The metabolic biomarker testing market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, there has been a considerable expansion in the metabolic biomarker testing market. The growth rate is projected to increase from $2.82 billion in 2024 to $3.06 billion in 2025, witnessing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%.
This surge during the past era can be linked to the rising occurrence of metabolic disorders, enhanced consciousness about early diagnosis of diseases, burgeoning demand for tailor-made medicine, escalating rates of obesity and diabetes, and the mounting adoption of precautionary healthcare practices.
The metabolic biomarker testing market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the market size for metabolic biomarker testing is anticipated to experience significant growth, surging to $4.2 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.
Several factors can be attributed to this expected growth during the forecast period, such as a heightened emphasis on precision medicine, an increase in personalized nutrition and wellness programs, amplified funding for metabolic research, a surge in patient awareness and education, and a growing incidence of metabolic syndrome and associated conditions. The forecast period will also see major trends including the development of high-throughput screening technologies, incorporation of artificial intelligence, utilization of machine learning for biomarker analysis, progression in mobile health (mHealth) technologies, and the broadening of telemedicine solutions for remote biomarker testing.
The escalating prevalence of diabetes is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the metabolic biomarker testing market. Diabetes, characterized by elevated blood glucose levels caused by the body's deficiency in insulin production or its efficient usage, is a consistent health issue. Unhealthy diets, notably excessive intake of processed and sugary foods, along with inactive lifestyles featuring nominal physical exercise, contribute to the surge in diabetes rates. Other factors such as the aging demographic and hereditary links also intensify the risk, suggesting a genetic predisposition to the condition. In order to diagnose, observe, and manage metabolic disorders like diabetes, metabolic biomarker testing proves crucial, as it provides a detailed understanding of metabolic functional irregularities at the molecular level. For example, data from the British Diabetic Association, a non-profit organization from the UK, in May 2024, showed that at present, 4.3 million individuals are diagnosed with diabetes in the United Kingdom, an increase of 148,951 registered cases from 2022. Furthermore, around 2.4 million people are facing a high likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes in the UK. Therefore, the upward trend of diabetes cases is likely to power the expansion of the metabolic biomarker testing market.
The metabolic biomarker testing market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Separation Techniques, Detection Techniques, Other Types
2) By Indication: Cancer, Cardiovascular Disorders, Neurological Disorders, Inborn Errors Of Metabolism, Other Indications
3) By Application: Drug Assessment, Nutrigenomics, Toxicology Testing, Personalized Medicine, Functional Genomics, Other Applications
4) By End User: Pharma And Biotech Companies, Diagnostic Tool Companies, Healthcare Information Technology (IT), Clinical Laboratories
Subsegments:
1) By Separation Techniques: Chromatography, Capillary Electrophoresis, Mass Spectrometry (MS), Liquid-Liquid Extraction, Solid-Phase Extraction
2) By Detection Techniques: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Western Blotting, Fluorescence-Based Detection, Electrochemical Detection, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Immunoassays
3) By Other Types: Genetic Biomarker Testing, Protein Biomarker Testing, Metabolomics Profiling, Spectroscopy Techniques, Microarray Technology
Leading organizations in the metabolic biomarker testing arena are concentrating on technological innovation, particularly the development of biowearables for personal monitoring purposes. These devices provide an ongoing, non-invasive way of tracking crucial metabolic indicators such as glucose, thus allowing for personalized health management and optimization of diet and sports performance. For example, in January 2022, US-based medical device firm Abbott Laboratories introduced the Lingo biowearable. It's designed for wear on the upper arm for a period of up to two weeks, giving users the ability to monitor glucose, ketone, and lactate levels. It offers continual insights into metabolic health. Abbott's FreeStyle Libre technology bolsters this device to improve general health and enhance sports performance, as opposed to functioning purely as a medical diagnostic tool. The initial rollout is slated for Europe under the Lingo Keto brand, allowing consumers to access it directly, not requiring prescriptions.
Major companies operating in the metabolic biomarker testing market are:
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Danaher Corporation
• Agilent Technologies Inc.
• PerkinElmer Inc.
• bioMérieux S.A.
• LECO Corporation
• Shimadzu Corporation
• Waters Corporation
• Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.
• Bruker Corporation
• SCIEX
• Promega Corporation
• Cayman Chemical Company
• Metabolon Inc.
• Biocrates Life Sciences AG
• Human Metabolome Technologies Inc.
• KineMed Inc.
• Evosep Biosystems A/S
• Creative Proteomics Inc.
• Lipotype GmbH
• Metabolomic Diagnostics Ltd
• Stemina Biomarker Discovery Inc.
• Chenomx Inc.
• GlycoPath Pty Ltd
North America was the largest region in the metabolic biomarker testing market in 2024. The regions covered in the metabolic biomarker testing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.