Drug and Alcohol Screening Market by Product Type, by Application and Geographic: Analysis, Size, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2024-2028

Market Size

The drug and alcohol screening market is influenced by a complex interplay of regulatory frameworks, technological advancements, and societal shifts. Testing methods include urine, oral fluids (saliva), hair, blood, and breath samples. Rapid testing devices (RTDs) and high-throughput screening (HTS) methods are advancing, integrating microfluidics, AI, and machine learning for improved accuracy and efficiency. Each sample type offers different predictive power and varies in terms of detection windows for substances like opioids, cannabis, and performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).

Market Report Highlights

Market Report Insights

Technavio’s in-depth industry report offers historical data as well as a comprehensive market forecast. It analyzes the current state of the drug and alcohol screening market and provides detailed predictions on its performance over the coming years. It examines key factors such as market drivers, challenges, and key emerging trends, as well as the global competitive landscape. Also included is a breakdown of the types of products available on the market, along with their market shares and future prospects.

Market Segmentation

The drug and alcohol screening market is segmented according to product and service, end-user, and region. Technavio’s industry report provides actionable market insights on each segment, including market share and growth forecasts. North America is a leading region of the global market, with high demand due to factors such as the prevalence of illicit substances and workplace testing programs, along with government funding for drug testing and the presence of many key companies in the region.

Product and Service Segmentation

• Consumables
• Instruments
• Rapid testing devices
• Services

End-User Segmentation

• Drug testing laboratories
• Hospitals
• Others

Regional Analysis

Different parts of the world will have different demands, supply chain logistics, legal nuances, and other factors to take into consideration when entering a new market. Technavio’s drug and alcohol screening market research helps facilitate strategic business decisions by providing a historical and focused look at regional markets, including market trends, drivers, and challenges as well as predictions for regional market sizes and growth.

Geographical Segmentation:

• North America
  • Segmentation by product and service
  • Segmentation by end-user
• Europe
  • Segmentation by product and service
  • Segmentation by end-user
• APAC
  • Segmentation by product and service
  • Segmentation by end-user
• South America
  • Segmentation by product and service
  • Segmentation by end-user
• The Middle East and Africa
  • Segmentation by product and service
  • Segmentation by end-user

Competitive Landscape

This report provides an analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and offers information on the products offered by various companies in order to help clients improve their market positions. It also provides a detailed analysis of the upcoming drug and alcohol screening market trends and challenges and how they will influence market growth, designed to help companies create effective strategies to make the most of the global market.

Companies leading the global drug and alcohol screening market include:

• Abbott Laboratories
• LabCorp
• Quest Diagnostics
• Siemens Healthineers
• Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

Market Dynamics

In order to make informed business decisions and strategies, it’s important to be informed of the many factors impacting the market. What is driving growth in the market and how does that influence new product releases? What challenges are increasing risk for a specific course of action or in a specific market? What will the key trends be over the next several years and what is the best way to take advantage of them? The answers to these questions help companies to evaluate business approaches and develop growth strategies.

Drug screening products and services are often used by companies running workplace drug testing programs, creating steady demand as these tests are conducted on a regular basis. They are also widely used in regions with stringent laws around drug abuse and alcohol consumption, to detect impaired driving and illicit drugs. Another common use for drug screening services is at sports competitions, where athletes are tested for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).  

The drug and alcohol screening market is poised for growth with increasing awareness about substance abuse risks, coupled with advancements in testing technologies. Continued innovation in testing methods, including AI and microfluidics, will drive market expansion. Regulatory frameworks will remain pivotal in shaping market dynamics, ensuring compliance and safety across various sectors. As societal attitudes towards drug and alcohol consumption evolve, the demand for accurate and reliable screening solutions is expected to grow, fostering opportunities for market players who can navigate regulatory complexities and technological advancements effectively.

FAQ

What are the common methods used for drug and alcohol screening?

Common methods include urine drug testing, breath alcohol testing, saliva drug testing, hair drug testing, and blood alcohol testing. Each method has specific detection windows and applications depending on the substances being screened.

What industries or sectors require drug and alcohol screening?

Industries such as transportation (aviation, trucking), construction, healthcare, law enforcement, and manufacturing often mandate drug and alcohol screening to ensure safety, maintain productivity, and comply with regulatory standards.

What types of substances are typically screened for in drug testing?

Drug tests typically screen for a range of substances including opioids, cannabinoids (THC), amphetamines, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and alcohol. Testing panels can be customized based on the specific needs of the organization or regulatory requirements.

What are the challenges faced by stakeholders in the Drug and Alcohol Screening Market?

Challenges include maintaining test accuracy and reliability, managing false-positive or false-negative results, addressing privacy concerns, navigating legal implications of testing, and staying updated with evolving substance abuse trends.

What are the future trends in the Drug and Alcohol Screening Market?

