Roadside Drug Testing Devices Market Expected to Reach $707.3 Million by 2031—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Roadside Drug Testing Devices Market," The roadside drug testing devices market size was valued at $421.76 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $707.3 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2031.

Roadside drug testing devices are used by highway police or law enforcement to detect drugs and alcohol in a person’s body by analyzing biological samples such as blood, sweat and urine. Roadside drug testing is done with specially designed devices such as breathalyzers, drug wipes, and oral fluids. Breathalyzers are small portable device which has a mouthpiece attached and two chambers containing liquid connected to a meter that detects a change in color. The subject exhales through the mouthpiece into a test chamber filled with a reddish-orange solution of potassium dichromate. A test called the drug wipe is used to check surfaces for any signs of drug residue. Individuals may further be tested using their sweat or saliva. Using the drug wipe, law enforcement officers at the roadside may rapidly check drivers they suspect of being under the influence of drugs. 

Alcohol and drugs are detected with the help of breathalyzers, drug wipes, and oral fluids. Breathalyzers are compact, portable devices with a mouthpiece and two liquid-filled chambers, which determine the amount of alcohol in the system of persons suspected of being intoxicated. The subject exhales into a test container that is filled with a liquid potassium dichromate solution that is orange-red. Surfaces are examined for any indications of drug residue using a technique known as the drug wipe. Sweat or saliva tests may also be used on people. Law enforcement authorities may quickly screen drivers they suspect of being under the influence of narcotics using the drug wipe at the roadside.

Factors that drive the roadside drug testing devices market growth include rise in prevalence of roadside traffic accidents. Both developed & developing countries frequently sell roadside drug testing equipment. The market for roadside drug testing devices has a significant development opportunity due to surge in drink-spiking at amusement parties. 

Furthermore, sales of roadside drug testing devices have increased with a hike in the use of 3,4-Methyl​enedioxy​methamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis, and amphetamines which is boosting the roadside drug testing devices market trends. 

The roadside drug testing devices industry is segmented into sample type, substance type, end user, and region.

On the basis of sample type, the market is divided into saliva, breath, and others which includes blood and urine.   

By end user, the market is categorized as highway police and drug enforcement agencies. The highway police segment dominated the market in 2021, and this trend is expected to continue during the forecast period, due to rise in trend of drinking in amusement parties and driving. 

North America accounted for a majority of the global roadside drug testing devices market share in 2021, and is anticipated to remain dominant during the forecast period. This is attributed to rise in the prevalence of late-night clubs also, consumption of drugs and alcohol enhance the need for roadside drug testing equipment for drug detection. Further, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to become the second largest in the sales of roadside drug testing devices. The need for roadside drug testing equipment is anticipated to increase due to change in lifestyles and late-night working hours that encourage drinking and driving. In addition, it is predicted that more effective and alert law enforcement will support the region's sales of roadside drug testing equipment.

Key findings of the study 

• On the basis of sample type, the breath segment was the highest contributor to the market in 2021. 

• Based on substance type, the alcohol segment was the highest contributor to the market in 2021. 

• By end user, the highway police segment dominated the market in 2021. 

• Region wise, North America garnered the largest revenue share in 2021, whereas Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.