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Rise in Terror Activities to Drive the Global DNA Forensic Market Through 2020, Says Technavio
[July 26, 2016]

Rise in Terror Activities to Drive the Global DNA Forensic Market Through 2020, Says Technavio


According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global DNA forensic market is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 21% during the forecast period.

This research report titled 'Global DNA Forensic Market 2016-2020' provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This market research report also includes an up to date analysis and forecasts for various market segments and all geographical regions.

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The report categorizes the global DNA forensic market into four major segments based on application. They are:

  • Law enforcement
  • Biodefense
  • Healthcare
  • Physical security

Global DNA forensic market for law enforcement

The global DNA forensic market for law enforcement is expected to reach USD 1.4 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of close to 22%.

DNA forensics plays a vital role in the law enforcement market, as it helps provide scientific information by analyzing physical evidence. Since every individual has a unique DNA, it helps identify criminals and victims involved in criminal cases. According to Amrita Choudhury, a lead analyst at Technavio for IT security sector, "Many governments are involved in the process of storing DNA information in a database, which is known as DNA profiling. This helps in easy identification of individuals."

Global DNA forensic market for biodefense

The global DNA forensic market for biodefense is expected to exceed USD 1 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of more than 21% during the forecast period.



A major application of DNA forensics in biodefense is for the development of vaccines against bioterrorism. With the increasing threat of biological warfare, the use of DNA forensics in biodefense will gain significance during the forecast period. As DNA forensics is a process that involves huge monetary investments, its adoption is limited. However, with the emergence of new vendors in the market, the technology will gain more traction in developing countries.

Global DNA forensic market for healthcare


The global DNA forensic market for healthcare too, is expected to exceed USD 1 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of over 21%.

In the healthcare market, DNA forensics is used for medical examinations, forensic pathology, and anthropology. It helps identify genetic diseases and analyze patients for the same. In addition, it is used in medical research to develop medicines and to treat diseases. "As it requires high investment, the adoption of DNA forensics is low in many countries. However, with growing awareness and government initiatives, its adoption will gain traction," says Amrita.

Global DNA forensic market for physical security

The global DNA forensic market for physical security is expected to reach USD 516 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR of close to 17%.

In the physical security market, DNA forensics is used to identify missing people and to track the genetics of an individual. The adoption of DNA forensics for personal security is low, as there are only a few vendors in the market and its application is highly expensive. In addition, the lack of awareness of the advantages of DNA forensics for physical security is a reason for its limited acceptance. As a result, the market will have a slow growth during the forecast period.

The top vendors highlighted by Technavio's research analysts in this report are:

  • Lockheed Martin
  • M2SYS
  • NEC (News - Alert)
  • Safran

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