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Food and Environment Manual Testing Market Research Report Information By Type (Photometers, Turbidimeter, Refractometers, Colorimeters, and Thermoreactors), By Device Type (Benchtop, and Portable), By Application (Environment Testing, Beverage Testing, Food Testing, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Indirect, Direct), And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) –Market Forecast Till 2032.


ID: MRFR/CR/11099-HCR | 128 Pages | Author: Snehal Singh| May 2024

Global Food and Environment Manual Testing Market Overview


 Food and Environment Manual Testing Market Size was valued at USD XX Billion in 2022. The Food and Environment Manual Testing market industry is projected to grow from USD XX Billion in 2023 to USD XX Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.60% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). The government is pursuing measures to ensure the safety of food and beverage items and raising consumer consciousness are the key market drivers accelerating market expansion.


Food and Environment Manual Testing Market Overview


Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Food and Environment Manual Testing Market Trends




  • Growing numbers of food recalls is driving the market growth.




Market CAGR for food and environment manual testing is being driven by the growing numbers of food recalls. Food testing is a way to confirm that food products are safe while reducing the possibility of contamination, which can cause food poisoning. Verifying that the food has the same composition as stated on the label is known as food testing. Maintaining the components, flavor, and look of food is largely dependent on food testing. Food testing enables businesses to control potentially harmful microorganisms and allergic ingredients in food, guaranteeing that consumers receive wholesome and safe products.


Additionally, a food recall happens when a food company takes a product off the market due to a potential risk of foodborne illness. Under specific conditions, government authorities have the authority to request or mandate a food recall. Food goods are more likely to become contaminated because supply chains are increasingly in scope. This implies that there is a greater possibility of dangerous materials or pollutants finding their way into people's diet. The need for food safety management has therefore grown increasingly important. The quality and safety of food are closely monitored thanks to these food services. Throughout the process of moving from manufacturing to consumption, they do this. They support the identification and reduction of any hazards. This has had a big impact on how much food testing services are sold. It now plays a crucial role in the food sector.


The modernization of food safety is greatly impacted by the use of cutting-edge technology such as DNA-based testing. Faster and more precise testing is being made possible by these new technologies. Experts can now determine with even greater accuracy and speed if a meal is safe to consume. Enhancements in testing techniques are benefiting the market for food safety testing. Businesses and individuals alike are starting to recognize how important these cutting-edge methods are. This is propelling the growth and development of the worldwide food safety testing market. The removal of food products from the shelves due to safety concerns highlights the significance of implementing stringent safety protocols. Food safety testing services can help in this situation.


For instance, The World Health Organization estimates that in 2010, contaminated food harmed 600 million people's health and contributed to 420,000 premature deaths. It is primarily the food industry's duty to guarantee the safety of the food they produce during this pandemic. Thus, result in driving the Food and Environment Manual Testing market revenue.


Food and Environment Manual Testing Market Segment Insights


Food and Environment Manual Testing Type Insights


The Food and Environment Manual Testing market segmentation, based on type includes Photometers, Turbidimeter, Refractometers, Colorimeters, and Thermoreactors. The photometers segment dominated the market. Because of their extensive use in the food industry, photometers are also widely used in environmental testing because of their applicability in the environment and beverage industry for determining composite ingredients, establishing regulations for the safety of processed and drinking water, and determining soil and water mineral content.


Food and Environment Manual Testing Device Type Insights


The Food and Environment Manual Testing market segmentation, based on Device Type, includes Benchtop, and Portable. The benchtop category generated the most income. Benchtop instruments, such as turbidimeters, photometers, and calorimeters, are mostly employed in laboratory research. These instruments are also used in water testing, food composition analysis, mineral and turbidity testing, and other applications.


Food and Environment Manual Testing Application Insights


The  Food and Environment Manual Testing market segmentation, based on Application includes Environment Testing, Beverage Testing, Food Testing, and Others. The environment testing segment dominated the market. Due to more government safety regulations are being implemented to safeguard the environment and identify and measure elements of water, soil, and air, including minerals and different gases that are present in the atmosphere, such tests as BOD, COD, and other turbidity systems call for various equipment and systems.


Food and Environment Manual Testing Distribution Channel Insights


The Food and Environment Manual Testing market segmentation, based on Distribution Channel, includes Indirect, and Direct. The indirect category generated the most income. This is because they are available in local marketplaces and have a presence. Large retailers pursue direct sales, which helps the latter expand to serve a variety of end consumers.


Figure1:  Food and Environment Manual Testing Market, by Distribution channel, 2022&2032 (USD Billion)


Food and Environment Manual Testing Market, by Distribution channel, 2022&2032


Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Food and Environment Manual Testing Regional Insights


By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American Food and Environment Manual Testing market area will dominate this market, because of the ever-changing lifestyle; the regional market for food safety testing is growing. Food safety checks, government funding for new product development, and a broad selection of specialty health items are the primary drivers of regional market growth.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, German, France, the UK, Canada, Italy, Spain, India, Australia, South Korea, China, Japan, and Brazil.


Figure2:  FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT MANUAL TESTING MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)


FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT MANUAL TESTING MARKET SHARE BY REGION 202


Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe Food and Environment Manual Testing market has the second-largest portion of the market. Food safety has become an important issue in Europe due to growing concerns. In order to safeguard the public, a number of policies have been implemented. Further, the German Food and Environment Manual Testing market maintained the most market share, and the UK Food and Environment Manual Testing market was the European market with the quickest rate of growth.


