Vertical: HealthcareBase Year: 201711 Sections
Market Size (2017)
$34.61M
Projected (2023)
$49.09M
CAGR (2015–2023)
6.3%
Key Players
10+
This report covers forensic swab Market with forecasts from 2015 to 2023. 10 key companies are profiled.
The forensic swab Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2015 to 2023.
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View Subscription Plans1.1 Scope of Study
The scope of the global forensic swab market study includes the market size analysis and a detailed analysis of the manufacturer’s products and strategies. The market is further segmented based on the type of swab tip, type of swab shaft, end user, and region.
1.2 Research Objective
· To provide a comprehensive analysis of the forensic swab industry and its sub-segments in the global market, thereby providing a detailed structure of the industry
· To provide detailed insights into factors driving and restraining the growth of the global forensic swab market
· To estimate the market size of the global forensic swab market where 2015 to 2016 would be the historical period, 2017 shall be the base year, and 2018 to 2023 will be forecast period for the study
· To analyze the global forensic swab market, by four main geographies namely, the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa
· To compare the products with respect to various players in the market
· To provide country-wise market value analysis for various segments of the forensic swab market
· To provide strategic profiling of key companies (manufacturers and distributors) present across the globe and comprehensively analyze their competitiveness/competitive landscape in this market
· To provide a distribution chain analysis/value chain for the forensic swab market
1.3 List of Assumptions
All the forecasts are done with the revenue calculated under the standard assumption that the globally accepted currency, the US Dollar's value remains constant over the next five years.
Exchange rates and currency
For conversion of various currencies to USD, average historical exchange rates were used according to the year specified. For all historical and current exchange rates required for calculations & currency conversions, the OANDA website was used in this research study.
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Niche market segments
For niche market segments where accurate data of the respective timeline was not available, the data was calculated using trend line analysis. In some instances, where mathematical and statistical models could not be applied to arrive at the number, a generalization of specifically related trends to that market was made.
Qualitative analysis
The qualitative analysis done from the quantitative data arrived at is solely based on the understanding of the market and its trends by the team of experts involved in making this report.
Average Selling Prices (ASP)
The ASPs, wherever applied, are calculated using all kinds of suitable statistical and mathematical methods and considering external qualitative factors affecting the prices. All the calculations interconnected between the tables are done considering the finalized ASPs.
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View Subscription PlansResearch Process
Wantstats research is conducted by industry experts who offer insight into industry structure, market segmentation, assessment, Competitive Landscape (CL), penetration, as well as on emerging trends. Besides primary interviews (~ 80%) and secondary research (~ 20%), their analysis is based on their years of professional expertise in respective industries. Our analysts also predict where the market will be headed in the next five to ten years, by analyzing historical trends and current market positions. Furthermore, the varying trends of segments & categories geographically presented are studied and are estimated based on primary & secondary research.
Primary Interviews
Region
Manufacturers
Providers
End-Users
Total Number of Primary Interviews
Americas
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Primary Research
Extensive primary research was conducted to gain a deeper insight into the market and industry performance. In this particular report, we have conducted primary surveys (interviews) with the key level executives (VPs, CEOs, Marketing Directors, Business Development Managers, and many more) of the major players who are active in the market. In addition to analyzing the current and historical trends, our analysts predict where the market is headed, over the next five to ten years.
Secondary Research
Secondary research was mainly used to collect and identify information useful for the extensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the global forensic swab market. It was also used to obtain key information about major players, market classification and segmentation according to the industry trends, geographical markets, & developments related to the market and perspectives. For this study, the analysts have gathered information from various credible sources, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, National Criminal Justice Reference Service, National Institute of Justice, National Crime Records Bureau, United States Agency for International Development, US Department of Justice, Rape Crisis England & Wales, annual reports, SEC filings, journals, white papers, corporate presentations, company websites, some paid databases, and many others.
Market Size Estimation
Both, top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the market and to estimate the size of various other dependent submarkets of the overall global forensic swab market. The key players in the market were identified through secondary research, and their market contributions in the respective geographies were determined through primary and secondary research. This entire procedure included the study of the annual and financial reports of top market players and extensive interviews for key insights with industry leaders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All the possible parameters that affect the market have been covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to get the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data has been consolidated and added with detailed inputs and analysis from Wantstats and has been presented in this report. The following figure shows an illustrative representation of the overall market size estimation process employed for this study.
Base Year
2017
Historical Period
2015 – 2016
Forecast Period
2018 – 2023
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2015–2017) and forecast period (2017–2023)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
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View Subscription PlansThe global forensic swab market is characterized by the presence of many global, regional, and local vendors. The market is competitive with all the players competing to gain a presence in the market. Intense competition, rapid advances in technology, frequent changes in government policies, and regulations are key factors that confront the market growth. The manufacturers compete based on cost, quality, and reliability. It is decisive for manufacturers to provide cost-efficient and high-quality products to survive and succeed in an intensely competitive market environment.
