Market Size of Global Influenza Diagnostics Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 1.09 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 1.43 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 5.60 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
Major Players
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Influenza Diagnostics Market Analysis
The Global Influenza Diagnostics Market size is estimated at USD 1.09 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.43 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.60% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
COVID- 19 has significantly impacted the influenza diagnostics market due to the closing of manufacturing facilities due to lockdowns, unfavorable regulations and guidelines changes, and supply chain disruptions globally. Additionally, there are several similarities between COVID-19 and influenza, such as both are contagious viruses and show similar symptoms of respiratory illness. As COVID-19 affects a patient's respiratory system, it is necessary to diagnose influenza too for safety purposes. This has increased the testing for influenza during the pandemic.
The rising prevalence of influenza and related chronic diseases increased research funding for influenza diagnostics, and rising demand for early diagnosis and control of influenza are all factors driving the market growth. Influenza is recognized as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in humans, prompting the development and implementation of diagnostics to reduce health and economic consequences. According to the updates from January 2022 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu caused 9 million 41 million illnesses, 140,000-710,000 hospitalizations, and 12,000-52,000 deaths annually in the United States between 2010 and 2020.
Furthermore, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) updates from February 2021, during the years 2021-2022, WHO GISRS laboratories tested over 490 516 specimens. A total of 12 368 people tested positive for influenza viruses, with 8 423 (68.1%) being influenza A and 3 945 (31.9%) being influenza B. Various initiatives and research funding are assisting in the market's expansion. For example, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has funded a diverse range of influenza research, including studies that are helping to develop vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics for seasonal and pandemic influenza.
Moreover, in September 2021, DiaSorin Molecular LLC received a CE mark for its Simplexa COVID-19 & Flu A/B Direct kit. The multiplex test allows for the in vitro qualitative detection and differentiation of nucleic acid from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza A virus, and influenza B virus from the same patient sample in one reaction well. Also, in December 2021, Roche planned to launch the SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A/B Rapid Antigen Test for professional use in markets that accept CE Mark.
However, ensuring that all the rapid antigen flu tests meet new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for approval is critical. Hence, the stringent FDA regulations act as significant restraints for the market.
