Soil Fertility Testing Market Report 2026

The soil fertility testing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.29 billion in 2025 to $1.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to traditional reliance on manual soil testing, limited access to laboratory-based fertility assessments, rising need to improve crop yield, early adoption of chemical nutrient testing, increasing awareness of soil degradation.

The soil fertility testing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.77 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for regenerative agriculture practices, rising adoption of AI-enabled soil analytics, increasing integration of IoT-based soil monitoring tools, expanding focus on biological soil fertility testing, rising investment in predictive soil health management. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for comprehensive nutrient profiling, rising adoption of rapid onsite soil testing kits, growth in soil health monitoring for regenerative agriculture, expansion of precision soil mapping across farmlands, rising use of soil biological activity assessment.

The increasing demand for enhanced agricultural production is expected to drive growth in the soil fertility testing market. Enhanced agricultural production refers to improving the efficiency and output of crops and livestock through advanced techniques, technologies, and sustainable practices. This demand is fueled by factors such as a growing global population, rising food needs, decreasing arable land due to urbanization, and climate change challenges that necessitate resilient crop varieties. Soil fertility testing plays a crucial role in boosting agricultural productivity by providing essential insights into soil nutrient levels and conditions, allowing farmers to optimize fertilizer use, increase crop yields, and adopt sustainable practices that enhance productivity while minimizing environmental impact. For example, in October 2024, the International Food Security Assessment (IFSA) by the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) projected that global food demand would grow at an annual rate of 2.8% over the next decade, with Sub-Saharan Africa experiencing the highest growth at 3.9% per year. Consequently, the rising need for improved agricultural production is fueling the expansion of the soil fertility testing market.

Leading companies in the soil fertility testing market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as portable soil nutrient analyzers, to provide farmers with real-time soil health insights for better nutrient management and sustainable agricultural practices. A portable soil nutrient analyzer is a compact device that rapidly measures and analyzes soil nutrient content, often leveraging technologies such as near-infrared spectroscopy or smartphone applications for ease of use and immediate results. For instance, in November 2024, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K), an India-based engineering and technology institute, introduced the Soil Nutrient Sensing Device, a smartphone-compatible tool capable of conducting up to 250 tests on a single charge. This device was developed to address the need for timely soil testing among Indian farmers and was commercialized through a technology transfer agreement with ScaNxt Scientific Technologies Private Limited. Utilizing near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, the device provides real-time soil health data directly to a smartphone, eliminating the need for chemical reagents and complex testing procedures. By enabling precise nutrient management, this innovation has the potential to transform agriculture, improving crop yields, reducing fertilizer waste, and promoting both higher farmer incomes and environmental sustainability.

In June 2023, SGS S.A., a Switzerland-based testing, inspection, and certification company, partnered with AgriCircle AG to introduce a joint initiative aimed at enhancing soil health and regenerative agriculture. This collaboration seeks to equip farmers and other stakeholders in the agri-food industry with innovative tools and expertise to drive sustainable farming practices. AgriCircle AG is a Switzerland-based agri-tech company specializing in advanced solutions for sustainable agriculture.

Major companies operating in the soil fertility testing market are Yara International ASA, SGS SA, Eurofins Scientific SE, Intertek Group plc, ALS Ltd., A&L Great Lakes, AgroLab Group, Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs), Midwest Laboratories, AgSource, Deveron, Spectrum Analytic Inc., Waters Agricultural Laboratories Inc., Agvise Laboratories Inc., Waypoint Analytics, Anacon Laboratories, Polytest Laboratories, Crop Nutrition Laboratory Services Ltd., Ward Laboratories Inc., Tamilnadu Test House Pvt. Ltd., Kinsey Agricultural Services, AgroCares, Logan Labs, Brookside Laboratories Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the soil fertility testing market by increasing the cost of key components and equipment used in onsite and laboratory testing, such as sensors, analytical instruments, and reagents required for physical, chemical, and biological assessments. These added costs particularly affect agriculture-dependent regions in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific where testing equipment is often imported, slowing adoption among small and mid-sized growers. However, tariffs have also encouraged localized manufacturing of testing kits and analytical tools, reducing import reliance and supporting domestic innovation. Overall, tariffs are reshaping procurement strategies, altering cost structures, and driving regional production capabilities across soil testing methods.

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Soil fertility testing is the process of analyzing soil samples to assess their nutrient content, pH levels, and overall health to promote optimal plant growth. This testing helps identify deficiencies or imbalances in essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, along with secondary and micronutrients. It provides valuable insights for farmers, gardeners, and land managers, enabling informed decisions on fertilization, soil amendments, and sustainable agricultural practices to enhance crop yield and maintain soil health over time.

The primary types of soil fertility testing include physical, chemical, and biological testing. Physical testing evaluates soil properties such as texture, structure, and porosity to determine its ability to support plant growth. Testing is conducted using onsite methods or in offsite laboratories. It is applied in areas such as soil structure analysis, aeration assessment, drainage evaluation, and chemical fertility measurement. Soil fertility testing is widely used across industries including agriculture and horticulture, forestry, and environmental monitoring and research.North America was the largest region in the soil fertility testing market in 2025. The regions covered in the soil fertility testing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the soil fertility testing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The soil fertility testing market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as soil nutrient analysis, micronutrient testing, soil texture and composition analysis, and heavy metal testing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The soil fertility testing market also includes sales of home soil test kits, soil pH meters, and soil nutrient test strips. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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