Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Testing Market Report 2026

The per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (pfas) testing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.23 billion in 2025 to $3.64 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing awareness of pfas contamination risks, expansion of environmental monitoring programs, growth in analytical laboratory capabilities, rising public health investigations, increased use of mass spectrometry techniques.

The per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (pfas) testing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing tightening of pfas regulatory standards, rising investments in advanced testing technologies, growing demand for rapid on-site testing, expansion of pfas monitoring across industries, increasing funding for environmental remediation projects. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-sensitivity analytical techniques, rising demand for drinking water pfas testing, growing focus on multi-matrix pfas detection, expansion of portable and on-site testing solutions, enhanced emphasis on regulatory compliance testing.

Rising investments in wastewater treatment are expected to stimulate the expansion of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing market in the coming years. Wastewater treatment investment refers to the allocation of financial resources by governments, industries, or utilities to build or upgrade facilities that process contaminated water. These growing investments are largely driven by increasing regulatory pressures to eliminate hazardous pollutants and comply with stricter environmental and public health regulations. Spending on wastewater treatment boosts the need for PFAS testing by requiring sophisticated monitoring of water for persistent chemical pollutants to meet discharge standards, safeguard ecosystems, and protect communities from long-term exposure to toxic substances. For example, in June 2024, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, reported that in 2023 EU nations invested approximately $1.17 billion in assets supporting environmental protection services, including wastewater treatment plants, waste-transport vehicles, land acquisition for nature reserves, and cleaner production technologies. Therefore, increasing investment in wastewater treatment is driving the growth of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (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 companies operating 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, Leeder Analytical Pty Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing market in 2025. The regions covered in the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (pfas) testing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (pfas) testing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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