Live Cell Imaging Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Product & Service (Instruments, Consumable), By Application (Cell Biology, Developmental Biology), By Technology (Time lapse Microscopy, Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching), By End User, By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032


Report ID: SQMIG35H2292 | Region: Global | Published Date: November, 2024
Pages: 169 |Tables: 93 |Figures: 66

Live Cell Imaging Market Insights

Live Cell Imaging Market size was valued at USD 2.49 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 2.69 Billion in 2024 to USD 5.05 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

Growing investments in the development of imaging technologies and rising demand for cell research and development are projected to bolster live cell imaging market growth over the coming years. Growing emphasis on the use of live cell imaging in oncology research and high investments in stem cell research are also projected to uplift the demand for live cell imaging in the future. Rising drug discovery and development activities around the world, supportive government funding, and rising use of cell therapies are also expected to favor live cell imaging demand outlook going forward. Use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is also projected to be key trend among live cell imaging companies looking to make a mark across the study period and beyond. However, lack of standardization, high costs, and complexity in operations are forecasted to be key constraints for market development in the long run.

Market snapshot - 2025-2032

Global Market Size

USD 2.3 Billion

Largest Segment

Cell Biology

Fastest Growth

Stem Cell & Drug Discovery

Growth Rate

8.2%

Global Live Cell Imaging Market ($ Bn)
Country Share for North America Region (%)

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Live Cell Imaging Market Segmental Analysis

Global Live Cell Imaging Market is segmented by Product & Service, Application, Technology, End User and Region. Based on Product & Service, the market is segmented into Instruments (Microscopes, Standalone Systems, Cell Analyzers, Accessories), Consumables (Reagents, Assay Kits, Media, Other Consumables), Software, Services. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Stem Cell & Drug Discovery, and Others. Based on Technology, the market is segmented into Time lapse Microscopy, Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP), Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET),     High content screening (HCS), and Others. Based on End User, the market is segmented into Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies, Academic & Research Institutes, and Contract Research Organizations. Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & and Africa.

Analysis by Product

Equipment accounts for a dominant share of the global live cell imaging market. High use of advanced devices and systems in live cell imaging applications is projected to help the high market share of this segment. Use of advanced microscopes and data analysis systems are further cementing the dominance of equipment segment. Surging investments in the development of advanced live cell imaging equipment will also help boost market growth in the long run.

However, the demand for consumables is estimated to increase rapidly over the coming years. Consumables such as dyes, reagents, medium, and probes are expected to be highly popular and witness a robust hike in demand as investments in cell research increase around the world. Growing use of live cell imaging for diagnostic applications could also create new opportunities for market development via this segment.

Analysis by Application

Cell biology is predicted to account for the largest share of the global live cell imaging demand outlook. Rising investments in cell research and increasing efforts of researchers to gain a better understanding of live cells are estimated to help the dominance of this segment. Spatial heterogeneity and structure of cells can be easily identified and studied using live cell imaging, further contributing to the high market share of this application.

Meanwhile, the use of live cell imaging for developmental biology applications is estimated to rise at a robust CAGR across the forecast period and beyond. This approach focuses on the study of physiological state of cells and helps researchers understand the cell through its developmental phases. Microbiology and neurobiology are other key applications of live cell imaging that will help boost market growth in the future.

Global Live Cell Imaging Market By Product

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Live Cell Imaging Market Regional Insights

Robust investments in medical R&D and supportive government initiatives allow North America to account for a dominant share of the global live cell imaging market. Rising cell research activity in the region, increasing oncology research, and growing demand for cell therapies are also expected to favor the demand for live cell imaging in this region. The United States is projected to spearhead revenue generation in this region followed by Canada. Moreover, the presence of a developed healthcare infrastructure also opens new avenues of opportunities for live cell imaging companies.

Europe is predicted to account for the second-largest share of the global live cell imaging market. Surging prevalence of chronic diseases coupled with high investments in medical R&D are projected to bolster the demand for live cell imaging in this region. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany are slated to be the most opportune markets for live cell imaging providers in this region. Supportive funding from private and government institutions to advance cell research will also bolster the demand for live cell imaging in Europe over the coming years.

Global Live Cell Imaging Market By Region
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  • Fastest

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Live Cell Imaging Market Dynamics

Drivers

High Investments in Cell Research

  • Healthcare researchers around the world are focusing on unlocking the full potential of cells and this is why the demand for cell-based technologies and products is surging. Growing need for live cell imaging in cell research applications is projected to bolster market growth in the future.

Advancements in Imaging Technologies

  • Imaging technologies are continually advancing with innovation and these advancements are projected to benefit the global live cell imaging market as well. Integration of advanced imaging in live cell imaging can improve the operations and efficacy of live cell imaging applications, thereby driving market development.

Restraints

High Costs of Development

  • Live cell imaging equipment and products are expensive to develop and procure due to advanced technologies. These high costs of equipment and consumables used in live cell imaging could limit adoption in research institutions with limited spending potential and low budgets.

