The United States was the largest exporter with 28% of the world total, and the United States was the largest buyer. Makers worldwide hold 11 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices.
What this market covers
Electrochemical sensors and test strips that measure glucose in blood or interstitial fluid. Buyers are people with diabetes, hospitals and meter makers.
Typical segments
- Test strips
- Continuous glucose monitors
- Hospital analyzers
- Implantable sensors
Why this market is moving now
- World trade shrank 21% from 2022 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Ireland is gaining ground: its exports rose 55% from 2022 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.
- Clinical research is active, with studies recruiting now.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| World exports of diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory (HS 382219), the trade category that includes glucose biosensor, were worth $39.86 billion in 2024. | 39.86 USD billion | 2024 | |
| World exports were 21% lower in 2024 than in 2022 ($50.32 billion), calculated from the annual totals. | -21 % since 2022 | 2024 | |
| The United States was the largest exporter in 2024, with 28% of world exports ($11.05 billion). | 28 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The three largest exporters, the United States, Germany and Ireland, shipped 54% of world exports in 2024. | 54 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The United States was the largest importer in 2024, buying $5.75 billion, or 14% of world imports. | 14 % of world imports | 2024 | |
| 59 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 59 countries | 2024 | |
| The average world export price was about $90.66 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 90.66 USD per kg | 2024 | |
| Countries exported 439.6 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 439.6 thousand tonnes | 2024 | |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Ireland grew fastest, with exports up 55% from 2022 to 2024. | +55 % since 2022 | 2024 | |
| Makers worldwide hold 11 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices. | 11 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Home Diagnostics holds 4 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices. | 4 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Infopia Co holds 2 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices. | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Bionostics holds 1 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices. | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Diagnostic Devices holds 1 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices. | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Diagnostic Systems holds 1 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices. | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Kyoto Daiichi Kagaku Co. holds 1 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices. | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| 24,598 clinical studies of diabetes are registered worldwide. | 24,598 registered studies | 2026 | |
| 6,692 of the registered studies of diabetes are sponsored by companies. | 6,692 industry-sponsored studies | 2026 | |
| 2,496 registered studies of diabetes are phase 3 trials. | 2,496 phase 3 studies | 2026 | |
| 1,358 studies of diabetes started worldwide in 2025. | 1,358 studies started in 2025 | 2025 | |
| 1,958 of those studies were recruiting participants in November 2026. | 1,958 recruiting studies | 2026 | |
| Researchers worldwide published 46 papers on glucose biosensor in 2025. | 46 papers | 2025 |
Calculated figures (shares, changes and prices per kilogram) are plain arithmetic on the reported values. Read how we work.
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- People with diabetes
- Hospitals and labs
- Medical device makers
Largest exporting countries, 2024
Largest importing countries, 2024
Company and country rankings
Companies to watch
Home Diagnostics
4 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices.
Infopia Co
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices.
Bionostics
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices.
Diagnostic Devices
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices.
Diagnostic Systems
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices.
Kyoto Daiichi Kagaku Co.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices.
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The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global glucose biosensor market?
There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 382219 reached $39.86 billion in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.
Which countries export the most glucose biosensor?
The United States led world exports in 2024 with 28% of the total, followed by Germany, Ireland and China.
Which countries import the most glucose biosensor?
The United States was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Germany, China and the Netherlands.
Is world trade in glucose biosensor growing?
World exports were 21% lower in 2024 than in 2022.
What is the average export price of glucose biosensor?
Dividing world export value by weight gives about $90.66 per kilogram in 2024.
How many glucose biosensor devices are cleared by the FDA?
Makers worldwide hold 11 FDA 510(k) clearances for glucose biosensor devices.
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