Global Laboratory Balances and Scales Market Size & Trends Report by Products (Analytical Balances, Moisture Balances, Compact Scales, Others), End User (Research Laboratory, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Industries, Others) & Regional Forecasts to 2029
The global laboratory balances and scales market is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~4% in the next 5 years. Rising demand for analytical instruments in research laboratories and academic institutions; technological advancement in laboratory balances and scales; rising quality and stringent regulations for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and food production industry; increasing focus on automation and efficiency in laboratories; and growing application of balances and scales across various industries are some of the key factors driving the laboratory balances and scales market. To learn more about the research report, download a sample report.
Report Overview
Laboratory scales, also known as lab balances or weighing scales, are precision instruments that come in various designs, providing precise measurements of sample mass, density, and moisture content for solids, liquids, and powders. While scales measure a sample's mass, balances are used to compare the mass of multiple samples. They are available in several types, including analytical, precision, top-loading, front-loading, high-capacity, and moisture analysis configurations.
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The adoption of weighing scales and balances in the testing laboratories propels market growth
Laboratory balances and scales are crucial in various industries, ensuring that processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant. Some of the most common applications include:
Measuring Density: Determining the density of a sample is a crucial quality metric for both raw materials and finished products. Various methods allow for precise measurement of density in solids, viscous substances, and liquids, such as metals, plastics, chemicals, lubricants, and food.
Moisture Content Determination: Moisture content influences the processability, shelf life, usability, and overall quality of a product. Consequently, precise moisture measurement is essential for maintaining quality standards across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
Preparing Titration Samples: Titration is a commonly employed analytical technique for product analysis and quality control across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, petrochemicals, and food and beverages. It enables the determination of multiple parameters, such as acidity, alkalinity, metal ion concentration, and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Statistical Quality Control in Laboratories: Statistical quality control techniques are essential for tracking the natural variations in all manufacturing processes. For pharmaceutical products, such as tablets, pills, and capsules, weight must remain within upper tolerance limits to avoid excessive doses of active ingredients, which could pose significant health risks. In the food and beverage industry, verifying package weights ensures that fill quantities comply with legal standards, providing quick assurance of quality and regulatory adherence.
Thus, the growing application of laboratory balances and scales across various sectors.is expected to drive innovation and meet the growing demand for accurate, reliable, and efficient laboratory weighing solutions.
Advancement in high-precision weighing technology drives market growth
Advancements in weighing technology are boosting demand for microbalances and ultra-microbalances, which deliver exceptionally sensitive and precise measurements. Laboratory balances and scales play a crucial role in providing accurate measurements across various research fields, including chemistry, biology, and materials science, facilitating the development of innovative products and technologies. Improved weighing accuracy enhances quality control, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, establishing high-precision technology as a key growth factor in the laboratory balances and scales market.
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Competitive Landscape Analysis
The global laboratory balances and scales market is marked by the presence of innovative and emerging market players such as Sartorius AG, A&D Company Ltd., Mettler Toledo International Inc., Shimadzu Corporation, Ohaus Corporation, Adam Equipment Ltd., Precisa Gravimetrics AG, Essae Group, Kern & Sogn GmbH, PCE Instruments, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Scientech Inc., Schimadzu Corporation, and Radwag, among others. Some of the key strategies adopted by the market players include mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and collaborations.
Report Scope
| Report Metric | Details |
| Base Year Considered | 2023 |
| Historical Data | 2022 – 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 – 2029 |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of ~4% |
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| Key Market Trends |
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| Segment Scope | Product, End User |
| Regional Scope |
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| Key Companies Mapped | Sartorius AG, A&D Company Ltd., Mettler Toledo International Inc., Shimadzu Corporation, Ohaus Corporation, Adam Equipment Ltd., Precisa Gravimetrics AG, Essae Group, Kern & Sogn GmbH, PCE Instruments, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Scientech Inc., Schimadzu Corporation, and Radwag, among others |
| Report Highlights | Market Size & Forecast, Growth Drivers & Restraints, Trends, Competitive Analysis |
Market Segmentation
This report by Medi-Tech Insights provides the size of the global laboratory balances and scales market at the regional- and country level from 2022 to 2029. The report further segments the market based on product, end user, and region.
- Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Product, USD Million
- Lab Balances
- Micro & Ultra Micro Balances
- Top Loading/Precision Balances
- Analytical Balances
- Portable/Compact Balances
- Moisture Balances
- Lab Scales
- Bench Scales
- Compact Scales
- Counting Scales
- Other Balances and Scales
- Lab Balances
- Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By End User, USD Million
- Educational Pharmaceuticals, Cosmeceutical, and Biotechnology Products Testing Laboratories
- Chemical and Material Testing Laboratories
- Food and Beverages Testing Laboratories
- Petroleum Product Testing Laboratories
- Research Laboratories and Academic Institutes
- Others
- Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Region, USD Million
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- North America
Key Strategic Questions Addressed
- What is the market size & forecast of the laboratory balances and scales market?
- What are the historical, present, and forecasted market shares and growth rates of various segments and sub-segments of the laboratory balances and scales market?
