Forensic swabs are widely used by crime scene investigators and forensic scientist for collecting wide range of the evidence-samples such as saliva, blood, and DNA. The samples are analysed in the research laboratory for the desired results. Gathering the biological samples for consecutive DNA analysis is the major applications for the forensic swabs. Increasing criminal activities, growing adoption of the DNA forensics, rising forensic biotech sector, and favourable government support are the major factors propelling the market growth over the forecast period.
However, aspects such as high price of the DNA free forensic swabs and the irregular supply of the new products in market are predictable to restrain market growth. Though, the rising rate of infectious and chronic diseases, investment (R&D), and tech advancements are likely to boost market growth.
Segment Overview
Past few years have experienced an increase in reported crimes and criminal activities. According to the crime statistics published by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), about 17,250 murders were projected to be stated within the U.S. in 2016. Government support for the forensics-related activities is another one of the key factors driving global forensic swab market. The legal framework of numerous countries has realized importance of the forensics.
Presently, forensics is being applied as DNA forensics, toxicology forensics, and others for inspecting criminal offenses. As per the report on forensic science issued by National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS), National Institute of Justice received funding of USD 125 million over Department of Justice Appropriations Act (DJAA) in 2017 for increasing DNA and other associated forensic programs and the activities and the sexual assault forensic exams.
Regional Overview
The North America accounts for largest regional market owed to growing number of the forensic labs, rising crime cases, and numerous blood sampling. According to historical numbers issued by the NCJRS in July 2014, National DNA Index System (NDIS) enclosed 571,000 forensic profiles. Moreover, an increase in number of the forensic laboratories and rise in number of microbiological tests coupled with rising usage in hospitals support swab market in the region.
Europe accounted for second-largest market share in 2019 owing to the growing research labs, number of hospitals, and increasing accidental cases, this is likely to rise the demand for the swabs in region during forecast period.
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to hold third-largest market share over the forecast period owed to the growing prevalence of numerous diseases, demand for the blood sampling, and growing number of the forensic labs. On other hand, the Middle East and Africa is likely to observe slow growth rate due to less contact to forensic labs and also lack of awareness in the region
Competitor overview
In September 2018, the Puritan Medical Products received U.S. patent for the Ultra swab and HydraFlock swab. The swabs are extremely efficient with the proprietary gathering processes and with the unique microstructure properties.
In April 2018, company named Sirchie one of leading manufacturers of the criminal investigations and the forensic science solutions was presented ISO 9001:2015 certification from the DEKRA Certification, Inc. for high-quality products.
In May 2017, the Copan Italia S.p.A. declared the launched specimen assortment device and the rectal FecalSwab for pediatrics.
Key Players
- Becton, Dickinson and Company
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.,
- Merck KGaA,
- Copan Italia S.p.A.,
- MWE,
- SARSTEDT AG & Co.
- KG, Luna,
- Puritan Medical Products,
- Sirchie,
- MEDTECH Forensics.
Market Segmentation
By Swab Shaft
- Wood-Stick
- Polystyrene
- Flocked
- Cotton
- Foam
- Forensic Science Labs
- Hospitals
- Others
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of LAMEA
1 Repot Prologue 12
2 Market Introduction 14
- 2.1 Scope of Study 15
- 2.2 Research Objective 15
- 2.3 List of Assumptions 15
3 Research Methodology 17
- 3.1 Research Process 18
- 3.2 Primary Research 19
- 3.3 Secondary Research 20
