Microbial Air Sampler Market Size, Trends and Growth Analysis by 2027

The microbial air sampler market is projected to expand significantly, increasing from US$ 227.69 million in 2021 to US$ 402.17 million by 2028. This growth represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% over the forecast period from 2021 to 2028.

Several factors contribute to the anticipated growth of the microbial air sampler market. A notable driver is the heightened utilization of these samplers in the fight against COVID-19, alongside a rising incidence of food contamination caused by microbial agents. Nevertheless, the market's expansion faces challenges, particularly due to the substantial capital investment required to establish advanced laboratory facilities.

Food safety, nutrition, and food security are intricately connected. The consumption of unsafe food perpetuates a detrimental cycle of illness and malnutrition, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations such as infants, children, the elderly, and those with compromised health. Globally, approximately 600 million people?nearly 1 in 10?experience illness due to contaminated food each year. In low- and middle-income nations, the financial burden of hospitalizations related to foodborne illnesses amounts to around US$ 110 billion annually.

In recent years, the production of fresh fruits and vegetables has surged by 30%, escalating from 30 to 60 million metric tons. While global consumption of these products is on the rise, it is increasingly jeopardized by the growing threat of microbial contamination. There exists a significant gap in current knowledge regarding the epidemiology of microbial contamination, including the pathways and sources affecting fruits and vegetables. Pathogenic microorganisms can infiltrate the food supply chain at various stages, from livestock feed to on-farm production, slaughterhouses, packing facilities, food manufacturing, processing, retail, and even during home cooking. Given that infections can be transmitted through multiple avenues throughout the production process, isolated interventions?such as decontaminating animal feed?are unlikely to ensure long-term safety for consumers.

To effectively tackle the issue of foodborne diseases, comprehensive measures must be implemented at every level of production. The food industry bears the responsibility for ensuring the quality and safety of its products. Various strategies, including certification programs, process control systems, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)-based control programs, are essential for monitoring production processes. These factors collectively drive the demand for microbial air samplers.

The global microbial air samplers market is categorized based on product type, collection technique, end user, and distribution channel. In terms of product type, the market is divided into portable microbial air samplers, desktop microbial air samplers, and accessories. The portable microbial air sampler segment held the largest market share in 2021 and is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Regarding collection techniques, the microbial air sampler market is segmented into impact air samplers, impinge air samplers, surface air samplers, compressed air samplers, real-time samplers, and others. In 2021, the impact air sampler segment accounted for the largest market share and is projected to grow at the fastest rate in the coming years.

By end user, the microbial air sampler market is further divided into research and academic institutions, hospitals and clinics, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, food and beverage industries, personal care sectors, and others. The research and academic institutions segment was the largest in 2021 and is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

In terms of distribution channels, the market is segmented into direct tenders, retail sales, third-party distributors, and others. The direct tender segment was the largest in 2021 and is anticipated to experience the highest growth rate during the forecast period.

Key sources consulted in the preparation of the report on the microbial air sampler market include the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).