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市場調查報告書
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1776198
切片機的全球市場 - 市場考察,競爭情形,市場預測(2032年)Microtome - Market Insights, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast - 2032 |
預計 2025 年至 2032 年期間,全球切片機市場將以 6.13% 的複合年增長率成長。切片機的需求主要源自於慢性疾病發生率的上升,例如癌症、傳染病、心血管疾病(例如動脈粥狀硬化、心肌梗塞和心肌病變)以及呼吸系統疾病(例如氣喘和慢性阻塞性肺病 (COPD))。此外,全球生物醫學研究和藥物開發活動的不斷擴展也推動了切片機的需求。研究人員對用於分子診斷、藥物研發和個人化醫療的高品質組織切片的需求,將在預測期內(2025-2032 年)推動切片機市場的發展。
切片機市場動態
根據國際癌症研究機構 (2024) 提供的數據,2022 年全球新增癌症病例約 2,000 萬例。該機構還報告稱,在這些新增癌症病例中,肺癌最為常見,全球新增病例達 250 萬例;其次是乳腺癌,新增病例達 230 萬例;結直腸癌,新增病例達 190 萬例;胃腸癌,新增病例達 97 萬例。
全球癌症觀察組織 (2024) 估計,到 2030 年,全球將新增 2,000 萬至 2,410 萬例癌症病例。此外,預計新增癌症病例的地區包括亞洲(9,826,539 例)、歐洲(4,471,422 例)、拉丁美洲和加勒比地區(1,551,060 例)以及非洲(1,185,216 例)。
癌症的診斷和治療在很大程度上依賴準確的組織檢查。隨著癌症發生率的上升,切片機越來越普遍地用於製備高品質的組織切片以進行顯微分析。癌症患者數量的快速成長推動了切片機市場的擴張。
此外,在結核病、肝炎、新冠肺炎 (COVID-19) 和真菌感染等傳染病爆發期間,對活檢組織進行組織病理學評估對於識別病原體、評估組織損傷程度和監測病情進展至關重要。根據世界衛生組織 (WHO) 提供的數據,預計到 2023 年,全球將有 1,080 萬人感染結核病,其中包括 600 萬名男性、360 萬名女性和 130 萬名兒童。此外,根據相同來源估計,到2022年,全球將有2.54億人感染B肝,5,000萬人感染C肝,每天新增6,000例病毒性肝炎病例。切片機對於製作薄而均勻的組織切片至關重要,這些切片可在顯微鏡下染色和檢查以進行確診,從而推動整個切片機市場的發展。
因此,預計所有上述因素都將在預測期內推動切片機市場的發展。
然而,冷凍切片和雷射顯微切割等替代樣品製備技術的出現,可能會減少對傳統切片機的依賴,從而限制最終用戶群,並抑制預測期內切片機市場的成長。
預計北美將主導整個切片機市場。
預計到2024年,北美將在所有地區中佔據切片機市場的最大佔有率。這是由於北美癌症患者和傳染病患者的持續成長。此外,高端醫療基礎設施和現有的高科技設備、先進癌症診斷檢測和篩檢的前景不斷擴大、病理實驗室的優惠報銷政策、不斷上漲的醫療成本以及該地區眾多市場參與者的存在,預計將推動北美切片機市場的成長。
美國國家癌症研究所(2024)估計,到2024年底,美國將診斷出200萬例新發癌症病例。此外,攝護腺癌、肺癌和大腸癌估計約佔男性所有癌症診斷的48%。乳癌、肺癌和大腸癌是最常見的癌症,預計將佔所有新診斷癌症的 51% 左右。
本報告研究並分析了全球切片機市場,提供了市場規模和預測、過去三年產品/技術發展、主要市場參與者以及可用機會等資訊。
Microtome Market by Product (Microtome [Rotary Microtome, Vibrating Microtome, and Others] and Accessories [Blades and Knives, Cooling Clamp, and Others]), Technology (Fully Automated, Semi-Automated, and Manual), End-User (Hospitals, Diagnostic Clinics, Academic and Research Laboratories, and Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and rest of the World) is expected to grow at a steady CAGR forecast till 2032 owing to the growing cases of chronic disorders, increase in research and development activities, among others globally.
The microtome market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.13% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032. The demand for microtomes is primarily being boosted by the increasing cases of chronic disorders such as cancer, infectious disease, cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and cardiomyopathies, respiratory disorders like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and others. Additionally, the expansion of biomedical research and pharmaceutical development activities worldwide is fueling the demand for microtomes. Researchers require high-quality tissue sections for molecular diagnostics, drug discovery, and personalized medicine, thus boosting the market for microtomes during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032.
Microtome Market Dynamics:
According to data provided by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (2024), in 2022, approximately 20 million new instances of cancer were registered globally. Additionally, as per the same source, lung cancer accounted for 2.5 million new cases globally, of all the registered new cancer cases, making it the most common cancer. Next in order of incidence were breast cancer with 2.3 million cases, colon cancer with 1.9 million cases, and stomach cancer with 0.97 million cases globally.
The Global Cancer Observatory (2024) estimated that the new instances of cancer globally would range from 20 million to 24.1 million by the year 2030. Moreover, it stated that Asia accounted for 9,826,539 cancer cases, Europe accounted for 4,471,422 cancer cases, LAC accounted for 1,551,060 cancer cases, and Africa accounted for 1,185,216 cancer cases.
Since cancer diagnosis and treatment rely heavily on accurate tissue examination, the rising cancer rates necessitate the widespread use of microtomes to prepare high-quality tissue sections for microscopic analysis. This surge in cancer cases translates into a larger market for microtomes.