- 3.4 Market Size Estimation 21
4 Market Dynamics 22
- 4.1 Introduction 23
- 4.2 Drivers 23
- 4.2.1 Increasing criminal activities 23
- 4.2.2 Rising adoption of DNA forensics 23
- 4.2.3 Growing forensic biotechnology sector 24
- 4.2.4 Government support for forensics 24
- 4.2.5 Drivers Impact Analysis 24
- 4.3 Restraints 25
- 4.3.1 High price of DNA free forensic swabs 25
- 4.3.2 Irregular supply of new products in the market 25
- 4.3.3 Restraints Impact Analysis 25
- 4.4 Opportunity 25
- 4.4.1 Untapped markets of Asia-Pacific 25
- 4.5 Key Market Trend 26
- 4.5.1 Use of forensic swabs in rape victims 26
5 Market Factor Analysis 27
- 5.1 Supply Chain Analysis 28
- 5.1.1 R&D and Designing 28
- 5.1.2 Manufacturing 28
- 5.1.3 Distribution & Sales 29
- 5.2 Porter’s Five Forces Model 29
- 5.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 30
- 5.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers 30
- 5.2.3 Threat of New Entrants 30
- 5.2.4 Threat of Substitutes 30
- 5.2.5 Intensity of Rivalry 30
6 Global Forensic Swab Market by Type 31
- 6.1 Introduction 32
- 6.2 Foam 33
- 6.3 Flocked 33
- 6.4 Cotton 33
7 Global Forensic Swab Market, By Type of Swab Shaft 34
- 7.1 Introduction 35
- 7.2 Wood-stick Shaft 36
- 7.3 Polystyrene Shaft 36
8 Global Forensic Swab Market, By End User 37
- 8.1 Introduction 38
- 8.2 Forensic Science Laboratories 39
- 8.3 Hospitals 39
9 Global Forensic Swab Market, By Region 40
- 9.1 Introduction 41
- 9.2 Americas 42
- 9.2.1 North America 44
- 9.2.1.1 US 46
- 9.2.1.2 Canada 47
- 9.2.2 South America 48
- 9.2.1 North America 44
- 9.3 Europe 49
- 9.3.1 Western Europe 51
- 9.3.1.1 Germany 53
- 9.3.1.2 U.K 54
- 9.3.1.3 France 55
- 9.3.1.4 Italy 56
- 9.3.1.5 Spain 57
- 9.3.1.6 Rest of Western Europe 58
- 9.3.2 Eastern Europe 59
- 9.3.1 Western Europe 51
- 9.4 Asia Pacific 60
- 9.4.1 Japan 62
- 9.4.2 China 63
- 9.4.3 India 64
- 9.4.4 Australia 65
- 9.4.5 Republic of Korea 66
- 9.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific 67
- 9.4.7 Middle East & Africa 68
- 9.4.8 Middle East 70
- 9.4.9 Africa 71
10 Competitive Landscape 72
- 10.1 Introduction 73
11 Company Profile 74
- 11.1 Becton, Dickinson and Company 75
- 11.1.1 Company Overview 75
- 11.1.2 Financial Overview 75
- 11.1.3 Products Offering 76
- 11.1.4 Key Developments 76
- 11.1.5 SWOT Analysis 76
- 11.1.6 Key Strategy 76
- 11.2 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 77
- 11.2.1 Company Overview 77
- 11.2.2 Financial Overview 77
- 11.2.3 Products Offering 78
- 11.2.4 Key Developments 78
- 11.2.5 SWOT Analysis 78
- 11.2.6 Key Strategy 78
- 11.3 Merck KGaA 79
- 11.3.1 Company Overview 79
- 11.3.2 Financial Overview 79
- 11.3.3 Products Offering 79
- 11.3.4 Key Developments 80
- 11.3.5 SWOT Analysis 80
- 11.3.6 Key Strategy 80
- 11.4 Copan Italia S.p.A. 81
- 11.4.1 Company Overview 81
- 11.4.2 Financial Overview 81
- 11.4.3 Products Offering 81
- 11.4.4 Key Developments 82
- 11.4.5 SWOT Analysis 82
- 11.4.6 Key Strategy 82
- 11.5 MWE 83
- 11.5.1 Company Overview 83
- 11.5.2 Financial Overview 83
- 11.5.3 Products Offering 83
- 11.5.4 Key Developments 83
- 11.5.5 SWOT Analysis 84
- 11.5.6 Key Strategy 84
- 11.6 SARSTEDT AG & Co. KG 85
- 11.6.1 Company Overview 85
- 11.6.2 Financial Overview 85
- 11.6.3 Products Offering 85
- 11.6.4 Key Developments 85
- 11.6.5 SWOT Analysis 85
- 11.6.6 Key Strategy 86
- 11.7 Luna 87
- 11.7.1 Company Overview 87
- 11.7.2 Financial Overview 87
- 11.7.3 Products Offering 88
- 11.7.4 Key Developments 88
- 11.7.5 SWOT Analysis 88
- 11.7.6 Key Strategy 88
- 11.8 Puritan Medical Products 89
- 11.8.1 Company Overview 89
- 11.8.2 Financial Overview 89
- 11.8.3 Products Offering 89
- 11.8.4 Key Developments 90
- 11.8.5 SWOT Analysis 90
- 11.8.6 Key Strategy 90
- 11.9 Sirchie 91
- 11.9.1 Company Overview 91
- 11.9.2 Financial Overview 91
- 11.9.3 Products Offering 91
- 11.9.4 Key Developments 91
- 11.9.5 SWOT Analysis 91
- 11.9.6 Key Strategy 92
- 11.10 MEDTECH Forensics 93
- 11.10.1 Company Overview 93
- 11.10.2 Financial Overview 93
- 11.10.3 Products Offering 93
- 11.10.4 Key Developments 93
- 11.10.5 SWOT Analysis 93
- 11.10.6 Key Strategy 94
12 Appendix 95
- 12.1 Discussion Blue Print 96
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