The pesticide residue testing market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The market size for pesticide residue testing has shown significant growth over the past few years. Predictions are that it will increase from $1.85 billion in 2024 to $1.97 billion in 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%.
The growth previously experienced can be connected to strict regulatory measures, the globalization of food supply chains, a rise in pesticide use in agriculture, increased consumer understanding and demand for safe food, the expansion of organic farming, and the existence of trade associations and certification schemes.
The pesticide residue testing market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are high for a robust expansion of the pesticide residue testing market in the coming years, with projected growth reaching $2.77 billion by 2029, bolstered by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%.
The anticipated growth within the forecasted term is due to a variety of factors such as the introduction of new pesticides, a spotlight on agricultural sustainability, the necessity for faster testing methods, consumer demand for products without residues, and transitions and updates in regulation. Key trends predicted for this period encompass enhancements in analytical methodologies, analysis of multiple residues, the application of blockchain technology for traceability, initiatives for awareness and education, cooperative strategies for residue tracking, and swift advancements in technology.
Advancements in the pesticide residue testing market are anticipated due to an increasing number of food-borne illnesses. These illnesses are caused by consuming contaminated food and such testing is a preventive measure safeguarding consumers from the harmful effects of pesticides mixed into food supplies. For instance, the United States based intergovernmental organization, the United Nations, stated in a May 2022 publication that roughly 600 million global citizens fall ill due to contaminated food consumption and one out of every ten individuals globally suffers from food-borne ailments. Another example is the US-based California Department of Public Health which noted in their April 2023 article that almost 48 million individuals in the US are impacted annually by foodborne diseases. Hereby, the escalating cases of food-borne diseases are expected to fuel the growth of the pesticide residue testing market.
The pesticide residue testing market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Herbicides, Fungicides, Insecticides, Other Types
2) By Technology: LC-MS Or GC-MS, HPCL, Gas Chromatography, Other Technologies
3) By Food Tested: Meat And Poultry, Dairy Products, Processed Foods, Fruits And Vegetables, Cereals, Grains And Pulses, Other Foods Tested
4) By Class: Organ chlorines, Organophosphates, Organonitrogens, Carbamates, Other Classes
Subsegments:
1) By Herbicides: Selective Herbicides, Non-Selective Herbicides, Pre-emergent Herbicides, Post-emergent Herbicides
2) By Fungicides: Systemic Fungicides, Contact Fungicides, Seed Treatment Fungicides, Foliar Fungicides
3) By Insecticides: Contact Insecticides, Systemic Insecticides, Biological Insecticides, Growth Regulators
4) By Other Types: Rodenticides, Nematicides, Acaricides, Pesticide Mixtures
Key businesses in the pesticide residue testing market are concentrating their efforts on the creation of an artificial intelligence kit aimed at boosting the precision and effectiveness of residue detection in farm produce. This AI kit presents a handheld device that employs artificial intelligence technology to rapidly assess samples such as soil, water, or crops and establish the existence and concentration of pesticide residues in a real-time and accurate manner, primarily for agricultural or food safety purposes. For example, the Tea Research Association, a tea research institute in India, teamed up with Arogyam Medisoft, a biotech research firm also based in India, in July 2024 to launch ACLIVIA for Tea. This is a quick screening platform aimed at identifying pesticide residues in tea leaves. This AI-powered platform guarantees faster and more precise screening, thereby aiding tea producers to conform to safety regulations and reduce harmful chemical exposure. The goal of the platform is to simplify testing procedures, presenting a more affordable and efficient replacement to traditional methods of residue detection.
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