Microscope Market Strategies, Top Players, Growth Opportunities, Analysis and Forecast by 2031

Microscope Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Product Type (Optical Microscopes, Electron Microscopes, and Others), Application (Material Science, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Semiconductors, and Others), End User (Industries, Academic & Research Institutes, and Others), and Geography

  • Report Code : TIPRE00029683
  • Category : Medical Device
  • No. of Pages : 150

Microscope Market Key Findings and Share by 2031

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The microscope market size is projected to reach US$ 25.37 billion by 2031 from US$ 14.46 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.3% during 2023–2031. Integration of deep learning is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Microscope Market Analysis

Profitable growth can be attributed to product innovation. For instance, Bruker's cutting-edge microscopy systems assist scientists in making ground-breaking discoveries and creating new products and applications that enhance almost every aspect. Due to the new microscopes, scientists can investigate materials and life at the molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels.

Microscope Market Overview

The rapidly evolving field of microscopy, the scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM), are gaining close attention in ongoing research projects in the US. Several initiatives, both inorganic and organic, have been implemented by the businesses to support its expansion. Companies have been using various organic strategies to expand their businesses, such as product launches. Businesses have used inorganic tactics like partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions. For example, in June 2022, the Olympus APX100 system will be constructed with a powerful Al, a suite of intelligent features, and the well-known Evident optics. The system increases the productivity of life science research by combining publication-quality images with the user-friendliness of an all-in-one microscope. The microscope's compact size, integrated vibration reduction system, and light-shielded optics make it ideal for imaging core facilities and labs. It can even be positioned in well-lit areas.

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Microscope Market: Strategic Insights

Microscope Market
  • CAGR
    CAGR (2023 - 2031)
    7.3%
  • Market Size 2023
    US$ 14.46 Billion
  • Market Size 2031
    US$ 25.37 Billion

Market Dynamics

GROWTH DRIVERS
  • Increasing Usage of Microscopes in Academics propelling the market growth
FUTURE TRENDS
  • The Emerging Use of Microscopes for research Applications is driving the market growth
OPPORTUNITIES
  • Introduction of technologically advanced Novel Microscopes

Key Players

  • ZEISS GROUP
  • Bruker Corporation
  • Leica Microsystems
  • KLA Corporation
  • Nikon Corporation
  • Thermo Fischer Scientific Inc
  • Olympus Corporation
  • ACCU SCOPE
  • Euromex Microscopen bv

Regional Overview

Regional Overview
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • South and Central America
  • Middle East and Africa

Market Segmentation

Market SegmentProduct Type
  • Optical Microscopes
  • Electron Microscopes
Market SegmentApplication
  • Material Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Life Sciences
  • Semiconductors
Market SegmentEnd User
  • Industries
  • Academic & Research Institutes
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Microscope Market Drivers and Opportunities

Emerging Use of Microscope for Various Applications Favors the Market Growth

To give students access to cutting-edge microscopy techniques, universities, institutions, and other educational organizations are constructing new facilities and carrying out various activities worldwide. A US$ 210,132 grant from the National Science Foundation's Major Research Instrumentation program was given to SUNY Geneso in January 2022 so that the chemistry department could buy a three-dimensional Raman imaging system. Through research projects in chemistry, geological sciences, biology, and anthropology, Geneseo students will have access to the potent and sophisticated laser-based microscopic device—which is rarely available to undergraduate students. Therefore, during the forecast period, initiatives to raise awareness and encourage the use of microscopes in academia would present profitable growth prospects for the microscope market.

Introduction of Novel Microscopes

A few technological developments in microscopes are high resolution, live-cell imaging, and digitalization. Expandable microscopes, multi-view microscopes, scanning helium microscopes, and integrated microscopy workflows have recently improved microscopes. Furthermore, the digital microscope—which uses an LED screen instead of an eyepiece—is becoming increasingly popular. Vision Engineering announced in November 2021 regarding the introduction of VE Cam, a user-friendly, portable digital microscope, at Productronica 2021 in Munich. There are two versions of the VE Cam product: VE Cam 50 (50mm FOV) and VE Cam 80 (80mm FOV), each with a distinct field of view (FOV). The microscope provides a small package of digital imaging's strength, speed, and efficiency. Thus, the emergence of technologically advanced products will likely create ample opportunities in the market.

