The global microbiology & bacterial culture for industrial testing market is estimated to be USD 7.24 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 15.43 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 7.12% during the forecast period 2025-2035. Technological developments in microbial culture techniques, the growing demand for clinical diagnostics and personalized medicine, the growing demand for environmental monitoring and industrial hygiene, the rising demand for food safety and quality control, and the rising investments in research and development will all propel the market's expansion.
Ongoing advancements in microbial culture technologies, including automation in culture-based methods, high-throughput screening, and rapid microbial identification systems, are significantly enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of microbiological testing. In June 2023, Gold Standard Diagnostics launched BACGro Culture Media, an innovative product designed for the identification of pathogenic microorganisms across multiple industries, including food, environmental, and pharmaceutical sectors. This development exemplifies the industry's commitment to improving microbiological testing methodologies and ensuring safety and compliance in diverse applications.
By consumables, the media segment accounted for the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global microbiology & bacterial culture for industrial testing market in 2024 owing to the increased demand for high-quality culture media in food safety, pharmaceutical production, and clinical diagnostics, driven by stringent regulatory standards and a growing emphasis on contamination prevention. For instance, Hardy Diagnostics announced in February 2023 the release of CompactDry TCR, a ready-to-use dehydrated culture medium plate that allows for the 24-hour detection and counting of microbes. Additionally, the reagents segment is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising adoption of rapid and automated microbial testing techniques, which require specialized reagents for accurate and efficient detection of pathogens across various industries.
By application, the food & water testing segment accounted for the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global microbiology & bacterial culture for industrial testing market in 2024 owing to the growing focus on preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring water quality, supported by stringent regulations and increasing consumer awareness of food safety standards. For instance, HiMedia Laboratories announced the Anoxomat III Anaerobic Culture System's introduction in May 2023. hence driving the market's expansion during the projection timeframe. Additionally, the bioenergy & agricultural research segment is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to its increasing use of microbial cultures for optimizing biofuel production, improving soil health, and developing sustainable agricultural practices.
By end-user, the food and beverage industry segment accounted for the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global microbiology & bacterial culture for industrial testing market in 2024 owing to the stringent regulatory requirements for microbial contamination testing, coupled with a growing consumer demand for safe and high-quality food products. For instance, the University of Johannesburg said in November 2023 that its scientists had found a novel microbe in South African medicinal plants. Additionally, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry segment is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising need for sterility testing, quality control, and contamination prevention in the production of drugs, biologics, and vaccines, especially in the context of increasing biopharmaceutical development.
North American region is anticipated to have the highest revenue share during the forecast period owing to the presence of well-established industries, including pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and biotechnology, along with stringent regulatory standards for microbial testing and a high focus on product safety and quality assurance. Additionally, the Asia Pacific region is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rapid industrialization, increasing investments in healthcare and biotechnology, growing awareness of food safety, and expanding research and development activities in microbiological testing across emerging economies like China and India. For instance, Merck KGaA stated in June 2023 that it will invest USD 74.53 million to expand its reagent production facility in China. It was expected that this expansion will increase production capacity and supply purified reagents for testing and quality control.
This comprehensive research report focuses on the global and regional market size and forecasts from 2024 to 2035.
Ongoing advancements in microbial culture technologies, including automation in culture-based methods, high-throughput screening, and rapid microbial identification systems, are significantly enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of microbiological testing. In June 2023, Gold Standard Diagnostics launched BACGro Culture Media, an innovative product designed for the identification of pathogenic microorganisms across multiple industries, including food, environmental, and pharmaceutical sectors. This development exemplifies the industry's commitment to improving microbiological testing methodologies and ensuring safety and compliance in diverse applications.
By consumables, the media segment accounted for the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global microbiology & bacterial culture for industrial testing market in 2024 owing to the increased demand for high-quality culture media in food safety, pharmaceutical production, and clinical diagnostics, driven by stringent regulatory standards and a growing emphasis on contamination prevention. For instance, Hardy Diagnostics announced in February 2023 the release of CompactDry TCR, a ready-to-use dehydrated culture medium plate that allows for the 24-hour detection and counting of microbes. Additionally, the reagents segment is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising adoption of rapid and automated microbial testing techniques, which require specialized reagents for accurate and efficient detection of pathogens across various industries.
