DAIRY TESTING MARKET Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Dairy Testing Market Report is Segmented by Testing Type (Pathogen Testing, Pesticide and Residue Testing, Mycotoxin Testing, Allergen Testing, and More), Product Tested (Liquid Milk, Cheese, Milk Powder and Infant Formula, and More), Technology (HPLC-Based, LC-MS/MS-based, Immunoassay-Based, and More), and Geography (North America, Europe, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Dairy Testing Market Size and Share

Dairy Testing Market (2025 - 2030)
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Dairy Testing Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The dairy testing market value is estimated at USD 2.28 billion in 2025, and is projected to reach USD 3.43 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.51%. This growth is driven by heightened global food safety concerns following major contamination incidents and the implementation of stricter regulatory standards, particularly in Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. The suspension of the United States' milk quality monitoring program in April 2025 prompted dairy processors to seek accredited third-party laboratories, thereby increasing demand for private sector testing. Ongoing listeria and salmonella incidents maintain pathogen detection as the primary testing service, while increased aflatoxin risks due to climate change drive growth in mycotoxin testing. The integration of automation, biosensors, and real-time data analytics reduces testing time and enables predictive quality management, driving adoption among medium and large dairy facilities [1]University of Wisconsin-Madison, “Suspension of FDA’s Grade “A” Milk Proficiency Testing Program,” farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By testing type, pathogen screening led with a 38.45% share of the dairy testing market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a 7.9% CAGR through 2030.
  • By testing type, mycotoxin analysis is the fastest-rising segment, expected to advance at 9.87% CAGR between 2025-2030.
  • By product tested, liquid milk held 26.89% share of the dairy testing market in 2024, while the ice-cream and frozen dessert category is poised for a 9.96% CAGR to 2030.
  • By technology, immunoassays commanded a 33.64% revenue share in 2024 and will post steady mid-single-digit expansion, whereas biosensor and lab-on-chip platforms are forecast to log a 10.55% CAGR.
  • By geography, Europe retained leadership with a 32.89% share in 2024; Asia-Pacific represents the fastest-growing region at 10.49% CAGR for 2025-2030.

Segment Analysis

By Testing Type: Pathogen Detection Drives Market Leadership

The pathogen detection segment accounted for 38.45% share of the dairy testing market revenue in 2024. Increased regulatory requirements for surveillance, driven by recurring listeria outbreaks, require consistent testing volumes throughout the year. The implementation of stringent safety protocols and the need for continuous monitoring have reinforced pathogen detection's central role in dairy safety assurance.

Mycotoxin testing, though a smaller segment, is projected to grow at a 9.87% CAGR as expanding aflatoxin risk zones in temperate regions due to wetter climates lead dairy facilities to implement comprehensive mycotoxin testing for feed materials. Pesticide residue and allergen testing contribute to stable baseline demand, while hormone testing demand increases due to growing concerns about veterinary drug residues. The rising awareness of food safety among consumers and regulatory bodies has further emphasized the importance of these testing segments.

By Product Tested: Liquid Milk Leads While Frozen Desserts Accelerate

In 2024, liquid milk accounted for a notable 26.89% of the revenue share, underscoring the global regulatory emphasis on maintaining the integrity of raw milk. Across major jurisdictions, mandatory screenings for antibiotic residues, alkaline-phosphatase activity, and total plate counts uphold a high density of testing. The ice-cream and frozen dessert segment is poised for a robust expansion, projected at a 9.96% CAGR. This growth is largely attributed to premium brands introducing innovative complex inclusions, necessitating heightened allergen and compositional checks.

Cheese testing is witnessing a surge, driven by European Regulation (EC) 2073/2005, which mandates specific microbiological criteria tailored to aging profiles. Testing for powdered milk and infant formulas remains stringent, emphasizing the detection of Cronobacter and the analysis of heavy metals. Furthermore, the testing of butter, ghee, and cultured products is increasingly incorporating fatty-acid profiling. This not only verifies label claims but also helps in identifying potential adulteration with vegetable oils, leading to a surge in the adoption of chromatographic testing methods.

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By Technology: Immunoassays Dominate While Biosensors Emerge

Immunoassays captured 33.64% of 2024 revenue due to ease of use, reasonable cost and broad regulatory acceptance, but their relative share will taper as real-time biosensor formats mature. The 10.55% CAGR predicted for biosensor and lab-on-chip platforms reflects processor appetite for on-line, high-frequency measurement capable of triggering immediate line adjustments. LC-MS/MS and HPLC remain critical for confirmation and compositional work, anchoring the dairy testing market size for capital-intensive reference labs.

Aptamer-based electrodes now detect antibiotic residues at femtomolar concentrations within one minute, facilitating shift-based release testing. Simultaneously, portable hyperspectral imagers can screen feed silage for aflatoxin at truck-dump points, preventing contamination from entering closed milk loops. Time-resolved fluorescence strips for brucellosis antibody detection, sensitive to 1:12,800 dilutions, illustrate rapid progress in field diagnostics, charting a path for even broader dairy-plant implementation.

