Laboratory filtration — encompassing filtration media, assemblies, accessories and systems used across microfiltration, ultrafiltration, vacuum, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis technologies — is becoming indispensable across pharmaceutical/biotech R&D, clinical diagnostics, environmental testing and food & beverage laboratories. The market’s near-term expansion is shaped by: (1) rising drug discovery and biologics manufacturing; (2) stricter regulatory and quality requirements for water and sample purity; (3) the proliferation of contract research organizations (CROs); and (4) material and process innovations such as high-performance membranes and automation.

The global laboratory filtration market size was valued at USD 4.13 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 4.50 billion in 2024 to USD 8.59 billion by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.69% during the forecast period.

Key market highlights

• The market is projected to witness substantial growth during the forecast period.
• North America remains the largest regional market, driven by its mature pharma/biotech ecosystem.
• Asia Pacific is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing region, supported by expanding CROs and food & beverage testing activities.
• Filtration media represents the largest product category, followed by assemblies and accessories.

Market growth drivers

• Pharmaceutical & biotechnology R&D expansion. Continuous development of biologics, vaccines and cell therapies requires advanced filtration in laboratories.
• Regulatory pressure and quality standards. Global compliance requirements are pushing adoption of validated filtration systems.
• Adoption of automated workflows. Compatibility with high-throughput and robotic systems drives procurement of advanced filtration products.
• Water for Injection (WFI) and ultrapure water needs. Membrane innovation and energy-efficient solutions are creating opportunities.
• Growth of CROs. Rising outsourcing of drug discovery and testing activities supports broader adoption of scalable filtration systems.

Market challenges & restraints

• High cost of advanced systems. Premium filtration products remain expensive for smaller research labs.
• Consumable dependency. Heavy reliance on single-use filtration products leads to supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Validation hurdles. Compatibility and workflow validation requirements can delay adoption of new solutions.

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List of Key Companies in Laboratory Filtration Market:

• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Merck KGaA
• Danaher
• Sartorius AG
• GE Healthcare
• Pall Corporation
• 3M
• Avantor, Inc.
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Clarcor, Inc.
• Lenzing AG
• Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
• Advantec MFS, Inc.
• Koch Membrane Systems, Inc.
• Filtration Group

Technology & product trends

• Development of next-generation membranes with higher selectivity and efficiency.
• Rising demand for integrated and automated systems that support traceability and compliance.
• Increased use of single-use cartridges and modular systems to reduce contamination risks.
• Focus on sustainable filtration solutions with recyclable components and energy-efficient operations.

Segmentation overview

By Product Type

• Filtration Media (largest segment)
• Filtration Assemblies
• Filtration Accessories
• Others

By Technology

• Microfiltration (leading technology segment)
• Ultrafiltration
• Vacuum Filtration
• Nano Filtration
• Reverse Osmosis

By End-User

• Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies (largest end-user)
• Hospital & Diagnostic Laboratories
• Food & Beverage Companies
• Academic & Research Institutes
• Others

Regional analysis

• North America. Mature market with strong demand from biotech companies, diagnostics labs, and regulated industries.
• Asia Pacific. Fastest-growing market due to CRO expansion, growing diagnostics capacity, and food safety testing.
• Europe. Driven by stringent regulatory requirements and sustainability initiatives.
• Latin America & Middle East/Africa. Emerging demand from clinical diagnostics and environmental monitoring sectors.

Recent notable developments

• Product launches: New membranes and nanofiber-based solutions with improved efficiency.
• Collaborations: Partnerships between manufacturers and universities to drive bioprocess automation adoption.
• Facility expansions: Companies expanding manufacturing bases to meet regional demand.

Market outlook & opportunities

• Rising demand for consumables such as filter media and single-use cartridges.
• Expansion of bioprocessing filtration driven by biologics and vaccines.
• Growth in automation and digital integration of filtration systems.
• Emerging opportunities in Asia Pacific with increasing pharma outsourcing and testing facilities.

About the Kings Research report

This press release references data and analysis from the Kings Research report “Laboratory Filtration Market Size, Share, Growth & Industry Analysis, 2024-2031”. The study provides detailed market sizing, segmentation, regional forecasts, key player analysis, and recent developments shaping the industry outlook.