Grain Analysis Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F

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

The Global Grain Analysis Market, valued at USD 2.65 Billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.49% to reach USD 3.86 Billion by 2030. Grain analysis involves evaluating cereal grains and oilseeds for quality, safety, and nutritional attributes such as moisture, protein, oil, impurities, mycotoxins, and pest infestation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Market growth is driven by increasingly stringent global food safety regulations, rising demand for premium-quality grain in food and feed sectors, and the expansion of international grain trade requiring standardized testing.

Key Market Drivers

The Global Grain Analysis Market is significantly driven by stringent food and feed safety regulations

Governments and regulatory bodies continue to tighten safety standards, compelling the implementation of comprehensive quality testing across the grain supply chain. For instance, the U.S. FDA updated its “Mycotoxins in Domestic and Imported Human Foods Compliance Program” in September 2024 to include monitoring additional toxins such as T-2/HT-2 and zearalenone, marking a shift toward multi-mycotoxin analysis. This heightened scrutiny increases reliance on advanced analytical technologies. Simultaneously, technological innovations are accelerating the speed, accuracy, and cost-efficiency of grain testing.

AI-driven and enhanced spectroscopic systems support rapid detection of contaminants and quality deviations. Tomra Food, in January 2024, launched two AI-based sorting and grading solutions designed to optimize efficiency and profitability in food production. The necessity of such tools is amplified by massive trade volumes; for example, the USDA projected U.S. corn exports for 2024/25 at a record 71.7 million tons, all requiring rigorous quality assessment.

Key Market Challenges

The substantial initial capital investment required for acquiring and implementing advanced analytical instrumentation presents a significant challenge

High equipment costs limit widespread adoption of comprehensive grain analysis technologies, especially among smaller enterprises and operators in developing regions. These systems are essential for detecting quality and safety parameters but require large upfront expenditures that hinder accessibility and operational upgrades. The financial burden reduces the number of facilities capable of meeting evolving regulatory and consumer standards. The GRDC reported over a 35% reduction in cost per LMA test in 2024 after investing in more affordable screening methods, illustrating that previous testing costs were significantly higher. Such historically high expenses underline the financial barriers that continue to slow market penetration and expansion.

Key Market Trends

A growing preference for non-destructive testing methods significantly influences the Global Grain Analysis Market

Non-destructive techniques preserve sample integrity while providing rapid and accurate results, supporting efficient decision-making in processing and trade. The U.S. Grains Council’s 2023/2024 Corn Harvest Quality Report noted that 96.7% of samples met U.S. No. 2 grade requirements, demonstrating the scale at which fast and reliable testing is needed. Technologies such as NIR spectroscopy deliver compositional data within seconds, enhancing throughput and quality assurance.

Key Market Players Profiled:

Bureau Veritas
Eurofins Scientific SE
ALS Limited
Intertek Group PLC
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
Neogen Corporation
Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH
Sciex
Waters Corporation

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Grain Analysis Market has been segmented into the following categories:

By Grain Type:

Cereals
Oilseeds
Pulses

By Target Tested:

Pathogens
Pesticides
GMO
Mycotoxins
Others

By Technology:

Traditional Technology
RapidTechnology

By End User:

Food
Feed

By Component:

Instruments
Reagents & Consumables
Reference Materials

By Region:

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

Competitive Landscape

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Grain Analysis Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Grain Type (Cereals, Oilseeds, Pulses)
5.2.2. By Target Tested (Pathogens, Pesticides, GMO, Mycotoxins, Others)
5.2.3. By Technology (Traditional Technology, RapidTechnology)
5.2.4. By End User (Food, Feed)
5.2.5. By Component (Instruments, Reagents & Consumables, Reference Materials)
5.2.6. By Region
5.2.7. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Grain Analysis Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Grain Type
6.2.2. By Target Tested
6.2.3. By Technology
6.2.4. By End User
6.2.5. By Component
6.2.6. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
6.3.1. United States Grain Analysis Market Outlook
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Grain Type
6.3.1.2.2. By Target Tested
6.3.1.2.3. By Technology
6.3.1.2.4. By End User
6.3.1.2.5. By Component
6.3.2. Canada Grain Analysis Market Outlook
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Grain Type
6.3.2.2.2. By Target Tested
6.3.2.2.3. By Technology
6.3.2.2.4. By End User
6.3.2.2.5. By Component
6.3.3. Mexico Grain Analysis Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Grain Type
6.3.3.2.2. By Target Tested
6.3.3.2.3. By Technology
6.3.3.2.4. By End User
6.3.3.2.5. By Component

