The food testing services market is predicted to reach a value of USD 21.7 billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 49.06 billion by 2033. The market 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:
Consumer’s Growing Interest in Food Safety Drives Market Opportunities
Rising foodborne diseases, toxicity, and spoiled food is driving the sales of food testing services. Therefore, consumers are more conscious of food hygiene and safety. Globally, one in ten people is infected with foodborne diseases every year. Children aged above five usually suffer from food poisoning.
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 4,50,000 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. Several food companies prefer advanced service tools to check food quality.
These companies packed their food items with multiple testing for their customers to build trust. The rising issues related to food in various hotels and restaurants and the spread of the news on social platforms are estimated to increase the adoption of food testing services.
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 8.5% |
| Market Valuation (2023) | USD 21.7 billion |
| Market Valuation (2033) | USD 49.06 billion |
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According to Future Market Insights, the global food testing services market is projected at a healthy 8.5% CAGR during the forecast period. Historically, the market registered a CAGR of 7.9% between 2018 and 2022.
The rising demand for processed and packed food items is increasing the adoption of food testing services. The changing lifestyle, eating habits, and popularity of quick restaurant meal services are further increasing the demand for food testing services.
The market is estimated to reach USD 49.06 billion during the forecast period. In the historical period, the market stood at a valuation of USD 20 billion from 2018 to 2022.
Based on type, the pathogens segment is expected to contribute a significant share of the global market during the forecast period. Each year, millions of cases are related to infectious gastrointestinal diseases caused by foodborne pathogens. These factors drive the emergence of new foodborne pathogens and diseases.
The increased food poisoning due to the mishandling of raw poultry and the consumption of unpasteurized milk and undercooked poultry is driving the market opportunities. The rising stringent food safety regulations and growing consumer health awareness are expanding the market. On the other hand, Genetically Modified Organism (GMOs) is estimated to register at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
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 are growing the adoption of rapid technology.
The rising incidences of foodborne diseases and other microbiological contaminants due to inadequate storage drive the demand for rapid technology. The rising unhygienic food handling practices are increasing the adoption of the technology.
Several testing techniques like mass spectrometry, DNA analysis, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry is evolving in the market. Due to its ability to test a broader range of contaminants than traditional technology, this segment flourishes in market expansion.
Based on the food tested, the poultry, seafood, and meat segment are expected to hold a significant share during the forecast period. The increasing consumption and production of meat and demand for seafood products such as marlin, shrimp, and crabs are rising market opportunities. The increased consumer awareness of foodborne pathogen outbreaks via poultry, seafood, and meat products is rising the demand for poultry, seafood, and meat.
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The USA dominates the global food safety testing market. Stringent regulations imposed by regulatory bodies are a significant factor driving the growth of the market in the USA. The market is also driven by increased food production in the USA. The country also attributed to foodborne disease outbreaks.
Food safety testing is made mandatory at all stages of production and processing, ensuring safe food for consumers while also fueling the market. The common types of testing in the USA are microbial and GMO testing. Various players such as Eurofins Scientific, Intertek, NSF International, and others are present in the USA food testing services market.
China is one of the key contributors to market share in the global market. With the changing consumer attitude and retailer concerns for safe and quality food, positive structural changes have increased the market in China. However, the high occurrence of food safety incidents, rising food exports, and globalization of food trade are driving the food testing market growth in China.
According to China Food and Drug Administration, strict regulations are imposed by regulatory bodies to combat fraud and food adulteration. It resulted in the closure of many food manufacturing and processing plants in China.
The food testing services market in India is divided into meat, dairy, poultry, grains, cereals, vegetables, fruits, and many more. On the flip side, the dairy segment is leading the market in India due to its rapid growth. As India is the world's biggest milk producer, rigorous food testing is required before any dairy products are exported or even consumed. However, the increasing concern about food safety and spreading diseases is surging the market in India during the forecast period.
