Global Benchtop Laboratory Water Purifier Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Global Benchtop Laboratory Water Purifier Market, By Technology (Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems, Ultrafiltration (UF) Systems, Deionization (DI) Systems, UV Purification Systems, Other), Operation (Multi-Stage Purification, Smart and Connected Systems), Water Production Low(less than 100L/h), Mid (100-200 L/h) and High (more than 200 L/h), Automation Grade (Fully automatic, Semi-automatic and Manual), End-use (Food and Beverages, Pulp and Paper, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, and Others), Distribution Channel (Direct and Indirect) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.

Benchtop Laboratory Water Purifier Market Analysis and Size

The driving factor responsible for the growth of the market is laboratories require high-purity water for a wide range of scientific experiments, analyses, and research activities in fields such as chemistry, biology, and physics. The pharmaceutical industry relies on purified water for drug formulation, quality control, and compliance with regulatory standards. Clinical laboratories, including those in hospitals and diagnostic centers, use purified water for various diagnostic tests and analyses. Laboratories engaged in environmental monitoring and water quality testing depend on high-quality water purifiers to ensure accurate and reliable results.                              

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global benchtop laboratory water purifier market which was USD 14.3 billion in 2023, would rocket up to USD 24.36 billion by 2031, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period. This indicates that the market value. “Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems” dominates the technology segment of the Benchtop Laboratory Water Purifier Market since as its highly used to ultra-pure water often demand benchtop water purifiers equipped with reverse osmosis technology for efficient removal of impurities. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include depth expert analysis, patient epidemiology, pipeline analysis, pricing analysis, and regulatory framework.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

Benchtop water purifiers require regular maintenance, including filter replacement and system cleaning. Inadequate maintenance or delays in service can result in a decline in water quality and system performance, affecting laboratory processes and experiments. Achieving high levels of contaminant removal efficiency can be challenging, especially for certain impurities. Incomplete removal of contaminants may compromise the quality of purified water, impacting the reliability of laboratory results.              

Benchtop Laboratory Water Purifier Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing Demand for High-Quality Water

With growing concerns about water quality and purity in laboratory settings, there is a rising demand for benchtop water purifiers that can provide reliable and high-quality water for various scientific applications. Laboratories across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, research, and healthcare industries require purified water for experiments, analyses, and other procedures, thereby driving the demand for benchtop laboratory water purifiers.

• Technological Advancements in Water Purifier Products

Ongoing advancements in water purification technologies drive the development of more efficient, compact, and user-friendly benchtop laboratory water purifiers. Innovations such as advanced filtration systems, UV sterilization, reverse osmosis, and ion exchange are enhancing the performance and capabilities of these devices, attracting more users and expanding the market.

• Increasing Research and Development Activities

The expanding scope of research and development activities in various scientific disciplines necessitates access to purified water for conducting experiments, analyses, and quality control procedures. As research initiatives in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental science, and other fields continue to grow, the demand for benchtop laboratory water cleaners is expected to increase, driving market expansion globally.

• Growing Investment for Healthcare Facilities

Surging focus on improving the condition of healthcare facilities and improving the overall healthcare infrastructure is another important factor fostering the growth of the market. The rising number of partnerships and strategic collaborations between the public and private players about funding and application of new and improved technology is further creating lucrative market opportunities.  

Opportunities

• Expansion into Emerging Markets

Emerging economies, particularly in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa, present significant opportunities for market expansion. The increasing number of research laboratories, academic institutions, and biotechnology companies in these regions and rising investments in healthcare infrastructure and research and development activities create a growing demand for benchtop laboratory water purifiers. Manufacturers can capitalize on these opportunities by entering these markets and offering tailored solutions to meet the specific needs and budgets of customers in these regions.

• Adoption of Point-of-Use Purification Systems

There is a growing trend towards decentralized water purification solutions, including point-of-use systems, which offer several advantages, such as cost-effectiveness, space efficiency, and ease of installation. Benchtop laboratory water purifiers can be positioned as point-of-use solutions, providing laboratories with a convenient and reliable source of purified water directly at the point of use. This approach can appeal to smaller laboratories, research facilities, and academic institutions looking for scalable and flexible water purification solutions.

Restraints/Challenges

• High Initial Investment Costs

Benchtop laboratory water purifiers often entail high initial investment costs, which can be a significant barrier for smaller laboratories, research facilities, and academic institutions with limited budgets. The upfront costs associated with purchasing, installing, and maintaining these systems can deter potential buyers, particularly in emerging economies or smaller research setups, thereby limiting market penetration.

