The Breath Analyzers Market is driven by rising alcohol abuse and drug abuse

The Breath Analyzer is a device used to track the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) in an individual, through a breath sample. The test performed depends upon the relationship between alcohol in the blood or in the breath flowing through the lungs. The rising trend of extreme alcohol consumption resulting in road accidents; has raised the usage of breathalyzer devices. Encouraging government initiatives are also boosting the market growth. Breathalyzer devices are also gaining importance owing to the increasing demand at the workplace for effective BAC (blood alcohol content) levels and their non-invasive nature which is increasing the demand for breathalyzer devices. It is a primary tool for monitoring drugs, alcohol, tuberculosis, asthma, and other diseases hence; it is anticipated that the demand for this system should constantly rise.

Key Drivers

The key factors boosting the growth of the market are rising alcohol abuse and drug abuse. In 2018, about 10,511 people in the US died because of drunk driving. Excessive alcohol consumption leads to a high risk of developing more than 200 diseases, including liver cirrhosis and some cancers. In the US almost 30 people die every day owing to driving under the influence (DUI). Additionally, high blood alcohol content was observed in~20% of fatally injured drivers in accidents in developed countries. The growing number of road accidents caused by drunk driving and drug abuse has increased the demand for breath analyzers, as these devices assist in monitoring the presence of different compounds and measuring the blood alcohol content in a breath sample.

Similarly, technological advancements are also boosting the growth of the market. The breath analyzers market is technology-driven and is projected to grow at a significant rate in the upcoming years. Due to the lucrative potential of the market, a number of players are focusing on developing novel technologies and are continuously introducing accurate and easy-to-use breath analyzers. For instance, in August 2019, Y Combinator, an investment company, invested in SannTek Labs to work on a new kind of breathalyzer. This breathalyzer is designed to detect blood alcohol levels as well as the type of cannabis a person has consumed in the past 3 to 4 hours.

The fuel cells segment is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period

Fuel cell breath analyzers offer an extremely high level of accuracy, sensitivity, and reliability. They are specifically tuned to detect alcohol and do not require multiple sensors. These analyzers are considered the gold standard of handheld alcohol testers for both personal and professional use.

The alcohol detection segment is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period

The key factors such as stringent government regulations for driving under influence (DUI) are boosting the growth of the market.

The law enforcement agencies segment accounted for the largest market share in 2021

The growth of this segment is primarily driven by stringent safety laws against DUI and the rising scale of screening and evidential testing are driving the adoption of breath analyzers in law enforcement.

The major factor hampering the growth of the market is the accuracy concern of the breath analyzers. At times, breath analyzers provide inaccurate results failing to distinguish alcohol from any other chemical compound that includes a methyl group structure. Some alcohol testing machines identify not only ethyl alcohol (found in alcoholic drinks) but also any compound with a related molecular structure. Additionally, lip gloss, mouthwash, dentures, paint, glue, thinners, cleaning solvents, the foam used for hand hygiene, cigarettes, and even inhalers used for asthma can also hinder the test results of breath analyzers.

The global breath analyzer market report comprises players such as Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), MPD, Inc (US), Lifeloc Technologies (US), BACtrack, Inc. (US), Quest Products, Inc. (US), Akers Biosciences, Inc. (US), Intoximeter, Inc. (US), AK GlobalTech Corporation (US), Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corporation (Canada), EnviteC-Wismar GmbH (Germany), Lion Laboratories Ltd. (UK), Pas Systems International (US), Guth Laboratories, Inc (US), Alcolizer Technology (Australia), Alcopro, Inc (US), Andatech Private Ltd (Australia), Alere (US), C4 development (China), Advanced Safety Devices (US), and Bedfont Scientific Limited (UK).