Global Aquaculture Diagnostics Market - By Test Type: Molecular Diagnostics, Immunoassays, Biochemical Tests, Microbiological Tests, Histopathology; By Pathogen Type: Bacterial, Viral, Parasitic, Fungal, Others; By Species: Fish, Shrimp, Shellfish, Others; By Application: Disease Diagnosis, Water Quality Monitoring, Reproductive Health Assessment, Feed Management, Genetic Testing; By End User: Aquaculture Farms, Diagnostic Laboratories, Research Institutes, Veterinary Hospitals & Clinics, Others; By Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa
1. Market Overview
The aquaculture diagnostics market is projected to grow from 580 million in 2024 to 2.8 billion by 2031 (CAGR: 30.2%), driven by intensifying disease pressures and stricter food safety regulations. This sector encompasses pathogen detection, water quality monitoring, and health assessment technologies that are becoming essential tools for modern aquaculture operations. The market segmentation reveals:
Key Technology Categories:
Species-Specific Adoption:
Regional Leaders:
2. Key Growth Drivers
Disease Economic Impacts
Regulatory Pressures
Technological Advancements
Production Intensification
3. Technology Comparison
|
Technology |
Throughput |
Cost/Test |
Key Advantage |
|
Conventional PCR |
40 samples/run |
USD 18 |
Established protocols |
|
Real-time qPCR |
96 samples/run |
USD 25 |
Quantitative results |
|
LAMP |
1-12 samples |
USD 8 |
No thermocycler needed |
|
ELISA |
96 samples/run |
USD 6 |
High specificity |
|
Lateral Flow |
1 sample |
USD 3 |
Field-deployable |
|
eDNA Metabarcoding |
384 samples |
USD 50 |
Ecosystem-level monitoring |
4. Regional Adoption Patterns
Asia-Pacific's Diagnostic Boom:
Europe's Quality Focus:
Americas' Emerging Needs:
5. Implementation Challenges
Technical Limitations:
Economic Barriers:
Logistical Issues:
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Bio-Rad Laboratories
DEXX Laboratories
Biogal Galed Labs
Qiagen
Zoetis
Bionote
Neogen Corporation
Aquatic Diagnostics Ltd
Phibro Animal Health Corporation
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