Lab Glassware Market to Hit $9.17B by 2031 as Plasticware Surges
Delray Beach, Fla. – – September 10, 2026 -- The global laboratory glassware market is projected to grow from USD 7,630 million in 2026 to USD 9,170 million by 2031, a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%, according to new data from MarketsandMarkets.
Plasticware commands 68% of market share as labs shift away from traditional glass
Plasticware, which includes pipettes, beakers, racks, bottles and containers, accounted for 68% of the laboratory glassware market in 2025. Within this segment, polyethylene products are forecast to post the fastest growth rate in the category, at 4.5% CAGR between 2026 and 2031. The shift reflects laboratory demand for lightweight, shatter-resistant, single-use consumables that improve contamination control and reduce costs across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, contract research organization and food & beverage labs.