Environmental Testing Market by Sample (Wastewater/Effluent, Soil & Sediments, Water, Air), Technology, Tested Material (Microbial Contamination, Organic Compounds, Inorganic Compounds, Residues, Solids), End User, and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
The environmental testing market is estimated at USD 7.43 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 9.32 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.6 % from 2025 to 2030. Increasing industrialization, urbanization, and waste production have led to rising levels of pollution in air, water, and land, resulting in environmental degradation. This creates a high need of testing services to mitigate the risk of contamination. With the growth of industries, the emission of toxic pollutants into the environment like chemical waste, particulate matter, greenhouse gases, and heavy metals has become more common. Further urbanization also results in increased traffic emissions, construction-related pollutants, and greater waste generation, which further pollute the environment. Also, the lack of proper waste disposal, especially in landfills and water bodies, leads to the pollution of groundwater, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2025-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD)
Segments
By Sample, Tested Material, Technology, and End-Users, and Region
Regions covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and RoW
"The rapid testing segment dominated the technology segment of the environmental testing market."
The rapid testing technology segment dominated the environmental testing market as it can meet the growing demand for faster, more accurate, and cost-effective testing solutions. This growth is attributed to its capability to provide fast, precise, and economical solutions for real-time monitoring of environmental parameters. For instance, handheld water testing kits have proved extremely useful in disaster relief operations, such as in Hurricane Katrina and the Haitian earthquake, when handheld water testing kits enabled quick identification of harmful pathogens in water. In urban areas such as California, IoT-enabled air quality sensors are giving real-time information about pollution levels, enabling authorities to take immediate measures to enhance air quality.
"The wastewater/effluent segment dominated the sample segment of the environmental testing market."
The wastewater/effluent segment is projected to dominate the environmental testing market, as the population worldwide has increased awareness about water quality, pollution control, and regulatory issues. The production of wastewater and effluent has risen, making it one of the largest areas for monitoring and testing due to an increase in industrialization in various economies. This aspect is specifically fueled by the necessity to track the quality of treated and untreated wastewater that is discharged into water bodies so that it meets strict regulations on pollutants like heavy metals, chemical toxins, microorganisms, and nutrients like phosphates and nitrogen.
During the forecast period, Asia Pacific within the region segment is estimated to witness a significant CAGR in the environmental testing market.
Both rapid population growth, and rapid urbanization, would result in Asia Pacific (APAC) recording the most significant growth rates in the market for environmental testing. The region comprises booming economies like China, India, and Southeast Asia, where industrial development and urbanization are on the rise. This wave of industrialization creates immense pollution in air, water, and land, demanding more frequent testing of the environment to monitor and control the impurities. This creates a strong demand for environmental testing services and equipment to assess contamination levels and ensure adherence to environmental standards. Moreover, the region is also plagued by some serious issues like air pollution, water shortages, and waste disposal problems, and this increases demand for efficient test solutions to save public health as well as the environment.
In-depth interviews have been conducted with chief executive officers (CEOs), Directors, and other executives from various key organizations operating in the environmental testing market:
By Company Type: Tier 1 - 25%, Tier 2 - 35%, and Tier 3 - 40%
By Designation: CXO's - 25%, Managers - 45%, Director Level- 30%
By Region: North America - 17%, Europe - 28%, Asia Pacific - 33%, South America - 6% and Rest of the World -16%
Prominent companies in the market include SGS SA (Switzerland), Bureau Veritas (France), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), Intertek Group Plc (UK), TUV SUD (Germany), AsureQuality (New Zealand), ALS Limited (Australia), Merieux NutriSciences Corporation (US), Microbac Laboratories, Inc. (US), Envirolab Services Pty Ltd (Australia), R J Hill Laboratories Limited (New Zealand), Symbio Laboratories (Australia), Alex Stewart International (UK), EMSL Analytical, Inc. (US) , F.B.A. Laboratories Ltd. (Ireland)., EnviroSure, Inc. (US), Sigma Test and Research Centre (India), Montrose Environmental Group Inc (US), Anacon Laboratories (India), Pace Analytical (US).