• Competition from Alternative Technologies

The market faces competition from alternative water purification technologies, such as central water purification systems, point-of-use filters, or bottled water. Depending on specific laboratory requirements, users may opt for alternative solutions that offer lower upfront costs, simpler maintenance, or greater flexibility. Additionally, advancements in alternative technologies, such as portable water purification devices or lab-scale filtration systems, may present viable alternatives to benchtop water purifiers, further intensifying competition in the market.

• Technical Complexity and Customization Needs

Benchtop laboratory water purifiers must meet the diverse and often specialized requirements of different laboratory applications, ranging from basic research to pharmaceutical production. Addressing the varied technical specifications and customization needs of customers can be challenging for manufacturers, particularly in terms of designing and manufacturing systems that can accommodate specific water quality standards, flow rates, purification technologies, and space constraints. Achieving the right balance between customization and standardization to meet market demands while managing production costs and lead times is a key challenge faced by industry players.

• Sustainability and Environmental Concerns

The market is increasingly influenced by sustainability considerations and environmental concerns related to water consumption, energy usage, and waste generation. Manufacturers are under pressure to develop eco-friendly and energy-efficient purification systems that minimize environmental impact throughout their lifecycle, from production and operation to disposal.

This global benchtop laboratory water purifier market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the Benchtop Laboratory Water Purifier Market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Development

• In March 2023, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC acquired the industrial water service business of Kemco Systems to expand its presence in Texas, U.S.
• In October 2022, Labconco Corporation announced a new exclusive agreement with Erlab Inc., a global leader in air filtration technology, to support more sustainable lab designs

Benchtop Laboratory Water Purifier Market Scope

The global benchtop laboratory water purifier market is segmented on the basis of technology, operation, water production, automation grade, end-use, distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Technology

• Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems
• Ultrafiltration (UF) Systems
• Deionization (DI) Systems
• UV Purification Systems
• Other (Distillation, Ion exchange, etc.)

Operations

• Multi-Stage Purification
• Smart and Connected Systems

Water Production

• Low(less than 100L/h)
• Mid (100-200 L/h)
• High (more than 200 L/h)

Automation Grade

• Fully automatic
• Semi automatic
• Manual

End-Use

• Food and Beverages
• Pulp and Paper
• Pharmaceuticals
• Chemicals
• Others

Distribution Channel

• Direct
• Indirect

Benchtop Laboratory Water Purifier Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The benchtop laboratory water purifier market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, technology, operation, water production, automation grade, end-use, distribution channel as referenced above.

The countries covered in the benchtop laboratory water purifier market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Russia, Belgium, Turkey, Rest of Europe, China, South Korea, Japan, India, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa, Brazil, and Rest of South America.

North America is expected to dominate the market due to the rise of large laboratory purifier manufacturers, the presence of major market players, and increased technological advancement in the region.

Asia-Pacific is projected to observe a significant growth in the market due to the rapid necessity for healthcare support. Moreover, the modernization and development in telecommunication is further anticipated to propel the market growth.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Healthcare Infrastructure growth Installed base and New Technology Penetration

The benchtop laboratory water purifier market also provides you with detailed market analysis for every country growth in healthcare expenditure for capital equipment, installed base of different kind of products for global benchtop laboratory water purifier market, impact of technology using life line curves and changes in healthcare regulatory scenarios and their impact on the Benchtop Laboratory Water Purifier Market. The data is available for historic period 2016-2022.

Competitive Landscape and Benchtop Laboratory Water Purifier Market Share Analysis

The benchtop laboratory water purifier market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to Benchtop Laboratory Water Purifier Market.

Some of the major players operating in the benchtop laboratory water purifier market are:

• Merck Group (Germany)
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.)
• Sartorius AG (Germany)
• Pall Corporation (U.S.)
• ELGA LabWater (U.K.)
• Aqua Solutions, Inc. (U.S.)
• AQUA Lab Equipment (U.S.)
• Evoqua Water Technologies LLC (U.S.)
• Labconco Corporation (U.S.)
• Huber Kältemaschinenbau AG (Germany)
• Labcon North America (U.S.)
• Siemens Water Technologies Corp. (U.S.)
• Purite Ltd. (U.K.)
• Evoqua Water Technologies LLC (U.S.)
• LabStrong Corporation (U.S.)
• Esco Technologies Inc. (U.S.)
• Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. (U.S.)
• Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan)
• Milli-D Inc. (U.S.)
• AQUA SOLUTIONS, INC. (U.S.)