Spain is currently driving global market growth and is expected to do so in the future. As a result, several market players are creating several market opportunities in the food testing services market in Spain. However, the market for food safety testing is hampered by the demand for meeting test requirements (as defined by various regulations) for trading food products. Therefore, in-house testing has been marketed as a viable solution to Spain's food safety testing problems.
Agriculture and food products have long been the foundation of Spain's food safety policy. Superior quality-control procedures in food products have helped Spain maintain its position in the global market.
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Japan is a hub of technology and innovation. The food testing services market in Japan is growing due to the continuous advancement of technology. With better technology comes better results of the food tested. However, being one of the highly technologically advanced countries, Japan's food testing industry has grown better.
The rising research and development activities and premium quality food items manufactured by top companies are growing the demand for food testing services.
Increasing players consolidated the market during the forecast period. The prominent players focus on healthy and premium quality food items. These players dive deeply into and innovate products through their research and development activities.
Prominent vendors are providing processed and high-quality food items to increase the shelf-life of food by developing advanced technical food testing devices. The strategies adopted by these market players are mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations. They are increasing food testing service sales through various distribution channels to expand market size.
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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 USA, 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 | Type, Technology, Food Tested, Region |
| Key Companies Profiled | SGS SA (Switzerland); Intertek Group plc (The United Kingdom); Eurofins Scientific S.E. (Luxembourg); Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (USA); ALS Limited (Australia); Bureau Veritas SA (France); Merieux NutriSciences Corporation (USA); AsureQuality Limited (New Zealand); Microbac Laboratories, Inc. (USA); Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH (Austria); TÜV SÜD AG (Germany); NEOGEN Corporation (USA); FoodChain ID Group, Inc. (USA); 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 market is valued at USD 21.7 billion in 2023.
SGS SA, Intertek Group plc, Eurofins Scientific S.E. are key market players.
The market is forecast to register a CAGR of 8.5% through 2033.
The market is expected to reach USD 49.06 billion by 2033.
From 2018 to 2022, the market registered a CAGR of 7.9%.
1. Executive Summary | Food Testing Services Market 2. Market Overview 3. Market Background 4. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033 5. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Test Type 5.1. Pathogen 5.2. Allergen 5.3. Residues & Contaminants 5.4. Chemical & Nutritional 5.5. Shelf-life 5.6. GMO 5.7. Others 6. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Application 6.1. Bakery & Confectionery 6.2. Dairy Products 6.3. Processed & Packaged Food 6.4. Infant Food 6.5. Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic Beverages 6.6. Functional Food 6.7. Meat & Poultry Products 6.8. Seafood 7. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Test Technology 7.1. Traditional 7.1.1. Agar Plating 7.1.2. Biochemical Tests 7.2. Rapid 7.2.1. PCR 7.2.2. Chromatography 7.2.3. Mass Spectrometry 7.2.4. ELISA 7.2.5. Others 8. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region 8.1. North America 8.2. Latin America 8.3. Europe 8.4. East Asia 8.5. South Asia 8.6. Oceania 8.7. Middle East and Africa (MEA) 9. North America Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 10. Latin America Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 11. Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 12. East Asia Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 13. South Asia Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 14. Oceania Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 15. MEA Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 16. Key Countries Market Analysis 17. Market Structure Analysis 18. Competition Analysis 18.1. SGS SA 18.2. Intertek Group plc 18.3. Eurofins Scientific S.E. 18.4. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 18.5. ALS Limited 18.6. Bureau Veritas SA 18.7. Merieux NutriSciences Corporation 18.8. AsureQuality Limited 18.9. Microbac Laboratories, Inc. 18.10. Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH 18.11. TÜV SÜD AG 18.12. NEOGEN Corporation 18.13. FoodChain ID Group, Inc. 18.14. R J Hill Laboratories Limited 18.15. Symbio Laboratories 18.16. BIOTECON Diagnostics GmbH 19. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 20. Research Methodology
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