Pesticide Residue Testing Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Technology, By Class, By Food Tested, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Pesticide Residue Testing Market, valued at USD 1.40 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 6.81% to reach USD 2.08 Billion by 2030. Pesticide residue testing encompasses the analytical determination of chemical compound concentrations remaining in or on food and agricultural products, verifying adherence to maximum residue limits. This market's expansion is fundamentally propelled by the global enforcement of stringent food safety regulations and increasing consumer demand for verified safe produce. The sustained growth in international food trade also mandates rigorous testing protocols and certifications.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 1.40 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 2.08 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	6.81%
Fastest Growing Segment	Herbicides
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Stringent global food safety regulations are a primary catalyst for the pesticide residue testing market, compelling food producers and distributors to adhere to evolving international standards for chemical contaminant levels. Governments and regulatory bodies consistently strengthen maximum residue limits for various pesticides to safeguard public health and facilitate international trade. This legislative environment necessitates comprehensive testing throughout the food supply chain. For example, according to COLEAD's news update, during the period May - August 2024, significant changes to EU Maximum Residue Levels affected 15 active substances relevant to export horticulture, directly influencing compliance requirements for agricultural exports to the European Union. These amendments expand the scope of tested pesticides and commodities, driving demand for more sophisticated analytical solutions to ensure compliance and market access.

Key Market Challenges

The inadequate food control infrastructure and a shortage of trained personnel in numerous developing regions present a substantial impediment to the growth of the Global Pesticide Residue Testing Market. Many emerging economies lack the essential laboratory facilities, sophisticated equipment, and a skilled workforce necessary to implement robust testing protocols. This deficiency directly curtails the widespread adoption of pesticide residue analysis, as countries struggle to establish effective monitoring systems or enforce maximum residue limits. Consequently, the capacity for domestic food safety verification remains limited, and the ability of these regions to meet international trade standards for agricultural exports is compromised.

Key Market Trends

The integration of Artificial Intelligence and Automation in testing significantly influences the global pesticide residue testing market by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and throughput. Automated systems and AI algorithms streamline complex analytical processes, reduce manual errors, and accelerate data interpretation, which is critical for meeting stringent regulatory demands. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, in January 2025, a comprehensive literature synthesis examining practical AI applications in food safety management was under compilation in collaboration with Wageningen Food Safety Research, underscoring growing interest in this technological integration. This trend allows laboratories to process a higher volume of samples with improved precision, contributing to faster turnaround times for results and optimizing resource utilization within the testing ecosystem. For instance, ABB Robotics, in January 2025, announced a partnership with Agilent Technologies to deliver automated laboratory solutions, aiming to combine advanced analytical instrumentation with robotics for more efficient workflows.

Key Market Players

Eurofins Scientific SE
Bureau Veritas S.A.
SGS Societe Generale de Surveillance SA.
Mettler Toledo
Intertek Group PLC
Merieux NutriSciences Corporation
ALS Limited
Asurequality Limited
SCS Global Services
Microbac Laboratories Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Pesticide Residue Testing Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Pesticide Residue Testing Market, By Type:

Herbicides
Insecticides
Fungicides
Others

Pesticide Residue Testing Market, By Technology:

Single Residue Method
Multiple Residue Method
LC-MS/GC-MS
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Gas Chromatography
Others

Pesticide Residue Testing Market, By Class:

Organochlorines
Oganophosphates
Organonitrogens
Carbamates
Others

Pesticide Residue Testing Market, By Food Tested:

Meat & Poultry
Dairy Products
Processed Food
Fruits & Vegetables
Cereals
Grains & Pulses
Others

Pesticide Residue Testing Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Pesticide Residue Testing Market.

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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 Pesticide Residue Testing Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Technology (Single Residue Method, Multiple Residue Method, LC-MS/GC-MS, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Class (Organochlorines, Oganophosphates, Organonitrogens, Carbamates, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Food Tested (Meat & Poultry, Dairy Products, Processed Food, Fruits & Vegetables, Cereals, Grains & Pulses, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Pesticide Residue Testing Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Technology
- 6.2.3. By Class
- 6.2.4. By Food Tested
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Class
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Food Tested
- 6.3.2. Canada Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Class
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Food Tested
- 6.3.3. Mexico Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Class
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Food Tested

7. Europe Pesticide Residue Testing Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Technology
- 7.2.3. By Class
- 7.2.4. By Food Tested
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Class
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Food Tested
- 7.3.2. France Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Class
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Food Tested
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Class
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Food Tested
- 7.3.4. Italy Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Class
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Food Tested
- 7.3.5. Spain Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Class
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Food Tested

8. Asia Pacific Pesticide Residue Testing Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Technology
- 8.2.3. By Class
- 8.2.4. By Food Tested
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Class
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Food Tested
- 8.3.2. India Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Class
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Food Tested
- 8.3.3. Japan Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Class
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Food Tested
- 8.3.4. South Korea Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Class
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Food Tested
- 8.3.5. Australia Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Class
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Food Tested

9. Middle East & Africa Pesticide Residue Testing Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Technology
- 9.2.3. By Class
- 9.2.4. By Food Tested
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Class
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Food Tested
- 9.3.2. UAE Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Class
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Food Tested
- 9.3.3. South Africa Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Class
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Food Tested

10. South America Pesticide Residue Testing Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Technology
- 10.2.3. By Class
- 10.2.4. By Food Tested
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Class
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Food Tested
- 10.3.2. Colombia Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Class
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Food Tested
- 10.3.3. Argentina Pesticide Residue Testing 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 Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Class
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Food Tested

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 Pesticide Residue Testing 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. Eurofins Scientific SE
- 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. Bureau Veritas S.A.
15.3. SGS Societe Generale de Surveillance SA.
15.4. Mettler Toledo
15.5. Intertek Group PLC
15.6. Merieux NutriSciences Corporation
15.7. ALS Limited
15.8. Asurequality Limited
15.9. SCS Global Services
15.10. Microbac Laboratories Inc.