7. Europe Grain Analysis Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Grain Type
7.2.2. By Target Tested
7.2.3. By Technology
7.2.4. By End User
7.2.5. By Component
7.2.6. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. Germany Grain Analysis Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Grain Type
7.3.1.2.2. By Target Tested
7.3.1.2.3. By Technology
7.3.1.2.4. By End User
7.3.1.2.5. By Component
7.3.2. France Grain Analysis Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Grain Type
7.3.2.2.2. By Target Tested
7.3.2.2.3. By Technology
7.3.2.2.4. By End User
7.3.2.2.5. By Component
7.3.3. United Kingdom Grain Analysis Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Grain Type
7.3.3.2.2. By Target Tested
7.3.3.2.3. By Technology
7.3.3.2.4. By End User
7.3.3.2.5. By Component
7.3.4. Italy Grain Analysis Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Grain Type
7.3.4.2.2. By Target Tested
7.3.4.2.3. By Technology
7.3.4.2.4. By End User
7.3.4.2.5. By Component
7.3.5. Spain Grain Analysis Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Grain Type
7.3.5.2.2. By Target Tested
7.3.5.2.3. By Technology
7.3.5.2.4. By End User
7.3.5.2.5. By Component

8. Asia-Pacific Grain Analysis Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Grain Type
8.2.2. By Target Tested
8.2.3. By Technology
8.2.4. By End User
8.2.5. By Component
8.2.6. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China Grain Analysis Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Grain Type
8.3.1.2.2. By Target Tested
8.3.1.2.3. By Technology
8.3.1.2.4. By End User
8.3.1.2.5. By Component
8.3.2. India Grain Analysis Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Grain Type
8.3.2.2.2. By Target Tested
8.3.2.2.3. By Technology
8.3.2.2.4. By End User
8.3.2.2.5. By Component
8.3.3. Japan Grain Analysis Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Grain Type
8.3.3.2.2. By Target Tested
8.3.3.2.3. By Technology
8.3.3.2.4. By End User
8.3.3.2.5. By Component
8.3.4. South Korea Grain Analysis Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Grain Type
8.3.4.2.2. By Target Tested
8.3.4.2.3. By Technology
8.3.4.2.4. By End User
8.3.4.2.5. By Component
8.3.5. Australia Grain Analysis Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Grain Type
8.3.5.2.2. By Target Tested
8.3.5.2.3. By Technology
8.3.5.2.4. By End User
8.3.5.2.5. By Component

9. Middle East & Africa Grain Analysis Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Grain Type
9.2.2. By Target Tested
9.2.3. By Technology
9.2.4. By End User
9.2.5. By Component
9.2.6. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Grain Analysis Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Grain Type
9.3.1.2.2. By Target Tested
9.3.1.2.3. By Technology
9.3.1.2.4. By End User
9.3.1.2.5. By Component
9.3.2. UAE Grain Analysis Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Grain Type
9.3.2.2.2. By Target Tested
9.3.2.2.3. By Technology
9.3.2.2.4. By End User
9.3.2.2.5. By Component
9.3.3. South Africa Grain Analysis Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Grain Type
9.3.3.2.2. By Target Tested
9.3.3.2.3. By Technology
9.3.3.2.4. By End User
9.3.3.2.5. By Component

10. South America Grain Analysis Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Grain Type
10.2.2. By Target Tested
10.2.3. By Technology
10.2.4. By End User
10.2.5. By Component
10.2.6. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Grain Analysis Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Grain Type
10.3.1.2.2. By Target Tested
10.3.1.2.3. By Technology
10.3.1.2.4. By End User
10.3.1.2.5. By Component
10.3.2. Colombia Grain Analysis Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Grain Type
10.3.2.2.2. By Target Tested
10.3.2.2.3. By Technology
10.3.2.2.4. By End User
10.3.2.2.5. By Component
10.3.3. Argentina Grain Analysis Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Grain Type
10.3.3.2.2. By Target Tested
10.3.3.2.3. By Technology
10.3.3.2.4. By End User
10.3.3.2.5. By Component

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Grain Analysis Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Bureau Veritas
15.1.1. Business Overview
15.1.2. Products & Services
15.1.3. Recent Developments
15.1.4. Key Personnel
15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Eurofins Scientific SE
15.3. ALS Limited
15.4. Intertek Group PLC
15.5. SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA.
15.6. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
15.7. Neogen Corporation
15.8. Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH
15.9. Sciex
15.10. Waters Corporation

16. Strategic Recommendations17. About the Publisher & Disclaimer

Companies Mentioned

The companies profiled in this Grain Analysis market report include:

Bureau Veritas
Eurofins Scientific SE
ALS Limited
Intertek Group PLC
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
Neogen Corporation
Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH
Sciex
Waters Corporation

Table Information

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	181
Published	November 2025
Forecast Period	2024 - 2030
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2024	$ 2.65 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2030	$ 3.86 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	6.4%
Regions Covered	Global
No. of Companies Mentioned	11

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