Overview:
The rise in drunk driving is the prime factor driving the overall remote breathalyser market. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 10,497 people died in accidents due to drunk driving in 2016. Within the same year, more than 1 million drivers were caught and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. This growing incidence has encouraged the need to curb such accidents, and thus periodic examinations of drivers take place. The World Health Organization has set targets for reducing the worldwide mortalities caused by road traffic accidents by 2020. Alcohol consumption is one of the major causes of such injuries. Such constant developments further increase the demand for remote breathalysers across the world, thus catalyzing the growth of the overall market.
Remote breathalysers are also used for clinical applications such as treating alcohol use disorders. These devices are used for monitoring alcohol consumption levels in patients addicted to it. Remote breathalysers are easy to use, and the latest advancements in technology enable point-of-care facilities for patients. Remote breathalysers are also growing in demand among rehabilitation centers.
SoberLink Healthcare LLC’s latest remote breathalyser has received FDA 510(k) clearance for medical use. This new remote breathalyser is wireless in nature, uses facial recognition to match identities, and encompasses stamper-resistant sensors to maintain the integrity of the test. This device also comprises a cloud-based recovery management tool that monitors the alcohol test from start to finish.
Of the geographies studied, North America accounted for the largest market share owing to its increase in alcohol consumption, rise in the number of individual car owners, and growing investment in developing advanced technology. Europe follows the trend of North America in alcohol consumption and shows a potential CAGR during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. With economic growth in Asia Pacific, there is a rise in individual car owners and an increase in alcohol consumption among teenagers, which contribute to the growth of this market.
The global remote breathalyser market is segmented as follows:
Sensor Classification
- Fuel cell sensors
- Semiconductor oxide sensors
end-users
- Law Enforcement
- Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
- Workplace abuse testing
- Sports Centers
- Personal Users
- Rehabilitation Centers
By Geography
- North America
- United States
- Canada
Europe
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- rest of Latin America
Middle East and Africa
- GCC
- Rest of the Middle East and Africa
Remote breathalysers have a large market reach all over the world. The rise in alcohol abuse has led to an increase in investment among various leading market players in developing the latest technologies and attaining maximum penetration within the market. The global remote breathalysers market comprises various industrial players, namely, Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc., Alere, Inc., Lifeloc Technologies, Soberlink Healthcare LLC, Andatech Private Limited, BACtrack, Lion Laboratories Limited, Intoximeters, Inc., Quest Diagnostics, others.
This report offers the following:
- An in-depth analysis of the global remote breathalyser market
- Market trends and a complete understanding of the forecast period from 2018 to 2026, considering the historical data for 2016 and keeping 2017 as the base year.
- Market evaluation pertaining to each segment
- Qualitative information about market dynamics with regard to market drivers, opportunities, and restraints
- A thorough understanding of the key market players and the competitive landscape with the respective profiles of each player.