- What are the key trends defining the market?
- What are the major factors impacting the market?
- What are the opportunities prevailing in the market?
- Which region has the highest share in the global market?
- Which region is expected to witness the highest growth rate in the next 5 years?
- Who are the major players operating in the market?
- What are the key strategies adopted by players?
- Introduction
- Introduction
- Market Scope
- Market Definition
- Segments Covered
- Regional Segmentation
- Research Timeframe
- Currency Considered
- Study Limitations
- Stakeholders
- List of Abbreviations
- Key Conferences and Events (2024-2025)
- Research Methodology
- Secondary Research
- Primary Research
- Market Estimation
- Bottom-Up Approach
- Top-Down Approach
- Market Forecasting
- Executive Summary
- Laboratory Balances and Scales Market Snapshot (2024-2029)
- Segment Overview
- Regional Snapshot
- Competitive Insights
- Market Overview
- Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Rising demand for analytical instruments in research laboratories and academic institutions
- Technological advancement in laboratory balance and scales
- Rising quality and stringent regulations for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and food production industry
- Increasing focus on automation and efficiency in laboratories
- Growing application of balances and scales across various industries
- Restraints
- High cost of advanced balances and scales
- Regular requirements for calibration and maintenance can be time-consuming and costly
- Shortage of skilled personnel
- Opportunities
- Key Market Trends
- Integration of IoT and smart integration
- Growing demand for portable and compact balances
- Expansion in emerging markets
- Unmet Market Needs
- Industry Speaks
- Drivers
- Market Dynamics
- Global Laboratory Balances and Scales Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Product, USD Million
- Lab Balances
- Micro & Ultra Micro Balances
- Top Loading/Precision Balances
- Analytical Balances
- Portable/Compact Balances
- Moisture Balances
- Lab Scales
- Bench Scales
- Compact Scales
- Counting Scales
- Other Balances and Scales
- Lab Balances
- Global Laboratory Balances and Scales Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By End User, USD Million
- Pharmaceuticals, Cosmeceutical, and Biotechnology Products Testing Laboratories
- Chemical and Material Testing Laboratories
- Food and Beverages Testing Laboratories
- Petroleum Product Testing Laboratories
- Research Laboratories and Academic Institutes
- Others
- Global Laboratory Balances and Scales Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Region, USD Million
- Introduction
- North America Laboratory Balances and Scales Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Country, USD Million
- US
- Market Size & Forecast, By Product (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Canada
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- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- US
- Europe Laboratory Balances and Scales Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Country, USD Million
- UK
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- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Germany
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- France
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- Italy
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- Spain
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- Rest of Europe
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- UK
- Asia Pacific (APAC) Laboratory Balances and Scales Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Country, USD Million
- China
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- Japan
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- India
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- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Market Size & Forecast, By Product (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- China
- Latin America (LATAM) Laboratory Balances and Scales Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), USD Million
- Market Size & Forecast, By Product (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Middle East & Africa (MEA) Laboratory Balances and Scales Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), USD Million
- Market Size & Forecast, By Product (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Competitive Landscape
- Key Players and their Competitive Positioning
- Key Player Comparison
- Segment-wise Player Mapping
- Market Share Analysis (2023)
- Company Categorization Matrix
- Dominants/Leaders
- New Entrants
- Emerging Players
- Innovative Players
- Key Strategies Assessment, By Player (2022-2024)
- Partnerships, Agreements, & Collaborations
- New Product Launches
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Geographic Expansion
- Key Players and their Competitive Positioning
- Company Profiles*
(Business Overview, Financial Performance**, Products & Services Offered, Recent Developments)
- Sartorius AG
- A&D Company Ltd.
- Mettler Toledo International Inc.
- Shimadzu Corporation
- Adam Equipment Ltd.
- Precisa Gravimetrics AG
- PCE Instruments
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Schimadzu Corporation
- Radwag
- Other Prominent Players
The study has been compiled based on extensive primary and secondary research.
Secondary Research (Indicative List)
Primary Research
To validate research findings (market size & forecasts, market segmentation, market dynamics, competitive landscape, key industry trends, etc.), extensive primary interviews were conducted with both supply and demand-side stakeholders.
Supply Side Stakeholders:
- Senior Management Level: CEOs, Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Directors, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Commercial Officers, Others
- Mid-Management Level: Product Managers, Sales Managers, Brand Managers, Business Development Managers, Consultants, Others
Demand Side Stakeholders:
- Educational Pharmaceuticals, Cosmeceutical, and Biotechnology Products Testing Laboratories, Chemical and Material Testing Laboratories, Food and Beverages Testing Laboratories, Petroleum Product Testing Laboratories, Research Laboratories & Academic Institutes, and Other
Breakdown of Primary Interviews
Market Size Estimation
Both ‘Top-Down & Bottom-Up Approaches’ were used to derive market size estimates and forecasts.
Data Triangulation
Research findings derived through secondary sources & internal analysis were validated with Primary Interviews, the Internal Knowledge Repository, and the Company’s Sales Data.
