The water quality testing equipment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•Significant growth in recent years has been observed in the market size of water quality testing equipment. This market is projected to expand from $4.6 billion in 2024 to $4.92 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.
The growth during the historical period can be traced back to factors such as regulatory compliance, the impact of industrialization, public health worries, and environmental consciousness.
The water quality testing equipment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for water quality testing equipment is projected to witness a significant increase in the upcoming years, expanding to $6.41 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.
This growth within the forecast period can be credited to factors such as the worldwide water crisis, urban development and infrastructural advancement, industrial compliance, and the effects of climate change. Noteworthy trends in the forecast period consist of technological progress, dispersed testing solutions, integration of data analytics and AI, remote surveillance, and cloud-based solutions, as well as multi-parameter testing.
The escalation in water contamination cases is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the market for water quality testing equipment. Water contamination signifies the inundation of pollutants into either underground groundwater or bodies of water like lakes, streams, rivers, estuaries, and seas to an extent where they hinder the normal functioning of ecosystems or inhibit individuals' use of water for beneficial purposes. To identify impurities and assess various water quality factors, water quality testing equipment is utilized. This equipment assists in ascertaining the existence and quantities of a range of compounds and contaminants in water sources. For instance, the Environment Agency, a non-departmental public body in the UK, reported around 2,026 instances related to sewage and water supply infrastructure in July 2023, a rise from 1,883 in 2021. Most of the 368 cases affecting water supply assets (up from 189 in 2021 to 345 in 2022) were from the water distribution system. There were increased pollution cases from 1,883 in 2021 to 2,026 in 2022, caused by sewage and water supply infrastructure. Hence, the escalation in instances of water contamination is propelling the growth of the quality testing equipment market.
The water quality testing equipment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Device Type: Stationary Or Bench-Top, Portable
2) By Test Type: pH (Power Of hydrogen) Test, Dissolved Oxygen Test, Conductivity Test, Turbidity Test, TDC (Tissue Dielectric Constant) Tests
3) By End User: Industrial, Commercial, Government, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Stationary Or Bench-Top: Laboratory Analyzers, Multi-Parameter Bench-Top Meters, Spectrophotometers
2) By Portable: Handheld Meters, Portable Multi-Parameter Testers, Field Testing Kits
There is a rising trend of technological innovation in the water quality testing equipment market. To maintain their competitiveness, key players in this market are prioritizing the adoption of new technologies. For example, In-Situ Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of water treatment equipment, unveiled their Aqua TROLL 700 and 800 Multiparameter Sondes in June 2023. These are innovative multiparameter water quality instruments specifically designed for long-term continuous monitoring of water. The Aqua TROLL 700 and 800 come equipped with six sensors and an automated antifouling wiper. These instruments have proven to be highly effective for ongoing monitoring and spot checks in a variety of water bodies, including freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments. As part of In-Situ's integrated ecosystem - comprising cables, handhelds, and communication devices - these devices are particularly suitable for marine applications where biofouling poses a significant challenge, largely due to their sophisticated antifouling technology.
Major companies operating in the water quality testing equipment market include:
• General Electric Company
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Danaher Corporation
• ABB Ltd.
• Emerson Electric Co.
• Eurofins Scientific SE
• Agilent Technologies Inc.
• Xylem Inc.
• Endress+Hauser AG
• Shimadzu Corporation
• Horiba Ltd.
• HACH GmbH & Co.
• In-Situ Inc.
• Hanna Instruments Inc.
• Metrohm AG
• Omega Engineering Inc.
• Analytik Jena AG
• Myron L Co.
• Sea-Bird Electronics Inc.
• Palintest Ltd.
• Aquaphoenix Scientific Inc.
• LaMotte Company
• CHEMetrics LLC
• Luminultra Technologies Ltd.
• Sensorex Inc.
• Tintometer GmbH
• Real Tech Inc.
• Electro-Chemical Devices Inc.
• Process Insights Inc.
• Aquaread Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the water quality testing equipment market in 2024. The regions covered in the water quality testing equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa