Water Testing and Analysis Market Report 2026

The water testing and analysis market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.54 billion in 2025 to $5.86 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising industrialization impacting water resources, increasing awareness of water contamination risks, development of regulatory water standards, growth in environmental monitoring frameworks, expansion of industrial water usage.

The water testing and analysis market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.27 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing importance of sustainable water management, rising need for precision water testing, strengthening regulatory enforcement globally, increasing industrial and municipal testing requirements, expanding applications across key end user industries. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing focus on water quality compliance, growing adoption of advanced testing instruments, rising requirement for industrial water monitoring, strengthening emphasis on environmental water safety, increasing use of portable water testing solutions.

The increasing prevalence of waterborne diseases is contributing to the growth of the water testing and analysis market. Waterborne diseases occur when drinking water is contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms such as protozoa, viruses, bacteria, and intestinal parasites. The rise in these diseases is largely driven by climate change, as more frequent flooding and extreme weather events contaminate water sources and facilitate the spread of pathogens. Water testing and analysis play a crucial role in preventing and managing waterborne diseases by enabling early detection of harmful contaminants and pathogens, supporting timely intervention and safe water management practices. For instance, in September 2024, according to the World Health Organization, a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization, cholera cases increased by 13% in 2023, while related deaths rose sharply by 71% compared to 2022. Therefore, the growing prevalence of waterborne diseases is expected to drive the growth of the water testing and analysis market.

Major companies operating in the water testing and analysis market are focusing on the development of innovative solutions such as automated, high-throughput, and multi-parameter analyzers to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. A multi-parameter analyzer is a laboratory instrument capable of measuring multiple water quality indicators, including pH, nutrients, and contaminants, within a single analysis. For instance, in February 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a US-based science and clinical research company, introduced two new wet-chemistry analyzers - the Thermo Scientific Gallery Aqua Master and Thermo Scientific Gallery Plus Aqua Master - designed for environmental, agricultural, and industrial water testing laboratories. These systems provide fully automated workflows, allowing laboratories to analyze multiple water quality parameters with minimal manual involvement. They comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) methods and international standards, ensuring accurate and regulatory-compliant results. Additionally, reduced reagent consumption and lower maintenance needs make these analyzers a cost-effective option for high-throughput water testing across various applications.

In April 2023, HORIBA Advanced Techno Co. Ltd., a Japan-based provider of measurement products and services for water and other liquids, acquired Tethys Instruments SAS for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances HORIBA Advanced Techno’s portfolio of market-ready solutions and strengthens its research and development capabilities in water quality monitoring systems. The transaction also allows HORIBA Advanced Techno to leverage Tethys’ expertise in UV spectroscopy, creating strong synergies with HORIBA’s existing strengths in electrochemistry and sampling technologies. Tethys Instruments SAS is a France-based manufacturer specializing in measurement technologies for water quality analysis.

Major companies operating in the water testing and analysis market report are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Danaher Corporation, Agilent Technologies Inc., Shimadzu Corporation, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Horiba Ltd., Endress+Hauser Management AG, ABB Ltd., Siemens AG, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Xylem Inc., Veolia Environnement SA, SUEZ SA, Eurofins Scientific SE, SGS S.A., Intertek Group plc, Bureau Veritas SA, ALS Limited, NSF International, Merieux NutriSciences Corporation, Tintometer GmbH, IDEXX Laboratories Inc.

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

The water testing and analysis market includes revenues earned by entities by providing analyzing services through handheld, portable and benchtop analyzers. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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