Forensic Technologies: New and Growing Markets

Report Highlights

BCC estimates that total sales of forensic products and services were nearly $10.1 billion in 2010 and that sales will grow at a 9.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2016 to more than $17 billion.

Report Scope

In preparing this report, an overall study of the crime laboratory segment of the U.S. forensic science market was undertaken.  Related areas provided key information as well, as newer areas such as computer forensics make up a growing share of the total forensics business.  All areas of the forensics market are addressed including: identification of current and future technologies, products, market segments/end markets, and government and regulatory agencies.  Participating companies are discussed in light of technological strengths and weaknesses, relative market share, marketing strengths, and innovative marketing practices.

Analyst Credentials

Research Analyst, Kevin Gainer holds both B.A. and M.A. degrees in economic analysis and forecasting and has over 25 years of economic and market research experience.  He is the author of six published books and dozens of technical papers, analyses, and studies published in conference proceedings, including many unpublished proprietary analyses within corporations.  He has worked as a Research Editor and Project Analyst at BCC Research since 1985, and has authored numerous BCC technology market research reports and periodicals.