Dublin, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Human Identification Market by Product, Technology, Application, End User - Global Forecast to 2031" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global human identification market is set for significant growth, projected to expand from USD 1.01 billion in 2026 to USD 1.69 billion by 2031, marking a CAGR of 10.9%. Growth drivers include tackling forensic case backlogs, databank expansions, and the integration of rapid DNA testing at booking stations.
In 2025, DNA Amplification Kits & Reagents Lead the Consumables Market
The consumables segment, integral to STR-based DNA profiling workflows, saw DNA amplification kits and reagents holding the largest market share. These kits are essential for every DNA sample processed, ensuring their position as the most frequently utilized consumables in labs. The penetration of validated STR kits in national databases, including CODIS, and the high-throughput needs of forensic casework, further accelerate their demand.
Dominance of Sample Preparation & Extraction in Instruments Market
The instruments segment in 2025 spotlighted sample preparation and extraction systems as market leaders. This segment's dominance is attributed to the quintessential role of DNA extraction, being crucial for obtaining reliable analysis results in all DNA workflows.
APAC Region's Rapid Growth
From 2026 to 2031, the Asia-Pacific region will experience the highest growth rate. This surge is driven by the expanding healthcare infrastructure in nations like China, India, and Japan, increasing crime rates, the proliferation of forensic labs, and proactive awareness campaigns on forensic sciences.
Research Coverage
This comprehensive market report analyses key influences such as market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. It provides a detailed evaluation of top industry players, examining their strategies, product offerings, partnerships, and market positions.
The report categorizes the global market by product type, technology, application, end-user, and geographic region. Major industry players include Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US), QIAGEN N.V. (Netherlands), Promega Corporation (US), and Hamilton Company (US), among others.
Key Attributes
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 345 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2031 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2026 | $1.01 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2031 | $1.69 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 10.9% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Rising Forensic Case Backlog and Expansion of DNA Databases
- Adoption of Rapid DNA Technologies in Booking Stations
- Transition Toward Ngs in Complex Casework & Dvi
- Increased Accreditation & Quality Standards (ISO 17025)
- Restraints
- Government Budget Constraints & Forensic Funding
- Slow Replacement Cycle of Ce & Pcr Systems
- Price Pressure on Str Kits
- Limited Rapid DNA Regulatory Acceptance in Some Regions
- Opportunities
- Probabilistic Genotyping Adoption
- Automation of Extraction Workflows
- Ngs Panel Expansion for Kinship & Forensic Genealogy
- Emerging Market Forensic Infrastructure Build-Out
- Challenges
- Declining Reagent Usage due to Direct-Pcr Kits
- Migration from Ce to Ngs Reduces Ce Dominance
- Legal Challenges/Privacy Concerns
- High Cost of Ngs Validation & Accreditation
Company Profiles
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- Qiagen N.V.
- Promega Corporation
- Ande Corporation
- Hamilton Company
- Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical Corporation
- Autogen Inc.
- Innogenomics Technologies, LLC
- Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC
- Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc.
- Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
- Zeiss
- Cybergenetics
- Macherey-Nagel GmbH & Co. KG
- Biotype
- Othram Inc.
- Genetek Biopharma GmbH
- Carolina Biological Supply Company
- Strmix Limited
- Ningbo Health Gene Technologies Co. Ltd.
- Softgenetics
- Versaterm
- Geno Technology Inc.
- Complete Genomics Incorporated
- Bioneer Corporation
- Abnova Corporation
- Mgi Tech Co. Ltd.
- Ultima Genomics, Inc.
- Element Biosciences
- Singular Genomics Systems, Inc.
- Watchmaker Genomics
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