Human Identification Market Expected to Reach $3.7 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Human Identification Market," The human identification market size was valued at $1.5 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $3.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2023 to 2032.

The human identification market trends which drive market growth include increase in the number of research laboratories, advancement in technology for human identification, and increase in demand for next-generation sequencing (NGS). Market players are focusing on the development of new technologies for more accurate and time efficient human identification . For instance, in June 2021, Thermo Fisher Scientific, one of the leading companies for serving science, launched Precision ID GlobalFiler NGS STR Panel v2 for forensic DNA analysis. It helps retrieve the information from degraded DNA samples. 

Furthermore, increase in the number of laboratories for conducting research activities, rise in demand for advanced analytics system, and surge in awareness about forensic technology are anticipated to drive the growth during human identification market forecast. According to a 2023 report by the National Library of Medicines, genetic testing has become increasingly used over the last two decades globally. According to the same source, as of November 2022, a total of 129,624 and 197,779 genetic tests have been conducted in the U.S. and globally.

In addition, the market has experienced a significant boost in during the human identification market analysis, driven by the increase in demand for next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology. Next-generation sequencing has revolutionized the field of genomics by enabling high-throughput and cost-effective DNA sequencing. This technology has found wide-ranging applications, including human identification, which fuels its demand in the market. However, the high cost associated with the instrument used in human identification and risk of data breach are expected to restrain the growth of the human identification market. Moreover, key development strategies by market players present significant growth opportunities for the human identification market size.

On the basis of the product, the market is categorized into instruments, assay kits and reagents, and software. The instruments segment is further classified into polymerase chain reaction instruments, capillary electrophoresis instruments, next-generation sequencing instruments, and others. The others include microarray, rapid DNA analysis, automated liquid handling, and nucleic acid isolation and purification instruments.

The assay kits & reagents segment was the largest human identification market share in 2022, owing to rise in applications of assay kits and reagents for forensic analysis and paternity testing and increase in adoption in DNA-based diagnostics. However, the instrument segment is expected to register fastest growth during the forecasted period, owing to the high adoption of instruments owing to its high accuracy and fast results.

On the basis of technology, the market is classified into polymerase chain reaction, next-generation sequencing, capillary electrophoresis, and others. The polymerase chain reaction segment dominated the market in 2022, owing to the large number of PCR-based products offered by key players. Another major reason for the growth of this segment includes the fact that PCR is a well-established conventional technology, which is greatly accepted in the field of human forensics. However, next-generation sequencing is expected to register fastest growth during the forecasted period, owing to technological advancement in next-generation sequencing techniques.

On the basis of applications, the market is categorized into forensic applications, paternity identification, and others. The other applications include population genetic, anthropology application, identification of crime related to human trafficking, and disaster victim identification. The forensic applications segment dominated the market in 2022, owing to rise in the number of crime rates and reliance on forensic evidence in legal proceedings. 

On the basis of end users, the market is categorized into forensic laboratories and research centers and academic and government institutes. The forensic laboratory segment dominated the market in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period, owing to increase in the number of forensic laboratories as well as advancement in forensic laboratories to analyze evidence collected from crime scenes.

On the basis of region, North America attained the highest human identification market share in 2022, and is expected to maintain its lead during the forecast period, owing to presence of major key players, rise in funds from government and private organization, growing support for the development of forensics, and advancements in technology for forensic science in the region. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to exhibit fastest growth during the forecast period, owing to increase in the number of crime cases, rise in awareness about forensic technology, and increase in demand for DNA analysis.

Key Findings of the Study
• By product, the assay kits & reagents segment was the highest contributor to the human identification industry in 2022. However, the instrument segment is expected to register the fastest growth during the forecasted period.
• By technology, the polymerase chain reaction segment was the highest contributor to the market in 2022. However, the next generation sequencing is expected to register the fastest growth during the forecasted period.
• By application, the forensic application segment dominated the human identification industry in 2022 and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period.
• By end user, the forensic laboratories segment was the highest contributor to the market in 2022.
• By region, North America garnered the largest revenue share in 2022, whereas Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.