Global Drug Testing Market Report, Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2029

The global Drug Testing market was valued at USD 5.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 9.45 billion in 2029, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.5 % during the forecast period 2022-2029.

A drugs test, sometimes likewise alluded to as drugs screening, is any test administered for the technical analysis of biological specimens of the human body, to detect the presence, or in some cases any earlier use, of illicit drugs or their metabolites. A metabolite is essentially a parent drug's metabolised, inactive form. For instance, these tests are usually compulsory under various scenarios such as job applications, random employee testing, police investigations, etc.

There are different types of drug testing devices such asanalyzers devices, rapid testing devices, and consumables. By Sample types, the market is segmented into Saliva, Sweat, Hair, Urine, Blood, and, Others. Additionally, there are several applications of these drug testing instruments such as Drug Testing Laboratories, Workplaces, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Agencies, Hospitals, Drug Treatment Centres, Individual Users, Pain Management Centres, Schools and Colleges, and others. This report emphasises the type, sample type, and application of Drug Testing in different regions and countries over the forecast period.

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Global Drug Testing Market Overview

The global Drug Testing Market demand is driven by the growth of the healthcare sector. For instance, Stringent regulations by government agencies mandating drug testing for safety purposes and increasing drives to monitor and battle substance abuse are anticipated to support the market growth. Also, rising regulatory approvals for drug screening products & services which has propelled the demand for drug testing.

Drug Testing Market Dynamics

Illicit drug use is rising worldwide. As per the World Drug Report 2021, in 2019, an estimated 275 million people worldwide aged 15–64, or 1 in every 18 individuals in that age bunch, have used drugs at least once in the earlier year (range: 175 million to 374 million). In 2019, 36.3 million people, or around 13% of the global population, were assessed to be suffering from drug use disorders. In the same year, drug use killed around half a million people, while drug use disorders resulted in 18 million years of healthy life lost, primarily due to opioids. The rising consumption of illicit drugs & alcohol will further increase the development of drug screening products & services on the road, thereby driving the overall market growth.

Additionally, fingerprint-based drug testing is a new idea that has gained importance because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus has made it difficult to execute drug testing in medical clinics, labs, and other facilities because of the risk of transmitting the infection. It is non-invasive, portable, less time-consuming, hygienic, enables social distancing, is user-friendly, and requires no specific preparation for sample collection and handling. This test is extremely simple to execute whenever and wherever required, thus offering flexible and effective workplace drug testing. The test analyzes small traces of sweat in the fingerprint to detect drug and drug metabolites. This test is used in workplaces, law enforcement, criminal justice, and drug rehabilitation programs. If this test is broadly embraced, it is expected to replace urine, hair, and blood-based drug tests. This is a significant opportunity for the market players to benefit from the drug screening market.

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However, the right to privacy and prohibition of drug and alcohol testing in a few nations are likely to be major factors hampering the market growth. In many European countries, like Finland and Belgium, in contrast to the U.S., there are rigid privacy rights that cannot be ignored while evaluating for substance abuse. In Netherlands, pre-employment substance abuse screening is illegal. Numerous European countries issue penalties for unjustified testing, with criminal fines. This is considered a breach of workers’ privacy. Hence, such severe privacy rights are likely to restrict testing at workplaces, limiting market growth over the forecast period.

Drug Testing Market Report Outlook

The Drug Testing market report focuses on different aspects regarding the type of Drug Testing, sample types, and across the different applications used in the Healthcare sector. The research analyses the different types, sample types, and applications of the product in order to obtain a better understanding of the growth and trends of the market since 2019 which also facilitates the estimation of the upcoming growth of the market in the next 7 years.

Drug Testing Market Competitive Landscape

The report also holds competitive analysis which can be used to differentiate different types of products; technologies used in manufacturing the products; prices; innovation in R&D; organic and inorganic growth strategies; financial analysis to determine the revenue generation and other key aspects of the finance; new partnership, joint ventures, collaborations, and acquisitions; market share of the top competitors in the market; and understand the growth strategies being undertaken by these major players to analyse the future market trends.

Major companies such as Abbott Laboratories in August 2019 partnered with Intoximeters, allowing Intoximeters to market Abbott's SoToxaTM Mobile Test System which is a handheld solution for oral fluid roadside testing. It has been designed to allow quick detection of recent drug use. Additionally, in August 2022 Shimadzu announces the release of the Luminous Quester NI near-infrared imaging system contributing to Drug Discovery Research.

Other major players holding prominent share in the Drug Testing market include Premier Biotech, Alfa Scientific Designs, OraSure Technologies, Drägerwerk, LifeLock,Thermo Fisher Scientific, MPD Inc., Omega Laboratories, Psyche medics, Roche, and Siemens Healthineers, and Quest Diagnostics. There are several regional and local players in this market across the globe which are contributing to the revenue growth of the market and thus expected to flourish with new launches and expansion in the upcoming years.

Drug Testing Market Regional Analysis

The market synopsis will also cover the regional dynamics and growth prospects which would include regions- North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. These regions will be analysed per country on the basis of market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and trends to get a closer view of the market studied.

Moreover, in 2021 North America accounts for the largest share of the drug abuse testing market globally. The rising prevalence of opioid dependence in the U.S. is expected to continue boosting demand for drug testing tools over the forecast period. Drug abuse rates during the COVID-19 pandemic have grown significantly in the country, with more individuals getting dependent on cannabinoids for stress and anxiety relief. As per the National Centre for Drug Abuse Statistics, 53 million people beyond the age of 12 have used illegal drugs or misused prescription drugs in 2020.New organ-on-a-chip platforms enable a more accurate perception of drug effects on the human body, and its headways are likewise adding to the growth of the North American drug screening market.

Authorities are forced to launch drug testing protocols due to the rising use of legal substances, primarily liquor, and the use of Class A drugs including heroin, meth, cocaine, and other hallucinogens. Furthermore, due to the rising demand for drug abuse screening from emerging economies, Asia Pacific is predicted to experience lucrative growth over the forecast period. The demand for drug testing in these nations has increased due to the rising prevalence of substance abuse disorders, drug-related crimes, and deadly road accidents. The Harm Reduction Consortium published the first edition of the Global Drug Policy Index in November 2021, ranking India 18th out of 30 nations. The top 5 countries on the index were Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, the United Kingdom (UK), and Australia.

Drug Testing Market In-depth Analysis Aspects

To mention certain other aspects which will include the Porter Five Forces, Pricing analysis, PESTEL Analysis, Export-Import data, and Industry Value Chain will also bind the analysis of the report.

Research Methodology

The study period of the market is considered to be 10 years (2019-2029) which will be analysed through the two major research techniques – Primary and Secondary Research methods. The primary research method includes the interviews of the key personnel in the industry considered as the industry experts, major distributors, suppliers, and consumer base sample survey to understand the direct perspective of the market. Additionally, these data are backed by the secondary research method which includes company overview through websites, annual reports, SEC filings, investor presentations, news, and databases. The growth trends are always measured on the basis of current and past scenarios considering any recent news which can drastically impact the growth rate of the market studied. Moreover, the consumption forecast depends on the company’s upcoming plans and revenue generation aspects.

Benefits of The Report

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