The global liquid handling system market is projected to grow from USD 5.1 billion in 2025 to USD 7.4 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 8.0%. The key market drivers include expanding testing capacity in environmental laboratories, regulatory reforms, and the growing scope of applications. The expansion of the market is also influenced by the booming pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, heavy R&D expenditures by biopharma organizations, increasing life science research funding, and the growing need for high-throughput screening. The emphasis on precision and accuracy in data and increased labor costs, triggering increased adoption of automation, also boosts market growth.
The key players operating in the global liquid handling system market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US), Danaher (US), Eppendorf (Germany), PerkinElmer Inc. (US), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (US), Sartorius AG (Germany), Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (US), Qiagen (Netherlands), Corning Incorporated (US), Lonza Group Ltd. (Switzerland), Tecan Group Ltd. (Switzerland), Brooks Automation Inc. (US), Endress+Hauser Group Services AG (Sweden), Brand GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Greiner Bio-One international GMBH (Germany), Gardner Denver (US), Hamilton Company (US), Gilson Incorporated (US), Hudson Robotics (US), HiTec Zang GMBH (Germany), Integra Biosciences AG (Switzerland), Metrohm A.G (Switzerland), Orochem Technologies Inc. (US), SPT Labtech Ltd.(UK), and Tomtec (US), among others.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US)
Thermo Fisher is a leading brand in liquid handling systems, offering a diverse range of products that include lab equipment, analytical instruments, consumables, reagents, and software solutions. The company operates in over 50 countries across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Its automation solutions encompass systems such as automated liquid handlers, ELISA analyzers, nucleic acid extractors, robotic systems, and microplate technologies. These products are primarily marketed through the company’s Laboratory Products & Biopharma Services and Analytical Instruments segments.
Danaher (US)
Danaher is one of the leaders in the liquid handling system market. Its subsidiary, Beckman Coulter (US), provides analytical instruments, reagents, and consumables. In 2023, the company invested USD 1,584 million in R&D, which was a colossal 32.5% increase from the previous year. With this increase, the company has been successful in accelerating breakthrough innovation. The company continues to invest in building its global reach and technological strength. In 2024, sales within the company’s life sciences business segment were distributed as follows: North America (43.1%), Western Europe (22.8%), other developed countries (5.2%), and high-growth geographies (28.7%). This distribution is representative of the company’s large market presence and strategic focus on high-growth geographies, including Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
Market Ranking:
The market for liquid handling systems is moderately consolidated, with five leading players holding about 60-65% of the worldwide market. Thermo Fisher Scientific leads with its extensive portfolio in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets that have end-to-end liquid handling solutions. Tecan Group Ltd. is in a good position with its high-precision liquid handling platforms and modular systems to configure in diagnostics and research labs. Danaher Corporation expands its market share through subsidiaries such as Beckman Coulter and Molecular Devices, which specialize in scalable laboratory automation and analytical instrumentation. Agilent Technologies, Inc. is also a key contributor with its robust automation solutions for analytical laboratories, especially in genomics, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. The remaining 35-40% of the market is held by regional and niche players, giving room for innovation and enabling new businesses to make their mark. Market competition is based on the demand for higher throughput, more precise data, and effortless integration of automation into research and diagnostic pipelines.
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