Market overview
The global laboratory automation market is worth USD 7.0 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 15.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 8.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Automated workstations and liquid handlers is the largest by offering segment.
| Scope | Robotic and automated systems that handle, prepare and analyse samples in clinical, pharmaceutical and research laboratories: workstations, sample storage, track systems and automated analysers. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Value 2025 | USD 6.5 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 7.0 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 15.2 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 8.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 40,434 units |
| Volume 2036 | 75,217 units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 173,600 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Laboratory Automation market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 7.0 bn |
| 2027 | USD 7.6 bn |
| 2028 | USD 8.2 bn |
| 2029 | USD 8.8 bn |
| 2030 | USD 9.6 bn |
| 2031 | USD 10.3 bn |
| 2032 | USD 11.1 bn |
| 2033 | USD 12.0 bn |
| 2034 | USD 13.0 bn |
| 2035 | USD 14.0 bn |
| 2036 | USD 15.2 bn |
Laboratory Automation market segmentation
By offering
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automated workstations and liquid handlers | 32.0% | 30.1% | USD 2.2 bn | 7.4% |
| Total laboratory automation tracks | 24.0% | 21.6% | USD 1.7 bn | 6.9% |
| Automated storage and retrieval | 14.0% | 15.1% | USD 983 mn | 8.8% |
| Software and informatics | 14.0% | 17.3% | USD 983 mn | 10.3% |
| Services and consumables | 16.0% | 15.8% | USD 1.1 bn | 7.8% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical diagnostics | 42.0% | 40.3% | USD 2.9 bn | 7.5% |
| Pharmaceutical and biotechnology | 30.0% | 33.0% | USD 2.1 bn | 9.1% |
| Academic and research | 16.0% | 14.6% | USD 1.1 bn | 7.0% |
| Other | 12.0% | 12.1% | USD 842 mn | 8.1% |
By workflow stage
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-analytical | 26.0% | 24.0% | USD 1.8 bn | 7.1% |
| Analytical | 46.0% | 46.0% | USD 3.2 bn | 8.0% |
| Post-analytical and storage | 28.0% | 30.0% | USD 2.0 bn | 8.8% |
By lab throughput
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low volume | 26.0% | 22.0% | USD 1.8 bn | 6.2% |
| Medium volume | 38.0% | 36.0% | USD 2.7 bn | 7.4% |
| High volume | 36.0% | 42.0% | USD 2.5 bn | 9.7% |
By acquisition model
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outright purchase | 66.0% | 58.0% | USD 4.6 bn | 6.6% |
| Leasing | 18.0% | 20.0% | USD 1.3 bn | 9.1% |
| Reagent rental and subscription | 16.0% | 22.0% | USD 1.1 bn | 11.5% |
Top 25 countries for laboratory automation by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 84.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.9%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 2.5 bn | 36.0% | USD 5.1 bn | 7.3% |
| 2 | China | USD 842 mn | 12.0% | USD 2.3 bn | 10.8% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 562 mn | 8.0% | USD 1.1 bn | 6.9% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 421 mn | 6.0% | USD 743 mn | 5.8% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | USD 351 mn | 5.0% | USD 743 mn | 7.8% |
| 6 | France | USD 281 mn | 4.0% | USD 546 mn | 6.9% |
| 7 | India | USD 281 mn | 4.0% | USD 864 mn | 11.9% |
| 8 | South Korea | USD 211 mn | 3.0% | USD 485 mn | 8.7% |
| 9 | Italy | USD 211 mn | 3.0% | USD 409 mn | 6.9% |
| 10 | Canada | USD 211 mn | 3.0% | USD 440 mn | 7.6% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 87 mn | 1.2% | USD 173 mn | 7.1% |
| 12 | Australia | USD 87 mn | 1.2% | USD 173 mn | 7.1% |
| 13 | Brazil | USD 74 mn | 1.1% | USD 185 mn | 9.5% |
| 14 | Netherlands | USD 62 mn | 0.9% | USD 123 mn | 7.1% |
| 15 | Switzerland | USD 62 mn | 0.9% | USD 123 mn | 7.1% |
| 16 | Mexico | USD 50 mn | 0.7% | USD 123 mn | 9.4% |
| 17 | Russia | USD 50 mn | 0.7% | USD 99 mn | 7.0% |
| 18 | Turkey | USD 50 mn | 0.7% | USD 123 mn | 9.4% |
| 19 | Taiwan | USD 50 mn | 0.7% | USD 99 mn | 7.0% |
| 20 | Singapore | USD 50 mn | 0.7% | USD 123 mn | 9.4% |
| 21 | Belgium | USD 50 mn | 0.7% | USD 99 mn | 7.0% |
| 22 | Sweden | USD 50 mn | 0.7% | USD 99 mn | 7.0% |
| 23 | Saudi Arabia | USD 37 mn | 0.5% | USD 92 mn | 9.5% |
| 24 | Poland | USD 37 mn | 0.5% | USD 74 mn | 7.2% |
| 25 | Denmark | USD 37 mn | 0.5% | USD 74 mn | 7.2% |
| Rest of world | USD 291 mn | 4.1% | USD 600 mn | 7.5% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Roche
- Beckman Coulter
- Siemens Healthineers
- Abbott
- Agilent Technologies
- Becton Dickinson
- Mindray
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Tecan
- Hamilton
- Revvity
- Sysmex
- Eppendorf
- Inpeco
- Copan Italia
- Azenta Life Sciences
- Analytik Jena
- SPT Labtech
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Biosero
- HighRes Biosolutions
- Opentrons
- Formulatrix
- Automata
- Chemspeed Technologies
- Unchained Labs
- Andrew Alliance
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the laboratory automation market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 8.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by offering, by end use, by workflow stage, by lab throughput, by acquisition model. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the laboratory automation market?
The global laboratory automation market is estimated at USD 6.5 bn in 2025 and USD 7.0 bn in 2026.
How fast will the laboratory automation market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 15.2 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 8.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 8.1 bn.
Which country is the largest market for laboratory automation?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 2.5 bn in 2026, 36.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 56.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 11.9% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which laboratory automation segment is largest?
In the by offering split, Automated workstations and liquid handlers is the largest segment with 32.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading laboratory automation companies?
Global leaders include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Roche, Beckman Coulter, Siemens Healthineers.
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