Global Amino Acid Assay Kit Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Alanine Colorimetric Assay Kit, Glutamate Colorimetric Assay Kit, L-Amino Acid Colorimetric Assay Kit, D-Amino Acid Colorimetric Assay Kit, and Others), By Application (Scientific Research, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Amino Acid Assay Kit Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Amino Acid Assay Kit Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.31 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 9.40% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Amino Acid Assay Kit Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 3.52 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, the global amino acid assay kit market size was worth around USD 1.31 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 3.52 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.40% from 2025 and 2035. The market for amino acid assay kit has a number of opportunities to grow due to the rising need for high-throughput screening in pharmaceutical research and drug development, along with advancements in personalized medicine. 

Market Overview

The global amino acid assay kit market focuses on the manufacturing and sale of kits for quantitatively measuring the amount of amino acid in a sample. Amino acid assay kits are used for measuring the amino acids within various biological samples, like serum, plasma, urine, and tissue extracts. They are crucial in research and clinical settings for studying amino acid metabolism, assessing nutritional status, and diagnosing metabolic disorders. Types of amino acid assay kits include colorimetric assay kits and fluorimetric assay kits. 

Innovation and market expansion are anticipated as a result of major players' growing R&D expenditures and the expanding partnerships for supporting peptide-based technologies for immunotherapy & vaccines, proteomics, and drug discovery. For instance, in January 2022, Amgen, Generate Biomedicines launched up to $1.9B protein therapeutics collaboration for discovering and creating protein therapeutics for five targets across several therapeutic areas and multiple modalities. The increasing advancement in biosensors for detecting amino acids is anticipated to drive a huge surge in the amino acid assay kit market.    

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the amino acid assay kit market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the amino acid assay kit market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the amino acid assay kit market. 

Driving Factors

The amino acid assay kit market is driven by an increasing demand for protein analysis across the broader healthcare and life sciences industry, along with an increasing emphasis on precision medicine and personalized healthcare. The growing prevalence of chronic disease, including chronic kidney disease, which accounts for more than 11% global population, is also responsible for driving the market demand. Additionally, the emergence of single-cell profiling methods for understanding cellular heterogeneity is contributing to propel the amino acid assay kit market.   

Restraining Factors

The amino acid assay kit market is restricted by its increased costs and complicated regulatory landscape. Further, supply chain disruptions, including raw materials and logistical challenges, are hampering the market growth of the amino acid assay kit.  

Market Segmentation

The amino acid assay kit market share is classified into type and application.   

• The L-amino acid colorimetric assay kit segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share of about 58% in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the type, the amino acid assay kit market is divided into alanine colorimetric assay kit, glutamate colorimetric assay kit, L-amino acid colorimetric assay kit, D-amino acid colorimetric assay kit, and others. Among these, the L-amino acid colorimetric assay kit segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share of about 58% in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segment includes the measurement of free L-amino acids (except glycine) present in foods or biological samples in a 96-well microtiter plate format. Further, sample L-amino acid concentrations are determined by comparison with a known L-alanine standard, while the kit has a detection sensitivity limit of 62.5 µM L-amino acids. The increased accessibility of L-amino acid colorimetric assay kits, which leads to accuracy & precision, efficiency, and application in research & development activity, is driving the segmental market growth.

• The scientific research segment accounted for a major revenue share of nearly 25-45% in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the amino acid assay kit market is divided into scientific research, pharmaceutical & life sciences, and others. Among these, the scientific research segment accounted for a major revenue share of nearly 25-45% in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. An increasing research activity on human microbiome and precision medicine is driving the demand for amino acid assay kits. For instance, the research conducted by Precise Biopharma focused on developing a precise, accurate, and robust HPLC method for quantifying the molar ratio of amino acids in Semaglutide, which is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Amino Acid Assay Kit Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the amino acid assay kit market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of nearly 35% in the amino acid assay kit market over the predicted timeframe. The market ecosystem in North America is strong, due to the integration of cutting-edge technology for providing the latest technological equipment, biological products, and custom services in the biological, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical, and other industries. For instance, in March 2022, Siemens Healthineers launched the enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) test in the U.S. The region's infrastructure readiness and regulatory support, along with increased support from urbanization, strategic collaborations, and infrastructure modernization, support the amino acid assay kit market. The U.S. is leading the North America amino acid assay kit market, with the largest revenue share of over 35% in 2024, driven by an increasing need for precise biochemical analysis in healthcare, research, and food industries.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR of about 11% in the amino acid assay kit market during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific area has a thriving market for amino acid assay kit due to its growing R&D activities, healthcare spending, and expanding population base. Further, increasing collaborations and strategic alliances for broadening product lines and penetrating new markets are significantly escalating the market growth of amino acid assay kit. For instance, in April 2025, Sphere Bio expanded its APAC distribution network to strengthen its presence in the region, which marked key milestone in the Company's global commercial strategy to meet growing demand for its next-generation single-cell analysis platforms. China is dominating the Asia Pacific amino acid assay kit market with a significant share and a growing CAGR of 5-5.3% during the forecast period. This is attributed to advancements in biochemical analysis, demand for nutritional & clinical testing, along with expanding R&D activities within the healthcare sector.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the amino acid assay kit market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Sigma-Aldrich (Merck)
• BioAssay Systems
• Cell biolabs
• Abcam
• ProFoldin
• Elabscience
• Sciex
• MoBiTec GmbH
• Arigo
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
• Agilent Technologies, Inc.
• Danaher Corporation
• PerkinElmer, Inc.
• Promega Corporation
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In September 2025, Vancouver-based healthcare startup Molecular You secured a $5-million USD ($6.9 million CAD) Series A round following the nationwide launch of its direct-to-consumer blood testing platform in the United States (US).

• In October 2023, BlueNalu boosts Asia partnerships, aims to break ground on a large-scale facility in 2026. BlueNalu intends to launch with whole muscle bluefin tuna toro, a high-value product that commands a premium price.  

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the amino acid assay kit market based on the below-mentioned segments:  

Global Amino Acid Assay Kit Market, By Type  

• Alanine Colorimetric Assay Kit
• Glutamate Colorimetric Assay Kit
• L-Amino Acid Colorimetric Assay Kit
• D-Amino Acid Colorimetric Assay Kit
• Others

Global Amino Acid Assay Kit Market, By Application

• Scientific Research
• Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
• Others

Global Amino Acid Assay Kit Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa