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Drug Testing Market Growth & Trends:
The global drug testing market size is estimated to reach USD 18.62 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The introduction of innovative tests, stringent regulation mandating drug testing, and growing substance abuse & addiction are some of the factors anticipated to foster market growth during the forecast period.
Drug abuse and addiction is a global problem, affecting millions of people. As per the World Drug Report published by UNODC, in 2019, around 35.0 million people were suffering from drug use disorders globally. Such a high rate of drug abuse and substance use disorders has created a major demand for innovative tests to prevent, treat, and manage such cases. Several key players operating in this space are introducing innovative and efficient products to meet this growing demand.
For instance, in June 2019, Quidel Corporation received the U.S. FDA's 510(k) clearance to market its fluorescence immunoassay-Quidel Triage TOX Drug Screen, 94600. This is intended for detecting the presence of metabolites or drugs in urine. Moreover, in June 2020, Cordant Health Solutions offered video-observed oral fluid drug testing to help courts & government agencies to monitor participants during the COVID-19 pandemic. This aided in combating several challenges faced by people with substance abuse disorders during the pandemic.
Continuous government initiatives and implementation of strict substance abuse testing regulations to ensure safety have derived the demand for its testing products. In July 2020, the New Zealand government introduced a new bill that provides police the power to conduct random roadside drug testing of drivers to reduce impaired driving in the country. The new bill allows usage of oral fluid tests to check drivers for substances such as cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, opiates, methamphetamine, and benzodiazepines. Also, in February 2020, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India introduced extensive tests for pilots and flight crew members for psychoactive substances such as opioids & cannabis to ensure safe air travel.
Drug Testing Market Report Highlights:
- The consumables segment captured the largest revenue share of 34.6% in 2024. Consumables are vital for testing and encompass a variety of items, including reagents, columns, kits, calibrators, specimens, blue dye tablets, temperature test strips, and controls.
- Urine samples segment accounted for the largest share of 77.7% in 2024, primarily due to their widespread acceptance and reliability.
- The cannabis/marijuana segment dominated the market in 2024. The segment accounted for 57.5% of the overall market. This can be attributed to the increasing use of marijuana or cannabis as an illicit drug in the world, creating a demand for its kits and instruments.
- The drug testing laboratories segment dominated the market in 2024. This can be attributed to drug testing laboratories' large presence and offerings. Advantages of these laboratories include the availability of sophisticated equipment, such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) & spectroscopy, and trained personnel for conducting tests for effective results.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Segment Definitions
- 1.2.1. Product
- 1.2.2. Sample
- 1.2.3. Drug
- 1.2.4. End Use
- 1.2.5. Regional scope
- 1.2.6. Estimates and forecasts timeline
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.4. Information Procurement
- 1.4.1. Purchased database
- 1.4.2. GVR's internal database
- 1.4.3. Secondary sources
- 1.4.4. Primary research
- 1.4.5. Details of primary research
- 1.4.5.1. Data for primary interviews in North America
- 1.4.5.2. Data for primary interviews in Europe
- 1.4.5.3. Data for primary interviews in Asia Pacific
- 1.4.5.4. Data for primary interviews in Latin America
- 1.4.5.5. Data for Primary interviews in MEA
- 1.5. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.5.1. Data analysis models
- 1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.7. Model Details
- 1.7.1. Commodity flow analysis (Model 1)
- 1.7.2. Approach 1: Commodity flow approach
- 1.7.3. Volume price analysis (Model 2)
- 1.7.4. Approach 2: Volume price analysis
- 1.8. List of Secondary Sources
- 1.9. List of Primary Sources
- 1.10. Objectives
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.2.1. Product outlook
- 2.2.2. Sample outlook
- 2.2.3. Drug outlook
- 2.2.4. End Use outlook
- 2.2.5. Regional outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Drug Testing Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent market outlook
- 3.1.2. Related/ancillary market outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market driver analysis
- 3.2.1.1. High prevalence of substance abuse
- 3.2.1.2. Stringent laws mandating alcohol and drug testing
- 3.2.1.3. Increasing government initiatives to monitor substance abuse
- 3.2.2. Market restraint analysis
- 3.2.2.1. Drug testing is considered a violation of privacy rights in some countries
- 3.3. Drug Testing Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.3.1.1. Supplier power
- 3.3.1.2. Buyer power
- 3.3.1.3. Substitution threat
- 3.3.1.4. Threat of new entrant
- 3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.3.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.3.2.2. Technological landscape
- 3.3.2.3. Economic landscape
Chapter 4. Drug Testing Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Product Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 4.2. Segment Dashboard
- 4.3. Global Drug Testing Market by Product Outlook
- 4.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2018 to 2030 for the following
- 4.4.1. Consumables
- 4.4.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4.2. Instruments
- 4.4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4.3. Rapid Testing Devices
- 4.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4.4. Services
- 4.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Drug Testing Market: Sample Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Sample Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 5.2. Segment Dashboard
- 5.3. Global Drug Testing Market by Sample Outlook
- 5.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2018 to 2030 for the following
- 5.4.1. Urine samples
- 5.4.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4.2. Oral fluid samples
- 5.4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4.3. Hair samples
- 5.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4.4. Other Samples
- 5.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Drug Testing Market: Drug Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Drug Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 6.2. Segment Dashboard
- 6.3. Global Drug Testing Market by Drug Outlook
- 6.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2018 to 2030 for the following
- 6.4.1. Alcohol
- 6.4.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD million)
- 6.4.2. Cannabis/Marijuana
- 6.4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Cocaine
- 6.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. Opioids
- 6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. Amphetamine & Methamphetamine
- 6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. LSD
- 6.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.7. Others
- 6.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Drug Testing Market: End use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Ens Use Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 7.2. Segment Dashboard
- 7.3. Global Drug Testing Market by End Use Outlook
- 7.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2018 to 2030 for the following
- 7.4.1. Drug Testing Laboratories
- 7.4.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD million)
- 7.4.2. Workplaces
- 7.4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Hospitals
- 7.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. Others
- 7.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Drug Testing Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. Regional Market Share Analysis, 2023 & 2030
- 8.2. Regional Market Dashboard
- 8.3. Global Regional Market Snapshot
- 8.4. Market Size & Forecasts Trend Analysis, 2018 to 2030:
- 8.5. North America
- 8.5.1. U.S.
