Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market

By Product;

Instruments & Services, Consumables and Software

By Application;

CT/NG Testing, Syphilis Testing [PCR Testing, Non-PCR Testing], Gonorrhea Testing, HSV Testing[PCR Testing, Non-PCR Testing], HPV Testing, HIV Testing, Ureaplasma & Mycoplasma Testing, Trichomonas, VZV Testing [PCR Testing, Non-PCR Testing] and Others

By Technology;

Immunoassay, Molecular Diagnostics and Others

By Location Of Testing;

Laboratory Testing[Commercial/Private Labs], Public Health Labs and Point Of Care Testing

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn128553555 Published Date: September, 2025 Updated Date: November, 2025

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market Overview

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market (USD Million)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market was valued at USD 2,284.19 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 3,889.40 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.9%.


Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 7.9 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)7.9 %
Market Size (2024)USD 2,284.19 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 3,889.40 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages363
2,284.19
2024
3,889.40
2031

Major Players

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • Bio-Rad Laboratories
  • Hologic, Inc
  • Roche Diagnostics
  • Siemens Healthineers
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Cepheid
  • QIAGEN
  • bioMérieux

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by growing public awareness about sexual health, rising STD prevalence, and continuous breakthroughs in diagnostic technologies. With over 1 million new STD infections reported daily worldwide, the urgency for early, accurate detection has never been more critical. As a result, governments and healthcare agencies are increasingly emphasizing routine screening and timely disease management to curb transmission rates and improve public health outcomes.

Target Population and Rapid Testing Solutions
An estimated 60% of all STD cases occur in individuals aged 15 to 24, leading global health organizations to focus efforts on enhancing diagnostic access for adolescents and sexually active adults. The emergence of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) has revolutionized point-of-care testing, delivering results in under 30 minutes with more than 90% sensitivity and specificity. These user-friendly, efficient tools are proving essential in expanding testing coverage, especially in resource-constrained and community-based settings.

Technological Innovations and Automation
Innovations in molecular diagnostics—particularly nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)—have significantly boosted the sensitivity and precision of STD detection. These advanced testing methods now make up nearly 40% of the diagnostic market, offering high-accuracy pathogen identification and enabling prompt, targeted treatment. Additionally, the incorporation of automated platforms and digital health technologies is improving laboratory efficiency, cutting down turnaround times, and enhancing the overall patient experience.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Product
    2. Market Snapshot, By Application
    3. Market Snapshot, By Technology
    4. Market Snapshot, By Location Of Testing
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Increasing awareness and education
        2. Technological advancements in diagnostics
        3. Rising incidence of STDs globally
        4. Growing demand for rapid testing
      2. Restraints
        1. Stigma associated with STD testing
        2. Limited access to healthcare facilities
        3. High cost of diagnostic procedures
        4. Regulatory challenges in some regions
      3. Opportunities
        1. Expansion of point-of-care testing
        2. Emerging markets with untapped potential
        3. Development of novel diagnostic techniques
        4. Collaborations for awareness campaigns
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market, By Product, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Instruments & Services
      2. Consumables
      3. Software
    2. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. CT/NG Testing
      2. Syphilis Testing
        1. PCR Testing
        2. Non-PCR Testing
      3. Gonorrhea Testing
      4. HSV Testing
        1. PCR Testing
        2. Non-PCR Testing
      5. HPV Testing
      6. HIV Testing
      7. Ureaplasma & Mycoplasma Testing
      8. Trichomonas
      9. VZV Testing
        1. PCR Testing
        2. Non-PCR Testing
      10. Others
    3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Immunoassay
      2. Molecular Diagnostics
      3. Others
    4. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market, By Location Of Testing, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Laboratory Testing
        1. Commercial/Private Labs
        2. Public Health Labs
      2. Point Of Care Testing
    5. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Diagnostics Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
      2. Abbott Laboratories
      3. Danaher Corporation (Cepheid)
      4. Hologic, Inc.
      5. bioMérieux SA
      6. QIAGEN N.V.
      7. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
      8. Siemens Healthineers AG
      9. Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
      10. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
      11. DiaSorin S.p.A
      12. OraSure Technologies, Inc.
      13. Quest Diagnostics
      14. Chembio Diagnostics, Inc.
      15. Trinity Biotech plc
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market