Second-hand infrared spectrometer instrument market is hot

In 2012, the total market for used infrared and near-infrared spectroscopy instruments was approximately US$19 million, accounting for less than 2% of the total infrared and near-infrared spectroscopy market size. However, according to the sales statistics, second-hand equipment accounts for nearly 8% of the new sales.

The resale of used laboratory analytical instruments is becoming an increasingly important part of the scientific instrument market, and the infrared (IR) and near infrared (NIR) spectral markets provide a good example. The reliability and performance of second-hand instruments has stimulated the market's demand for them and is expected to show significant growth in the near future.

Laboratory infrared spectroscopy is a very mature technology and has a relatively large use base. Many existing models have proven to be very reliable and still provide the performance required by a large number of end users, leading to the rise of a large number of used instrument markets. Although the overall demand for near-infrared spectroscopy technology has grown considerably in recent years, it is far from being comparable to infrared spectroscopy. Therefore, compared to infrared or other laboratory technologies, the market for used infrared spectroscopy instruments is relatively small.

In 2012, the total market for used infrared and near-infrared spectroscopy instruments was approximately US$19 million, accounting for less than 2% of the total infrared and near-infrared spectroscopy market size. However, according to the sales statistics, second-hand equipment accounts for nearly 8% of the new sales. Brokers of used equipment will continue to develop their sales and support capabilities. As the scale of users expands, the demand for used instruments for infrared and near-infrared spectroscopy will continue to grow in the coming years.