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Geography Analysis

Europe dominated the dairy testing market with a 32.89% share in 2024, supported by consistent implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/915 and comprehensive laboratory accreditation. Regional processors integrate rapid microbiology platforms with enterprise resource-planning systems to enhance compliance reporting for cross-border shipments. National reference laboratories collaborate through inter-laboratory proficiency programs to ensure result harmonization and safeguard the region's export interests.

Asia-Pacific demonstrates the highest growth rate at 10.49% CAGR through 2030. China's implementation of 50 new National Food Safety Standards introduces additional pesticide, heavy-metal, and mycotoxin testing requirements, driving investment in mass-spectrometry equipment. Japan's ingredient-notification system includes verification for functional fermented milks, expanding the dairy testing market for molecular-identification assays. India and Southeast Asian nations focus on cold-chain integrity programs, increasing demand for stabilizer, preservative, and shelf-life testing.

North America maintains a strong market position. While the Grade 'A' Pasteurized Milk Ordinance establishes core microbial standards, the April 2025 federal testing pause shifted verification activities to commercial laboratories, increasing dairy testing market share for specialized service providers. Canada's Safe Food for Canadians Regulations require pathogen and antibiotic screening for all dairy imports, increasing testing volume at border inspection facilities. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa exhibit moderate growth, limited by capital constraints and workforce shortages, but present opportunities for mobile laboratories and multinational processor-sponsored capacity-building initiatives.

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Competitive Landscape

The dairy testing market shows moderate fragmentation, with Eurofins Scientific, Intertek, SGS, and Bureau Veritas as the primary market leaders. These companies maintain extensive global networks and hold ISO/IEC 17025 accreditations. Eurofins generated food testing revenue of EUR 5,142 million in the first nine months of 2024, providing the company with financial capacity for strategic acquisitions.

Strategic realignment is underway: Bureau Veritas exited routine food testing in October 2024 through a EUR 360 million divestiture to Mérieux NutriSciences, illustrating a pivot toward specialized providers. Neogen Corporation integrated 3M’s Food Safety Division, broadening pathogen, mycotoxin, and allergen platforms into a single catalog that resonates with large dairy conglomerates seeking one-stop solutions. Technology differentiation remains key; labs deploying AI-driven reporting tools can deliver validated results up to 30% faster, a decisive advantage for fast-moving short-shelf-life categories.
Regional entrants leverage localized knowledge and cost advantages but face accreditation hurdles such as the U.S. LAAF rule set, which now governs import-related mycotoxin tests. Consequently, several mid-sized Asian labs partner with equipment suppliers to attain method-validation support, while Latin American players pursue joint ventures with global majors to share reference-standard libraries. Looking forward, acquisition pipelines are likely to focus on geographies where laboratory density remains low relative to dairy output, permitting multinational chains to expand both capacity and the overall dairy testing market footprint.

Dairy Testing Industry Leaders

  1. SGS GROUP

  2. Bureau Veritas S. A.

  3. Intertek Group plc

  4. Neogen Corp.

  5. Merieux NutriSciences

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
SGS GROUP, Bureau Veritas S. A., Intertek Group plc, Neogen Corp., Merieux NutriSciences
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Recent Industry Developments

  • June 2025: SGS formed a partnership with The PLEDGE on Food Waste, a third-party audited certification program that helps food service providers reduce food waste and improve sustainability in their operations.
  • October 2024: Mérieux NutriSciences acquired the food testing business from Bureau Veritas at an enterprise value of EUR 360 million, with net proceeds from disposals amounting to EUR 290 million.
  • April 2023: Symbio inaugurated its fifth diagnostic research laboratory in suburban Melbourne, marking a significant milestone. Spanning an impressive 8,600 square meters, this establishment stands as the largest of its kind in the entire Southern Hemisphere.

Table of Contents for Dairy Testing Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Growing Incidences of Milk Adulteration and Contamination
    • 4.2.2 Stringent Food Safety Regulations
    • 4.2.3 Rising Demand for Quality and Authentic Dairy Products
    • 4.2.4 Technological Advancements in Testing Equipment
    • 4.2.5 Rising Demand for Processed and Packaged Dairy Products
    • 4.2.6 Rise in Cross-contamination checks for plant-based dairy products
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 High Cost of Advanced Testing Equipment
    • 4.3.2 Skilled labor shortage in food diagnostics
    • 4.3.3 Cold-chain logistics challenges in emerging markets
    • 4.3.4 Complexity of Multicomponent Testing
  • 4.4 Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.5 Regulatory Outlook
  • 4.6 Porters Five Forces
    • 4.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.6.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

