Global Electron Microscopes Market
Electron Microscopes Market size is set to expand by around USD 10.03 billion, achieving a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2037. By 2025, the industry for electron microscopes is anticipated to reach a valuation of USD 5.89 billion.
The market growth is due to increasing healthcare spending and expenditure and the growing need for electron microscopes for several applications across healthcare and life sciences. According to the World Economic Forum estimates, global healthcare spending was anticipated to rise by 40% totaling USD 12 trillion between 2018 and 2022. This trend implies a surge in demand for sophisticated microscopy technologies in research, diagnostics, and manufacturing control, encouraging the expansion of electron microscopes market.
In addition, the push towards nanotechnology and miniaturized components, especially in semiconductors is expected to boost the demand for high-resolution imaging, including electron microscopes. Electronic microscopes are indispensable tools in nanotechnology for their ability to provide high-resolution imaging and detailed material analysis at the atomic and nanoscale.
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
8.93% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 4.5 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 12.7 billion |
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Application (Lifesciences, Material Sciences, Semiconductor, Nanotechnology)
The life sciences segment in the electron microscopes market is expected to account for the largest revenue share of 40% by 2037 owing to rising advancements in life sciences research, need for high-resolution imaging tools, including electron microscopes to understand complex structures and mechanisms, and growing prevalence of several chronic diseases. The segment is also flourishing due to rising need for cryo-electron microscopy and automation and increasing product launches. For instance, in February 2024, Thermo Fisher Scientific announced the expansion of its cryo-transmission electron microscope range with the launch of its low-energy-spread cold 200kV FEG.
Product Type [Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)]
The scanning electron microscopes market is likely to register rapid revenue growth during the forecast period. This growth is due to SEM’s ability to provide high-resolution imaging for a broad range of applications across healthcare, semiconductors, and forensics industries. Moreover, expanding research infrastructure and government funding in emerging economies are expected to boost the demand for SEMs for industrial as well as academic purposes. For instance, Hitachi High Tech Corporation launched SU3900SE and SU3800SE high-resolution Schottky scanning electron microscopes in May 2024 for large and heavy specimens up to 5 kg.
Our in-depth analysis of the global electron microscopes market includes the following segments:
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North America Market Statistics
North America electron microscopes market is expected to account for the largest revenue share of 41% by 2037, owing to rapid advancements in electron microscope technology, expanding applications in nanotechnology and life sciences, and rising investments in developing advanced imaging techniques equipped with AI and other modern technologies. In addition, governments and local bodies are funding research and development activities and supporting the development of advanced microscopy technologies.
The government in the U.S. has been actively supporting scientific research through funding, particularly in nanotechnology and related fields. For instance, in 2022, the government allocated a budget of USD 1.7 billion for the National Nanotechnology Initiatives to support nanotechnology research. Such initiatives facilitate the procurement of advanced electron microscopy equipment for research institutions.
In Canada, the market is expected to register rapid growth till 2037, led by rapid adoption of advanced imaging techniques, rising research and development spending, and high usage of electron microscopes across several sectors such as healthcare, research, and semiconductors. In addition, expanding applications of electron microscopes is expected to open lucrative opportunities for key players in the market.
APAC Market Analysis
Asia Pacific electron microscopes market is expected to register massive revenue growth throughout the forecast period, propelled by high demand for advanced imaging technologies, including electron microscopes across several applications and rising investments in nanomaterials and nanotechnology instruments. Moreover, expanding applications of scientific research in genomics, and medical diagnostics in China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia are expected to boost demand for electron microscopes during the forecast period.
China’s focus on advancing nanotechnology and materials science has resulted in increasing demand for electron microscopes for high-resolution imaging and analysis. In June 2023, the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) became the first university in the world to manufacture next-generation self-designed electron microscopes. In addition, local governments and companies are investing in R&D activities to develop advanced imaging technologies to cater to rising demand. For instance, in January 2024, Huangpu announced the launch of TH-F120, China’s first commercial transmission electron microscope.
In India, the electron microscopes market is likely to account for significant growth, attributed to rapid adoption of advanced technologies, supportive government measures for scientific research, and rising need for advanced electronic microscopes for research and academic purposes.
The electron microscopes market is greatly influenced by the number of key players present in the market who are focusing on advancing their products and expanding their product application to several industries. These key players include:
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