| Product Code: ETC313664 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Bahrain import trend for bacterial & viral specimen collection in the Bahrain market experienced a notable decline, with a growth rate of -70.03% compared to the previous year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 stood at -37.43%. This significant downturn in import momentum could be attributed to shifting demand patterns or changes in market dynamics impacting trade flows.
The Bacterial and Viral Specimen Collection Market has gained momentum in Bahrain, especially post-pandemic, with greater investment in diagnostic infrastructure. Swabs, transport media, and collection kits are in steady demand from hospitals, labs, and health authorities. The market benefits from imports of high-quality kits and growing attention to public health preparedness and infectious disease monitoring.
Bahrain is witnessing growth in specimen collection systems due to increased diagnostic activity post-pandemic. Trends include demand for sterile, transport-friendly, and user-safe viral transport media and swabs. Innovations in automation-compatible kits and cold chain-friendly packaging are shaping procurement preferences in both public health and private diagnostic labs.
In Bahrain, the bacterial and viral specimen collection market is subject to high volatility depending on public health initiatives and disease outbreaks. Routine demand is limited by the size of the population and the scale of diagnostic laboratories. Additionally, maintaining high-quality logistics for specimen integrity, including cold chain storage, remains a challenge. Market fragmentation and competition from low-cost international suppliers affect profitability for local distributors and service providers.
The pandemic has permanently increased awareness and capacity in diagnostic healthcare. Bahrain is expanding its healthcare infrastructure, creating ongoing demand for specimen collection solutions. Investment opportunities include supplying hospitals, clinics, and labs with advanced, hygienic, and efficient collection kits.
Bahrains healthcare infrastructure has placed increased importance on the bacterial and viral specimen collection market, particularly post-COVID-19. The demand for swabs, vials, and transport media has stabilized at a high baseline due to ongoing diagnostic screening and infection control practices. The Ministry of Health and National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) oversee the registration and quality assurance of specimen collection kits. The government has partnered with both global suppliers and local distributors to ensure steady availability and rapid customs clearance under health emergency protocols and biosafety guidelines.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Overview |
3.1 Bahrain Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing prevalence of infectious diseases |
4.2.2 Rising awareness about the importance of early detection and diagnosis of bacterial and viral infections |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in specimen collection methods and equipment |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited healthcare infrastructure and resources |
4.3.2 High costs associated with specimen collection kits and equipment |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to specimen collection and transportation |
5 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Trends |
6 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market, By Types |
6.1 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenues & Volume, By Bacterial Specimen Collection, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenues & Volume, By Viral Specimen Collection, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenues & Volume, By Diagnostics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenues & Volume, By Research, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market, By End-use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospitals & Clinics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenues & Volume, By Home Test, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenues & Volume, By Research Laboratories, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the number of healthcare facilities using advanced specimen collection methods |
8.2 Adoption rate of new specimen collection technologies in the market |
8.3 Number of research studies or publications citing the importance of proper specimen collection techniques in diagnosing bacterial and viral infections |
9 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Bahrain Bacterial & Viral Specimen Collection Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |