Pesticide Residue Testing Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F

Herbicides is the fastest growing segment, North America is the largest regional market

The Global Pesticide Residue Testing Market, valued at USD 1.40 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 6.81% to reach USD 2.08 Billion by 2030. Pesticide residue testing encompasses the analytical determination of chemical compound concentrations remaining in or on food and agricultural products, verifying adherence to maximum residue limits. This market's expansion is fundamentally propelled by the global enforcement of stringent food safety regulations and increasing consumer demand for verified safe produce. The sustained growth in international food trade also mandates rigorous testing protocols and certifications.

Key Market Drivers

Stringent global food safety regulations are a primary catalyst for the pesticide residue testing market, compelling food producers and distributors to adhere to evolving international standards for chemical contaminant levels. Governments and regulatory bodies consistently strengthen maximum residue limits for various pesticides to safeguard public health and facilitate international trade.

This legislative environment necessitates comprehensive testing throughout the food supply chain. For example, according to COLEAD's news update, during the period May - August 2024, significant changes to EU Maximum Residue Levels affected 15 active substances relevant to export horticulture, directly influencing compliance requirements for agricultural exports to the European Union. These amendments expand the scope of tested pesticides and commodities, driving demand for more sophisticated analytical solutions to ensure compliance and market access.

Key Market Challenges

The inadequate food control infrastructure and a shortage of trained personnel in numerous developing regions present a substantial impediment to the growth of the Global Pesticide Residue Testing Market. Many emerging economies lack the essential laboratory facilities, sophisticated equipment, and a skilled workforce necessary to implement robust testing protocols. This deficiency directly curtails the widespread adoption of pesticide residue analysis, as countries struggle to establish effective monitoring systems or enforce maximum residue limits. Consequently, the capacity for domestic food safety verification remains limited, and the ability of these regions to meet international trade standards for agricultural exports is compromised.

Key Market Trends

The integration of Artificial Intelligence and Automation in testing significantly influences the global pesticide residue testing market by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and throughput. Automated systems and AI algorithms streamline complex analytical processes, reduce manual errors, and accelerate data interpretation, which is critical for meeting stringent regulatory demands.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, in January 2025, a comprehensive literature synthesis examining practical AI applications in food safety management was under compilation in collaboration with Wageningen Food Safety Research, underscoring growing interest in this technological integration. This trend allows laboratories to process a higher volume of samples with improved precision, contributing to faster turnaround times for results and optimizing resource utilization within the testing ecosystem. For instance, ABB Robotics, in January 2025, announced a partnership with Agilent Technologies to deliver automated laboratory solutions, aiming to combine advanced analytical instrumentation with robotics for more efficient workflows.

Key Market Players Profiled:

• Eurofins Scientific SE
• Bureau Veritas S.A.
• SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA.
• Mettler Toledo
• Intertek Group PLC
• Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation
• ALS Limited
• Asurequality Limited
• SCS Global Services
• Microbac Laboratories Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Pesticide Residue Testing Market has been segmented into the following categories:

By Type:

• Herbicides
• Insecticides
• Fungicides
• Others

By Technology:

• Single Residue Method
• Multiple Residue Method
• LC-MS/GC-MS
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Gas Chromatography
• Others

By Class:

• Organochlorines
• Oganophosphates
• Organonitrogens
• Carbamates
• Others

By Food Tested:

• Meat & Poultry
• Dairy Products
• Processed Food
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Cereals
• Grains & Pulses
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

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