Lack of Standardization

  • Live cell imaging is still a quite novel procedure and not much standardization has been done to streamline it. This has led to variability in results and operations thereby slowing down global live cell imaging adoption in the future.

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Live Cell Imaging Market Competitive Landscape

Developing live cell imaging for specific and custom applications could offer good returns for live cell imaging companies going forward. Partnerships and mergers are expected to be popular strategies for companies looking to expand their global market presence. Taking advantage of supportive government funding and initiatives could also help live cell imaging market players maximize their business potential in the future.

Top Player’s Company Profiles

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific 
  • Danaher Corporation 
  • PerkinElmer, Inc. 
  • Carl Zeiss AG 
  • Nikon Corporation 
  • Olympus Corporation 
  • Bruker Corporation 
  • GE HealthCare 
  • Becton, Dickinson & Company 
  • Sartorius AG 
  • BioTek Instruments (Agilent) 
  • CytoSMART Technologies 
  • Oxford Instruments Andor Ltd 
  • Live Cell Imaging, Inc. 
  • Olympus Life Science 
  • Tecan Group 
  • Cytena GmbH (BICO) 
  • Merck KGaA

Recent Developments

  • In January 2021, a new fluorescence live-cell imager was launched by CytoSMART Technologies. This new small microscope is equipped with one brightfield and two fluorescent channels (green and red) to help researchers track and observe cells in real-time.
  • In July 2024, a next-generation cell imaging device was launched to enhance cell research. NanoCellect Biomedical was behind the launch of this new cell sorter is equipped with two lasers for imaging and helps in examining live cells with much better scrutiny for researchers.
  • In January 2023, a new live cell imaging system was launched by Axion Biosystems. Omni Pro 12 offers better flexibility and efficiency for live cell imaging-based research applications.

Live Cell Imaging Key Market Trends

  • Use of 3D and 4D Imaging: Live cell imaging companies can focus on utilizing 3D and 4D imaging technologies to enhance the scope of application for live cell imaging over the coming years. Use of these technologies could improve the understanding of cells and their structure for researchers in the long run.
  • Use of Artificial Intelligence: Live cell imaging companies can leverage the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance image analysis and improve the efficacy of their solutions. Integrating these technologies also opens up the scope for automation for live cell imaging operations.

Live Cell Imaging Market SkyQuest Analysis

SkyQuest’s ABIRAW (Advanced Business Intelligence, Research & Analysis Wing) is our Business Information Services team that Collects, Collates, Correlates, and Analyses the Data collected by means of Primary Exploratory Research backed by robust Secondary Desk research.

As per SkyQuest analysis, growing investments in cell research and advancements in imaging technologies are projected to bolster live cell imaging market growth in the future. However, high costs and lack of standardization are estimated to slow down live cell imaging market development going forward. North America is forecasted to account for a dominant share of the global live cell imaging demand outlook owing to the presence of a robust research infrastructure. Use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, 3D and 4D imaging technologies will create new opportunities for live cell imaging providers across the study period and beyond.

Report Metric Details
Market size value in 2023 USD 2.49 Billion
Market size value in 2032 USD 5.05 Billion
Growth Rate 8.2%
Base year 2024
Forecast period 2025-2032
Forecast Unit (Value) USD Billion
Segments covered
  • Product & Service
    • Instruments (Microscopes, Standalone Systems, Cell Analyzers, Accessories), Consumables (Reagents, Assay Kits, Media, Other Consumables), Software, Services
  • Application
    • Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Stem Cell & Drug Discovery, and Others
  • Technology
    • Time lapse Microscopy, Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP), Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET), High Content Screening (HCS), and Others
  • End User
    • Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies, Academic & Research Institutes, Contract Research Organizations
Regions covered North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA)
Companies covered
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific 
  • Danaher Corporation 
  • PerkinElmer, Inc. 
  • Carl Zeiss AG 
  • Nikon Corporation 
  • Olympus Corporation 
  • Bruker Corporation 
  • GE HealthCare 
  • Becton, Dickinson & Company 
  • Sartorius AG 
  • BioTek Instruments (Agilent) 
  • CytoSMART Technologies 
  • Oxford Instruments Andor Ltd 
  • Live Cell Imaging, Inc. 
  • Olympus Life Science 
  • Tecan Group 
  • Cytena GmbH (BICO) 
  • Merck KGaA
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Table Of Content

Executive Summary

Market overview

  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Live Cell Imaging Market Characteristics
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

Parent Market Analysis

Market overview

Market size

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • SWOT Analysis

KEY MARKET INSIGHTS

  • Technology Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and details)
  • Pricing Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and pricing details)
  • Supply Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Supply Chain Presentation)
  • Value Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Value Chain Presentation)
  • Ecosystem Of the Market
    • Exhibit: Parent Market Ecosystem Market Analysis
    • Exhibit: Market Characteristics of Parent Market
  • IP Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of product/technology, patents filed, inventor/company name, acquiring firm)
  • Trade Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Import and Export data details)
  • Startup Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Emerging startups details)
  • Raw Material Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Mapping of key raw materials)
  • Innovation Matrix
    • (Exhibit: Positioning Matrix: Mapping of new and existing technologies)
  • Pipeline product Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of companies and pipeline products, regional mapping)
  • Macroeconomic Indicators