- 8.5.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.5.1.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.5.1.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.5.1.4. U.S. market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.5.2. Canada
- 8.5.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.5.2.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.5.2.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.5.2.4. Canada market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.5.3. Mexico
- 8.5.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.5.3.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.5.3.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.5.3.4. Mexico market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million
- 8.6. Europe
- 8.6.1. UK
- 8.6.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.1.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.1.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.1.4. UK market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.2. Germany
- 8.6.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.2.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.2.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.2.4. Germany market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.3. France
- 8.6.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.3.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.3.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.3.4. France market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.4. Italy
- 8.6.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.4.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.4.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.4.4. Italy market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.5. Spain
- 8.6.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.5.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.5.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.5.4. Spain market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.6. Norway
- 8.6.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.6.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.6.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.6.4. Norway market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.7. Sweden
- 8.6.7.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.7.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.7.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.7.4. Sweden market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.8. Denmark
- 8.6.8.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.6.8.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.6.8.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.6.8.4. Denmark market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.7. Asia Pacific
- 8.7.1. Japan
- 8.7.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.7.1.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.7.1.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.7.1.4. Japan market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.7.2. China
- 8.7.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.7.2.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.7.2.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.7.2.4. China market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.7.3. India
- 8.7.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.7.3.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.7.3.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.7.3.4. India market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.7.4. Australia
- 8.7.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.7.4.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.7.4.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.7.4.4. Australia market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.7.5. South Korea
- 8.7.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.7.5.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.7.5.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.7.5.4. South Korea market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.7.6. Thailand
- 8.7.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.7.6.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.7.6.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.7.6.4. Thailand market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.8. Latin America
- 8.8.1. Brazil
- 8.8.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.8.1.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.8.1.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.8.1.4. Brazil market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.8.2. Argentina
- 8.8.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.8.2.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.8.2.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.8.2.4. Argentina market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.9. MEA
- 8.9.1. South Africa
- 8.9.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.9.1.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.9.1.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.9.1.4. South Africa market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.9.2. Saudi Arabia
- 8.9.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.9.2.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.9.2.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.9.2.4. Saudi Arabia market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.9.3. UAE
- 8.9.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.9.3.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.9.3.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.9.3.4. UAE market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.9.4. Kuwait
- 8.9.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 8.9.4.2. Regulatory framework/ reimbursement structure
- 8.9.4.3. Competitive scenario
- 8.9.4.4. Kuwait market estimates and forecasts 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 9.2. Company/Competition Categorization
- 9.3. Vendor Landscape
- 9.3.1. List of key distributors and channel partners
- 9.3.2. Key customers
- 9.3.3. Key company market share analysis, 2024
- 9.3.4. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
- 9.3.4.1. Company overview
- 9.3.4.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.4.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.5. Abbott
- 9.3.5.1. Company overview
- 9.3.5.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.5.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.5.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.6. F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
- 9.3.6.1. Company overview
- 9.3.6.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.6.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.6.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.7. Quidel Corporation
- 9.3.7.1. Company overview
- 9.3.7.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.7.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.7.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.8. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc
- 9.3.8.1. Company overview
- 9.3.8.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.8.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.8.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.9. Siemens Healthcare GmbH
- 9.3.9.1. Company overview
- 9.3.9.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.9.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.9.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.10. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
- 9.3.10.1. Company overview
- 9.3.10.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.10.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.10.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.11. Agilent Technologies, Inc.
- 9.3.11.1. Company overview
- 9.3.11.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.11.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.11.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.12. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
- 9.3.12.1. Company overview
- 9.3.12.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.12.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.12.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.13. Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc.
- 9.3.13.1. Company overview
- 9.3.13.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.13.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.13.4. Strategic initiatives
- 9.3.14. Cordant Health Solutions
- 9.3.14.1. Company overview
- 9.3.14.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.14.3. Product benchmarking
- 9.3.14.4. Strategic initiatives