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

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

The Global Agricultural Testing Market, valued at USD 6.08 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 6.97% to reach USD 9.11 Billion by 2030. Agricultural testing encompasses analytical services applied to soil, water, plant tissues, seeds, and agricultural products to assess nutrient content, identify contaminants, diagnose diseases, and verify quality or genetic traits, thereby optimizing crop yield and ensuring food safety. The market's growth is primarily supported by the escalating global demand for food, which necessitates enhanced agricultural productivity, alongside increasing regulatory stringency concerning food safety and quality standards. Furthermore, the imperative for sustainable agricultural practices and the expansion of precision farming techniques requiring detailed analyses contribute significantly.

Key Market Drivers

Increasing food safety and quality concerns among consumers represent a primary driver for the global agricultural testing market. Public awareness regarding potential contaminants, allergens, and food integrity compels producers to implement rigorous testing protocols. This consumer-driven demand necessitates extensive analytical services to verify safety and origin claims across agricultural stages. For instance, according to the International Food Information Council's 2024 Food & Health Survey, published in June 2024, consumer confidence in the safety of the U. S. food supply significantly declined to 62% in 2024, a notable decrease from 70% in 2022. This trend underscores growing public apprehension, directly influencing the demand for comprehensive agricultural testing.

Key Market Challenges

The substantial investment associated with advanced testing methodologies and equipment presents a significant impediment to the growth of the Global Agricultural Testing Market. These high capital expenditures are often prohibitive for smaller agricultural enterprises and producers situated in developing regions. This economic barrier limits wider access to comprehensive analytical services, preventing a broader segment of the agricultural sector from utilizing essential testing for optimizing yields and ensuring product safety.

This limitation directly hampers market expansion by reducing the potential user base for agricultural testing services. Smaller farms, which comprise a large portion of global agriculture, may forgo advanced testing due to financial constraints, opting for traditional, less precise methods. According to RAFI-USA, citing the USDA's Economic Research Service, in 2023, small family farms accounted for 86 percent of all U. S. farms. These farms typically operate on tighter profit margins, making the considerable upfront costs of modern testing equipment and services an unsustainable investment. This disparity in access means that a significant volume of agricultural output remains outside the scope of detailed testing regimes, thereby limiting the overall volume and value of the global agricultural testing market.

Key Market Trends

The increasing integration of automation and artificial intelligence in testing processes represents a significant trend in the global agricultural testing market. These advanced technologies enhance efficiency, speed, and precision, moving beyond manual methods. Automated systems reduce human error and increase sample throughput, while AI-driven analytics can identify complex patterns in data, leading to more accurate diagnoses and predictions. For example, the International Federation of Robotics reported that annual industrial robot installations globally reached 541,302 units in 2023, reflecting a continued trend towards automation across various industrial sectors that also impacts sophisticated laboratory environments. This drive for efficiency is further evidenced by companies like SGS, which, in August 2025, announced automated DNA extraction for clubroot and Aphanomyces testing in Canada, showcasing the direct application of automation to improve diagnostic speed and capacity in agricultural disease detection.

Key Market Players Profiled:

• Eurofins Scientific SE
• Scientific Certification Systems, Inc.
• Agilent Technologies, Inc.
• Bureau Veritas S.A.
• ALS Limited
• AWTA Ltd
• R J Hill Laboratories Limited
• Contract Laboratory LLC
• TUV India Pvt. Ltd

Report Scope:

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

By Sample:

• Soil
• Water
• Seed
• Compost
• Manure
• Biosolids
• Plant Tissue

By Technology:

• Conventional
• Rapid

By Application:

• Safety Testing
• Quality Assurance

By Region:

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

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Agricultural Testing Market.

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