The pH meters market is set to expand considerably by 2028 on account of increasing incidences of waterborne diseases around the world. In addition, recent technological advancements integrated within pH meters are likely to further propel industry adoption over the forecast period.

Recent product developments and incorporation of latest technologies, such as Bluetooth pH meter cap and novel portable pH meters with LED display and control buttons, have radically transformed the product landscape. Roll out of innovative and technologically advanced pH meters to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of results has also supported the expansion of the overall market over the past few years.

The pH meters market has been segregated on the basis of end-use, product, type, and region. With respect to product, the market has further been differentiated into portable pH meters and bench top pH meters.

In 2021, the bench top pH meters sub-segment held a valuation of about USD 442.8 million and is anticipated to develop at a significant CAGR through the review period. This growth is attributed to soaring demand for benchtop pH meters in research labs for measuring pH of reagents, chemicals, and buffers.

From the type perspective, the pH meters market has been categorized into manual and digital. The manual sub-segment accounted for a notable market share of nearly 35.8% in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a solid growth trajectory over the assessment timeline. The roll out of user-friendly pH meters has accelerated product adoption in the food and beverage industry, which is likely to bolster market expansion.

From the end-use point of view, the market has been segmented into water and wastewater treatment, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies, chemicals and petrochemicals, food and beverage, government and academic institutions, environmental testing, and others. The government and academic institutions sub-segment recorded a valuation of more than USD 83.7 million in 2021 and is projected to amass substantial gains by the end of the forecast period. Prevalent adoption of pH meters in academic institutes for research studies is set to boost segmental growth over the following years.

On the regional front, the Latin America pH meters market attained a sizable share in the overall industry revenue in 2021 and is foreseen to observe sturdy growth at a CAGR of around 3.7% through the study timeframe. This expansion is attributed to the large patient population suffering from respiratory disorders in the region. In addition, rapid urbanization and lifestyle changes are estimated to drive regional market development in the coming time period.