  • 5.1 By Testing Type
    • 5.1.1 Pathogen Testing
    • 5.1.2 Pesticide and Residue Testing
    • 5.1.3 Mycotoxin Testing
    • 5.1.4 Allergen Testing
    • 5.1.5 Hormone and Antibiotic Screening
    • 5.1.6 Nutritional and Composition Analysis
    • 5.1.7 Others
  • 5.2 By Product Tested
    • 5.2.1 Liquid Milk
    • 5.2.2 Cheese
    • 5.2.3 Milk Powder and Infant Formula
    • 5.2.4 Butter and Ghee
    • 5.2.5 Ice-cream and Frozen Desserts
    • 5.2.6 Yogurt and Fermented Dairy
    • 5.2.7 Others
  • 5.3 By Technology
    • 5.3.1 Immunoassay-based
    • 5.3.2 PCR/qPCR-based
    • 5.3.3 LC-MS/MS-based
    • 5.3.4 HPLC-based
    • 5.3.5 Biosensor and Lab-on-Chip
    • 5.3.6 Others
  • 5.4 By Geography
    • 5.4.1 North America
    • 5.4.1.1 United States
    • 5.4.1.2 Canada
    • 5.4.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.4.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.4.2 Europe
    • 5.4.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.2.2 Germany
    • 5.4.2.3 Spain
    • 5.4.2.4 France
    • 5.4.2.5 Italy
    • 5.4.2.6 Russia
    • 5.4.2.7 Rest of Europe
    • 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.3.1 China
    • 5.4.3.2 India
    • 5.4.3.3 Japan
    • 5.4.3.4 Australia
    • 5.4.3.5 Rest of Asia Pacific
    • 5.4.4 South America
    • 5.4.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.4.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.4.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.4.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Strategic Moves
  • 6.3 Market Ranking Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global-level Overview, Market-level Overview, Core Segments, Financials (if available), Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share, Products and Services, Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 SGS SA
    • 6.4.2 Eurofins Scientific SE
    • 6.4.3 Intertek Group plc
    • 6.4.4 TÜV SÜD
    • 6.4.5 Merieux NutriSciences
    • 6.4.6 Bureau Veritas SA
    • 6.4.7 ALS Limited
    • 6.4.8 AsureQuality Ltd
    • 6.4.9 Lactanet
    • 6.4.10 NSF International
    • 6.4.11 NEOGEN Corporation
    • 6.4.12 Symbio Laboratories
    • 6.4.13 Thermo Fisher Scientific
    • 6.4.14 Danaher
    • 6.4.15 3M Company
    • 6.4.16 Bio-Rad Laboratories
    • 6.4.17 Agilent Technologies
    • 6.4.18 Charm Sciences
    • 6.4.19 Romer Labs
    • 6.4.20 Symbio Laboratories

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

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Global Dairy Testing Market Report Scope

The global dairy testing market is segmented by test type into, pathogen testing, pesticide, and residue testing, mycotoxin testing and other contaminants testing. By technology the global dairy testing market is segmented into, HPLC-based, LC-MS/MS-based, immunoassay-based and other technologies and by geography.

By Testing Type Pathogen Testing
Pesticide and Residue Testing
Mycotoxin Testing
Allergen Testing
Hormone and Antibiotic Screening
Nutritional and Composition Analysis
Others
By Product Tested Liquid Milk
Cheese
Milk Powder and Infant Formula
Butter and Ghee
Ice-cream and Frozen Desserts
Yogurt and Fermented Dairy
Others
By Technology Immunoassay-based
PCR/qPCR-based
LC-MS/MS-based
HPLC-based
Biosensor and Lab-on-Chip
Others
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
By Testing Type
Pathogen Testing
Pesticide and Residue Testing
Mycotoxin Testing
Allergen Testing
Hormone and Antibiotic Screening
Nutritional and Composition Analysis
Others
By Product Tested
Liquid Milk
Cheese
Milk Powder and Infant Formula
Butter and Ghee
Ice-cream and Frozen Desserts
Yogurt and Fermented Dairy
Others
By Technology
Immunoassay-based
PCR/qPCR-based
LC-MS/MS-based
HPLC-based
Biosensor and Lab-on-Chip
Others
By Geography
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current size of the dairy testing market?

The market is valued at USD 2.28 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3.43 billion by 2030.

Which testing type dominates revenue?

Pathogen detection led with a 38.45% share in 2024 due to strict global microbiological safety requirements.

Which region is growing the fastest?

Asia-Pacific is forecast to record a 10.49% CAGR through 2030, driven by new Chinese and Japanese food-safety standards.

What technologies are gaining popularity?

Biosensor and lab-on-chip platforms are expanding at a 10.55% CAGR, offering rapid on-site testing capabilities.

How fragmented is the competitive landscape?

The market shows moderate fragmentation with a concentration score of 4, indicating significant room for mergers and acquisitions.

Page last updated on: July 3, 2025

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