According to Vision Research Reports, the global roadside drug testing devices market size was valued at US$ 660 Mn in 2020 and expected to surpass around US$ 930 million by 2028 with a CAGR of 4.2% from 2021 to 2028.
Increase in the number of drug and alcohol abusers and adoption of rapid test devices for screening or identification of drug and alcohol are anticipated to drive the global roadside drug testing devices market during the forecast period.
Roadside drug testing devices have already been adopted by the police force, with the introduction of a large number of new breathalyzer devices
Recent advancements by providers of drug, alcohol, and disease-testing products offer police with a robust set of roadside testing tools for the detection of alcohol and drug classes such as amphetamine, benzodiazepines, cannabis (THC), cocaine, methamphetamine, and opiates.
Increase in the burden of drug and alcohol abuse and technological advancements have resulted in the adoption of portable roadside drug testing devices. Thus, rise in the demand for portable or handheld roadside drug testing devices is expected to propel the global roadside drug testing devices market during the forecast period.
Large Target Population
Inaccurate Results to Hamper Roadside Drug Testing Devices Market
Stringent Law Enforcement to Drive Adoption of Advanced Roadside Drug Testing Devices
Drug-impaired driving has emerged as a major public health issue. Alcohol and psychoactive drugs affect an individual’s ability to drive a motor vehicle safely. Increase in number of drug and alcohol abusers across the world presents significant opportunities for the test providers and manufacturers of drug abuse test products. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs create an economic burden of nearly US$ 740 Bn in the U.S. in terms of related costs, lost work productivity, and healthcare. Technological advancements related to sample collection and efforts of manufacturers to create easy-to-use disposable test kits are expected to increase the demand for drug abuse testing products. Manufacturers focus on using samples other than urine such as sweat and hair, which are less embarrassing for individuals tested for drug abuse. Manufacturers also focus on development of rapid tests that provide faster results, are easy to use, and affordable compared to the tests conducted in laboratories.
Devices for Testing Alcohol Abuse to Witness High Demand
In terms of substance, the alcohol segment held major share of the global roadside drug testing devices market in 2020. The segment is projected to dominate the global market during the forecast period. The alcohol segment is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2020 to 2028. Rise in consumption of alcohol and increase in incidence of driving under the influence of alcohol accelerate the growth of the global roadside drug testing devices market. Moreover, increase in approvals of roadside drug testing devices and rise in the impact of alcohol abuse on public health contribute to the growth of the global market.
Breath Analyzers to Lead Global Market
Based on sample type, the others segment, which includes breath, hair, and blood, accounted for significant share of the global roadside drug testing devices market in 2020. The segment is expected to expand at a moderate CAGR during the forecast period. Breath is the most common sample used for the detection of alcohol. Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among drivers. According to data provided by the European DRUID project, alcohol is used by 3.48% drivers, illicit drugs by 1.90%, medicinal drugs by 1.36%, drug-drug combination by 0.39%, and alcohol-drug combination by 0.37%. The saliva segment is likely to witness strong growth during the forecast period. Roadside oral fluid or saliva testing is primarily being used in several countries to detect the presence of drugs. Countries such as Germany, Belgium, France, and Australia use saliva testing for identification of individuals driving under the influence of drugs (DUID).
Prominent Regions
North America held major share of the global roadside drug testing devices market in 2020. The market in the region is driven by presence of key players, high prevalence of driving under the influence of alcohol & illicit drugs, and growth strategies adopted by market players, including product approvals and launch, mergers, and acquisitions. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates, around 20.5 million people in the U.S. were reported driving under the influence of alcohol in 2020. Europe held the second largest share of the global roadside drug testing devices market in 2020. Growth of the roadside drug testing devices market in the region can be attributed to rise in cases of driving under the influence of alcohol and increase in government initiatives to control road accidents & fatalities in various countries in Europe. Asia Pacific accounted for significant share of the global roadside drug testing devices market in 2020. The market in the region is projected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. According to various studies, alcohol consumption is rising across Asia Pacific. Heavy episodic (binge) alcohol use has increased significantly in China, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. Rise in use of alcohol and other illicit drugs in the region is anticipated to drive the market in Asia Pacific during the forecast period. Moreover, implementation of strict driving laws in different countries in Asia Pacific can be attributed to the growth of the market in the region.