Other players in the market include SPL (US), Suburban Testing Labs (US), Element Materials Technology (UK), Tradebe (Spain), RKCT Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (India)
Research Coverage:
This research report categorizes the environmental testing market by sample (wastewater/effluent, soil & sediment, water, air, others), technology (rapid and traditional), tested material (microbial contamination, organic compounds, inorganic compounds, residues, solids), end-users (industries, agriculture and irrigation sector, government institutes, research and academic institution, forestry and geology, healthcare sector), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World). The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of environmental testing. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, services, key strategies, contracts, partnerships, agreements, new service launches, mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the environmental testing market. Competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the environmental testing market ecosystem is covered in this report. Furthermore, industry-specific trends such as technology analysis, ecosystem and market mapping, and patent, and regulatory landscape, among others, are also covered in the study.
Reasons to buy this report:
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall environmental testing and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (increasing industrialization, urbanization, and deforestation), restraints (high capital investment for accurate and sensitive analytical testing), opportunities (increase in industrial activities in emerging economies), and challenges (lack of basic supporting infrastructure) influencing the growth of the environmental testing market.
New product launch/Innovation: Detailed insights on research & development activities and new product launches in the environmental testing market.
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyzes environmental testing across varied regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the environmental testing market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, product offerings, brand/product comparison, and product food prints of leading players such as SGS SA (Switzerland), Bureau Veritas (France), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), Intertek Group Plc (UK), TUV SUD (Germany)and other players in the environmental testing market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED
1.3.2 INCLUSION & EXCLUSION
1.3.3 PERIOD CONSIDERED
1.4 UNIT CONSIDERED
1.4.1 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.4.2 VOLUME UNIT CONSIDERED
1.5 STAKEHOLDERS
1.6 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primary profiles
2.1.2.3 Key insights from industry experts
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.2.3 SUPPLY SIDE
2.2.4 DEMAND SIDE
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 ASSUMPTIONS
2.5 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS & ASSOCIATED RISKS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING MARKET
4.2 ASIA PACIFIC: ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING MARKET, BY KEY SAMPLE AND COUNTRY
4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING MARKET: MAJOR REGIONAL SUBMARKETS
4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING MARKET, BY SAMPLE AND REGION
4.5 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
4.6 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING MARKET, BY TESTED MATERIAL
4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING MARKET, BY END USER
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.2.1 GROWING INDUSTRIALIZATION AND RAPID URBANIZATION TO FUEL DEMAND FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
6.2 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.3 PRICING ANALYSIS
6.3.1 AVERAGE PRICES CHARGED TREND, BY SAMPLE
6.3.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION
6.4 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.5 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.5.1 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
6.5.2 INPUT
6.5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
6.5.4 DISTRIBUTION
6.5.5 MARKETING & SALES
6.5.6 POST SALES SERVICE
6.6 ECOSYSTEM
6.6.1 SUPPLY SIDE
6.6.2 DEMAND SIDE
6.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
6.7.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
6.7.1.1 Microarray
6.7.1.2 Biochip
6.7.1.3 Biosensors
6.7.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
6.7.2.1 NMR
6.7.2.2 NIRs
6.7.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
6.7.3.1 ICP
6.7.3.1.1 Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
6.7.3.1.2 Bottle Top Dispenser (BTD)
6.8 PATENT ANALYSIS
6.9 TRADE ANALYSIS
6.9.1 EXPORT SCENARIO OF HS CODE 9025 (2022-2023)
6.9.2 IMPORT SCENARIO OF HS CODE 9025 (2019-2023)
6.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025
6.11 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
6.11.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
6.11.2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
