Environmental Testing Market by Sample (Wastewater/Effluent, Soil & Sediments, Water, Air), Technology, Tested Material (Microbial Contamination, Organic Compounds, Inorganic Compounds, Residues, Solids), End User, and Region - Global Forecast to 2030

The environmental testing market is estimated at USD 7.43 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 9.32 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.6 % from 2025 to 2030. Increasing industrialization, urbanization, and waste production have led to rising levels of pollution in air, water, and land, resulting in environmental degradation. This creates a high need of testing services to mitigate the risk of contamination. With the growth of industries, the emission of toxic pollutants into the environment like chemical waste, particulate matter, greenhouse gases, and heavy metals has become more common. Further urbanization also results in increased traffic emissions, construction-related pollutants, and greater waste generation, which further pollute the environment. Also, the lack of proper waste disposal, especially in landfills and water bodies, leads to the pollution of groundwater, rivers, lakes, and oceans.

“The rapid testing segment dominated the technology segment of the environmental testing market.”

The rapid testing technology segment dominated the environmental testing market as it can meet the growing demand for faster, more accurate, and cost-effective testing solutions. This growth is attributed to its capability to provide fast, precise, and economical solutions for real-time monitoring of environmental parameters. For instance, handheld water testing kits have proved extremely useful in disaster relief operations, such as in Hurricane Katrina and the Haitian earthquake, when handheld water testing kits enabled quick identification of harmful pathogens in water. In urban areas such as California, IoT-enabled air quality sensors are giving real-time information about pollution levels, enabling authorities to take immediate measures to enhance air quality.

“The wastewater/effluent segment dominated the sample segment of the environmental testing market.”

The wastewater/effluent segment is projected to dominate the environmental testing market, as the population worldwide has increased awareness about water quality, pollution control, and regulatory issues. The production of wastewater and effluent has risen, making it one of the largest areas for monitoring and testing due to an increase in industrialization in various economies. This aspect is specifically fueled by the necessity to track the quality of treated and untreated wastewater that is discharged into water bodies so that it meets strict regulations on pollutants like heavy metals, chemical toxins, microorganisms, and nutrients like phosphates and nitrogen.

During the forecast period, Asia Pacific within the region segment is estimated to witness a significant CAGR in the environmental testing market.

Both rapid population growth, and rapid urbanization, would result in Asia Pacific (APAC) recording the most significant growth rates in the market for environmental testing. The region comprises booming economies like China, India, and Southeast Asia, where industrial development and urbanization are on the rise. This wave of industrialization creates immense pollution in air, water, and land, demanding more frequent testing of the environment to monitor and control the impurities. This creates a strong demand for environmental testing services and equipment to assess contamination levels and ensure adherence to environmental standards. Moreover, the region is also plagued by some serious issues like air pollution, water shortages, and waste disposal problems, and this increases demand for efficient test solutions to save public health as well as the environment.

In-depth interviews have been conducted with chief executive officers (CEOs), Directors, and other executives from various key organizations operating in the environmental testing market:

By Company Type: Tier 1 – 25%, Tier 2 – 35%, and Tier 3 – 40%

By Designation: CXO’s – 25%, Managers – 45%, Director Level- 30%

By Region: North America – 17%, Europe – 28%, Asia Pacific – 33%, South America – 6% and Rest of the World –16%

Prominent companies in the market include SGS SA (Switzerland), Bureau Veritas (France), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), Intertek Group Plc (UK), TÜV SÜD (Germany), AsureQuality (New Zealand), ALS Limited (Australia), Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation (US), Microbac Laboratories, Inc. (US), Envirolab Services Pty Ltd (Australia), R J Hill Laboratories Limited (New Zealand), Symbio Laboratories (Australia), Alex Stewart International (UK), EMSL Analytical, Inc. (US) , F.B.A. Laboratories Ltd. (Ireland)., EnviroSure, Inc. (US), Sigma Test and Research Centre (India), Montrose Environmental Group Inc (US), Anacon Laboratories (India), Pace Analytical (US).

Other players in the market include SPL (US), Suburban Testing Labs (US), Element Materials Technology (UK), Tradebe (Spain), RKCT Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (India)

Research Coverage:

This research report categorizes the environmental testing market by sample (wastewater/effluent, soil & sediment, water, air, others), technology (rapid and traditional), tested material (microbial contamination, organic compounds, inorganic compounds, residues, solids), end-users (industries, agriculture and irrigation sector, government institutes, research and academic institution, forestry and geology, healthcare sector), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World). The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of environmental testing. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, services, key strategies, contracts, partnerships, agreements, new service launches, mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the environmental testing market. Competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the environmental testing market ecosystem is covered in this report. Furthermore, industry-specific trends such as technology analysis, ecosystem and market mapping, and patent, and regulatory landscape, among others, are also covered in the study.

Reasons to buy this report:

The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall environmental testing and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

Analysis of key drivers (increasing industrialization, urbanization, and deforestation), restraints (high capital investment for accurate and sensitive analytical testing), opportunities (increase in industrial activities in emerging economies), and challenges (lack of basic supporting infrastructure) influencing the growth of the environmental testing market.

New product launch/Innovation: Detailed insights on research & development activities and new product launches in the environmental testing market.

Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyzes environmental testing across varied regions.

Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the environmental testing market.

Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, product offerings, brand/product comparison, and product food prints of leading players such as SGS SA (Switzerland), Bureau Veritas (France), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), Intertek Group Plc (UK), TÜV SÜD (Germany)and other players in the environmental testing market. Show more