Additionally, during outbreaks of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, COVID-19, and fungal infections, histopathological evaluation of biopsied tissues becomes essential to identify the pathogen, assess the extent of tissue damage, and monitor disease progression. According to the data provided by the World Health Organization, in 2023, an estimated 10.8 million people fell ill with TB worldwide, including 6.0 million men, 3.6 million women, and 1.3 million children. Additionally, as per the same source, in 2022, an estimated 254 million people were living with hepatitis B and 50 million people were living with hepatitis C worldwide, and 6000 people were newly infected with viral hepatitis each day. Microtomes are crucial in preparing thin, uniform tissue sections that are stained and examined under microscopes for definitive diagnosis, thereby boosting the overall market of microtomes.
Therefore, all the above-mentioned factors are expected to drive the market for microtomes during the given forecast period.
However, the availability of alternative sample preparation technologies, such as cryo-sectioning and laser microdissection, could reduce the reliance on traditional microtomes, acting as factors that are expected to limit their end-user base, thus restricting the growth of the microtome market during the forecast period.
Microtome Market Segment Analysis:
Microtome Market by Product (Microtome [Rotary Microtome, Vibrating Microtome, and Others] and Accessories [Blades and Knives, Cooling Clamp, and Others]), Technology (Fully Automated, Semi-Automated, and Manual), End-User (Hospital, Diagnostic Clinics, Academic and Research Laboratories, and Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
In the technology segment of the microtome market, the fully automated category of microtome is estimated to amass a significant revenue share in the microtome market in 2024. This can be attributed to the large patient population associated with various chronic disorders and the presence of a variety of products available to this category.
Fully automated microtomes offer several advantages and diverse applications, significantly enhancing the field of histopathology. Their primary benefits are to produce consistent high quality tissue sections with minimal user intervention, ensuring precision and reproducibility. This automation reduces the risk of human error and variability, which is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
In terms of applications, fully automated microtomes are invaluable in cancer diagnostics, where they provide fine tissue sections needed for detailed examination of tumor morphology and margins. They are also extensively used in research settings to study disease mechanisms at the cellular level, contributing to the development of new treatments and therapies. These advanced instruments are employed in various medical fields, including neuropathology, dermatopathology, and cardiovascular pathology, where precise tissue sectioning is critical for studying complex structures and diagnosing conditions.
Additionally, the presence of a huge number of commercially available fully automated systems and the increasing demand for digitalization in tissue diagnostic procedures are some of the crucial factors anticipated to boost the market in the next few years. Some of the key automated products include Microtome A550, Tissue-Tek Genie, and Leica Biosystems HistoCore AUTOCUT 2550.
Therefore, the various advantages and applications provided by fully automated microtomes will contribute to the growth of this category, thereby driving the growth of the overall microtome market during the forecast period.
North America is expected to dominate the overall microtome market:
North America is expected to account for the highest proportion of the microtome market in 2024, out of all regions. This is owing to the continual increase in cancer cases and infectious diseases in the North America region. Moreover, the high-end medical infrastructure paired with readily available high-tech equipment, expanding prospects for sophisticated cancer diagnostic testing and screening, favorable reimbursement policies for pathology labs, rise in healthcare spending, presence of a large number of market players in the region are expected to drive the growth of the microtome market in North America.
The National Cancer Institute (2024) estimated that 2 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the US by the end of 2024. Furthermore, it was estimated that prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers were expected to represent approximately 48% of all cancer diagnoses in men. The most prevalent cancers are breast, lung, and colorectal, which are expected to account for about 51% of all new cancer diagnoses.
According to Global Cancer Observatory's data (2024), in 2022, the US represented 89.1% of all cancer cases, and Canada represented 10.9% of all cancer cases. The reliance on microtomes for accurate tissue sectioning in cancer diagnosis and research is paramount. Microtomes are essential for producing high-quality tissue samples for identifying cancer types, understanding disease progression, and tailoring treatment plans. Consequently, the rising instances of cancer catalyze the demand for microtomes, hence propelling market growth.
According to the recently updated data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2024), it was stated that 805,000 people in the US have a myocardial infarction (heart attack) every year on average. The high incidence of myocardial infarctions necessitates extensive histological examination of cardiac tissues to understand the underlying causes. Microtomes are essential in preparing thin, detailed sections of heart tissue for microscopic analysis, enabling pathologists to examine cellular structures, detect abnormalities, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment, therefore boosting its market growth.
According to the American Lung Association data updated in April 2024, it stated that more than 34 million people were living in the US with chronic lung diseases like asthma and COPD. These disorders underscore the growing need for microtomes in diagnostic pathology because of their ability to produce high-quality lung tissue sections for microscopic analysis, which is vital for diagnosing, understanding, and treating these conditions, consequently boosting the market for microtomes.
Thus, due to the interplay of all the above-mentioned factors, it will lead to an increase in the North America microtome market growth during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032.
Microtome Market Key Players:
Some of the key market players operating in the microtome market include Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., AGD Biomedicals Pvt. Ltd., SLEE medical GmbH, Diapath S.p.A., Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH, Green Leaf Scientific, MEDITE Medical GmbH, LLS ROWIAK LaserLabSolutions GmbH, Amos Scientific PTY. LTD, RWD Life Science Co., Sakura Finetek, Boeckeler Instruments, Inc., HACKER Instruments & Industries Inc., microTec Laborgerate GmbH, Bright Instrument Co Limited, JINHUA YIDI MEDICAL APPLIANCES CO., LTD, FEATHER Safety Razor Co., Ltd., Precisionary Instruments, Powered Milestone Srl, Weinkauf Medizintechnik, and others.
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