Breathalyzer Market size is poised to cross USD 4.26 Billion by the end of 2035, growing at a CAGR of 16% during the forecast period, i.e., 2023-2035. In the year 2023, the industry size of breathalyzer was over USD 0.71 Billion. The growth of the market can primarily be attributed to the rising number of drunk driving cases leading to road accidents. According to a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2022, approximately 1.3 million people die every year in road accidents. Besides, the growing use of alcohol and the incidence of alcohol-related crimes and abuses are estimated to boost the market growth during the forecast period.
Moreover, a limit has been set by the government across different countries in order to detect the presence of harmful toxic substances in the human body that can lead to an increased incidence of deaths. According to the statistics by the World Health Organization (WHO), the consumption of alcohol contributes to 3 million deaths worldwide each year. Such harmful use of alcohol contributes to 5.1% of the global burden of disease. Also, the early diagnosis of chronic diseases of the lungs such as cancer, tuberculosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and increasing use in the measurement of carbon monoxide content are expected to propel the market growth.
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2022 |
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2023-2035 |
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16% |
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Base Year Market Size (2023) |
USD 0.71 Billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
USD 4.26 Billion |
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Application (Alcohol Detection, Drug Abuse Detection, Medical Applications)
The global breathalyzer market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by application into alcohol detection, drug abuse detection, and medical applications. Out of these, the alcohol detection segment is projected to witness growth at the highest rate during the forecast period owing to a rise in criminal cases such as violence after the consumption of alcohol, increasing awareness and legal requirements in the workplace to maintain alcohol-free environment and a surge in the number of people consuming alcohol. As per the data reported by World Health Organization in 2021, 30 percent of women have been subjected to violence and one of the factors is the harmful use of alcohol. This is anticipated to spur the growth of the alcohol detection segment in the market.
Our in-depth analysis of the global breathalyzer market includes the following segments:
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North America Market Forecast
The North America breathalyzer market, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2035. Highly advanced economy, increased awareness of road traffic safety, improvement in technology of devices reducing ketone and acetone sensitivity, and rising instances of drunk driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the USA drunk drivers are responsible for about 30% of all road accidents. In 2020, 11,654 people lost their lives in these accidents.
Andatech Pty Ltd's Soberlive FRX, announced that its wall-mounted breathalyzer has been certified to Australian Standard AS3547:2019, which acknowledges its ability to provide accurate and reliable breath alcohol test results.
Abbott introduced the first of its-kind SoToxa Mobile Forensic Test System that delivers results within five minutes and reduces drug-impaired driving. SoToxa offers law enforcement a truly portable device – to remarkably improve roadside testing methods and aid in the identification of irresponsible drivers.
Author Credits: Radhika Gupta, Shivam Bhutani
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