Zion Market Research has published a research report examining the use of laboratory plasticware. The report found that over the next eight years, the use of plasticware is likely to grow among users such as pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as research institutions and diagnostic centres.
The report said: “According to the latest research study, the global laboratory plasticware market size was valued at around USD 2.25 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.72% and is anticipated to reach a value of USD 2.99 billion by 2034.”
The report considered regions in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. Plasticware items include consumables such as pipettes, beakers, microfluidic chips, multi-well plates and microcentrifuge tubes. The market encompasses the design, manufacture, and global distribution of disposable and reusable plastic scientific vessels, fluid handling tools, and sample storage containers utilised across experimental setups.
The market increase is especially prevalent in Asia pacific. A significant share is attributed to the rapid expansion of manufacturing capabilities, growing healthcare investments and strong presence of pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries in China and India.
The increasing use of laboratory plasticware is a result of the continuous growth of biological research, personalised medicine development and genomic studies. As pharmaceutical corporations and biotechnology institutions accelerate their drug discovery pipelines, the daily consumption of analytical consumables is rising.
Compared to traditional laboratory glassware, modern polymer alternatives also offer superior break resistance, lightweight handling and better safety against hazardous chemical samples. Laboratories also often prefer single-use, pre-sterilised consumables to prevent cross contamination.
These benefits are likely a large part of why the laboratory plasticware market size is expected to increase.