The growth of market players is dependent on market conditions, government support, and industry development. Thus, manufacturers should focus on expanding geographically and improving their products. They primarily focus on the development of novel products. Although international players are dominating the market, regional and foreign players with small market shares also have a presence. The international players are likely to strengthen their presence worldwide through acquisitions during the forecast period. It has also been forecast that the improvement of the global economic scenario combined with efforts to enhance the infrastructure in emerging nations, is fueling the market growth, thereby making it an ideal time for new products and increase the global market share.
The vendors with better technical and financial resources can develop innovative products. Further, research and development will play a major role in the development of a player in the market. Therefore, manufacturers must develop new technologies and stay abreast of emerging technologies that could affect the continuing competitiveness of their products and services in the market.
Top Players In the Global Forensic Swab Market
Becton, Dickinson and Company
SARSTEDT AG & Co. KG
Puritan Medical Products
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
Michael Porter’s five forces analysis gives a framework that models the global forensic swab market which is influenced by Porter's five forces in the market. This is a useful tool for chief executives of the company to understand the current position of the company in the market as well as to get an overall idea of the competitive scenario. The components of each of the forces and the degree of impact of each component in the context of the global forensic swab industry have been broken down and analyzed below.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
In the global forensic swab industry, suppliers are raw material manufacturers. There is a huge number of suppliers in the global forensic swab market, leading to a moderate amount of bargaining power in the market. Switching cost of these suppliers is moderate as the suppliers tend to enter into long-term associations with the manufacturers.
Bargaining Power of Buyers
The bargaining power of buyers is moderate in the global forensic swab market. The market has a large number of buyers comprising of forensic labs, hospitals, clinics, research organizations, and others. The buyers hold a certain degree of power over market players because of the high concentration of the latter in the global forensic swab market.
Threat of New Entrants
The threat of new entrants is moderate to low in the global forensic swab market. Any forensic swab manufacturing company, trying to enter the market, is required to accept and abide by the mandatory regulatory standards laid down by government authorities. This market is also characterized by a reasonable degree of brand loyalty where establishing a brand name is difficult for new entrants. Due to the low product differentiation the threat of new entrant high. Moreover, the cost involved in R&D is comparatively high which rarely encourages the new entrants to enter the market.
Threat of Substitutes
The threat of substitutes in the overall global forensic swab market is moderate. A limited variety of the swabs are available in the global forensic swab market. Thus, it is estimated that such an availability of a few similar products in the market pose a moderate threat of substitute in the presence of moderate propensity of the buyer towards the substitute.
Intensity of Rivalry
The degree of competition in the global forensic swab market is high owing to the moderate-low degree of product differentiation among existing players, which has increased the intensity of rivalry in the market. The swab manufacturing companies are trying to produce cost-friendly & effective products for clinical sampling to make their products more affordable in the developing economies. To overcome the competition, players are engaged in developing a process to lower their manufacturing cost. Moreover, the players are also developing advanced techniques to differentiate their product from their rivals. Hence the intensity of rivalry is moderate-high in terms of manufacturing.
Market estimates by geography (2023)
InsightAmericas leads with $19.29M by 2023, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at a 6.6% CAGR.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2015 | 2017 | 2023 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | $9.85M | $13.02M | $16.20M | 6.4% | 33% |
| Asia Pacific | $6.79M | $9.05M | $11.35M | 6.6% | 23% |
| Middle East and Africa | $1.81M | $2.10M | $2.25M | 2.8% | 5% |
| Americas | $11.64M | $15.45M | $19.29M | 6.5% | 39% |
| Total | $30.09M | $39.62M | $49.09M | 6.3% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansTotal Market Size
$49.09M
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foam | $18.89M | 5.9% | 40% |
| Flocked | $15.36M | 6.7% | 33% |
| Cotton | $12.55M | 6.8% | 27% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytical insights on forensic swab Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The forensic swab Market market is projected to reach $49.09M by 2023, growing at 6.3% CAGR. The Foam segment holds the largest share.
Forensic swabs are extensively used by forensic scientists and crime scene investigators for collecting a wide range of evidence-samples (blood, saliva, touch DNA- skin cells shed, etc.) for laboratory analysis. Gathering biological samples for successive DNA analysis is one of the major applications for forensic swabs. Increasing criminal activities, rising adoption of DNA forensics, growing forensic biotechnology sector, and favorable government support are estimated to be some of the major factors driving the market growth during the forecast period. However, factors such as the high price of DNA free forensic swabs and irregular supply of new products in the market are projected to restrain the market growth.
