Microplastic Analysis Market worth $383.1 million by 2030
The report "Microplastic Analysis Market by Analyte [Polyethylene, Polystyrene, Polypropylene], Product [Microscopy (Optical, Electron), Spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman, GC-MS, LC-MS), Software, Consumables], Application [Water, Soil, Air], End User - Global Forecast to 2030" The microplastic analysis market is projected to reach USD 383.1 million by 2030 from USD 266.9 million in 2025, at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
Browse 250 market data Tables and 50 Figures spread through 400 Pages and in-depth TOC on "Microplastic Analysis Market by Analyte [Polyethylene, Polystyrene, Polypropylene], Product [Microscopy (Optical, Electron), Spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman, GC-MS, LC-MS), Software, Consumables], Application [Water, Soil, Air], End User - Global Forecast to 2030"
View detailed Table of Content here - https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/microplastic-analysis-market-71990844.html
The growth of the microplastic analysis market is driven by rising environmental and health concerns over the presence of microplastics in water, food, air, and soil; stricter government regulations mandating the monitoring and reporting of plastic contamination; and increasing public and industry awareness of the risks associated with plastic pollution. In addition, rapid advancements in analytical technologies, such as FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and automated imaging systems, are improving detection accuracy and efficiency, thereby boosting adoption across various industries. Growing demand from end users, including environmental agencies, water utilities, food & beverage companies, and research organizations, further supports market expansion, alongside the push for standardized testing protocols and certified methods..
The instruments segment is expected to experience significant growth over the forecast period from 2025 to 2030.
Based on product type, the microplastic analysis market is segmented into instruments (microscopy instruments (optical microscopy, electronic microscopy, electronic microscopy), spectroscopy instruments (FTIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)), software & services (integrated software, AI-based software), and reagents and consumables. The reagents and consumables segment dominated the microplastic analysis market. The demand for instruments in microplastic analysis is primarily driven by stricter environmental regulations and compliance requirements, which compel laboratories and industries to adopt advanced technologies such as FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and microscopy for accurate detection. Growing concern over the health and ecological impacts of microplastics is accelerating investments in sensitive and high-resolution instruments capable of detecting even sub-micron particles. In addition, continuous technological innovations, such as automation, AI-based image analysis, and portable field devices, are enhancing throughput, accuracy, and usability, making these instruments more attractive across various industries. Expanding applications in water utilities, food and beverage, cosmetics, and environmental monitoring further amplify demand, solidifying instruments as a core revenue segment of the microplastic analysis market.
Based on the analyte type segment, the market for microplastic analysis is divided into polyethylene, polystyrene, polypropylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, and other types. Polyethylene holds a significant share of the market. Polyethylene (PE) is one of the fastest-growing analyte types in microplastic analysis due to its widespread use in packaging materials, plastic bags, bottles, and consumer goods, making it one of the most commonly detected polymers in environmental samples. Its high production volume and low degradation rate contribute to significant accumulation in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, driving the need for advanced analytical techniques such as FTIR and Raman spectroscopy for accurate detection and characterization. Rising awareness of its ecological impact, particularly on marine life and food chains, along with stricter environmental regulations, is driving demand for research and testing of polyethylene microplastics, thereby supporting its growth within the analyte segment of the microplastic analysis market.
Based on the application segment, the microplastic analysis market is categorized into various applications, including water testing, soil testing, air testing, and other applications. Water testing holds a significant market share. The water testing application is one of the fastest-growing segments in microplastic analysis, driven by increasing regulatory mandates to monitor microplastics in drinking water, wastewater, tap water, and bottled water. Rising public concern over human health and environmental impacts, coupled with stricter water quality standards in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, is fueling demand for precise detection technologies, such as FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and automated imaging systems. Additionally, advancements in sample preparation, high-throughput analysis, and field-deployable instruments are enabling more efficient and accurate detection of microplastics, further accelerating growth in the water testing application segment.
The North America region accounted for the highest growth rates in the microplastic analysis market.
Based on region, the microplastic analysis market is categorized into five key areas: North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America is projected to have the highest CAGR of 8.5% from 2025 to 2030, primarily driven by increasing environmental and public health awareness regarding microplastic contamination across water, soil, and food ecosystems, coupled with the enforcement of stringent regulatory frameworks. In addition, continuous advancements in analytical technologies—such as FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, and automated detection systems—along with ongoing standardization initiatives, are fostering greater scalability, precision, and cost efficiency in microplastic assessment throughout the region. Moreover, substantial investments in environmental monitoring programs and collaborative research initiatives between government agencies, academic institutions, and private laboratories are further propelling market growth. The emphasis on sustainability, coupled with government-led efforts to reduce plastic waste and improve environmental data transparency, is expected to create new opportunities for analytical service providers and instrument manufacturers in the North American microplastic analysis market.
As of 2024, the key player operating in the global microplastic analysis market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (US), Agilent Technologies Inc (Japan), Bruker (France), Shimadzu Corporation (Japan), Jeol Ltd (Japan), Mettler Toledo (US), Oxford Instruments (UK), Ziss Group (Finland), Danaher Corporation (Japan), Perkinelmer (Japan), among others.
About MarketsandMarkets™
MarketsandMarkets™ has been recognized as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, as per their recent report.
MarketsandMarkets™ is a blue ocean alternative in growth consulting and program management, leveraging a man-machine offering to drive supernormal growth for progressive organizations in the B2B space. With the widest lens on emerging technologies, we are proficient in co-creating supernormal growth for clients across the globe.
Today, 80% of Fortune 2000 companies rely on MarketsandMarkets, and 90 of the top 100 companies in each sector trust us to accelerate their revenue growth. With a global clientele of over 13,000 organizations, we help businesses thrive in a disruptive ecosystem.
The B2B economy is witnessing the emergence of $25 trillion in new revenue streams that are replacing existing ones within this decade. We work with clients on growth programs, helping them monetize this $25 trillion opportunity through our service lines – TAM Expansion, Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy to Execution, Market Share Gain, Account Enablement, and Thought Leadership Marketing.
Built on the 'GIVE Growth' principle, we collaborate with several Forbes Global 2000 B2B companies to keep them future-ready. Our insights and strategies are powered by industry experts, cutting-edge AI, and our Market Intelligence Cloud, KnowledgeStore™, which integrates research and provides ecosystem-wide visibility into revenue shifts.
To find out more, visit www.MarketsandMarkets™.com or follow us on Twitter , LinkedIn and Facebook .
Contact:
Mr. Rohan Salgarkar
MarketsandMarkets™ INC.
1615 South Congress Ave.
Suite 103, Delray Beach, FL 33445
USA: +1-888-600-6441
Email: sales@marketsandmarkets.com
Visit Our Website: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/
- Triangulate with your Own Data
- Get Data as per your Format and Definition
- Gain a Deeper Dive on a Specific Application, Geography, Customer or Competitor
- Any level of Personalization
- What are the Known and Unknown Adjacencies Impacting the Microplastic Analysis Market
- What will your New Revenue Sources be?
- Who will be your Top Customer; what will make them switch?
- Defend your Market Share or Win Competitors
- Get a Scorecard for Target Partners