Roadside Drug Testing Devices Market: Key Players
Key players focus on strengthening their positions in the global roadside drug testing devices market. Rise in road fatalities due to drug-impaired driving has led to adoption of strict laws and regulations in several countries. This presents lucrative opportunities to key players to increase their share in the roadside drug testing devices market. Manufacturers are adopting strategies such as acquisitions, collaborations, and distribution to increase share in the global roadside drug testing devices market. In August 2019, Abbott and Intoximeters signed an agreement according to which, Intoximeters will market Abbott's SoToxa Mobile Test System (a handheld oral fluid roadside testing solution that rapidly and reliably detects recent drug use) along with its Alco-Sensor brand breath alcohol-testing products. This agreement will aid law enforcement agencies in their efforts to reduce the rate of drug driving, which has become a serious road safety issue.
Prominent players operating in the global roadside drug testing devices market are Drägerwerk AG & Co. KgaA, Abbott Laboratories, Oranoxis, Inc., CareHealth America, MAVAND Solutions GmbH, Pacific Data Systems Pty Ltd., Securetec, and UriTox, LLC.
Market Segmentation
By Substance
By Sample Type
By Modality
By Region
Report Scope
The Roadside drug testing devices market research report covers definition, classification, product classification, product application, development trend, product technology, competitive landscape, industrial chain structure, industry overview, national policy and planning analysis of the industry, the latest dynamic analysis, etc., and also includes major. The study includes drivers and restraints of the global market. It covers the impact of these drivers and restraints on the demand during the forecast period. The report also highlights opportunities in the market at the global level.
The report provides size (in terms of volume and value) of Roadside drug testing devices market for the base year 2020 and the forecast between 2021 and 2028. Market numbers have been estimated based on form and application. Market size and forecast for each application segment have been provided for the global and regional market.
This report focuses on the global Roadside drug testing devices market status, future forecast, growth opportunity, key market and key players. The study objectives are to present the Roadside drug testing devices market development in United States, Europe and China.
It is pertinent to consider that in a volatile global economy, we haven’t just conducted Roadside drug testing devices market forecasts in terms of CAGR, but also studied the market based on key parameters, including Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth, to comprehend the certainty of the market and to find and present the lucrative opportunities in market.
In terms of production side, this report researches the Roadside drug testing devices capacity, production, value, ex-factory price, growth rate, market share for major manufacturers, regions (or countries) and type.
In terms of consumption side, this report focuses on the consumption of Roadside drug testing devices by regions (countries) and application.
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With regard to production bases and technologies, the research in this report covers the production time, base distribution, technical parameters, research and development trends, technology sources, and sources of raw materials of major Roadside drug testing devices market companies.
Regarding the analysis of the industry chain, the research of this report covers the raw materials and equipment of Roadside drug testing devices market upstream, downstream customers, marketing channels, industry development trends and investment strategy recommendations. The more specific analysis also includes the main application areas of market and consumption, major regions and Consumption, major Chinese producers, distributors, raw material suppliers, equipment providers and their contact information, industry chain relationship analysis.
The research in this report also includes product parameters, production process, cost structure, and data information classified by region, technology and application. Finally, the paper model new project SWOT analysis and investment feasibility study of the case model.
Overall, this is an in-depth research report specifically for the Roadside drug testing devices industry. The research center uses an objective and fair way to conduct an in-depth analysis of the development trend of the industry, providing support and evidence for customer competition analysis, development planning, and investment decision-making. In the course of operation, the project has received support and assistance from technicians and marketing personnel in various links of the industry chain.
Roadside drug testing devices market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies’ focus related to Roadside drug testing devices market.
Prominent players in the market are predicted to face tough competition from the new entrants. However, some of the key players are targeting to acquire the startup companies in order to maintain their dominance in the global market. For a detailed analysis of key companies, their strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities are measured in the report by using industry-standard tools such as the SWOT analysis. Regional coverage of key companies is covered in the report to measure their dominance. Key manufacturers of Roadside drug testing devices market are focusing on introducing new products to meet the needs of the patrons. The feasibility of new products is also measured by using industry-standard tools.
Key companies are increasing their investments in research and development activities for the discovery of new products. There has also been a rise in the government funding for the introduction of new Roadside drug testing devices market. These factors have benefited the growth of the global market for Roadside drug testing devices. Going forward, key companies are predicted to benefit from the new product launches and the adoption of technological advancements. Technical advancements have benefited many industries and the global industry is not an exception.
New product launches and the expansion of already existing business are predicted to benefit the key players in maintaining their dominance in the global market for Roadside drug testing devices. The global market is segmented on the basis of region, application, en-users and product type. Based on region, the market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa (MEA).
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