6.11.2.1 Introduction
6.11.2.2 North America
6.11.2.2.1 US
6.11.2.2.2 Canada
6.11.2.3 Europe
6.11.2.4 Asia Pacific
6.11.2.4.1 China
6.11.2.4.2 India
6.11.2.5 South America
6.11.2.5.1 Brazil
6.11.2.6 Rest of the World
6.11.2.6.1 South Africa
6.12 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
6.12.1 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
6.12.2 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
6.12.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
6.12.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
6.12.5 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
6.13 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
6.13.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
6.13.2 BUYING CRITERIA
6.14 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
6.15 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
6.15.1 ANALYSIS OF FEDERAL PROJECT SITE IN MCCLELLAN, CALIFORNIA WAS CONDUCTED BY EMPLOYING MONTROSE
6.15.2 SOIL ANALYSIS BY MVA SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANTS WITH PLM AND TEM
7 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING MARKET, BY TESTED MATERIAL
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION
7.2.1 MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF WATER BODIES TO BOOST DEMAND FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SOLUTIONS
7.2.2 UNREGULATED MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS
7.2.3 BACTERIA
7.2.3.1 Bacterial testing to be crucial for detecting contaminants and ensuring safety to bolster market growth
7.2.4 VIRUSES
7.2.4.1 Increasing focus on biosecurity measures to propel market growth
7.2.5 FUNGI & MOLDS
7.2.5.1 Growing awareness on air, water, and building materials quality to drive market
7.3 ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
7.3.1 NEED TO PREVENT HOUSEHOLDS AT HIGH RISK OF EXPOSURE TO ORGANIC COMPOUNDS TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH
7.3.2 PESTICIDES
7.3.2.1 Pesticide contamination in food, water, and soil to bolster demand for advanced environmental testing
7.3.3 HERBICIDES
7.3.3.1 Increasing focus on sustainable practices to enhance market growth
7.3.4 POLY CHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS)
7.3.4.1 Increasing contamination and health-related risks of PCBS to enforce demand for environmental testing
7.3.5 POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAHS)
7.3.5.1 Persistence and spread of PAHs to propel demand for stringent environmental testing
7.4 INORGANIC COMPOUNDS
7.4.1 RISING INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGE AND REGULATORY MANDATES TO FUEL DEMAND FOR ADVANCED INORGANIC COMPOUND TESTING
7.4.2 HEAVY METALS
7.4.2.1 Release of toxic heavy metals from industrial activities to foster market growth
7.4.3 ASBESTOS
7.4.3.1 Asbestos testing to detect airborne fibers to ensure safety and regulatory compliance
7.4.4 NITRATES & PHOSPHATES
7.4.4.1 Excessing nitrates and phosphates to cause eutrophication, harming aquatic life and requiring strict monitoring to fuel market growth
7.5 RESIDUES
7.5.1 RELEASE OF RESIDUES DUE TO AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES TO ACCELERATE MARKET GROWTH
7.6 SOLIDS
7.6.1 SOLIDS TO CAUSE LESS PERMANENT ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
8 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING MARKET, BY SAMPLE
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 WASTEWATER/EFFLUENT
8.2.1 WASTEWATER VOLUMES TO RISE FOR DEMANDING ADVANCED TREATMENT AND ANALYSIS SOLUTIONS
8.3 SOIL/SEDIMENT
8.3.1 STRINGENT SOIL POLLUTION REGULATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
8.4 WATER
8.4.1 NECESSITY OF QUALITY CHECK OF WATER TO ACCELERATE MARKET GROWTH
8.5 AIR
8.5.1 RISE IN AIRBORNE DISEASES TO INCREASE TESTING OF AIR SAMPLES TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH
8.6 OTHER SAMPLES
9 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 CONVENTIONAL/TRADITIONAL METHODS
9.2.1 COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND GROWING DEMAND TO MONITOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES TO DRIVE MARKET
9.2.2 CULTURE PLATE METHOD
9.2.2.1 Culture method protocols to globally being recognized as standard pathogen detection methods by ISO
9.2.3 DISSOLVED OXYGEN (DO) DEMAND
9.2.3.1 Importance of dissolved oxygen in water quality assessment to fuel market growth
9.2.4 BIOLOGICAL & CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND
9.2.4.1 Implementation of BOD and COD for assessing water pollution and quality to accelerate market growth
9.3 RAPID TESTING
9.3.1 RAPID TESTS TO OFFER ACCURATE, EFFICIENT ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR BETTER POLLUTION MONITORING
9.3.2 MASS SPECTROMETER TESTING
9.3.2.1 Mass spectrometry to be highly sensitive method for detecting contaminants in water quality testing to foster market growth
9.3.3 CHROMATOGRAPHY TESTING
9.3.3.1 Increasing environmental consciousness to bolster demand for advanced testing methods
9.3.4 MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY TESTING
9.3.4.1 Molecular spectroscopy to ensure precise pollutant detection for environmental testing