COVID IMPACT

  • Introduction
  • Impact On Economy—scenario Assessment
    • Exhibit: Data on GDP - Year-over-year growth 2016-2022 (%)
  • Revised Market Size
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Live Cell Imaging Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Impact Of COVID On Key Segments
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Segment Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • COVID Strategies By Company
    • Exhibit: Analysis on key strategies adopted by companies

MARKET DYNAMICS & OUTLOOK

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • Regulatory Landscape
    • Exhibit: Data Table on regulation from different region
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porters Analysis
    • Competitive rivalry
      • Exhibit: Competitive rivalry Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of substitute products
      • Exhibit: Threat of Substitute Products Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of buyers
      • Exhibit: buyers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of new entrants
      • Exhibit: Threat of new entrants Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Exhibit: Threat of suppliers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
  • Skyquest special insights on future disruptions
    • Political Impact
    • Economic impact
    • Social Impact
    • Technical Impact
    • Environmental Impact
    • Legal Impact

Market Size by Region

  • Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2027 (%)
  • Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2027(%)
  • North America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • USA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Canada
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Europe
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Germany
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Spain
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • France
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • UK
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Europe
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Asia Pacific
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • China
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • India
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Japan
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Korea
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Latin America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Brazil
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of South America
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • GCC Countries
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Africa
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of MEA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)

KEY COMPANY PROFILES

  • Competitive Landscape
    • Total number of companies covered
      • Exhibit: companies covered in the report, 2021
    • Top companies market positioning
      • Exhibit: company positioning matrix, 2021
    • Top companies market Share
      • Exhibit: Pie chart analysis on company market share, 2021(%)

Methodology

For the Live Cell Imaging Market, our research methodology involved a mixture of primary and secondary data sources. Key steps involved in the research process are listed below:

1. Information Procurement: This stage involved the procurement of Market data or related information via primary and secondary sources. The various secondary sources used included various company websites, annual reports, trade databases, and paid databases such as Hoover's, Bloomberg Business, Factiva, and Avention. Our team did 45 primary interactions Globally which included several stakeholders such as manufacturers, customers, key opinion leaders, etc. Overall, information procurement was one of the most extensive stages in our research process.

2. Information Analysis: This step involved triangulation of data through bottom-up and top-down approaches to estimate and validate the total size and future estimate of the Live Cell Imaging Market.

3. Report Formulation: The final step entailed the placement of data points in appropriate Market spaces in an attempt to deduce viable conclusions.

4. Validation & Publishing: Validation is the most important step in the process. Validation & re-validation via an intricately designed process helped us finalize data points to be used for final calculations. The final Market estimates and forecasts were then aligned and sent to our panel of industry experts for validation of data. Once the validation was done the report was sent to our Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to style guides, consistency & design.

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Live Cell Imaging Market size was valued at USD 2.49 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 2.69 Billion in 2024 to USD 5.05 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

Developing live cell imaging for specific and custom applications could offer good returns for live cell imaging companies going forward. Partnerships and mergers are expected to be popular strategies for companies looking to expand their global market presence. Taking advantage of supportive government funding and initiatives could also help live cell imaging market players maximize their business potential in the future. 'Thermo Fisher Scientific ', 'Danaher Corporation ', 'PerkinElmer, Inc. ', 'Carl Zeiss AG ', 'Nikon Corporation ', 'Olympus Corporation ', 'Bruker Corporation ', 'GE HealthCare ', 'Becton, Dickinson & Company ', 'Sartorius AG ', 'BioTek Instruments (Agilent) ', 'CytoSMART Technologies ', 'Oxford Instruments Andor Ltd ', 'Live Cell Imaging, Inc. ', 'Olympus Life Science ', 'Tecan Group ', 'Cytena GmbH (BICO) ', 'Merck KGaA'

Healthcare researchers around the world are focusing on unlocking the full potential of cells and this is why the demand for cell-based technologies and products is surging. Growing need for live cell imaging in cell research applications is projected to bolster market growth in the future.

Use of 3D and 4D Imaging: Live cell imaging companies can focus on utilizing 3D and 4D imaging technologies to enhance the scope of application for live cell imaging over the coming years. Use of these technologies could improve the understanding of cells and their structure for researchers in the long run.

Robust investments in medical R&D and supportive government initiatives allow North America to account for a dominant share of the global live cell imaging market. Rising cell research activity in the region, increasing oncology research, and growing demand for cell therapies are also expected to favor the demand for live cell imaging in this region. The United States is projected to spearhead revenue generation in this region followed by Canada. Moreover, the presence of a developed healthcare infrastructure also opens new avenues of opportunities for live cell imaging companies.

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