Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Testing Market Report 2025

The per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.87 billion in 2024 to $3.23 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to regulatory enforcement by the Environmental Protection Agency, increasing contamination of drinking water, rising industrial discharges, heightened public awareness, and legal actions against polluters.

The per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.13 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth projected for the forecast period can be attributed to stricter regulations, expansion of wastewater treatment facilities, growth in environmental monitoring programs, increased testing of consumer products, and rising demand for non-targeted analysis. Key trends during this period include a shift toward real-time monitoring technologies, adoption of cloud-based data management systems, advancements in miniaturized sensor technology, expansion of remote sampling methods, and the development of high-throughput screening technologies.

The increasing investments in wastewater treatment are expected to drive the growth of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing market going forward. Wastewater treatment investments involve financial allocations by governments, industries, and utilities to build or upgrade facilities that treat contaminated water. These investments are rising mainly due to stricter environmental regulations requiring the removal of hazardous contaminants and compliance with enhanced public health standards. Such investments increase demand for PFAS testing by necessitating advanced monitoring of persistent chemical contaminants to meet regulatory discharge limits, protect the environment, and safeguard public health from long-term exposure to toxic substances. For example, in 2025, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) reported in its Bridging the Gap economic study that the annual investment gap for water infrastructure - including drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater - was $99 billion in 2024, up from $81 billion in the 2021 study. Therefore, rising wastewater treatment investments are fueling growth in the PFAS testing market.

Leading companies in the PFAS testing market are developing innovative services such as high-sensitivity detection methods to improve accuracy, ensure regulatory compliance, and expand testing across various sample types. High-sensitivity detection methods employ advanced analytical techniques capable of identifying extremely low contaminant concentrations, often at parts per billion (ppb) or lower levels. These methods enable accurate PFAS testing essential for meeting stringent regulatory standards and protecting public health. For instance, in June 2024, Analytical Resource Laboratories LLC, a US-based biotechnology firm, launched a PFAS testing service using solid phase extraction (SPE) combined with LC-MS or triple quadrupole MS technology, achieving a minimum detection limit of 3 ppb. This approach allows precise analysis of key PFAS compounds such as PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS in supplements and drinking water, supporting compliance with regulations such as California's Proposition 65 and advancing public health safety.

In January 2025, SGS SA, a Switzerland-based testing, inspection, and certification company, acquired RTI Laboratories Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand SGS’s presence in North America and strengthen its environmental and materials testing capabilities by integrating RTI’s PFAS and Department of Defense-certified laboratory services, along with expertise in metallurgical testing, alloy chemistry, failure analysis, and coating evaluation. RTI Laboratories Inc., based in the US, specializes in environmental services including PFAS testing and materials analysis.

Major players in the per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing market are Eurofins Scientific SE, SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA, Babcock Laboratories Inc., Intertek Group plc, Pace Analytical Services LLC, Montrose Environmental Group Inc., Microbac Laboratories Inc., Envirolab Services Pty Ltd, Enthalpy Analytical LLC, Neotron S.p.A., TÜV SÜD AG, ALS Limited, BSK Associates, Advanced Environmental Laboratories Inc., Environmental Express Inc., Teklab Inc., EnviroScience Inc., Criterion Laboratories Inc., Nova Analytic Labs LLC, and Leeder Analytical Pty Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing market in 2024. The regions covered in per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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 rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the professional services sector, particularly in legal, consulting, architectural, and engineering domains. Higher costs for imported technology, software licenses, office equipment, and digital infrastructure have raised operational expenses for firms reliant on global tools and platforms. International consulting projects are facing delays or cost overruns due to increased travel expenses and restricted access to foreign-sourced data and tools. Additionally, clients in manufacturing, construction, and logistics, heavily affected by tariffs are cutting back on outsourced services, squeezing demand for professional expertise. As a result, service providers are reevaluating pricing structures, expanding domestic supplier relationships, and investing in AI-driven solutions to sustain profitability and client engagement amid economic uncertainty.

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing involves analytical procedures used to detect, identify, and quantify PFAS compounds in various environmental and biological samples such as water, soil, air, and blood. These tests assess the presence and concentration of PFAS synthetic chemicals, which are known for their environmental persistence and potential health risks.

The main product types for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing include instruments, consumables, software, and services. Instruments employed are advanced analytical devices capable of separating, detecting, and measuring trace levels of PFAS compounds in environmental and biological samples with high sensitivity and precision. Common analytical techniques include liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), gas chromatography (GC), mass spectrometry (MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, combustion chromatography, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and others. Testing methods encompass both laboratory-based and on-site or portable testing. These instruments are used across diverse applications such as wastewater, drinking water, ground and surface water, air, food and beverages, soil, serum or blood, cosmetics, and more. Key end users include environmental agencies and governments, water utilities and treatment plants, industrial and manufacturing companies, laboratories and research institutes, and the agricultural sector.

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The per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as PFAS contamination screening, analytical testing of water, soil, air, and biological samples, method development and validation, regulatory compliance testing, environmental risk assessment, and consulting services related to PFAS detection and remediation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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