9.3.5 PCR TESTING
9.3.5.1 PCR to offer faster results than conventional techniques
9.3.6 IMMUNOASSAY TESTING
9.3.6.1 Immunoassays to enable cost-effective and specific chemical detection on-site
9.3.7 ACIDITY/ALKALINITY TESTING
9.3.7.1 Need to maintain ecological balance and water quality to propel market growth
9.3.8 TURBIDITY TESTING
9.3.8.1 Turbidity to indicate water clarity, contamination, and treatment efficiency
9.3.9 OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
10 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING MARKET, BY END USER
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 AGRICULTURE & IRRIGATION SECTOR
10.2.1 INCREASING SOIL SALINITY AND LAND DEGRADATION TO PROPEL MARKET GROWTH
10.3 GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
10.3.1 INCREASING CONCERNS REGARDING QUALITY OF PRODUCTS TO FOSTER DEMAND FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
10.4 RESEARCH & ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
10.4.1 INCREASING SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS TO PROLIFERATE MARKET GROWTH
10.5 INDUSTRIES
10.5.1 STRINGENT GOVERNMENT NORMS TO PROPEL MARKET
10.5.2 ENERGY (RENEWABLE & NON-RENEWABLE)
10.5.2.1 Energy sector to rely on environmental testing for compliance, sustainability, and risk mitigation
10.5.3 CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS
10.5.3.1 Increasing scrutiny on sustainable practices to accelerate market growth
10.5.4 AUTOMOTIVE
10.5.4.1 Transformation toward cleaner mobility to propel market growth
10.6 FORESTRY & GEOLOGY
10.6.1 NEED FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH TO BOOST DEMAND FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SERVICES
10.7 HEALTHCARE SECTOR
10.7.1 NEED FOR STRICT HYGIENE AND INFECTION CONTROL TO PROMOTE MARKET GROWTH
11 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING MARKET, BY REGION
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 NORTH AMERICA
11.2.1 US
11.2.1.1 Stringent environment protection laws to uplift market growth
11.2.2 CANADA
11.2.2.1 Rise in demand for green technology to fuel demand for environmental testing
11.2.3 MEXICO
11.2.3.1 Need for infrastructure of wastewater treatment to drive market
11.3 EUROPE
11.3.1 UK
11.3.1.1 Role of institutions in monitoring environmental conditions to foster market growth
11.3.2 GERMANY
11.3.2.1 Increasing concern for soil and water quality to boost market growth
11.3.3 FRANCE
11.3.3.1 Environmental legislation & policy and need for environmental sustainability to bolster market growth
11.3.4 ITALY
11.3.4.1 Exploitation of water resources and growing organic farming practices to foster market growth
11.3.5 SPAIN
11.3.5.1 Stringent regulatory frameworks by ministry of environment to fuel market growth
11.3.6 POLAND
11.3.6.1 High population density and economic activities to drive market
11.3.7 REST OF EUROPE
11.4 ASIA PACIFIC
11.4.1 CHINA
11.4.1.1 Investment in pollution control and introduction of Environmental Law and Ministry of Environmental Protection to drive market
11.4.2 INDIA
11.4.2.1 Increase in demand for development of waste infrastructure and government initiatives to improve environmental performance to propel market
11.4.3 JAPAN
11.4.3.1 Pro-environmental regulations and economic assistance, government subsidies, and incentives to industry players initiatives to drive market growth
11.4.4 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
11.4.4.1 Presence of regulatory bodies to ensure environmental safety to fuel market growth
11.4.5 SOUTH KOREA
11.4.5.1 Growth of industrial sector and increase of air pollution-related mortality rates to accelerate market growth
11.4.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
11.5 SOUTH AMERICA
11.5.1 BRAZIL
11.5.1.1 Various government strategies to improve environmental performance and waste management to drive market growth
11.5.2 ARGENTINA
11.5.2.1 Agricultural & irrigation sector to drive demand for environmental testing services
11.5.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
11.6 REST OF THE WORLD
11.6.1 SOUTH AFRICA
11.6.1.1 Lack of water infrastructure to drive demand for microbial testing of samples
11.6.2 MIDDLE EAST
11.6.2.1 Increasing air pollution to increase demand for environmental testing services
11.6.3 REST OF AFRICA
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
12.1 OVERVIEW
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
12.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
12.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024
12.4.1 MARKET RANKING ANALYSIS
12.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
12.5.1 STARS
12.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
12.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
12.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
12.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
12.5.5.1 Company footprint
12.5.5.2 Regional footprint
12.5.5.3 Sample footprint
12.5.5.4 Tested material footprint
12.5.5.5 End-user footprint
12.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: START-UPS/SMES, 2024