2026 Global: Cannabis Testing Market-Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Cannabis Testing Market-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for cannabis testing market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the cannabis testing market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
The cannabis testing market features prominent players spanning laboratories, analytical services, and instrument providers, driven by expanding legalization and stringent regulatory demands for potency, contaminant, and compliance testing. Key laboratories include Eurofins Scientific, a global leader offering comprehensive potency and microbial testing with ISO accreditations across multiple states, and SC Labs, which dominates through multi-state expansions like acquiring C4 Laboratories and partnering for national standards such as Trust in Testing Certification. Steep Hill Labs (also listed as Step Hill, Inc.) provides advanced genetic and potency profiling, while PharmLabs, Cannalysis, and MCR Labs specialize in ISO 17025-accredited services for pesticides, heavy metals, and terpenes, serving cultivators and manufacturers. Instrument giants like Agilent Technologies, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, PerkinElmer Inc., and Merck KGaA (Sigma Aldrich) supply chromatography and spectroscopy tools essential for accurate THC/CBD quantification and safety screening.
These companies thrive amid market fragmentation, where independent labs hold about 33.7% share but face competition from vertically integrated firms like Aurora Cannabis's Anandia Labs acquisition. LabCorp Drug Development and Bureau Veritas excel in pharmaceutical-grade validation for cannabis drug manufacturers, the fastest-growing end-user segment at over 13% CAGR, ensuring cGMP compliance for edibles, oils, and inhalers. Anresco Laboratories, with 70 years of expertise, and Digipath Labs deliver rapid turnaround for vape cartridges and edibles, while CW Analytical, Encore Labs, and ACT Laboratories expand via partnerships like Nova Analytic Labs' New York facility. ProVerde Laboratories and Certified Analytical Laboratories (CAL) focus on regional dominance in states like Massachusetts and Florida, offering R&D for strain authenticity and pathogen screening. Technological innovations, such as Green Scientific Labs' AI-driven LIMS and Agilent's InfinityLab LC Series, enhance efficiency and data integrity.
North America leads with over 45% revenue share, bolstered by 24 U.S. states legalizing recreational cannabis, propelling potency testing—the largest segment—to the forefront. Emerging players like Method Testing Labs and Nordic Analytical Laboratories invest in new facilities for mycotoxins and residual solvents, aligning with Asia-Pacific's high CAGR growth. Consolidations, such as SC Labs' multi-state footprint and Eurofins' acquisition strategy, position top firms for federal rescheduling opportunities, while challenges like data falsification allegations underscore the need for robust accreditation. Overall, these ten majors—Eurofins Scientific, SC Labs, Steep Hill Labs, Agilent Technologies, Shimadzu, PerkinElmer, Merck KGaA, PharmLabs, Anresco, and MCR Labs—drive a market projected to exceed USD 12 billion by 2035 through innovation and compliance focus.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for cannabis testing market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the cannabis testing market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
The cannabis testing market features prominent players spanning laboratories, analytical services, and instrument providers, driven by expanding legalization and stringent regulatory demands for potency, contaminant, and compliance testing. Key laboratories include Eurofins Scientific, a global leader offering comprehensive potency and microbial testing with ISO accreditations across multiple states, and SC Labs, which dominates through multi-state expansions like acquiring C4 Laboratories and partnering for national standards such as Trust in Testing Certification. Steep Hill Labs (also listed as Step Hill, Inc.) provides advanced genetic and potency profiling, while PharmLabs, Cannalysis, and MCR Labs specialize in ISO 17025-accredited services for pesticides, heavy metals, and terpenes, serving cultivators and manufacturers. Instrument giants like Agilent Technologies, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, PerkinElmer Inc., and Merck KGaA (Sigma Aldrich) supply chromatography and spectroscopy tools essential for accurate THC/CBD quantification and safety screening.
These companies thrive amid market fragmentation, where independent labs hold about 33.7% share but face competition from vertically integrated firms like Aurora Cannabis's Anandia Labs acquisition. LabCorp Drug Development and Bureau Veritas excel in pharmaceutical-grade validation for cannabis drug manufacturers, the fastest-growing end-user segment at over 13% CAGR, ensuring cGMP compliance for edibles, oils, and inhalers. Anresco Laboratories, with 70 years of expertise, and Digipath Labs deliver rapid turnaround for vape cartridges and edibles, while CW Analytical, Encore Labs, and ACT Laboratories expand via partnerships like Nova Analytic Labs' New York facility. ProVerde Laboratories and Certified Analytical Laboratories (CAL) focus on regional dominance in states like Massachusetts and Florida, offering R&D for strain authenticity and pathogen screening. Technological innovations, such as Green Scientific Labs' AI-driven LIMS and Agilent's InfinityLab LC Series, enhance efficiency and data integrity.
North America leads with over 45% revenue share, bolstered by 24 U.S. states legalizing recreational cannabis, propelling potency testing—the largest segment—to the forefront. Emerging players like Method Testing Labs and Nordic Analytical Laboratories invest in new facilities for mycotoxins and residual solvents, aligning with Asia-Pacific's high CAGR growth. Consolidations, such as SC Labs' multi-state footprint and Eurofins' acquisition strategy, position top firms for federal rescheduling opportunities, while challenges like data falsification allegations underscore the need for robust accreditation. Overall, these ten majors—Eurofins Scientific, SC Labs, Steep Hill Labs, Agilent Technologies, Shimadzu, PerkinElmer, Merck KGaA, PharmLabs, Anresco, and MCR Labs—drive a market projected to exceed USD 12 billion by 2035 through innovation and compliance focus.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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