Water testing and analysis encompasses the use of specialized instruments and laboratory techniques to assess the chemical, physical and microbiological quality of water. This essential practice is used by industries, utilities, governments, environmental agencies and research institutions to ensure water safety, compliance with regulatory standards and the protection of public health and ecosystems.
The water testing and analysis market consists of sales by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) of water testing and analysis services that are performed whenever water quality information is needed on a schedule for drinking water supply systems, in real-time for industrial processes, during environmental monitoring campaigns and in emergency responses when contamination is suspected.
The global water testing and analysis market was valued at $4,315.73 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 3.00%.
Growing Utilization Of Bottle Water
Growing utilization of bottle water fueled the growth of the water testing and analysis in the historic period. The rising global consumption of bottled water is significantly boosting demand for water testing and analysis solutions. As consumers increasingly prioritize health and safety, regulatory agencies and manufacturers are compelled to ensure the microbiological and chemical purity of bottled water. This trend is driving investments in high-throughput testing equipment and automated systems that streamline quality assurance processes. With expanding production volumes and stricter compliance standards, advanced testing technologies are being widely adopted to monitor parameters such as pH, turbidity, heavy metals and microbial content supporting product quality, consumer trust and regulatory approval. For instance, in October 2024, according to Meliora Group LLC, a US-based investment solutions company, in 2023, bottled water sales reached an all-time high, with a total volume of 15.95 billion gallons (60.37 billion liters). In retail value, sales nearly hit $48 billion marking a 6.5% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the growing utilization of bottle water drove the growth of the water testing and analysis market.
Innovations Enhance Water Testing Capabilities
Companies operating in the water testing and analysis market are focusing on developing technologically advanced solutions, such as advanced optical system to enhance the accuracy, efficiency and real-time monitoring capabilities of water quality assessments across environmental, industrial and municipal applications. An Advanced Optical System refers to a high-precision technology that uses light-based methods, such as photometry or spectrometry, to accurately detect and measure specific parameters in a sample. For instance, in July 2025, Lovibond is a Germany-based manufacturer known for its expertise in water testing and color measurement solutions, launched its new MD50 and MD150 Colorimeters in the North American market, according to Water Online. These portable instruments are engineered for precise and convenient water analysis, delivering up to 5,000 tests per battery set. Available in 12 model variants, the devices are designed for durability and ease of use, featuring IP67-rated chemical-resistant housings that ensure reliable performance even in harsh environments. This product launch marks a significant advancement in the standard of quality and convenience for water testing equipment.
The global water testing and analysis market is fairly fragmented, with large number of small players operating in the market. The top 10 competitors in the market made up 19.87%of the total market in 2024.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider water testing and analysis market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by type, test type, by method, by consumables, and by end user.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework- Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Global Market Size And Growth- Global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis- Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by type, test type, by method, by consumables, and by end user in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size and Growth- Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies- Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers and Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market is covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Recent Developments- Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for water testing and analysis providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Type: TOC Analyzer; pH Meter; Dissolved Oxygen Meter; Conductivity Sensor; Turbidity Meter; Other Types
- 2) By Test Type: Physicochemical Analysis; Bacteriological Testing
- 3) By Method: Membrane Filter; Multiple Tube Dilution; Visual Comparison Method; Spectrometric Method; Titration Method; Other Methods
- 4) By Consumables: Sample Collection Bottles; Reagents And Chemicals; Calibration And Reference Standards; Membrane Filters And Cartridges; Sample Vials And Tubes; Other Consumables
- 5) By End User: Pharmaceutical; Power; Semiconductor; Food And Beverage; Mining; Refineries; Metals; Chemicals; Environmental; Other End Users
- Companies Mentioned: Eurofins Scientific SE; SGS S.A.; Bureau Veritas; Intertek Group plc; TUV SUD
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea;USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; water testing and analysis indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.