From the past few years, the number of reported crimes has increased, resulting in a parallel demand for justice. According to the crime statistics of 2016 published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2017, approximately 17,250 murders were estimated to reported within the US in 2016, accounting for 8.6% of crime increase from 2015. Additionally, it is mentionable that out of the total crimes, ~7.7% and 1.1% of all the crimes were rapes and murder, respectively. In such prevailing conditions, forensic swabs are being extensively used for collecting reference samples as well as capturing DNA traces from such crime scenes. Thus, increasing crimes are estimated to provide suitable backgrounds for the market to develop and expand during the forecast period.
Untapped markets of Asia-Pacific and the Middle East can provide a suitable platform for market growth. Developing economies of the Asia-Pacific region such as India and China have a growing forensic sector. This can be attributed to the presence of high crime rates and growing private forensic sector within the region. According to the statistical report of the National Crime Records Bureau in 2016, there were approximately 38,947 and 64,519 reported cases of rape and kidnapping and abduction, respectively within the same year. Moreover, according to the article published by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd. in 2013, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the US Department of Justice, entered into a USD 2.1 million funding for Forensic Assistance Program agreement with the Sri Lanka Ministry of Justice Government Analyst’s Department (GAD) in 2011 to establish a state-of-the-art DNA crime laboratory in the country. Thus, in the presence of such prevailing conditions, there is an immense scope for enhancing the market of forensic swab within the Asia-Pacific region. Therefore, the players in the market should enter into these relatively virgin markets to expand their market reach.
The price of products such as DNA free forensic swabs is high. These swabs are extensively used for the collection of both reference samples and evidence of DNA traces from crime scenes. The estimated price of the unit having 100 such swabs is estimated to be approximately USD 205, i.e., accounting for ~USD 2.05 per swab. Such product pricing in the market is estimated to provide a lag in the adoption rates of DNA free forensic swabs. Thus, high pricing of such products is estimated to restrain the market growth during the forecast period from 2018 to 2023.
DNA swabbing has produced a huge impact on crime scene investigation. Today, forensic professionals are equipped to extract information from samples of saliva, urine, bone, epithelial cells, blood, semen, and other tissues. Currently, forensic swabs are extensively utilized for collecting semen sample in rape cases. According to the statistics of the Rape Crisis England & Wales, 2017 to 2018, ~85,000 women and ~12,000 men are estimated to be raped in England and Wales per year. Once, the sample is collected from the crime site, it is sent for laboratory testing where the results convey a match or mismatch for the convict. Conclusively, forensic swabs in the market are estimated to be extensively utilized for the investigation of rape cases. As a result, various types of vaginal forensic swabs are available in the market. Such swabs are inclusive of high vaginal swabs, besides others.
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Profiles of 106 companies operating in the forensic swab Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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Company Headquarters: Montpellier, France Founded: 2002 Workforce: ~200 Company Working: Medtech SA (Medtech) designs, develops, and markets a new generation of robotic assistance for the express purpose of improved medical and surgical technique. The company’s robots contribute to safer and more stable implantation of both more effective and less invasive treatments. It developed ROSA, an innovative technological device devoted to brain surgery procedures. The company’s mission is to be instrumental in the use of minimally invasive surgical procedures for patient benefit and improved cost control.
Company Headquarter: Virginia (US) Founded: 1990 Workforce: 216 employees Company Working: Luna is a leader in the optical measurement technology. The company is involved in developing, manufacturing, and marketing test and management products and fiber optic sensors globally. Luna majorly operates in two segments, namely, technology development and products and licensing.
1.1.1 Company Overview Company Headquarter: Youngsville, NC (US) Founded: 1927 Workforce: 200 employees Company Working: Sirchie is a leading manufacturer of criminal investigations and forensic science solutions. It is also involved in providing training for public safety, medical and education communities. Sirchie solutions are used by educational institutions, medical systems, corrections, security firms and more.
1.1.1 Company Overview Company Headquarter: Guilford, ME, US Founded: 1919 Workforce: 5,00 employees Company Working: Puritan Medical Products is a manufacturer of diagnostic, healthcare, and critical environment products. It also manufactures surgical appliances. The company offers products such as swabs and many single-use products for healthcare, forensic, diagnostic, food safety, critical environment, and drug manufacturing industries.
1.1.1 Company Overview Company Headquarter: Corsham, Wiltshire UK Founded: 1986 Workforce: 200 employees Company Working: MWE is a leader in providing microbiology consumables devices, media free and liquid transport systems, specimen collection swabs, pathology, forensic, and infection control. The company has launched products such as Transwab which is ready to use transport swab, followed by Virocult.
1.1.1 Company Overview Company Headquarter: Brescia, UK Founded: 1976 Workforce: 500 employees Company Working: Copan Italia S.p.A. is a leading manufacturer of molecular diagnostic assays and microbial sampling products. The company’s products include walk-away specimen processor, universal transport medium, modular laboratory automation, and others. Copan Italia S.p.A. specializes in forensics, microbiology, image analysis, automation, molecular microbiology, pre-analytic, swab, and consumables.
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