By application, the food & water testing segment accounted for the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global microbiology & bacterial culture for industrial testing market in 2024 owing to the growing focus on preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring water quality, supported by stringent regulations and increasing consumer awareness of food safety standards. For instance, HiMedia Laboratories announced the Anoxomat III Anaerobic Culture System's introduction in May 2023. hence driving the market's expansion during the projection timeframe. Additionally, the bioenergy & agricultural research segment is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to its increasing use of microbial cultures for optimizing biofuel production, improving soil health, and developing sustainable agricultural practices.
By end-user, the food and beverage industry segment accounted for the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global microbiology & bacterial culture for industrial testing market in 2024 owing to the stringent regulatory requirements for microbial contamination testing, coupled with a growing consumer demand for safe and high-quality food products. For instance, the University of Johannesburg said in November 2023 that its scientists had found a novel microbe in South African medicinal plants. Additionally, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry segment is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising need for sterility testing, quality control, and contamination prevention in the production of drugs, biologics, and vaccines, especially in the context of increasing biopharmaceutical development.
North American region is anticipated to have the highest revenue share during the forecast period owing to the presence of well-established industries, including pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and biotechnology, along with stringent regulatory standards for microbial testing and a high focus on product safety and quality assurance. Additionally, the Asia Pacific region is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rapid industrialization, increasing investments in healthcare and biotechnology, growing awareness of food safety, and expanding research and development activities in microbiological testing across emerging economies like China and India. For instance, Merck KGaA stated in June 2023 that it will invest USD 74.53 million to expand its reagent production facility in China. It was expected that this expansion will increase production capacity and supply purified reagents for testing and quality control.
This comprehensive research report focuses on the global and regional market size and forecasts from 2024 to 2035.
Report Scope:
- Base Year: 2024
- Forecast Period: 2025-2035
- Study Coverage
- Market Forecast by Consumables, Application, and End-User
- Market Forecast for 5 Regions and 17+ Countries
- North America (U.S. and Canada)
- Europe (Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe)
- Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, Rest of APAC)
- Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of LATAM)
- MEA (South Africa, GCC, Rest of MEA)
- Exhaustive Company Profiles of the Top 10+ Major Market Players
- 20% Free Customization Available to Meet Your Exact Requirement.
Segmentation: Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market Report 2024 - 2035
Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market Analysis & Forecast by Consumables 2024 - 2035 (Revenue USD Bn)
- Media
- Bacterial
- Fungi & Algae
- Others
- Reagents
- Bacterial
- Others
- Sera
Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market Analysis & Forecast by Application 2024 - 2035 (Revenue USD Bn)
- Food & Water Testing
- Food
- Animal Feed
- Water Testing
- Bioenergy & Agricultural Research
- Others
Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market Analysis & Forecast by End-User Industry 2024 - 2035 (Revenue USD Bn)
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry
- Clinical Diagnostics
- Others
Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market Analysis & Forecast by Region 2024 - 2035 (Revenue USD Bn)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of APAC
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Rest of LATAM
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- GCC
- Rest of MEA
Table of Contents
1. Research Methodology
2. Introduction
4. Market Environment Analysis
5. Market Dynamics
7. Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market: Consumables Estimates & Trend Analysis
8. Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
9. Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market: End-User Estimates & Trend Analysis
10. Regional Market Analysis
11. North America Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market
12. Europe Global Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market
13. Asia Pacific Global Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market
14. Latin America Global Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market
15. MEA Global Microbiology & Bacterial Culture for Industrial Testing Market
16. Competitor Analysis
17. Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- Merck Group
- Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
- Biomerieux SA
- Eppendorf AG
- Abbott Laboratories
- HiMedia Laboratories
- SAB Biotherapeutics
- Lonza Group
- Danaher Corporation
- Charles River Laboratories
- Sigma-Aldrich (MilliporeSigma)
- Waters Corporation
- VWR International (Avantor)
- Bio-Rad Laboratories
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | December 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2023 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 7.24 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 15.43 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.1% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 15 |
