Heavy Metal Testing in Food and Beverage Application Market Report 2025

The heavy metal testing in food and beverage application market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.69 billion in 2024 to $4 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to public health concerns, incidents of contamination, globalization of food supply chains, consumer awareness and demand, industry initiatives for quality assurance, food industry certification programs, advancements in testing equipment, global food safety initiatives.

The heavy metal testing in food and beverage application market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.62 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emergence of new contaminants, continued global trade dynamics, rising consumer expectations, customized testing solutions, expansion of analytical testing services, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and heavy metals, focus on risk assessment. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in analytical technologies, industry collaboration for standardization, rapid testing methods and kits, blockchain technology for traceability, integration of data management systems, continued research for emerging contaminants.

The rising prevalence of food allergies is expected to drive growth in the heavy metal testing market for food and beverage applications. A food allergy is an immune system response to specific foods that can lead to various reactions, including digestive issues, hives, and airway swelling, even from small amounts of the allergenic food. Heavy metal testing is essential for detecting high levels of toxic or potentially harmful heavy metals in food and beverages, ensuring overall food safety. Consequently, the increasing number of individuals with food allergies is heightening the demand for various heavy metal testing technologies. For instance, in May 2022, Food Insight, a food information hub established by the International Food Information Council (a non-profit organization), reported that approximately 32 million people in the United States have food allergies, with around 200,000 individuals seeking emergency medical care each year due to these allergies. Additionally, one in every 13 children is diagnosed with a food allergy. Therefore, the growing number of people suffering from food allergies is propelling the demand for heavy metal testing in the food and beverage market.

The rising consumer health awareness is anticipated to fuel the growth of the heavy metal testing market in food and beverage applications. Consumer health awareness encompasses the knowledge, understanding, and consciousness that individuals possess regarding various health and wellness aspects, including their physical and mental well-being, as well as the effects of products, services, and lifestyle choices on health. Health-conscious consumers, who recognize the potential risks associated with heavy metal contamination in food, are more inclined to demand products that adhere to stringent safety standards. They actively seek food and beverage items certified as heavy metal-free, which increases the demand for testing services. For example, in January 2023, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, a UK-based levy board, reported a 9% increase in the concern for "healthy food that is affordable" over the past year. Consequently, the growing consumer health awareness is driving the expansion of the heavy metal testing market in food and beverage applications.

Major companies in the heavy metal testing market for food and beverage applications are concentrating on innovative technologies like soil-to-spoon transparency to improve the accuracy and reliability of testing processes. This focus aims to ensure safer products for consumers while enhancing traceability throughout the supply chain. Soil-to-spoon transparency is a comprehensive approach that monitors food from its origin to the consumer, ensuring safety and quality at every stage. For example, in October 2024, Babylife Organics, a Canadian company specializing in organic products for babies and toddlers, launched a new line of baby food. Babylife Organics conducts heavy metal testing at four critical points in the supply chain to guarantee comprehensive safety measures.

In September 2024, Hitachi Ltd., a Japan-based company offering a diverse range of products across various sectors, acquired MA Micro Automation GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Hitachi's technology and broaden its market presence. MA Micro Automation GmbH is a Germany-based company that specializes in manufacturing automation solutions, particularly for industrial applications.

In December 2022, Kiwa NV, a Netherlands-based testing, inspection, and certification company, successfully merged with ASI LLC. This strategic merger is poised to expand Kiwa's footprint in the United States, particularly in the areas of food, feed, and farm certifications. ASI LLC, with a legacy spanning over 75 years, has been a key player in providing training, standards creation, recognized certifications, inspections, and consultation services across diverse sectors, including food and beverage, consumer products, cannabis, and dietary supplements.

Major companies operating in the heavy metal testing in food and beverage application market are Société Générale de Surveillance S.A., Eurofins Scientific SE, Intertek Group PLC, Bureau Veritas, Analytical Laboratory Services Limited, Mérieux NutriSciences, Neogen Corporation, AsureQuality Limited, AES Laboratories Private Limited, EnviroLogix Inc., EMSL Analytical Inc., CIS Laboratory, Cotecna SA, Activation Laboratories Limited, AGQ Labs USA, Microbac Laboratories Inc., TÜV SÜD AG, Symbio Laboratories, LGC Limited, Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH, TÜV Rheinland AG, Maxxam Analytics, ALS Scandinavia AB, Silliker Inc., SCS Global Services.

North America was the largest region in the heavy metal testing in food and beverage application market in 2024. The regions covered in the heavy metal testing in food and beverage application market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the heavy metal testing in food and beverage application market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Heavy metal testing in food and beverage applications involves the assessment of toxic or potentially harmful levels of heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, and arsenic in various food and beverage products. Analytical techniques like atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) can be employed to test for lead, cadmium, copper, and zinc.

Key metal types for heavy metal testing in the food and beverage application market include arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, chromium, and other metals. Arsenic is a solid chemical element with diverse applications, including use in wood preservatives, alloys, and semiconductors. Samples for testing can include food, water, blood, and other matrices. Various technologies are utilized, including inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, optical emission spectrometry, atomic absorption spectroscopy, and other methods. This testing is crucial in industries such as food, beverage, dietary supplements, animal feed, fat and oil, and others.

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Heavy metal testing in food and beverage application market consists of revenues earned by providing food testing services for foods such as meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, processed foods, nuts, seeds, spices, and cereals. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Heavy metal testing in the food and beverage application market also includes sales of inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, near-infrared spectroscopy, far-infrared spectroscopy, and fluorescence spectroscopy for testing heavy metals in food ingredients and beverages. 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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