Water Testing Equipment Global Market Report 2025

The water testing equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.7 billion in 2024 to $4.99 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to regulatory compliance, industrialization and urbanization, environmental awareness, public health concerns, economic development.

The water testing equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.17 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing global water scarcity, expansion of industrial activities, research and development, aging water infrastructure, emerging contaminants. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, increasing stringency of water quality regulations, rise in demand for point-of-use testing, focus on emerging contaminants, expansion in developing regions.

The forecast of 5.5% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.3% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Trade policies increasing the cost of photometers, spectrometers, and sensor kits largely imported from Germany, the UK, and China may affect the affordability and availability of water testing equipment in environmental and municipal applications. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The increasing demand for bottled water is expected to drive the expansion of the water testing equipment market in the foreseeable future. Bottled water refers to drinking water packaged in bottles or containers, typically made of plastic, glass, or other materials, for commercial sale and consumption. Concerns regarding water quality, convenience, and lifestyle preferences contribute to the growing demand for bottled water. Water testing equipment plays a crucial role in quality assurance within bottled water production, ensuring that water meets regulatory standards and is free from contaminants before packaging and distribution. For example, according to Beverage Marketing Corporation, a US-based data and financial services company, the total volume of bottled water rose from 15.7 billion gallons in 2021 to 15.9 billion gallons in 2022, representing a growth rate of 1.1%. Hence, the increasing demand for bottled water is propelling the growth of the water testing equipment market.

Key companies in the water testing equipment market are focusing on the development of portable water testing devices such as the PE149 Portable Multiparameter Water Quality Analyzer to enhance their competitive position. The PE149 portable multiparameter water quality analyzer is a handheld or compact instrument designed for quick and convenient assessment of water quality and safety, often used in various settings such as homes, laboratories, industrial facilities, or outdoor environments. For instance, in July 2023, ELICO Ltd., an India-based water testing services company, introduced the PE149 Portable Multiparameter Water Quality Analyzer. This device provides a comprehensive solution for evaluating drinking water quality, covering essential parameters such as pH, conductivity, turbidity, chloride, residual chlorine, total alkalinity, and total hardness. Its 5-inch high-resolution display and user-friendly interface simplify operation, while pre-calibration for water parameters streamlines testing. Connectivity options including USB, Bluetooth, and NFC facilitate seamless data transfer and analysis, supported by the device's built-in GPS tracker for precise location tagging of samples. It boasts a storage capacity for over 1000 samples, enhanced measurement accuracy through stable LED light sources, and support for multiple path lengths.

In August 2022, IDEXX Laboratories Inc., a US-based pet healthcare company, acquired TECTA-PDS for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition reinforced IDEXX Laboratories' microbiology testing capabilities in water testing, enabling rapid and automated solutions for both lab-based and in-field testing, thereby expanding IDEXX's global reach and capacity to ensure clean and safe water for communities worldwide. TECTA-PDS is a Canada-based water safety testing company that develops automated microbiology systems for testing drinking water.

Water testing equipment encompasses devices and tools crafted for analyzing and evaluating water quality to uphold human health, safeguard the environment, and maintain water source quality. Through effective utilization of these instruments, organizations can make informed decisions regarding water treatment, resource management, and compliance with regulations.

The primary types of water testing equipment include stationary or bench-top and portable variants. Stationary or bench-top equipment refers to devices designed to remain fixed in a particular location or positioned on a stable surface for operation. Various tests conducted include pH testing, dissolved oxygen testing, conductivity testing, turbidity testing, and total dissolved content (TDC) testing. These tests employ technologies such as electrochemistry, molecular spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, chromatography and mass spectrometry, and process analyzers, and find applications across industrial, environmental, laboratory, and governmental sectors.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a notable impact on the utilities sector, particularly across power generation, grid modernization, and renewable energy initiatives. Increased duties on imported equipment such as turbines, transformers, solar panels, and battery storage systems are driving up both capital and operational expenses for utility companies, prompting many to delay projects or pass higher costs on to consumers through increased energy rates. The water and waste management sectors are similarly affected, as tariffs inflate the cost of essential machinery, piping, and treatment technologies. Moreover, retaliatory tariffs from key trading partners have disrupted the supply of critical raw materials - such as rare earth elements vital for clean energy technologies - posing further challenges to the shift toward sustainable energy. In response, the sector is increasingly focusing on domestic procurement, digital transformation, and efficiency-enhancing innovations to control rising costs while safeguarding energy reliability and meeting regulatory demands.

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Major companies operating in the water testing equipment market are General Electric Company, DENSO CORPORATION, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Honeywell International Inc., 3M Company, Danaher Corporation, ABB Ltd., Merck KGaA, Emerson Electric Co., SGS SA, AMETEK Inc., Xylem Inc., Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Eurofins Scientific SE, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., PerkinElmer Inc., Horiba Ltd., Hanna Instruments, AlphaSense Inc., Figaro Engineering Inc., Environmental Express, Tintometer GmbH, Alpha MOS.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the water testing equipment market in 2024. The regions covered in the water testing equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the water testing equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The water testing equipment market consists of sales of pH meters, turbidity meters, chemical test kits, test strips, and monitoring systems. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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