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Laboratory Glassware
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Laboratory Glassware Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Laboratory glassware refers to disposable or reusable glass containers with precise volume measurements that are used to store, stir, or process liquids or gases. Common buyers in this market include academic, government, and pharmaceutical laboratories as well as research and medical companies.
This Report Includes:
- Beakers
- Vials
- Funnels
- Pipettes
- Test Tubes & Flasks
Not in this Report:
- Kitchen Glassware
- General Glassware
Global Laboratory Glassware Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Laboratory Glassware market.
Warning Trends
Elevated Tariffs are increasing prices for law enforcement, security, and safety equipment
- The Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs, which place broad tariffs on all imports from most US trade partners, are set to take effect on August 7 after the tariff rates were finalized on August 1.
- As a result, all foreign suppliers in law enforcement, security, and safety equipment will face significantly increased costs when selling products to US buyers, and domestic manufacturers of these goods will face higher costs when sourcing key inputs for these products.
- Countries such as China, Germany, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam are leading sources of imports in this sector, providing high quantities of goods such as safes, locks, security cameras, security systems, and personal protective equipment. Starting August 7, imports from China, Germany, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam will be subject to tariff rates of 54.0%, 15.0%, 25.0%, 20.0%, and 19.0% respectively.
- Elevated tariffs are likely to impact pricing and supply chains in this industry due to the United States’ reliance on imported manufactured goods, which gives foreign suppliers the leverage to pass through the costs of tariffs to buyers and domestic suppliers the leverage to raise prices.
- Consequently, the Yale Budget Lab projects a 39.2% average increase in metal product prices, impacting products such as security gates and safes. Electronic security devices, such as cameras or metal detectors, are projected to rise by 18.7% in price. In the personal protective equipment market, prices are forecast to rise by between 11.0% and 37.5%, depending on the type of equipment and materials used to make it.
Global Laboratory Glassware Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Europe | 4,125 |
| #2 China | 3,800 |
| #3 United States | 2,700 |
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Geography Drilldown - US & Europe
Average Cost of Laboratory Glassware
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2026 Market Pricing$40.00 to $XXX.XX
per bundleEurope
Average Price
Prices in the Laboratory Glassware market range from $40.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Type of Glassware, Type of Glass and Purchase Bundle Quantity. For example, lower prices are associated with Pipettes ($5.00 to $50.00 per glass), whereas higher prices are associated with Distilling & Erlenmeyer flasks ($20 to $100 per glass).
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Laboratory Glassware Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Laboratory Glassware market, prices in the US have grown 3.5% from 2022 to 2025. Meanwhile, the recent three-year CAGR for Europe is +1.7%.
United States (2022-2025)
Europe (2022-2025)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Laboratory Glassware
Total cost of ownership is Medium in the Laboratory Glassware market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Restocking may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Customization
Billed During
Inspections
Disposal
Unforeseen
Restocking
Delays
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -1.8 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Price Driver Volatility. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as High, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Glass Product Manufacturers
- Industrial Equipment & Machinery Suppliers
- Electric Power Transmission Distributors
- Natural Gas Distributors
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Metal Oxide Suppliers
- Sand & Gravel Suppliers
- Transmission Line Contractors
- Coal & Natural Gas Power Producers
- Natural Gas Extraction Companies
Biggest Laboratory Glassware Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Laboratory Glassware vendors by revenue in the US are Corning Inc., Gerresheimer Ag and Dwk Life Sciences Gmbh. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | Global | WALTHAM, MA | >10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| Borosil Ltd. | International | Mumbai, IN | 1,001-10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Avantor, Inc. | Global | RADNOR, PA | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Corning Inc. | Global | CORNING | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Dwk Life Sciences Gmbh | Global | Mainz, DE | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Eppendorf AG (Eppendorf North America) | < 5 | |||||||
| Greiner AG | Global | Kremsmünster, AT | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Gerresheimer Ag | Global | Dusseldorf, DE | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| Bellco Glass Inc. | Global | Vineland, NJ | 51-100 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Laboratory Glassware market is 5.4% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Overhead. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
On average, market suppliers display a moderate level of financial risk. Generally, large suppliers are more financially stable given their diverse product lines, economies of scale, and geographic distribution, however, merger and acquisition activity is high, which can overleverage some suppliers financially, leaving buyers vulnerable to financial risk.
