Cryo-electron Microscopy Market

Updated on : March 03, 2023

The global cryo-electron microscopy market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $1.1 billion in 2022 and is poised to reach $2.1 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 11.6% from 2022 to 2028. The increasing focus on nanotechnology has risen the use of cryo-electron microscopes globally. Different academic and research institutes has increased the adoption of technologically advanced cryo-electron microscopes.

Global Cryo-Electron Microscopy Market

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Cryo-electron Microscopy Market Dynamics

Drivers: Technological advancements in cryo-electron microscopes

Recent years have seen significant advancements in cryo-electron microscopes, such as developments in direct electron detectors (DEDs) and data analysis software such as cryoSPARC, SerialEM, and CryoDiscovery. These technologically advanced detectors have improved sensors and detect electrons at increased frame rates with higher detector quantum efficiency (DQE). Recent advancements have also eliminated the challenges associated with sample preparation. These advancements has increased the popularity of the instruments in different sectors such as pharmaceutical & biotech industries and research institutes.

- Restraints: High equipment costs

Recent technological advancements, newly added features, and high resolution have increased the popularity of cryo-electron microscopes. There is a consistent rise in the cost of these systems with the addition of sample preparation & transfer systems and customized software for analyzing the generated images. The basic software solution is priced low but the software with advanced features and specific applications is often costly. In addition, there are recurrent expenses in the form of maintenance costs, which ultimately drive up the overall cost of ownership. This high cost has left users reliant on government and private research funding, which restricts market growth to a certain extent.

Opportunities: Growing opportunities in emerging markets

Developing countries, including China, India, Russia, and Brazil, offer significant growth opportunities for players in the microscopy market. Government funding for R&D in advanced microscopes has increased considerably in these countries. In addition to government funding, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in emerging markets provide opportunities for key players to outsource their microscopy products as a cost-saving strategy. Increasing use of cryo-electron microscopy technique for structural analysis of proteins and other biomolecules at an atomic scale for various applications in life science research is driving the growth of the market.

Challenges: Shortage of skilled professionals

Skilled personnel are required to use advanced cryo-electron microscopes. High-end microscopes are required to be maintained properly. This requires qualified service engineers to ensure optimal performance. The individual operating the high end microscopes requires to have a interdisciplinary knowledge to study the characterization of biological molecules at a nanoscale. The complexity of cryo-electron microscopes makes the shortage of skilled professionals a key challenge to their use and adoption.

By Technology, single particle analysis segment of cryo-electron microscopy market, accounted for the largest share in 2021.

Based on technology, the global market is segmented into electron crystallography, single particle analysis, cryo-electron tomography, and other technologies. In 2021, single particle analysis segment accounted for the largest share of market. Rising use of technogical advanced instruments neurodegenerative research, rapid freezing of the samples, and requirement of small amount of purified sample is driving the growth of this segment.

By product & service, instruments segment of cryo-electron microscopy market, accounted for the largest share in 2021

Based on product & services, the global market is segmented into instruments, software, and services. The instruments segment is further segmented into fully automated instruments and semi-automated instruments. In 2021, fully automated instruments accounted for the largest share of market. The highest share of this segment is attributed to the technological advancements and new product launches in the segment.

By application, life science research & academia segment of cryo-electron microscopy market, to register significant growth in near future

Based on application, the global market is segmented into life science research & academia, pharma & biotech manufacturing, healthcare/medical applications, material analysis, and nanotechnology. Life science research & academia to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period. The major factors responsible for the highest growth rate of this segment are numerous fundings to promote research and development in structural biology and rising assistance by the major players in the market by providing different grants for cryo-EM installation.

By Region, North America is expected to be the largest region of cryo-electron microscopy market, during the forecast period

North America, comprising the US and Canada, accounted for the largest share of market market in 2021. Factors such as increase in the funding to support research activities, rise in the number of clinical trials, and growing applications in healthcare/medical sector are driving the growth of the of market in North America.

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As of 2021, prominent players in the market are Thermo Fisher Scientific (US), Danaher (US), JEOL Ltd. (Japan), Intertek Group Plc (UK), Charles River Laboratories (US).

Cryo-electron Microscopy Market Report Scope:

This report has segmented the global cryo-electron microscopy market into following segments & sub-segments:

By Product & Service

• Instruments 
• Fully Automated Instruments
• Semi-automated Instruments
• Software
• Services

By Technology

• Electron Crystallography
• Single Particle Analysis
• Cryo-electron Tomography
• Other Technologies

By Voltage

• 300 kV
• 200 kV
• 120 kV

By Application

• Life Science Research & Academia
• Cancer Research
• Omics Research
• Pharma & Biotech Manufacturing
• Cell & Gene Therapy
• Vaccines
• Preclinical & Clinical Research
• Healthcare/Medical Applications
• Disease Diagnosis & Pathology
• Toxicology Studies
• Material Analysis
• Nanotechnology
• Other Applications

By Region

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • UK
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

Recent Developments

• In 2022, Thermo Fisher Scientific (US) launched the  Glacios 2 Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscope (Cryo-TEM). The product features high-resolution capabilities and helps in drug discovery research.
• In 2022, Leica Microsystems (US), a subsidiary of Danaher launched a new Coral Cryo-electron workflow solution to support researchers with high-precision confocal 3D targeting
• In 2021, JEOL Ltd. (Japan) launched CRYO ARM 300 II. It is a cold emission cryo-electron microscope. It aims to enable the observation of biological specimens under high resolution

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