Global Food Safety Testing Market
Description
Food Safety Testing Market size was valued at USD 26.02 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 28.21 billion in 2024 to USD 51.39 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period (2024-2032).
The global food safety testing market is witnessing steady growth driven by rising cases of foodborne illnesses, heightened consumer awareness, and stringent regulatory mandates across the food supply chain. With globalization of food trade and increasing complexity in production and distribution systems, advanced testing solutions have become essential to detect pathogens, pesticides, toxins, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), heavy metals, and microplastics to ensure compliance with global safety standards.
Rapid advancements in technologies such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), ELISA, biosensors, nanotechnology, mass spectrometry, and next-generation sequencing have enhanced testing speed, sensitivity, and accuracy. These innovations allow real-time monitoring, portable on-site testing, and faster decision-making, reducing dependency on centralized labs. The shift from traditional to rapid testing methods is accelerating, with rapid solutions projected to record the highest CAGR.
Meat, poultry, and seafood products remain the largest tested food category due to their high susceptibility to contamination from pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli. North America and Europe dominate the market, owing to well-established regulatory frameworks (FDA, EFSA, CFIA), while Asia-Pacific is experiencing the fastest growth due to rising incidences of contamination, expanding food exports, and increased investment in testing infrastructure.
Key drivers include stringent food safety laws, growth in international food trade, increased food allergy prevalence, and the push for transparency and traceability via blockchain and IoT-enabled tracking. However, high equipment procurement and maintenance costs, inadequate infrastructure in developing regions, and fragmented regulatory enforcement hinder market expansion.
Leading players such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, Eurofins Scientific, SGS SA, Intertek Group, and Bureau Veritas are investing in automation, AI-powered data analytics, rapid pathogen detection kits, and integrated compliance solutions to expand capacity and improve turnaround times. The competitive landscape is moderately consolidated, with innovation and compliance expertise as primary differentiators.
The global food safety testing market is witnessing steady growth driven by rising cases of foodborne illnesses, heightened consumer awareness, and stringent regulatory mandates across the food supply chain. With globalization of food trade and increasing complexity in production and distribution systems, advanced testing solutions have become essential to detect pathogens, pesticides, toxins, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), heavy metals, and microplastics to ensure compliance with global safety standards.
Rapid advancements in technologies such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), ELISA, biosensors, nanotechnology, mass spectrometry, and next-generation sequencing have enhanced testing speed, sensitivity, and accuracy. These innovations allow real-time monitoring, portable on-site testing, and faster decision-making, reducing dependency on centralized labs. The shift from traditional to rapid testing methods is accelerating, with rapid solutions projected to record the highest CAGR.
Meat, poultry, and seafood products remain the largest tested food category due to their high susceptibility to contamination from pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli. North America and Europe dominate the market, owing to well-established regulatory frameworks (FDA, EFSA, CFIA), while Asia-Pacific is experiencing the fastest growth due to rising incidences of contamination, expanding food exports, and increased investment in testing infrastructure.
Key drivers include stringent food safety laws, growth in international food trade, increased food allergy prevalence, and the push for transparency and traceability via blockchain and IoT-enabled tracking. However, high equipment procurement and maintenance costs, inadequate infrastructure in developing regions, and fragmented regulatory enforcement hinder market expansion.
Leading players such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, Eurofins Scientific, SGS SA, Intertek Group, and Bureau Veritas are investing in automation, AI-powered data analytics, rapid pathogen detection kits, and integrated compliance solutions to expand capacity and improve turnaround times. The competitive landscape is moderately consolidated, with innovation and compliance expertise as primary differentiators.
Table of Contents
281 Pages
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.2. Definitions
- 1.3. Market Scope
- 2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Information Procurement
- 2.2. Secondary & Primary Data Sources
- 2.3. Market Size Estimation
- 2.4. Market Assumptions & Limitations
- 3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Market Overview Outlook
- 3.2. Supply Demand Trend Analysis
- 3.3. Segmental Opportunity Analysis
- 4. Market Dynamics & Outlook
- 4.1. Market Dynamics
- 4.1.1. Drivers
- 4.1.2. Opportunities
- 4.1.3. Restraints
- 4.1.4. Challenges
- 4.2. Porter’s Analysis
- 4.2.1. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2.2. Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.2.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.2.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.2.5. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5. Key Market Insights
- 5.1. Technology Analysis
- 5.2. Value Chain Analysis
- 5.3. Ecosystem of the Market
- 5.4. Patent Analysis
- 5.5. Pricing Analysis
- 5.6. Regulatory Landscape
- 5.7. Innovation Matrix
- 5.8. PESTEL Analysis
- 5.9. Top Investment Analysis
- 5.10. Key Success Factors
- 5.11. Degree of Competition
- 6. Food Safety Testing Market by Offering
- 6.1. Market Overview
- 6.2. Reagents & Consumables
- 6.3. Devices & Instruments
- 6.4. Services
- 7. Food Safety Testing Market by Contaminant
- 7.1. Market Overview
- 7.2. Pathogens
- 7.3. Pesticides
- 7.4. Toxins
- 7.5. GMOs
- 7.6. Others
- 8. Food Safety Testing Market by Technology
- 8.1. Market Overview
- 8.2. Traditional
- 8.3. Rapid
- 9. Food Safety Testing Market by Food Type
- 9.1. Meat, Poultry & Seafood Products
- 9.2. Dairy Products
- 9.3. Processed Food
- 9.4. Fruits & Vegetables
- 9.5. Others
- 10. Food Safety Testing Market by Region
- 10.1. North America
- 10.1.1. USA
- 10.1.2. Canada
- 10.2. Europe
- 10.2.1. Germany
- 10.2.2. UK
- 10.2.3. France
- 10.2.4. Italy
- 10.2.5. Spain
- 10.2.6. Rest of Europe
- 10.3. Asia-Pacific
- 10.3.1. China
- 10.3.2. India
- 10.3.3. Japan
- 10.3.4. South Korea
- 10.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 10.4. Latin America
- 10.4.1. Brazil
- 10.4.2. Rest of Latin America
- 10.5. Middle East & Africa
- 10.5.1. GCC Countries
- 10.5.2. South Africa
- 10.5.3. Rest of MEA
- 11. Competitive Landscape
- 11.1. Top 5 Player Comparison
- 11.2. Market Positioning of Key Players, 2024
- 11.3. Strategies Adopted by Key Market Players
- 11.4. Recent Activities in the Market
- 11.5. Key Companies Market Share (%)
- 12. Company Profiles
- 12.1. Thermo Fisher Scientific
- 12.2. Danaher
- 12.3. Mettler Toledo
- 12.4. Agilent Technologies
- 12.5. Charm Sciences
- 12.6. Hygiena
- 12.7. Neogen Corporation
- 12.8. Waters Corporation
- 12.9. 3M
- 12.10. Eurofins Scientific
- 12.11. Intertek Group PLC
- 12.12. Bureau Veritas
- 12.13. ALS Limited
- 12.14. SGS SA
- 12.15. AsureQuality
- 12.16. TÜV SÜD
- 12.17. TÜV NORD Group
- 12.18. Microbac Laboratories Inc.
- 12.19. Romer Labs
- 13. Conclusion & Recommendation
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