Overview
The North America microbiology culture market reached US$ 9,247.82 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 16,092.48 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period 2025-2033.
A microbiology culture, or microbial culture, is a method of growing a microbial organism to determine its identity, abundance in a sample, or both. It is one of the primary diagnostic methods in microbiology. Growing a microbial culture requires an appropriate physical environment with controlled pH, atmospheric gases, temperature, and pressure.
Microbial culture media preparation involves mixing nutrients, buffering agents, osmotic balance regulators, and selective inhibitors or indicators to create agar or broth that supports microbial growth and differentiation. This process is a routine task in microbiological testing for monitoring spoilage and pathogenic microbes.
Executive Summary
Market Dynamics: Drivers & Restraints
Rising Prevalence of Infectious Diseases
The rising prevalence of infectious diseases and the increasing focus on antimicrobial resistance further drive the market growth in the region. As the incidence of infections continues to increase, there is a growing demand for advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and manage microbial pathogens effectively. For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that Salmonella causes approximately 1.35 million infections annually in the United States. This widespread bacterial infection is one of the country's most common causes of foodborne illness.
Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of infectious diseases, including viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, requires more sophisticated and scalable solutions in microbiological research and diagnostics. Microbiology culture techniques, which are essential for the detection, identification, and testing of infectious agents, are becoming increasingly crucial in healthcare settings.
Risk of Contamination and Inconsistent Results
Contamination can occur from various sources, such as airborne microbes, improper sample handling, or cross-contamination between samples. This can compromise the accuracy of microbial cultures, leading to false results, misdiagnoses, and unreliable research findings. Inaccurate or inconsistent results can delay critical processes like disease identification, drug development, and food safety testing, ultimately impacting public health and safety. This risk of contamination and inconsistent results is expected to significantly hinder the growth of the microbiology culture market.
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Segment Analysis
The North America microbiology culture market is segmented based on product type, culture type, consistency, and application.
Culture equipment in the product type segment is expected to dominate the North America microbiology culture market.
The demand for advanced laboratory infrastructure in clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical research, food safety, and environmental microbiology is expected to keep the culture equipment segment at the forefront. Key equipment such as incubators, bioreactors, anaerobic jars, petri dish filling systems, and automated culture analyzers are integral to ensuring accurate microbial growth, identification, and drug susceptibility testing.
With increasing investment and funding from companies in the region, many are establishing new facilities to boost cell culture and monoclonal antibody production. For instance, in April 2024, Fujifilm announced it would invest an additional $1.2 billion to expand its large-scale cell culture facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina. This expansion will add eight 20,000-liter mammalian cell culture bioreactors by 2028, aiming to meet the growing demand for biopharmaceutical production.
Competitive Landscape
The market players in the microbiology culture market are Merck KGaA, Sartorius AG, BioMĂ©rieux S.A., Kerry Group plc, Conda Laboratories S.A, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., BD, Cytiva, METTLER TOLEDO and Yokogawa Electric Corporation among others.
| Metrics | Details | |
| CAGR | 6.4% | |
| Market Size Available for Years | 2022-2033 | |
| Estimation Forecast Period | 2025-2033 | |
| Revenue Units | Value (US$ Mn) | |
| Segments Covered | Product Type | Culture Equipment, Culture Supplements, Measuring Instruments, Culture Instruments, Analytical Devices |
| Culture Type | Eukaryotic Culture, Bacterial Culture | |
| Consistency | Liquid Media, Solid Culture Media, Semi-solid Media | |
| Application | Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage Industry, Water Testing, Cosmetics | |
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Target Audience 2024
- Manufacturers: Pharmaceutical, Biotech Companies, Contract Manufacturers, Distributors, Hospitals.
- Regulatory & Policy: Compliance Officers, Government, Health Economists, Market Access Specialists.
- Technology & Innovation: R&D Professionals, Clinical Trial Managers, Pharmacovigilance Experts.
- Investors: Healthcare Investors, Venture Fund Investors, Pharma Marketing & Sales.
- Consulting & Advisory: Healthcare Consultants, Industry Associations, Analysts.
- Supply Chain: Distribution and Supply Chain Managers.
- Consumers & Advocacy: Patients, Advocacy Groups, Insurance Companies.
- Academic & Research: Academic Institutions.
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