Environmental Testing Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Sample, By Type, By Contaminant, By Technology, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Environmental Testing Market was valued at USD 13.02 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 17.02 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 7.52% during the forecast period. Environmental Testing is a comprehensive process that involves monitoring and analyzing the performance of environmental conditions and their impact on living organisms. This crucial procedure encompasses various parameters such as temperature sensitivity, humidity levels, solar radiations, vibrations, fungus presence, acoustic measurements, and many others. By meticulously measuring and evaluating these factors, environmental testing allows forecasting bodies to maintain the optimal balance of components in the environment.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 13.02 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 17.02 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	7.52%
Fastest Growing Segment	Standards Compliance Testing
Largest Market	North America

The significance of environmental testing extends beyond mere balance maintenance. It plays a vital role in reducing the incidence of water and airborne diseases, as well as other related health issues. Additionally, this testing methodology finds wide-ranging applications in the analysis of microbial contaminants, heavy metals, residues, solids, and organic compounds. By comprehensively assessing these elements, environmental testing ensures the safety and well-being of both humans and the ecosystem as a whole.

Key Market Drivers

Increase In Soil Contamination

The significant rise in soil contamination is a prominent factor driving the growth of the environmental testing market. Rapid urbanization and the expansion of commercial, residential, and industrial construction projects encroaching upon agricultural land have contributed to agricultural pollution. Disposal of industrial and agricultural waste in local water bodies has resulted in water pollution, leading to contaminated water seeping into the soil and exposing crops to trace amounts of mercury, arsenic, lead, and cadmium. Consequently, numerous governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide have undertaken various initiatives to enhance agricultural soil quality. For example, Birla White's Soil Testing Program aims to educate farmers in India about soil fertility and productivity. The program conducted soil testing in a mobile soil van for 122 farmers across different villages. Such initiatives will drive the growth of the environmental testing market in the forecast period.

Key Market Challenges

Lack of Skilled Workforce

The global environmental testing market faces a significant challenge in the form of a lack of a skilled workforce, which is anticipated to decrease demand. Environmental testing, a complex and technical field, necessitates a high degree of expertise and knowledge, which is currently lacking in many areas worldwide. The absence of adequately trained professionals can lead to subpar testing results, potentially causing erroneous data interpretation and flawed decision-making, undermining the credibility of environmental testing. Furthermore, without skilled personnel, the capacity of laboratories to handle advanced testing equipment and to adhere to intricate testing protocols is compromised, leading to inefficiencies and reduced market demand. This issue is particularly pronounced in emerging economies where there is a stark scarcity of trained personnel in environmental testing. As such, the absence of a competent workforce poses a significant obstacle to the growth and development of the global environmental testing market. It indicates a pressing need for investment in education and training to build a proficient workforce capable of meeting the technical demands of environmental testing and mitigating the potential decrease in market demand.

Key Market Trends

Rapid Urbanization & Industrial Development

Rapid urbanization and industrial development across the globe have amplified the demand for environmental testing. As cities and industries grow at an unprecedented rate, they produce a massive volume of waste and pollutants, noticeably affecting the environment. These pollutants, in the form of air emissions, industrial effluents, and solid waste, can inflict severe harm on the environment and human health. Therefore, the need for environmental testing has escalated to monitor and mitigate the impact of these pollutants. This testing assists in identifying the contaminants, understanding their impact, and developing strategies to reduce their harmful effects. Furthermore, the increasing public awareness about environmental issues and stringent governmental regulations to maintain ecological balance are other significant factors propelling the environmental testing demand. In October 2023, SGS entered into an agreement to divest its U.S. powertrain testing operations to Columbia River Partners. This decision aligns with SGS's strategic objective to refine and optimize its portfolio. Columbia River Partners, a California-based private equity firm specializing in industrials, business services, and IT services, has acquired the powertrain testing operations, which focus on environmental simulation of combustion engines, powertrain component evaluation, and additive testing.

Key Market Players

SGS S.A.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
AB Sciex
Romer Labs Inc.
Eurofins Scientific SE
TUV SUD AG
TUV Rheinland Group
Bureau Veritas SA
Intertek Group PLC

Report Scope:

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

Environmental Testing Market, By Sample:

Soil
Water
Air
Wastewater/Effluent

Environmental Testing Market, By Type:

HALT and HASS Testing
Shock and Vibration Testing
Standards Compliance Testing
Climatic Testing
Temperature Testing
Humidity Testing
Others

Environmental Testing Market, By Contaminant:

Microbial Contamination
Organic Compounds
Heavy Metals
Residues
Solids

Environmental Testing Market, By Technology:

Conventional
Rapid Method

Environmental 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 present in the Global Environmental 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 & Validations
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 Environmental Testing Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Sample (Soil, Water, Air and Wastewater/Effluent)
- 5.2.2. By Type (HALT and HASS Testing, Shock and Vibration Testing, Standards Compliance Testing, Climatic Testing, Temperature Testing, Humidity Testing, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Contaminant (Microbial Contamination, Organic Compounds, Heavy Metals, Residues and Solids)
- 5.2.4. By Technology (Conventional and Rapid Method)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Environmental Testing Market Outlook

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

7. Europe Environmental Testing Market Outlook

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

8. Asia-Pacific Environmental Testing Market Outlook

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

9. South America Environmental Testing Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Sample
- 9.2.2. By Type
- 9.2.3. By Contaminant
- 9.2.4. By Technology
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Environmental 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 Sample
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Contaminant
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Technology
- 9.3.2. Argentina Environmental 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 Sample
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Contaminant
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Technology
- 9.3.3. Colombia Environmental 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 Sample
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Contaminant
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Technology

10. Middle East and Africa Environmental Testing Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Sample
- 10.2.2. By Type
- 10.2.3. By Contaminant
- 10.2.4. By Technology
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Environmental 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 Sample
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Contaminant
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Technology
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Environmental 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 Sample
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Contaminant
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Technology
- 10.3.3. UAE Environmental 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 Sample
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Contaminant
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Technology

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. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

13.1. Competition in the Industry
13.2. Potential of New Entrants
13.3. Power of Suppliers
13.4. Power of Customers
13.5. Threat of Substitute Products

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. SGS S.A.
- 14.1.1. Business Overview
- 14.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 14.1.3. Products & Services
- 14.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
- 14.1.5. Recent Developments
- 14.1.6. Key Personnel Details
- 14.1.7. SWOT Analysis
14.2. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
14.3. Agilent Technologies, Inc.
14.4. AB Sciex
14.5. Romer Labs Inc.
14.6. Eurofins Scientific SE
14.7. TUV SUD AG
14.8. TUV Rheinland Group
14.9. Bureau Veritas SA
14.10. Intertek Group PLC