Pesticide Residue Testing Market Report 2025

The pesticide residue testing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.85 billion in 2024 to $1.97 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stringent regulatory standards, globalization of food supply chains, increased pesticide usage in agriculture, consumer awareness and demand for safe food, expansion of organic farming, trade associations and certification programs.

The pesticide residue testing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.77 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 pesticides, focus on sustainable agriculture, demand for rapid testing methods, consumer preferences for residue-free products, regulatory shifts and updates. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in analytical techniques, multi-residue analysis, blockchain technology for traceability, awareness and education initiatives, collaborative efforts for residue monitoring, rapid technological innovations.

The escalation in food-borne illnesses is anticipated to drive the pesticide residue testing market as a means of preventing and safeguarding consumers against contaminated food. Food-borne illnesses, which result from consuming contaminated food, affect approximately 600 million individuals globally, with one in ten people worldwide suffering from these diseases, as reported by the United Nations in May 2022. Similarly, the California Department of Public Health disclosed in April 2023 that nearly 48 million individuals in the US annually endure foodborne illnesses. This surge in food-related health issues is expected to fuel the demand for pesticide residue testing to ensure food safety and mitigate health risks associated with pesticide-contaminated food products.

The rising demand for organic food is expected to drive the growth of the pesticide residue testing market in the future. Organic food refers to agricultural products produced through environmentally and socially responsible practices, avoiding synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), irradiation, and sewage sludge. Pesticide residue testing plays a crucial role in maintaining the authenticity and safety of organic food, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering consumer trust in organic products and practices. For example, in May 2023, the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, a government department in the UK, reported that in 2022, a total of 509 thousand hectares of land were farmed organically in the UK, reflecting a 0.4% increase compared to 2021. Thus, the growing demand for organic food is propelling the expansion of the pesticide residue testing market.

Leading companies in the pesticide residue testing market are concentrating on the development of artificial intelligence kits to improve the accuracy and efficiency of residue detection in agricultural products. An artificial intelligence kit is a portable device that utilizes AI to quickly analyze samples - such as soil, water, or produce - and determine the presence and concentration of pesticide residues, providing real-time, precise detection for agricultural or food safety purposes. For example, in July 2024, the Tea Research Association, a tea research institute based in India, partnered with Arogyam Medisoft, a biotechnology research firm also in India, to launch ACLIVIA for Tea, a rapid screening platform specifically designed to detect pesticide residues in tea leaves. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, this platform ensures faster and more accurate screening, assisting tea producers in meeting safety standards and reducing harmful chemical exposure. The initiative aims to streamline testing, offering a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional methods of residue detection.

Major players in the pesticide residue testing market are strategically focusing on delivering advanced services, such as the introduction of online booking services for pesticide residue testing. This move aims to simplify the testing process and enhance customer convenience. Online booking services digitize and simplify the process, enabling users to easily schedule and pay for tests online, thereby improving accessibility and efficiency in the agricultural testing sector. For example, in March 2023, Eurofins Agro Testing UK Limited, a UK-based agro-services company, launched a new pesticide residue detection test. This service, available for online booking, proves particularly beneficial for farm assurance schemes that now mandate growers to undergo annual testing or provide a well-substantiated rationale for reduced testing frequency. Farm assurance schemes underscore the significance of testing crops for potential residues to minimize the risk of chemical transfer into the food chain. Eurofins Agro provides a UKAS-accredited pesticide residue test tailored for potatoes, with a cost of £160 per one-kilo sample. Clients can conveniently schedule and pay for the tests online. The laboratory handles samples sent directly, and clients can anticipate receiving results within three to four weeks. This initiative aligns with industry standards and contributes to the overarching goal of ensuring the safety and quality of agricultural products in the market.

In November 2022, Mérieux NutriSciences, a France-based food safety company, acquired Babil Laboratory for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will provide Mérieux NutriSciences with a greater capacity for analyzing pesticides and also helps the company in expanding and strengthening its position in Turkey. Babil Laboratory is a Turkey-based laboratory that is focused on pesticide residue testing.

Major companies operating in the pesticide residue testing market include Eurofins Scientific SE, Bureau Veritas SA, SGS SA, Intertek Group plc, Silliker Inc., ALS Limited, AsureQuality Limited, Scientific Certification Systems Inc., Microbac Laboratories Inc., Symbio Laboratories, Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation, Neogen Corporation, Charm Sciences Inc., Premier Analytical Services, Dairyland Laboratories Inc., Agilent Technologies Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Waters Corporation, Shimadzu Corporation, Merck KGaA, Bruker Corporation, Restek Corporation, LECO Corporation, Scientific Exchange Corporation, Torrent Research Centre, FoodChain ID Inc., AB Sciex LLC, PerkinElmer Inc., Labcorp - Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Quest Diagnostics N.V.

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

Pesticide residue testing involves assessing the presence of pesticide residues in food products to ensure their safety and quality. This testing is crucial for manufacturers and producers to verify that their food meets regulatory standards and is free from harmful chemical residues.

The primary categories of pesticide residue testing encompass herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and other pesticide types. Herbicides specifically target unwanted plants, commonly referred to as weeds, for elimination. Various technologies such as LC-MS (Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry), GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry), HPCL (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography), gas chromatography, among others, are utilized in pesticide residue testing across diverse food categories. These categories include meat and poultry, dairy products, processed foods, fruits and vegetables, cereals, grains, pulses, and other food types. The classes of pesticides tested for include organochlorines, organophosphates, organonitrogens, carbamates, and other pesticide groups, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of different chemical compounds present as residues in food products.

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The pesticide residue testing market includes revenues earned by entities by chemical rapid detection methods, immunoassay methods, enzyme inhibition methods and vivo detection methods. 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 pesticide residue testing market consists of sales of Benchtop NIR analyzers, FTIR milk and beverage analyzers, glutomatic system, process NIR analyzers, and others. 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.

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