The global particle size analysis market size was US$ 373.99 million in 2021. The global particle size analysis market size is forecast to reach US$ 609.07 million by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

A particle size analyzer determines the particle size, particle concentration, and high-resolution size distribution in a given sample. Particle size analyses can conduct on solids, emulsions, suspensions, and aerosols. As a quality control tool, particle size analysis can be useful in numerous industries, including food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, paints and coatings, chemicals, and petroleum.

Factors Influencing Market Growth

• The major propelling factors are the growing investments in R&D by the pharmaceutical industry, and nanotechnology is gaining huge traction across the globe. In addition, the implementation of the mandatory government guidelines for product quality and increasing government support for nanotechnology research are forecast to drive the market in the future.
• Growing developments by industry players are forecast to present significant opportunities for global industry growth.
• As particle size analyzers are essential to nanoparticle analysis, the growing nanotechnology research and the gradual adoption of the technology globally are likely to drive the growth of the industry.
• The manufacture of carbon fiber components relies heavily on particle size analyzers. Thus, as carbon fiber components are becoming increasingly popular across various industries for their strength and lightweight, the market is forecast to grow in the near future.

Impact Analysis of COVID-19

The COVID-19 reflects the decline in demand due to the unprecedented restrictions on movement along with disruptions in personal and business activities. Lockdown measures, issues in the supply chain, and a lack of consumer and corporate spending have crippled the growth of this industry. The pandemic had a negative impact on end-users, thus directly harming industry growth.

In spite of that, the market for particle size analysis is forecast to increase in the next few years as governments are removing lockdown restrictions and the economy is booming again. Moreover, the rising investments in the pharmaceutical sector due to the virus spread will present significant growth opportunities.

Regional Insights

In 2021, North America dominated the particle size analysis market. As a result of the largest and first deployment of analysis technologies as well as their industrial applications, the region holds a huge market share. Moreover, the growing emphasis on developing advanced analysis devices is forecast to boost the market's growth. 

The Asia Pacific is forecast to grow at a steady CAGR over the forecast period. Developing nations such as India, China, and Japan offer significant growth opportunities for market players. In addition, a large customer base across the region is likely to drive growth in the market. Increasing awareness of nanotechnology, and the gradual movement of pharmaceutical R&D facilities to the Asian market from the developed market, is propelling market growth in the region.

Leading Competitors

The leading prominent companies profiled in the global particle size analysis market are:

• Anton Paar GmbH
• Beckman Coulter, Incorporated
• Bettersize Instruments Limited
• Brookhaven Instruments
• Fritsch GmbH
• Horiba
• LS Instruments
• Malvern Panalytical Limited
• Mettler Toledo
• Micromeritics Instrument Corporation
• Microtrac Retsch GmbH
• Shimadzu Corporation
• TSI Incorporated
• Other Prominent Players

Scope of the Report

The global particle size analysis market segmentation focuses on Technology, Dispersion, Industry, End-Use, and Region.

Segmentation based on Technology

• Imaging
• DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering)
• Laser Diffraction
• NTA (Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis)
• Coulter Principle
• Others (Laser Obscuration, Resonant Mass Measurement, Sieve Analysis, and Sedimentation)

Segmentation based on Dispersion

• Spray Particle Size Analyzers
• Dry Particle Size Analyzers
• Wet Particle Size Analyzers

Segmentation based on Industry

• Chemicals & Petroleum
• Mining, Minerals, & Cement
• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare Industry
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Prosthetics
  • Biopharmaceutical & Drug Discovery
• Others (Inks, Paints, Toners, Cosmetics, Coatings, Environmental Analysis)

Segmentation based on End-Use

• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Biotechnology Companies
• CROs (Clinical Research Organizations)
• Referral Laboratories
• Academic Institutions

Segmentation based on Region

• North America
• The U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• Western Europe
• The UK
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Western Europe
• Eastern Europe
• Poland
• Russia
• Rest of Eastern Europe
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia & New Zealand
• ASEAN
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa (MEA)
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of MEA
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of South America