In 2023, the import of chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments to China stood at 41.92 thousand units. The actual imports have shown notable fluctuations over the years, with significant year-on-year variations ranging from a high increase of 35.35% in 2017 to a decline of 18.3% in 2018. More recently, 2022 saw a decline of 6.02%, followed by a slight rise of 3.2% in 2023. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 4.8%. The forecasted data indicates a steady increase, with a five-year CAGR of 2.09% and an overall growth rate of 10.9%, reaching 48.24 thousand units by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include further technological advancements in chromatographic and electrophoresis instruments, increased demand driven by sectors such as healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and the potential impact of regulatory changes and economic conditions on import levels. Additionally, the integration of AI and IoT in laboratory equipment may also shape future import patterns.
