The food pathogen testing market is predicted to reach a value of USD 21.7 billion in 2023. Further, the food testing market is predicted to be worth USD 49.06 billion by 2033. The overall market valuation is estimated to secure a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period.
The Factors Propelling the Sales of Food Testing Services are as Follows
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| Food Pathogen Testing Market Share (2022) | USD 20 billion |
| Food Pathogen Testing Market Size Value (2023) | USD 21.7 billion |
| Food Pathogen Testing Market Size Value (2033) | USD 49 billion |
| Food Pathogen Testing Market Growth Rate (2023 to 2033) | 8.5% |
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As per the food pathogen testing market survey report, historically, the market registered a CAGR of 7.9% between 2018 and 2022. During this period, the absolute growth of the global food pathogen testing market was nearly a valuation of USD 20 billion.
The open market operations of the food pathogen testing services witnessed serious challenges during the years 2021 and 2022. However, this period fortified the trends of food pathogen testing in the backdrop of the coronavirus epidemic.
Rising foodborne diseases, toxicity, and spoiled food is driving the adoption of food pathogen testing services. Also, as consumers are now more conscious of food hygiene and safety such services have emerged as a lucrative business.
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 450,000 people die from eating contaminated food. These are the few things that people are beginning to become concerned about more in terms of food safety.
Therefore, several food companies are now preferring advanced food pathogen testing service tools to check food quality before its marketing. These companies pack their food items with multiple food pathogen testing technologies for their customers to build trust.
Based on type, the E. Coli Contamination segment is expected to contribute a greater share of the global market during the forecast period. Each year, many incidents related to infectious gastrointestinal diseases caused by foodborne pathogens are reported across the world.
Food poisoning due to the mishandling of raw poultry and the consumption of undercooked poultry is driving market opportunities. Strengthening safety regulations for unpasteurized milk could strengthen this segment more in the future.
On the other hand, the food testing services segment for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) contamination is registering impressive growth these days.
Based on technology, the rapid technology segment is expected to lead the global market during the forecast period. The increasing multi-functional testing options in less time is popularizing the adoption of rapid listeria tests for food pathogens.
Several testing techniques like mass spectrometry, DNA analysis, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry are evolving rapidly in recent years. Due to its ability to test a broader range of contaminants rapidly in comparison to traditional technology, this segment seems promising.
Based on the application of pathogen testing on several foods, the poultry, seafood, and meat segment remain significant segment. The increasing production, consumption, and import of meat products are expected to further strengthen this segment during the projected period.
The increased consumer awareness of foodborne pathogen outbreaks via non-veg products is strengthening the demand for this market. Moreover, growing demand for seafood products such as marlin, shrimp, and crabs in landlocked countries may also boost this segment.
Until now, the United States dominates the global food pathogen safety testing market. Rigorous regulations imposed by the USFDA are a significant factor driving the adoption of food pathogen testing in the country.
The market is also witnessing higher demand from the export sector owing to increased food production in North America. Food safety testing has been made mandatory at all stages of production and processing, ensuring safe food for consumers.
The most common types of testing in the United States are microbial testing as well as GMO testing. Leading global players such as Eurofins Scientific, Intertek, etc. also belong to the United States food pathogen testing market.
China and India are the leading contributors to the revenue share in the Asia Pacific food pathogen testing market. With the changing consumer attitude and retailer concerns for safe and quality food, positive structural changes have resulted in this shift.
According to China Food and Drug Department, strict regulations have been imposed by regulatory bodies to combat food quality deterioration. It is also anticipated to result in the emergence of many new food pathogen testing service providers in China.
The food pathogen testing market in India is now getting adopted in several food commodities that are available commonly. On the flip side, its application in the dairy products segment is leading the overall market in India.
As India is the world's leading milk producer, therefore the need for sufficient food pathogen testing kits and services is crucial. However, the increasing concern about food safety and spreading diseases is surging the market in India during the forecast period.
Spain is currently driving food pathogen testing trends in the European region that is expected to continue in the future. So, several market players operating in Europe are currently present in Spain and are extending their services to other countries.
Agriculture and food products have long been the foundation of Spain's food safety policy and a thriving food pathogen testing business. Superior quality-control procedures in food pathogen testing service providers have helped Spain maintain its position in the European market.
The emergence of more service providers is expected to fragment the market during the forecast period. Traditionally, the prominent players have focused on healthy and premium quality food items for a promising return. However, with the growing importance of food safety, many new service providers have emerged in the last few years. These players are anticipated to invest highly in business development and innovative products through their research and development activities.
Leading market players are providing services to increase the shelf-life of food by developing advanced technical food testing devices. These global market players are also adopting strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations to expand their network of coverage.
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2023 to 2033 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2018 to 2022 |
| Market Analysis | USD billion for Value |
| Key Countries Covered | The United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, GCC Countries, Türkiye, Northern Africa, and South Africa |
| Key Segments Covered | Contamination Type, Technology, Application, Region |
| Key Companies Profiled | SGS SA (Switzerland); Intertek Group plc (The United Kingdom); Eurofins Scientific S.E. (Luxembourg); Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; ALS Limited (Australia); Bureau Veritas SA (France); Merieux NutriSciences Corporation; AsureQuality Limited (New Zealand); Microbac Laboratories, Inc.; Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH (Austria); TÜV SÜD AG (Germany); NEOGEN Corporation; FoodChain ID Group, Inc.; R J Hill Laboratories Limited (New Zealand); Symbio Laboratories (Australia); BIOTECON Diagnostics GmbH (Germany). |
| Report Coverage | Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competition Intelligence, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Threats Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives |
| Customization & Pricing | Available upon Request |
The global food pathogen testing market is to grow at 8.5% during the forecast period.
The global food pathogen testing market is predicted to be valued at USD 49 billion by 2033.
The global food pathogen testing market was valued at USD 20 billion in 2022.
The United States accounts for nearly 35% revenue share of the global market.
China to witness a higher CAGR in the adoption of food pathogen testing services through 2033.
| Market Size (2023) | USD15,836.90 million |
|---|---|
| Market Projected Size (2033) | USD 30,061.73 million |
| Market Forecasted Value CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 7.0% |
| Market Value (2023) | USD 5893 million |
|---|---|
| Market Expected Value (2033) | USD 10112.8 million |
| Market Projected CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 6% |
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