Microscope Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the microscope market analysis are product type, application, and end user.

  • Based on type, the microscope market is divided into optical microscopes, electron microscopes, others. The electron microscopes segment held the most significant market share in 2023.
  • By application, the market is categorized into material science, nanotechnology, life sciences, semiconductors, others. The life sciences segment held the largest share of the market in 2023.
  • By end user, the market is segmented into industries, academic & research institutes, others. The industries segment held the largest share of the market in 2023.

Microscope Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the microscope market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

The market for microscopes in the US holds the largest share among the countries of North America. The main factors propelling the growth of microscopes in the North American regional market are the abundance of academic institutions, sophisticated healthcare facilities, and research and development centers. In the fast-developing field of microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) are becoming increasingly common in ongoing research projects in the United States, according to a 2019 American University report. Undergraduate students in chemistry, biology, geological sciences, anthropology, and other fields have access to such a potent and sophisticated laser-based microscopic instrument. The market for microscopes has grown significantly due to the factors above.

Microscope Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2023 US$ 14.46 Billion
Market Size by 2031 US$ 25.37 Billion
Global CAGR (2023 - 2031) 7.3%
Historical Data 2021-2022
Forecast period 2024-2031
Segments Covered By Product Type
  • Optical Microscopes
  • Electron Microscopes
By Application
  • Material Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Life Sciences
  • Semiconductors
By End User
  • Industries
  • Academic & Research Institutes
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • ZEISS GROUP
  • Bruker Corporation
  • Leica Microsystems
  • KLA Corporation
  • Nikon Corporation
  • Thermo Fischer Scientific Inc
  • Olympus Corporation
  • ACCU SCOPE
  • Euromex Microscopen bv
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Microscope Market News and Recent Developments

The microscope market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the microscope market are listed below:

  • ZEISS and Argolight announced their strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge quality control solutions of the French company into the extensive line of ZEISS microscopes. This will enable users to accurately measure and assess the performance of their microscopy systems. (Source: ZEISS, Press Release, April 2024)
  • Bruker announced that it has acquired Nion, a privately-held company that develops and manufactures innovative high-end scanning transmission electron microscopes (STEM). Nion was the first company to introduce aberration correction for STEM instruments with ultra-high stability for highest resolution images, and Nion is the world leader in ultra-high energy and spatial resolution electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS). This acquisition enhances Bruker’s product offerings and technology portfolio in materials science research and provides the technology base for applications in electron diffraction crystallography. In 2023, Nion had approximately $8 million in revenue. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. (Source: Bruker, Press Release, January 2024)

Microscope Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Microscope Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

  • Microscope market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
  • Microscope market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
  • Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
  • Microscope market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments.
  • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the microscope market
  • Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage

Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered

Segment Covered

Product Type, Application, and End User

Regional Scope

Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope

Country Scope

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, RoAPAC, RoE, RoMEA, RoSCAM, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


Which region dominated the microscope market in 2023?

North America dominated the microscope market in 2023

What are the driving factors impacting the microscope market?

Key factors driving the market are growing awareness and use of microscopes in academics and the emerging use of microscopes for various applications.

What are the future trends of the microscope market?

Integration of deep learning is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Which are the leading players operating in the microscope market?

ZEISS GROUP, Bruker Corporation, Leica Microsystems, KLA Corporation, Nikon Corporation, Thermo Fischer Scientific Inc., Olympus Corporation, ACCU-SCOPE, Euromex Microscopen bv, Oxford Instruments, COXEM Co. Ltd., UNITRON, Hitachi High-Tech Corporation

What is the expected CAGR of the microscope market?

The market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.3% during 2023–2031.

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