Global Laboratory Grinders Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Stationary and Hand-Held Or Portable), By Application (Dry Grinding and Wet Grinding) and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Laboratory Grinders Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Laboratory Grinders Market Size Was valued at USD 1.2 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.02% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Laboratory Grinders Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2.53 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 laboratory grinders market size was worth around USD 1.2 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 2.53 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.02% from 2025 to 2035. Future opportunities for the global laboratory grinders market revolve around automation and smart tech integration, new research and pharma sectors, eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions, on-site portable units, and growth in CRO and nanomaterials applications.

Market Overview

The worldwide laboratory grinders market is the term applied to the sector that is mainly concerned with the use of apparatuses for the purpose of reducing solid samples down to fine, even particles which are suitable for testing and analysis with high accuracy. These grinders are indispensable in the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, food testing, mining, and academic research fields. R&D activity, quality control, and the pharmaceutical and life science industries have been the major drivers of the market. Automated, precision-controlled, and low-contamination grinding systems are some of the technological advances that are increasing the efficiency and reproducibility of the process. The demand is also backed by the imposition of more rigorous regulatory norms for sample preparation and analysis. The research infrastructure in North America and Europe is very strong thus they are the leading regions, while Asia-Pacific is experiencing a quick growth coming from the expansion of laboratories, healthcare investments, and industrial development.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the laboratory grinders 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 laboratory grinders 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 laboratory grinders market. 

Driving Factors

The laboratory grinder market is full of different ways to grow, mainly by tech progress and a shift towards eco-friendly practices. New materials inventions say like the creation of grinding materials, which are tougher and more efficient, will make lab grinders power more. Anyway, as laboratories become more conscious of sustainability, they will increasingly ask for grinders that cut down on waste and use less energy.

Restraining Factors

The large operational costs that come along with state-of-the-art grinding machines can discourage even the smallest of labs and research centers from buying these machines. The maintenance and calibration necessary for the precise grinders could be a real challenge for laboratories that do not have much technical skill.

Market Segmentation

The laboratory grinders market share is classified into type and application.

• The stationary segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.           

Based on the type, the laboratory grinders market is divided into stationary and hand-held or portable. Among these, the stationary segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The traditional method of manufacturing and experimenting is taking over and being praised to the heavens for the stability, precision, and durability offered by fixed installations, which are absolutely necessary for repeatable results in laboratory workflows. For the above reasons, stationary grinders are absolutely the only type of mills accepted in the laboratories and industries needing constant operation and steady sample management, as they are capable of supporting the higher workloads without disturbing the accuracy.      

• The dry grinding segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.     

Based on the application, the laboratory grinders market is divided into dry grinding and wet grinding. Among these, the dry grinding segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing requirement for powder and particle analysis in chemical, pharmaceutical, and material research sectors is being credited for this leadership. Dry grinding is especially appreciated for its ability to generate uniform particle sizes with no moisture addition, which is very essential for accurate analytical testing.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Laboratory Grinders 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 laboratory grinders market over the predicted timeframe.

North America anticipated to hold the largest share of the laboratory grinders market over the predicted timeframe. The demand for high-precision laboratory grinders is largely influenced by the establishments of top pharmaceutical companies and cutting-edge research facilities in the area. Specifically, the United States is a key factor in the expansion of the market, because of its strong pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Moreover, the greater emphasis on research and development along with high regulatory standards, nourishes the use of laboratory grinders in North America. The region is likely to keep its dominant status with a constant CAGR all over the projection period.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the laboratory grinders market during the forecast period. The trend of laboratory grinders' demand in the Asia Pacific region is the result of various factors such as the government's support in the field of scientific innovation, the availability of research infrastructure, and the presence of powerful countries like China, India, and Japan that dominate the market with their R&D investments. The pharmaceutical, chemical, and food and beverage industries are the main sectors that benefit from these advancements. Thus, the Asia Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market throughout the forecast period, confirming its importance as a growth area for the companies involved in the market.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the laboratory grinders 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

• IKA
• Buehler
• FILTRA VIBRACIÓN
• FRITSCH Holding
• Levicron
• Sigdo Koppers
• Spectris
• NETZSCH Group
• Retsch
• Union Process
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Development

• In October 2025,  JDE Peet’s unveiled a newly upgraded innovation laboratory in Utrecht, Netherlands to accelerate the development of next-generation coffee products, formats, and sustainable packaging, thereby enhancing its global R&D capabilities.

Market Segment

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

Global Laboratory Grinders Market, By Type

• Stationary
• Hand-Held Or Portable

Global Laboratory Grinders Market, By Application

• Dry Grinding
• Wet Grinding

Global Laboratory Grinders 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