Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market Size
| Study Period | 2020 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 425.03 Million |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 772.25 Million |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 12.69% |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market Analysis
The Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market size is estimated at USD 425.03 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 772.25 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.69% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The major factors driving the studied market are the increasing advancements in genomics technologies, the increased demand for personalized medicine, growing government initiatives, the rising integration of big data, and the growing strategic activities by key players.
The increasing advancements in genomic technologies increase the adoption of forensic genetics for various medical purposes in solving the various crime-related problems, which ultimately drive the studied market over the forecast period. For instance, according to an article published in October 2024, Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) and PacBio third-generation sequencing have revolutionized forensic genetics, offering real-time capabilities, single-molecule resolution, and long-read sequencing (LRS). ONT, the pioneer of nanopore sequencing, uses biological nanopores to analyze nucleic acids in real-time. Its devices have revolutionized sequencing and may represent an interesting alternative for forensic research and routine casework. Hence, such advancements in forensic genetics are expected to increase the adoption of forensic genetics bioinformatics technologies, which will ultimately drive the studied market over the forecast period.
Furthermore, the increasing investment in forensic genetics is also expected to increase the launch of new products in the field and drive the studied market over the forecast period. For instance, as per the updated data from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the research and development arm of the United States Department of Justice, reported in February 2024 that it had invested USD 17.9 million in forensic science in 2023. Similarly, the Center for Human Identification at the University of North Texas Health Science Center received a USD 4 million investment to implement the forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) capabilities in the center. Hence, such investments in forensic genetics bioinformatics are expected to drive the studied market over the forecast period.
Thus, the increasing technological advancement in forensic genetics and growing investments in the forensic science field are expected to increase the accessibility of forensic genetics tests, which will ultimately drive the studied market over the forecast period. However, data privacy concerns are expected to restrain the studied market over the forecast period.
Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market Trends
DNA Sequencing Segment is Expected to Hold Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period.
DNA sequencing is the process of determining the nucleic acid sequence in DNA. It includes any method or technology that is used to determine the order of the four bases, such as adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique used widely in forensic science and molecular genetics, to amplify a specific region (the amplicon) of a DNA sample. The major factors driving segment growth are the increasing technological advancements in DNA sequencing and the growing strategic activities of key players in the market.
The increasing technological advancements in DNA sequencing technologies increase the adoption of forensic genetics tests for efficient understanding of the DNA samples collected to uncover the crime scenes are expected to drive the studied market over the forecast period. For instance, in March 2024, STRmix, a forensic software company, reported the launch of STRmix NGS (Next Generation Sequencing). NGS, also known as MPS (Massively Parallel Sequencing), is an emergent DNA profiling technology offering ultra-high throughput, scalability, and speed. Used to determine the order of nucleotides in entire genomes or targeted regions of DNA, the technology has the potential to assist forensic laboratories in cases involving human identification, kinship, and ancestral origin at a faster pace and a cheaper cost. Hence, the launch of such advanced technologies in the forensic genetics field is expected to accelerate the adoption of these technologies, which will ultimately drive the studied market over the forecast period.
Furthermore, the increasing strategic activities, such as product launches by key players, are also expected to increase the accessibility of forensic genetic technologies, which will ultimately drive the studied market over the forecast period. For instance, in April 2024, Qiagen, a sample to Insight solutions provider, reported the launch of the Investigator Quantiplex Pro FLX Kit, which offers forensic laboratories the highest sensitivity when processing casework samples. This enables researchers to reliably quantify DNA in the sample, allowing for informed downstream decisions in their workflow. The Investigator Quantiplex Pro FLX Kit includes ready-to-use, breakable 96-well plates that can be divided into 8-well strips, allowing labs to process samples according to their throughput needs without wasting reagents. Hence, the launch of such products increases the accessibility of DNA sequencing kits, which ultimately drives the studied market over the forecast period.
Thus, the increasing technological advancements and growing strategic activities, such as product launches by the key players in the market, are expected to drive the studied market over the forecast period.
North America is Expected to Hold the Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period
The forensic genetics bioinformatics market in North America is driven by factors such as rising crime rates, the growing importance of DNA evidence, increasing government initiatives, the growing integration of big genetic data, and the rising strategic activities by key players in the market.
The increasing government initiatives to effectively identify DNA samples at crime scenes raise the demand for forensic genetics bioinformatics software, which ultimately drives the studied market over the forecast period. For instance, in June 2023, Qiagen reported that the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has approved its ForenSeq MainstAY workflow. This allows accredited forensic DNA laboratories to process DNA casework samples and search resulting profiles against the United States National DNA Index System (NDIS) CODIS database containing 20 million offender profiles and used by authorities across the United States to help solve criminal investigations nationwide. Hence, such approval processes by government organizations are expected to increase the demand for forensic genetics bioinformatics software, which will ultimately drive the studied market over the forecast period.
Furthermore, the rising strategic activities, such as acquisitions by the key players in the market, are expected to increase the launch of new products and software in the forensic genetics field, which further increases the accessibility and drives the studied market over the forecast period.
For instance, in January 2023, Qiagen reported the acquisition of Verogen, a United States-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology provider, to drive the future of human identification (HID) and forensic investigation. Qiagen closed the acquisition of Verogen for USD 150 million in cash paid from existing reserves. Similarly, in December 2023, Actuated Medical, an innovator in medical device technologies, reported the acquisition of Mitotyping Technologies LLC, a DNA forensic company specializing in advanced mitochondrial DNA analysis. This strategic move reflects Actuated Medical’s commitment to diversification and growth, expanding its capabilities into the field of forensic science. Hence, such strategic activities by the key players in the market are expected to drive the launch of new forensic products in the market, which ultimately drive the studied market over the forecast period.
Hence, the rising government initiatives and growing strategic activities, such as acquisitions by the key players in the market are expected to increase the accessibility of forensic genetics bioinformatics technologies, which will ultimately drive the studied market over the forecast period in North America.
Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Industry Overview
The forensic genetics bioinformatics market is semiconsolidated due to the presence of global and regional players in the field. The major players in the market are adopting various strategic activities such as mergers and collaborations and raising funds for the development of new solutions. Some of the key players in the market are Illumina, Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., QIAGEN, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd and Macrogen, Inc., among other players.
Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market Leaders
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Illumina, Inc.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
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Qiagen
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F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
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Macrogen, Inc.
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market News
- July 2024: DNA Labs International, a privately owned accredited forensic DNA laboratory, reported the acquisition of laboratory operations of Intermountain Forensics (IMF), a non-profit DNA laboratory that provides forensic services. The major aim of the acquisition is to provide innovative solutions with friendly service to help answer the victims, families, and communities impacted by crime.
- May 2024: Promega Corporation, a life-science company, reported the launch of the PowerPlex 18E System, which uses eight-color short tandem repeat (STR) analysis chemistry to extract more usable information from challenging samples. The kit includes all DNA markers recommended by the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI).
Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Industry Segmentation
As per the scope of the report, forensic genetics bioinformatics is a specialized field that combines principles of forensic science, genetics, and bioinformatics to analyze biological evidence for criminal investigations. It involves the use of computational tools and techniques to process, analyze, and interpret genetic data, such as DNA profiles, to assist in identifying individuals.
The forensic genetics bioinformatics market is segmented into application, technology, end-user, and geography. By application, the market is segmented into criminal investigation, paternity testing, disaster victim identification, and others. By technology, the market is segmented into DNA sequencing, data analysis software, and bioinformatics tools. By end user, the market is segmented into forensic laboratories, law enforcement agencies, and research institutes. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and South America. The report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 countries across significant global regions. The report offers the value (in USD) for the above segments.
| By Application | Criminal Investigation | ||
| Paternity Testing | |||
| Disaster Victim Identification | |||
| Others | |||
| By Technology | DNA Sequencing | ||
| Data Analysis Software | |||
| Bioinformatics Tools | |||
| By End User | Forensic Laboratories | ||
| Law Enforcement Agencies | |||
| Research Institutes | |||
| Geography | North America | United States | |
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| Mexico | |||
| Europe | Germany | ||
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| Asia-Pacific | China | ||
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| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |||
| Middle East and Africa | GCC | ||
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| Rest of Middle East and Africa | |||
| South America | Brazil | ||
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Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market Research FAQs
How big is the Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market?
The Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market size is expected to reach USD 425.03 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 12.69% to reach USD 772.25 million by 2030.
What is the current Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market size?
In 2025, the Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market size is expected to reach USD 425.03 million.
Who are the key players in Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market?
Illumina, Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Qiagen, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd and Macrogen, Inc. are the major companies operating in the Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market.
What years does this Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market size was estimated at USD 371.09 million. The report covers the Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Forensic Genetics Bioinformatics Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