Although market share concentration is moderate overall, market share concentration is higher at the manufacturing level, with top players like Corning and DURAN Group maintaining leading positions in the market. The laboratory glassware market has high barriers to entry, which primarily stems from the significant capital investments, proprietary technology, and technical expertise required to operate in the market, however, considering there is a plethora of wholesalers and distributors, buyer negotiation power is not significantly affected.
Supply chain risk is high in the laboratory glassware market due to exposure to import volatility and unstable upstream commodity markets. This risk is further elevated by ongoing uncertainty surrounding US tariff policy.
The United States is a net importer of laboratory glassware, which provides buyers with the ability to leverage foreign products in negotiations with suppliers. While buyers have access to competitively priced foreign goods, importing from abroad may also leave buyers with greater exposure to foreign currency exchange risks and overseas supply chain issues.
Supplier Information
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, manufacturing and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include membrane filters, laboratory fume hoods, microscopes, leak detection equipment, temperature measurement instrumentation.... Subscribe to learn more
Avantor, Inc.
Avantor, Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing and manufacturing sectors. The company's offerings include laboratory fume hoods, laboratory glassware and laboratory furniture. Founded in 1904, the company is currently headquartered in RADNOR, Pennsylvania, United States of America... Subscribe to learn more
Borosil Ltd.
Borosil Ltd. is a public company operating internationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include laboratory glassware. Founded in 1962, the company is currently headquartered in Mumbai, India with an estimated 5500 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Bellco Glass Inc.
Bellco Glass Inc. is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include laboratory glassware. Founded in 1936, the company is currently headquartered in Vineland, New Jersey, United States of America with an estimated 75 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Brand Gmbh + Co Kg
Brand Gmbh + Co Kg is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include laboratory glassware. Founded in 1949, the company is currently headquartered in Wertheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with an estimated 500 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Corning Inc.
Corning Inc. /NY is a technology and manufacturing company specializing in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics. It produces optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive emissions control, laboratory products, and other glass products. Its brand portfolio... Subscribe to learn more
Dwk Life Sciences Gmbh
Dwk Life Sciences Gmbh is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include laboratory glassware. Founded in 1887, the company is currently headquartered in Mainz, Germany with an estimated 1700 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Eppendorf AG (Eppendorf North America)
Eppendorf AG (Eppendorf North America) is a private company operating in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include laboratory glassware.. Subscribe to learn more
Gerresheimer Ag
Gerresheimer Ag is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing and manufacturing sectors. The company's offerings include glass bottles, laboratory glassware and medical syringes. Founded in 1864, the company is currently headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany with an estimated employee count of... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Laboratory Glassware Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) and Defect Density. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Tracking and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) |
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Number of positive customer responses Number of customer responses |
Customer satisfaction represents customers’ overall satisfaction with a company. Customer satisfaction can be used to determine whether customer improvements are required. Customer satisfaction can be used to evaluate a company’s reputation. |
| Defect Density |
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Number of units sold Number of defective units |
Damaged glassware can lead to safety hazards, especially if unnoticed until use in a procedure. Buyers should inspect all glassware to prevent the spill of hazardous gasses and liquids. Defective glassware can lead to mistakes in measurement. Buyers should deal with reputable firms and ask about quality control to ensure the glass is marked correctly and actual volumes match the stated volume of each container. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Quality Control
What is the expected service life of your laboratory glassware?
What measures have you undertaken to improve product quality?
Experience and Expertise
How many years of experience in laboratory glassware manufacturing or distribution do you have?
What geographic regions do you serve? Are you planning to expand into new geographic markets in the foreseeable future?
Cost Containment
Do you source materials with high exposure to market disruptions resulting from the pandemic? How are you coping with these disruptions?
How do you address the rising cost of raw materials? How does volatility in raw material prices affect the prices that buyers pay?
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Laboratory Glassware RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should describe their operations and their need for laboratory glassware.
Buyers should include contact information for RFP-related questions.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should provide an itemized inventory of product units the vendor is expected to fulfill.
Buyers should list the type of glassware they require along with related laboratory supplies.
Project Budget
Buyers should define a budget for the required items.
Buyers should include any budget constraints for costs for transporting the glassware and other supplies to their location.
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