharmaceutical companies are responding to the challenges of supply chain disruption and the need to change business processes in these unprecedented times. The current COVID-19 pandemic persists for a medium/long period, and it may impact the supply of active materials and ingredients (primarily from China) and pharmaceutical import and export.
There is also the possibility of medium- and long-term negative impacts on R&D and manufacturing activities, as well as delays on projects/programs unrelated to core supply chain/data management operations. While the full scope of the global pandemic is unknown, pharmaceutical companies are expected to have impacted. Hence, due to supply chain disruption, the healthcare refractometer market is expected to impact due to COVID-19.
Healthcare Refractometer Market Segment Analysis
The digital handheld refractometer segment is expected to fuel the market growth in the forecast period
The advancement of technology also leads to a shift from manual to automatic devices, which is expected to boost the growth of the global healthcare refractometer market. In general, digital handheld refractometers are more precise than traditional handheld refractometers but less precise than most benchtop refractometers. Because the sample is not spread thinly against the prism, they may require a slightly larger amount of sample to read from. Digital refractometers offer digital accuracy and high-end features for various applications such as commercial-scale food and beverage, industrial, waste-water, aquatics, and many others.
The portable device combines portability and precision. With a large digital display, to get accurate readings. And it's designed to make life easier: it's small and light, simple to maintain and clean, and calibrates in seconds. For instance, the company Bellingham + Stanley’s OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometer is a portable instrument that fits in the palm of a hand. It can provide over 10,000 readings on just two AAA batteries. It has a stainless steel prism dish that quickly stabilises sample temperature, a long-lasting IP65-rated body, and a clear LCD. They are high-quality, dependable instruments used to regulate the dissolved solids or blend ratios of products ranging from fresh fruit to industrial chemicals. The OPTi Digital Handheld Refractometer can be used to test the ripeness of fruits, juices and concentrates, carbonated beverages, alcohol content and grape must, confectionery and jams, sugar, and a variety of other food applications. Soluble oils, quenchants, glycols, antifreeze, air-conditioning and heat transfer fluids, aviation fuel inhibitors, aeroplane wing de-icing surfactants, starch, textile surfactants, and other industrial applications are all possible.
Healthcare Refractometer Market Geographical Analysis
North America region is expected to hold the largest market share in the global healthcare refractometer market
The presence of many large pharmaceutical industries and increasing research and development in this region is expected to fuel the market growth.
Despite the influence of several emerging countries, the U.S has a commanding share of the global pharmaceutical market. The country is home to some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, and American consumers have access to one of the world's most advanced pharmaceutical systems. In pharmaceutical applications, refractometers are frequently used for quality control of raw intermediate and finished products. The use of pharmaceutical refractometers in research, toxicology testing, compounding, and drug monitoring may require instruments with consistent temperature control, compliance tracking, and specific measurement ranges. Hence, the large pharmaceutical market in this region is projected to increase the demand for refractometers for pharmaceutical applications.
Healthcare Refractometer Market Competitive Landscape
The global healthcare refractometer market is moderately competitive with the cumulative emphasis on research and development activities by product manufacturers, acquisitions and product launches. Some of the key players in the market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., AMETEK, Inc., Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Anton Paar GmbH, Atago Co., Ltd., Euromex Microscopen BV, Cole-Parmer Instrument Company, Rudolph Research Analytical Corporation, Xylem Analytics LLC, A.KRÜSS Optronic GmbH
Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
Overview: Mettler Toledo is a global leader in precision instrumentation and services. They are known as an innovator. Their solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control, and manufacturing processes for customers in various industries, including life sciences, food, and chemicals. The company's products are sold in over 140 countries and have a direct presence in about 40.
Product Portfolio: The company’s product portfolio includes a Digital refractometer, a wide range of benchtop and portable digital refractometers, benchtop refractometer, portable refractometer, EasyPlus Refractometers, Excellence Refractometers designed for use in laboratories, near production lines, and in storage and receiving areas. The measured refractive index can be converted into other units such as Brix, HFCS, alcohol per cent, and others, making it useful for various applications.
Key Development: On March 4th, 2021, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. acquired PendoTECH, a manufacturer and distributor of single-use sensors, transmitters, control systems, and software for measuring, monitoring, and data collection bioprocess applications. PendoTECH's primary clients are biopharmaceutical manufacturers and life science laboratories.
