Bottled Water Testing Equipment Market Report 2026

The bottled water testing equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.33 billion in 2025 to $7.79 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing bottled water consumption, expansion of quality assurance laboratories, rising regulatory standards for drinking water, growth of laboratory-based analytical testing, increasing awareness of water contamination.

The bottled water testing equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in automated testing systems, rising demand for real-time water quality monitoring, expansion of bottled water production facilities, growing adoption of portable testing kits, increasing focus on data-driven quality control. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of rapid water testing technologies, rising integration of automated and digital testing instruments, growing demand for high-accuracy contaminant detection, expansion of portable and on-site testing solutions, enhanced focus on regulatory compliance.

A rapid rise in bottled water consumption is expected to drive the growth of the bottled water testing equipment market. Bottled water refers to water that has been treated to achieve high purity or comes from a unique source. Concerns about the taste and safety of tap water have contributed to increased bottled water consumption. Bottled water testing equipment helps ensure water cleanliness and reduces contamination compared to regular water. For example, in March 2024, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), a U.S.-based trade association, reported that bottled water sales in the United States reached a record 15.94 billion gallons, with retail sales exceeding US$48 billion. Growth continued in 2024, with U.S. bottled water consumption rising to 16.4 billion gallons, a 2.9% increase from the previous year. Consequently, this surge in bottled water consumption is expected to boost the bottled water testing equipment market.

Strict government regulations on bottled water are expected to further drive the growth of the bottled water testing equipment market. These regulations require adherence to quality and safety standards, which enhance consumer confidence, promote health and safety, and create a continuous demand for testing to ensure compliance. They also encourage innovation in testing technologies and support market expansion by enabling access to international markets and strengthening brand reputation. For instance, in April 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that its 2023-2024 sampling of 197 bottled water products (including purified, spring, mineral, artesian, domestic, and imported) detected PFAS in 10 samples, though none exceeded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for drinking water. The detection of PFAS in bottled water is therefore driving demand for bottled water testing equipment.

Key players in the bottled water testing equipment market are introducing new, easy-to-use testing solutions to gain a competitive advantage. User-friendly testing solutions provide efficient methods for assessing water quality, delivering accurate results with minimal complexity. For example, in August 2023, Lovibond, a Germany-based water testing equipment company, launched a range of Lovibond Test Kits designed for industrial applications, addressing the growing importance of water management and compliance. The 44-kit range supports various industrial processes, including boiler and cooling water monitoring and disinfection, providing essential reagents and equipment for accurate analysis. The compact, portable design ensures precision and makes the kits suitable for on-site use.

Major companies operating in the bottled water testing equipment market are Agilent Technologies Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Accepta Ltd., PerkinElmer Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Danaher Corporation, Shimadzu Corporation, LaMotte Chemical Products Company, Hach Company, Tintometer India Pvt. Ltd., Palintest Ltd., Hanna Instruments Inc., Horiba Ltd., Endress+Hauser AG, Xylem Inc., YSI Inc., Metrohm India Private Ltd., Myron L Company, AquaPhoenix Scientific Inc., Aqua Solutions Inc., AquaPro Solutions LLC., Applied Membranes Inc., AquaLabo, Beckman Coulter Inc., CEM Corporation, CHEMetrics Inc., Cole-Parmer Instrument Company, EMD Millipore Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the bottled water testing equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bottled water testing equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the bottled water testing equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The bottled water testing equipment market consists of sales of pH meters, conductometers, colorimeters, and turbidimeters, used for P.H. tests, dissolved oxygen tests, conductivity tests, turbidity tests, and T.D.C. tests. 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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