The Asia-Pacific Food and Environment Manual Testing Market is anticipated to expand between 2023 and 2032 at the quickest CAGR. Increasing product demand, rising living standards, growing public knowledge of health issues, and a sizable population are some of the primary market factors. Moreover, China’s Food and Environment Manual Testing market maintained the most market share, and the Indian Food and Environment Manual Testing market was the Asia-Pacific region's fastest-growing market.


Food and Environment Manual Testing Key Market Players& Competitive Insights


Leading market players are heavily focusing on R&D to broaden their product ranges, which will contribute to the Food and Environment Manual Testing market's continued growth. Additionally, market players are engaging in a range of calculated initiatives to increase their worldwide presence, with important market developments involving the introduction of new products, contracts, M&A transactions, increased investment, and cooperation with other enterprises. To grow and endure in an increasingly cutthroat and dynamic market, Food and Environment Manual Testing industry must provide reasonably priced goods.


One of the main business strategies employed by manufacturers is to manufacture locally in order to reduce operating expenses in the Food and Environment Manual Testing industry to help customers and expand the market segment. In recent years, the Food and Environment Manual Testing industry has provided the health sector with some of the biggest benefits. Major players in the Food and Environment Manual Testing market, including Xylem, A. KRÜSS Optronic GmbH, Horiba, Ltd., LMT Lichtmesstechnik GmbH Berlin, Macherey-Nagel GmbH & Co. KG, Anton Paar GmbH, Mettler Toledo, Rudolph research analysis, Tintometer GmbH, Hach, Hanna Instruments, Merck KGaA, and others, are engaging in research and development activities in an effort to boost market demand.


The Merck Group, which goes by the brand name Merck, is a multinational science and technology company based in Darmstadt, Germany. It employs roughly 60,000 people and operates in 66 countries. About 250 businesses make up the group, with Merck KGaA in Germany serving as the leader. Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Electronics are the three business segments that make up the organization. In January 2021, It was announced that MilliporeSigma would purchase AmpTec in order to improve and broaden the company's mRNA vaccination capabilities in addition to its therapeutic and diagnostics services.


Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. In 1960, George Kozmetsky and Henry Singleton established it as Teledyne, Inc. Teledyne was a part of Allegheny Teledyne Incorporated, a conglomerate formed by the merger of Allegheny Ludlum Corporation and Teledyne, Inc., from August 1996 until November 1999. Teledyne Technologies, Allegheny Technologies, and Water Pik Technologies were three distinct businesses that were spun off as independent public companies on November 29, 1999. In October 2023, High-speed Terabit Network validation, reliability, and production test solutions vendor Xena Networks was purchased by Teledyne Technologies.


Key Companies in the Food and Environment Manual Testing market include.



  • Tintometer GmbH

  • Hach

  • Hanna Instruments

  • Merck KGaA

  • Xylem

  • KRÜSS Optronic GmbH

  • Anton Paar GmbH

  • Horiba, Ltd.

  • LMT Lichtmesstechnik GmbH Berlin

  • Macherey-Nagel GmbH & Co. KG

  • Mettler Toledo

  • Rudolph research analytical

  • Schmidt+Haensch GmbH & Co.

  • sinotech

  • Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc


Food and Environment Manual Testing Industry Developments


June 2019: Xylem (U.S.) took part in the Shanghai, China-based Aquatech China 2019 show. The exhibition's focus was on water technologies and how they are managed across many industries.


May 2021: Eurofins Scientific purchased Eurofins Scientific Alliance Technical Laboratories (ATL) Ltd., located in the United Kingdom. This purchase will improve the company's UK food, water, and feed testing service facilities.


February 2020: Merck declared that it would be selling its Allergopharma business to Dermapharm for an undisclosed sum. Merck's portfolio in Europe and certain regions of Asia, such as China and India, is included in the acquisition.


Food and Environment Manual Testing Market Segmentation


Food and Environment Manual Testing Type Outlook



  • Photometers

  • Turbidimeter

  • Refractometers

  • Colorimeters

  • Thermoreactors


Food and Environment Manual Testing Device Type Outlook



  • Benchtop

  • Portable


Food and Environment Manual Testing Application Outlook



  • Environment Testing

  • Beverage Testing

  • Food Testing

  • Others


Food and Environment Manual Testing Distribution Channel Outlook



  • Indirect

  • Direct


Food and Environment Manual Testing Regional Outlook



  • North America

  • US

  • Canada

  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe





  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific





  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size2022 USD XX Billion
Market Size 2023 USD XX Billion
Market Size2032 USD XX Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 8.60% (2023-2032)
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2023-2032
Historical Data 2018- 2022
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, Device Type, Application, Distribution Channel, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, AsiaPacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The US, German, France, UK, Canada, Italy, Spain, China, Australia, South Korea, Japan, India, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled  Tintometer GmbH, Hach, Hanna Instruments, Merck KGaA, Xylem, A.KRÜSS Optronic GmbH, Anton Paar GmbH, Horiba, Ltd., LMT Lichtmesstechnik GmbH Berlin, Macherey-Nagel GmbH & Co. KG, Mettler Toledo
Key Market Opportunities  Food Safety Guidelines Safeguard Consumers
Key Market Dynamics Sustainable Food Choices Are Supported by Food Testing


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

In 2022, the market for manual testing of food and environments was estimated to be worth USD XX billion.

During the forecast period of 2023–2032, The predicted CAGR for the worldwide market is 16.26%.

North America held the most market share worldwide.

Tintometer GmbH, Hach, Hanna Instruments, Merck KGaA, Xylem, A.KRÜSS Optronic GmbH, Anton Paar GmbH, Horiba, Ltd., and others are the major companies in the market.

In 2022, the market was dominated by the photometers category.

In the market, the indirect held the biggest proportion.

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