Japan Forensic Technologies Market

Market Overview:

Japan forensic technologies market size reached USD 1.4 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.50% during 2025-2033. The rapid advancements in forensic technologies, such as DNA analysis, fingerprint recognition, and digital forensics, which help to investigate and solve crimes, are driving the market.

Forensic technologies refer to a diverse range of scientific and investigative methods employed in the field of forensics, which is the application of science to solve crimes and legal disputes. These technologies aim to collect, analyze, and interpret evidence to support criminal investigations and legal proceedings. They encompass various disciplines such as DNA analysis, fingerprinting, ballistics, toxicology, digital forensics, and more. Forensic scientists use these technologies to examine physical evidence like bloodstains, hair, and fibers, helping to identify individuals involved in crimes or establish timelines and circumstances of events. DNA profiling, in particular, has revolutionized criminal investigations by providing highly accurate identification of individuals. Digital forensics is increasingly important in the modern age, involving the recovery and analysis of digital data from computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices to uncover cybercrimes or digital evidence related to traditional crimes. Overall, forensic technologies play a crucial role in the pursuit of justice, aiding law enforcement agencies and courts in solving crimes and ensuring the fair and evidence-based adjudication of legal matters.

Japan Forensic Technologies Market Trends:

The forensic technologies market in Japan is experiencing robust growth, primarily driven by several interconnected factors. To begin with, the increasing sophistication of criminal activities has necessitated the development and adoption of advanced forensic tools and techniques. Consequently, law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories are increasingly turning to cutting-edge technologies to solve complex cases. Furthermore, the rising awareness of the importance of forensic evidence in the justice system has led to higher demand for forensic technologies. This awareness, in turn, has been fueled by high-profile criminal cases that have underscored the critical role of forensics in solving crimes and ensuring justice. Moreover, the rapid advancements in biotechnology, including DNA analysis and forensic genetics, which offer higher precision and accuracy in identifying suspects and victims, are expected to drive the forensic technologies market in Japan during the forecast period.

Japan Forensic Technologies Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, service, technique, and application.

Product Insights:

• Digital and Computer Forensics
• Ballistic Forensics
• DNA Testing
• Biometrics
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product. This includes digital and computer forensics, ballistic forensics, DNA testing, biometrics, and others.

Service Insights:

• Laboratory Forensics
  • DNA Testing
  • Drug Testing
  • Biometrics
  • Others
• Forensic Consulting

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the service have also been provided in the report. This includes laboratory forensics (DNA testing, drug testing, biometrics, and others), and forensic consulting

Technique Insights:

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Capillary Electrophoresis
• Next-Generation Sequencing
• Rapid DNA Analysis
• Automated Liquid Handling Technology
• Microarrays
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the technique. This includes polymerase chain reaction (PCR), capillary electrophoresis, next-generation sequencing, rapid DNA analysis, automated DNA analysis, automated liquid handling technology, microarrays, and others.

Application Insights:

• Pharmacogenetics
• Biodefense and Bio-Surveillance
• Judicial and Law Enforcement
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes pharmacogenetics, biodefense and bio-surveillance, judicial and law enforcement, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Kanto Region
• Kansai/Kinki Region
• Central/ Chubu Region
• Kyushu-Okinawa Region
• Tohoku Region
• Chugoku Region
• Hokkaido Region
• Shikoku Region

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Japan Forensic Technologies Market News:

• July 2025: Saviynt, a prominent provider of AI-driven identity and governance platform solutions built for the cloud, revealed significant global expansion plans, which involve establishing new regional offices in the Asia Pacific, Japan, Europe, and the Middle East, initiating dedicated customer support operations in Europe, and intentions for a much larger office in India. These investments signify a new stage in Saviynt’s swift international expansion and strengthen its role as the identity leader for businesses globally.
• May 2025: Liquid Inc., an entirely owned subsidiary of ELEMENTS Inc. and a leading company in Japan’s digital identity sector, has maintained its status as the nation's premier electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) provider for the sixth straight fiscal year.
• April 2025: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, supported financially by the Government of Japan, has supplied the State Scientific Research Forensic Centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine with five sets of equipment for forensic molecular genetic analyses and two gas chromatographs intended for detecting traces of gunshot and explosive residues, narcotics, and various other substances.
• January 2024: The PwC Japan Group announced that it will split its forensic services department from PwC Advisory LLC to create PwC Risk Advisory LLC, a new entity concentrating on forensic services, on 1 March 2024. The new company will offer services to enhance a broad array of forensic solutions it has provided for nearly two decades, including fact-finding and risk management, digital forensics, eDiscovery, and royalty audits concerning accounting fraud, quality fraud, bribery, and unfair competition.

Japan Forensic Technologies Market Report Coverage:

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Japan forensic technologies market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Japan forensic technologies market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Japan forensic technologies industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.