Ecotoxicological Studies Market Report 2026

The ecotoxicological studies market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.03 billion in 2025 to $2.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing environmental pollution monitoring requirements, expansion of chemical and pesticide usage assessments, regulatory demand for ecological safety data, growth of academic and laboratory research activities, advancements in toxicological testing methods.

The ecotoxicological studies market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of in silico and in-vitro testing, rising focus on biodiversity protection, expansion of environmental risk assessment regulations, growing investments in sustainable chemical development, increasing use of AI-driven toxicity prediction tools. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of alternative testing methods, rising use of predictive toxicology models, growing integration of data analytics in ecotoxicology, expansion of multi-species impact assessment studies, enhanced focus on regulatory-compliant testing.

Rising water pollution is expected to drive the growth of the ecotoxicological studies market in the coming years. Water pollution refers to the contamination of water bodies, including lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, by harmful substances or pollutants, resulting in negative impacts on human health, aquatic ecosystems, and the environment. Factors contributing to increased water pollution include industrial discharge, agricultural runoff containing pesticides and fertilizers, improper waste disposal, urbanization causing sewage contamination, and oil spills. Ecotoxicological studies assess the toxicity of pollutants - such as chemicals, heavy metals, and other contaminants - on various organisms in aquatic environments, helping to develop effective pollution control strategies to mitigate harmful effects. For example, in August 2024, Buckingham Futures, a UK-based environmental health recruitment company, reported that the total number of sewage spill hours in England’s rivers and seas rose from 1.75 million hours in 2022 to 3.6 million hours in 2023. Therefore, increasing water pollution is contributing to the growth of the ecotoxicological studies market.

Major companies in the ecotoxicological studies market are actively developing innovative tools such as environmental software to enhance risk assessments and provide more accurate predictions of chemical effects on ecosystems. Environmental software, designed specifically for analyzing chemical impacts on ecosystems and organisms, plays a critical role in these studies by offering modeling, analysis, and prediction capabilities. For example, Ricardo, a UK-based environmental consulting company, introduced the Persistence Assessment Tool in April 2023, the world's first software aimed at improving chemical persistence assessment for environmental safety. This tool helps navigate complex regulations and growing demands for chemical biodegradation testing, ensuring transparency, reliability, and filling gaps in guidance.

In January 2023, Smithers, a US-based testing and consulting services provider, acquired ResChem Analytical Limited to bolster its testing and analysis services for the agricultural industry. This strategic move enhances Smithers' capabilities in ensuring food safety and integrity globally, with ResChem Analytical Limited bringing expertise in method validation, independent laboratory validation, storage stability testing, ecotoxicology, and residue studies to the table.

Major companies operating in the ecotoxicological studies market are AECOM, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp), Eurofins Scientific SE, SGS SA, Bureau Veritas SA, Arcadis, Charles River Laboratories Inc., Intertek Group PLC, Ramboll Group AS, ALS Global Limited, Aragen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., SynTech Research Group, Fera Science Limited, Staphyt Ltd., JRF International Ltd., Gradient Corporation, EnviroScience Inc., ibacon GmbH, Vivotecnia, Noack Laboratorien GmbH, TSG Consulting, Techtron Ltd., Aqua Survey Inc., AquaTox Testing & Consulting Inc., EA Engineering, Science, and Technology Inc., The Smithers Group Inc

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

The ecotoxicological studies market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services, such as toxicity testing, risk assessment, environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, and consultation. 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.

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