The global laboratory glassware and plasticware market size reached USD 6.8 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 8.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033 |
Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 6.8 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 8.8 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 2.8% |
Laboratory glassware and plasticware are used for scientific research purposes and include instruments such as beakers, burettes, funnels, condensers, pipettes, bottles, etc. Laboratory glassware is made of borosilicate glass, while plasticware refers to a set of equipment made from different types of plastic materials. Plasticware is flexible and easier to handle, whereas, glassware is best suited for conducting vigorous reactions and heating chemicals despite its brittle nature.
The increasing applications of glassware and plasticware for clinical use in hospitals and forensic laboratories, and for research in the field of pharmaceutical and drug discovery, veterinary science and agriculture are anticipated to be the major driver for the market growth. In addition, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases have led to the development of new drugs, in turn, spurring the global laboratory glassware and plasticware market. Moreover, a surge in biology and biotechnology research, including vaccine development, disease research and stem cell research is anticipated to propel the laboratory glassware and plasticware market across the globe.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global laboratory glassware and plasticware market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type and end-user.
Breakup by Product Type:
Currently, laboratory glassware represents the most popular product type, accounting for the majority of the global market.
Breakup by End-User:
On the basis of end-user, research and academic institutes account for the largest share.
Breakup by Region:
At present, North America represents the largest market for laboratory glassware and plasticware, holding the largest market share.
The competitive landscape of the market has also been examined with some of the key players being Corning Inc., Duran Group, Gerresheimer AG, Sartorius AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Mettler Toledo International, Inc., Eppendorf AG, Bellco Glass, Inc., Crystalgen Inc. and Technosklo Ltd.
This report provides a deep insight into the global laboratory glassware and plasticware market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, recent trends, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter’s five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the laboratory glassware and plasticware industry in any manner.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Product Type, End-User, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Companies Covered | Corning Inc., Duran Group, Gerresheimer AG, Sartorius AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Mettler Toledo International, Inc., Eppendorf AG, Bellco Glass, Inc., Crystalgen Inc., Technosklo Ltd. |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The global laboratory glassware and plasticware market was valued at USD 6.8 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global laboratory glassware and plasticware market to exhibit a CAGR of 2.8% during 2025-2033.
The expanding application of glassware and plasticware for clinical use in hospitals and for research purposes in drug discovery, veterinary science, and agriculture practices is primarily driving the global laboratory glassware and plasticware market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rising demand for laboratory glassware and plasticware, owing to the growing development of new drugs and vaccines to eradicate the widespread of the coronavirus infection.
Based on the product type, the global laboratory glassware and plasticware market has been divided into laboratory glassware and laboratory plasticware. Currently, laboratory glassware exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the end-user, the global laboratory glassware and plasticware market can be categorized into research and academic institutes, hospitals and diagnostic centers, biotechnology industry and pharmaceutical, contract research organizations, food and beverage industry, and others. Among these, the research and academic institutes account for the majority of the total market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America, where North America currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global laboratory glassware and plasticware market include Corning Inc., Duran Group, Gerresheimer AG, Sartorius AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Mettler Toledo International, Inc., Eppendorf AG, Bellco Glass, Inc., Crystalgen Inc., and Technosklo Ltd.