Food Pathogen Testing Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report By Type (Salmonella and E.Coli), By Food Test, By Technology, By Pathogen Type, By End User, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The food pathogen testing market size is expected to reach USD 34.60 Billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Food Pathogen Testing Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Salmonella and E.Coli), By Food Test, By Technology, By Pathogen Type, By End User, and By Region; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Food pathogen testing plays a crucial role in ensuring public health by identifying harmful microorganisms such as salmonella, listeria, E. coli, and campylobacter in food products. It enables early detection of contamination and helps in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. The industry is evolving toward faster, more sensitive, and cost-effective technologies to meet growing food safety standards and regulatory frameworks across global markets.

Food pathogen testing is extensively used across meat, dairy foods, seafood, fruits & vegetables, and processed food sectors. Growing concerns over food safety testing, rising demand for ready-to-eat products, and increasing international food trade have amplified the need for advanced detection methods. Innovation in PCR-based detection, immunoassays, and next-generation sequencing is expanding the scope of pathogen testing. Additionally, stricter government policies and consumer demand for transparency are accelerating the shift toward traceable, certified, and rapid diagnostic solutions.

Food Pathogen Testing Market Report Highlights

Based on type, the salmonella testing segment accounted for the largest market share, primarily due to its significant role in global foodborne illness outbreaks.

In terms of food test, the dairy testing segment is anticipated to expand at a notable rate, fueled by increasing demand for pasteurized and value-added dairy products.

North America's food pathogen testing industry is poised for strong growth, supported by rigorous food safety regulations, sophisticated testing infrastructure, and widespread adoption of standardized diagnostic methods.

Asia Pacific held the dominant revenue share in food pathogen testing during 2024, driven by growing food processing operations, evolving dietary habits, and progressive food safety regulations.

A few global key market players include SGS SA, Eurofins Scientific SE, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Merck KGaA, 3M Company, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Intertek Group plc, Bureau Veritas S.A., Neogen Corporation, AsureQuality Ltd., Microbac Laboratories, Inc., and Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of type, food test, technology, pathogen type, end user, and region:

By Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Salmonella

E.Coli

Campylobacter

Listeria

Other Type

By Food Test Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Meat & Poultry

Fish & Seafood

Dairy

Processed Food

Fruits & Vegetables

Cereals & Grains

Other Food Test

By Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Traditional

Quantitative Culture

Qualitative Culture

Rapid

Convenience-based

PCR

Immunoassay

Other Molecular based test

By Pathogen Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Bacteria

Viruses

Protozoa

Fungi

By End User Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Food Manufacturers

Food Retailers

Quality Control Laboratories

Government Agencies

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America Show more