Global Industrial Microbiology Market is estimated to be valued at USD 17.96 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 27.72 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 17.96 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
6.40%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 27.72 Bn
Figure. Industrial Microbiology Market Share (%), By Region 2025
Industrial microbiology is the application of microbiology in various industrial processes such as manufacturing foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and other bio-based products. Microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and yeasts are often used for the production of goods and services across various industries. They play a vital role in fermentation, bioleaching, waste treatment, and production of food, feed, fuels, chemicals and other bioproducts. Global industrial microbiology market is primarily driven by increasing food demand, growing pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, rising emphasis on wastewater treatment, and expanding applications of industrial enzymes.
Market Dynamics:
Global industrial microbiology market is witnessing strong growth driven by several factors. Rising world population and increasing food demand has significantly boosted the demand for industrial fermentation and microbiology in food processing industry. Growing pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries worldwide also rely heavily on industrial microbiology for manufacturing medicines, biologics, and therapeutics by using microbial fermentation processes. Stringent environmental regulations regarding wastewater treatment have further augmented the applications of industrial microbiology. Moreover, the expanding applications of industrial enzymes across various end-use industries such as food & beverages, detergents, textiles, and pulp & paper manufacturing are propelling the market growth. However, high capital investments for setting up industrial fermentation facilities and stringent regulatory framework for certain microbiology applications may restraint market expansion to some extent. Ongoing research and development (R&D) activities to develop novel microbial strains with enhanced productivity and new product development through genetic engineering offer lucrative opportunities for market players.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global industrial microbiology market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global industrial microbiology market based on the following parameters such as company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
The key companies covered as a part of this study include Merck KgaA, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Agilent Technologies, Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Asiagel Corporation, Eppendorf AG, BioMerieux SA, Danaher Corporation, Qiagen N.V., Sartorius AG and 3M
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
Global industrial microbiology market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global industrial microbiology market
Detailed Segmentation:
Global Industrial Microbiology Market, By Product Type:
Equipment & Systems
Filtration Pumps & Systems
Microbial Detection Systems
Air Monitoring Systems
Incubators & Culture apparatus
Others
Reaction Consumables
Media
Simple Media
Complex Media
Defined Media
Specialty Media
Reagents & Stains
Others
Laboratory Supply
Bags & Bottles
Loop & Needles
Petrifies, Racks, Seals, Plates & Holders
Sample preparation & Collection
Filtration Discs and Membranes
Others
By Test Type:
Sterility Testing
Bio burden Testing
Environmental Testing
Pyrogen Testing
Pathogen Testing
Others
By End User:
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Industry
Government
Academia
Food and Beverage Industry
Testing Labs/Commercial Labs
Others
By Region:
North America
Latin America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East
Africa
Company Profiles
Merck KgaA
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Asiagel Corporation
Eppendorf AG
BioMerieux SA
Danaher Corporation
Qiagen N.V.
Sartorius AG
3M
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Industrial Microbiology Market, By Product Type
Global Industrial Microbiology Market, By Test Type
Global Industrial Microbiology Market, By End User
Global Industrial Microbiology Market, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Opportunities
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Recent Trends
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Collaborations
4. Global Industrial Microbiology Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact
5. Global Industrial Microbiology Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Equipment & Systems
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Filtration Pumps & Systems
Microbial Detection Systems
Air Monitoring Systems
Incubators & Culture apparatus
Others
Reaction Consumables
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Media
Simple Media
Complex Media
Defined Media
Specialty Media
Reagents & Stains
Others
Laboratory Supply
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Bags & Bottles
Loop & Needles
Petrifies, Racks, Seals, Plates & Holders
Sample preparation & Collection
Filtration Discs and Membranes
Others
6. Global Industrial Microbiology Market, By Test Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Sterility Testing
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Bio burden Testing
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Environmental Testing
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Pyrogen Testing
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Pathogen Testing
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
7. Global Industrial Microbiology Market, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Industry
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Government
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Academia
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Food and Beverage Industry
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Testing Labs/Commercial Labs
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
8. Global Industrial Microbiology Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Test Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Test Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Test Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
China
Japan
India
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Test Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Test Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
GCC
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Test Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country/Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)