Future trends include the adoption of mobile testing solutions, integration of digital health platforms for remote monitoring and telehealth consultations, advancements in point-of-care testing technologies, and increased emphasis on holistic wellness programs.

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

• 1.1 Market overview
  • Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
  • Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
  • Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Country Market Characteristics
  • Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
  • Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
  • Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
  • Exhibit 07: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit 08: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit 09: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

2 Market Landscape

• 2.1 Market ecosystem
  • Exhibit 10: Parent market
  • Exhibit 11: Market Characteristics

3 Market Sizing

• 3.1 Market definition
  • Exhibit 12: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition

• 3.2 Market segment analysis
  • Exhibit 13: Market segments

• 3.3 Market size 2023

• 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2023-2028
  • Exhibit 14: Chart on North America - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 15: Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 16: Chart on North America: Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 17: Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)

4 Historic Market Size

• 4.1 Dietary supplements market in North America 2018 - 2022
  • Exhibit 18: Historic Market Size – Data Table on dietary supplements market in north America 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)

• 4.2 Distribution Channel Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
  • Exhibit 19: Historic Market Size – Distribution Channel Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)

• 4.3 Product Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
  • Exhibit 20: Historic Market Size – Product Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)

• 4.4 Geography Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
  • Exhibit 21: Historic Market Size – Geography Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)

5 Five Forces Analysis

• 5.1 Five forces summary
  • Exhibit 22: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2023 and 2028

• 5.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • Exhibit 23: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2023 and 2028

• 5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • Exhibit 24: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028

• 5.4 Threat of new entrants
  • Exhibit 25: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028

• 5.5 Threat of substitutes
  • Exhibit 26: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028

• 5.6 Threat of rivalry
  • Exhibit 27: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028

• 5.7 Market condition
  • Exhibit 28: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2023 and 2028

6 Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel

• 6.1 Market segments
  • Exhibit 29: Chart on Distribution Channel - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 30: Data Table on Distribution Channel - Market share 2023-2028 (%)

• 6.2 Comparison by Distribution Channel
  • Exhibit 31: Chart on Comparison by Distribution Channel
  • Exhibit 32: Data Table on Comparison by Distribution Channel

• 6.3 Offline - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
  • Exhibit 33: Chart on Offline - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 34: Data Table on Offline - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 35: Chart on Offline - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 36: Data Table on Offline - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)

• 6.4 Online - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
  • Exhibit 37: Chart on Online - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 38: Data Table on Online - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 39: Chart on Online - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 40: Data Table on Online - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)

• 6.5 Market opportunity by Distribution Channel
  • Exhibit 41: Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 42: Data Table on Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ billion)

7 Market Segmentation by Product

• 7.1 Market segments
  • Exhibit 43: Chart on Product - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 44: Data Table on Product - Market share 2023-2028 (%)

• 7.2 Comparison by Product
  • Exhibit 45: Chart on Comparison by Product
  • Exhibit 46: Data Table on Comparison by Product

• 7.7 Others - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
  • Exhibit 63: Chart on Others - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 64: Data Table on Others - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 65: Chart on Others - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 66: Data Table on Others - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)

• 7.8 Market opportunity by Product
  • Exhibit 67: Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 68: Data Table on Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)

8 Customer Landscape

• 8.1 Customer landscape overview
  • Exhibit 69: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria

9 Geographic Landscape

• 9.1 Geographic segmentation
  • Exhibit 70: Chart on Market share by geography - 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 71: Data Table on Market share by geography - 2023-2028 (%)

• 9.2 Geographic comparison
  • Exhibit 72: Chart on Geographic comparison
  • Exhibit 73: Data Table on Geographic comparison

• 9.6 Market opportunity by geography
  • Exhibit 74: Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 75: Data Table on Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)

10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

• 10.1 Market drivers

• 10.2 Market challenges

• 10.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
  • Exhibit 76: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2023 and 2028

• 10.4 Market trends

11 Vendor Landscape

• 11.1 Overview

• 11.2 Vendor landscape
  • Exhibit 77: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation

• 11.3 Landscape disruption
  • Exhibit 78: Overview on factors of disruption

• 11.4 Industry risks
  • Exhibit 79: Impact of key risks on business

12 Vendor Analysis

• 12.1 Vendors covered
  • Exhibit 80: Vendors covered

• 12.2 Market positioning of vendors
  • Exhibit 81: Matrix on vendor position and classification

• 13 Appendix

• 13.1 Scope of the report

• 13.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist
  • Exhibit 82: Inclusions checklist
  • Exhibit 83: Exclusions checklist

• 13.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
  • Exhibit 84: Currency conversion rates for US$

• 13.4 Research methodology
  • Exhibit 85: Research methodology
  • Exhibit 86: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
  • Exhibit 87: Information sources

• 13.5 List of abbreviations
  • Exhibit 88: List of abbreviations