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Based on type, the electrophoresis reagents market is segmented into gels, buffers, stains & dyes, and markers & ladders. The gels segment crossed USD 1.3 billion in 2022. Gel electrophoresis reagents are essential for DNA sequencing, genotyping, fragment analysis, and RNA expression profiling. These reagents are widely used in research activities related to genetics, genomics, and molecular biology. Gel electrophoresis reagents are also utilized in protein analysis for protein separation, identification, and characterization. Other applications including proteomics research, drug discovery, and diagnostics are contributing to the rising demand for gel electrophoresis reagents. The specific factors may vary depending on research trends, industry requirements, and advancements in electrophoresis techniques.
Based on technique, the electrophoresis reagents market is bifurcated into gel electrophoresis and capillary electrophoresis. The gel electrophoresis segment accounted for approximately 60% of the market share in 2022 and is expected to grow at a lucrative pace through 2032. Gel electrophoresis reagents are used in protein analysis as well as in proteomics research, drug discovery, and diagnostics. Capillary electrophoresis reagents are crucial for DNA sequencing applications including Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis, augmenting their demand in genetic research, clinical diagnostics, and forensic analysis. Capillary electrophoresis reagents are also witnessing high adoption in proteomics research and biopharmaceutical analysis.
Based on end use, the electrophoresis reagents market is divided into life sciences & biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical & biopharmaceutical, and academic & research institutions. The life sciences & biotechnology segment held a dominant market share in 2022 and is predicted to observe about 6.6% CAGR through 2032. The biopharmaceutical & pharmaceutical industry segment is a major consumer of electrophoresis reagents as they are used in techniques such as DNA sequencing, genotyping, protein analysis, and quality control of biopharmaceutical products. The need for accurate & reliable analysis of biomolecules fuels the demand for electrophoresis reagents in this industry. Academic institutions, research laboratories, and universities use electrophoresis reagents for various applications, thereby augmenting market statistics.
U.S. electrophoresis reagents market dominated the North American region with a major revenue of USD 1.6 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to expand at a significant pace from 2023 to 2032. North America is a hub for research & development in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. Electrophoresis techniques & reagents offer advanced tools that support cutting-edge research projects, such as genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery, thereby increasing their demand in the healthcare sector in North America for clinical diagnostics. North America has a strong biopharmaceutical industry, which relies on electrophoresis reagents for quality control, process development, and product characterization.