| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| CAGR | 7.60 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
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Agriculture & Food Industry Testing, Inspection, & Certification Market Analysis
The Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market for the Agriculture & Food Industry is expected to register a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period.
- Agricultural products often have a complex path, from the fields or farms to the end consumers. As these products directly impact the health of the consumers, it becomes increasingly important to have testing/inspection measures in place. Additionally, food/agriculture certification helps companies in these domains to trade internationally without barriers. Various testing, inspection, and certification programs across the agriculture & food industry include FSSC 22000 - Food Safety System Certification, BRCGS, ISO 22000 - Food Safety Management System, PBS, GMP+/FSA en GMP+/FRA certification, and ROC - Regenerative Organic Certified, among others.
- To cater to various requirements of the agriculture & food industry, a wide range of TIC services have been designed, which include nutrition and ingredients testing, testing and analysis of chemical compounds, biodegradation test, an inspection of food safety and hygiene, inspection of quantity and quality, inspection in the process of production, certification of standardized products, verification of supply units, among others.
- With the expansion of global trade, it has become essential to take reasonable measures to eliminate risk for agricultural products throughout the supply chain, maintain integrity, and provide much-needed transparency.
- Additionally, more government activities to ensure food safety across various countries and more rigorous certification and standard requirements for food are becoming mandatory to ensure these products are safe and healthy to consume. The continuous improvement in sanitation drive and growing environmental monitoring initiatives undertaken by government and non-government organizations are also expected to have a notable impact on the market studied.
- However, the lack of a common global standard, relaxation provided by governments across various countries, and low awareness about food quality and testing, inspection, and certification services, especially across developing countries, are among the major factors challenging the growth of the market studied.
- COVID-19 had a notable impact on the growth of the market studied. Although most countries deemed the food & beverage industry essential, ensuring minimal impact on the demand side, several companies operating in the agriculture & food industry faced difficulties procuring raw materials due to supply chain disruptions. Furthermore, governments across various countries also relaxed the quality norms to ensure sufficient availability of food products, negatively impacting the demand for TIC services.
Agriculture & Food Industry Testing, Inspection, & Certification Market Trends
Increasing Consumption of Packaged Food to Drive the Demand for TIC Services
- The last few decades have witnessed a gradual increase in the demand for packaged food. Modern lifestyles and changes in consumer behavior have led to a rapid rise in the demand for packaged/frozen products and ready meals. Processed foods, such as Pizza, Pasta, and frozen products, such as meat and fish, are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. Furthermore, with economic development and adequate food supplies, food quality and safety are also gaining attention among consumers, driving the demand for TIC services.
- According to the World Bank, about 57% of the global population lives in urban areas. Rapid urbanization, especially in developing economies, is driving the demand for agricultural products, which in turn is encouraging vendors to launch more packaged food products as they help in extending the shelf-life of edible products.
- Globalization of the agriculture & food industry is also among the key factor driving the growth of the packaged food industry, as leading food-producing countries are targeting the food-scarce markets to export their products. For instance, according to the US Census Bureau and USDA, the total export value of the United States prepared food reached USD 13.89 billion in 2021.
- Several global manufacturers of food products are adopting outsourcing service models to cater to the growing demand. Although it has been beneficial in many aspects, a surge in illicit trading and adulteration cases has enhanced the need for testing, inspection, and certifications in the food industry and the growth of the same.
- According to the World Bank estimates, about 600 million, or almost 1 in 10 people, fall sick after eating contaminated food, and about 420 000 die yearly. With the increasing cases of adulteration of unwanted substances in many food products, such as oil, milk, and others, the need for a robust TIC system is also expected to grow.
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Asia Pacific to Become the Major Demand Driver
- Agriculture is among the major economic sectors of various countries in the Asia-Pacific region, such as India, China, Malaysia, and so on. Although the sector has primarily been unorganized, in recent years, a shift in the industry's landscape has been observed mainly due to the commoditization of agricultural products and the entry of global food & beverage companies. Furthermore, exposure to developed countries has further enhanced the general awareness among consumers about food safety, creating a favorable market scenario for the growth of TIC services.
- The growing government-enforced certification requirements and industry regulations are also projected to drive the demand for TIC in the food & beverage industry. For instance, in August 2022, the China National Health Commission (NHC), together with the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), unveiled 36 new national food safety standards and three amendments. Moreover, with the rising growth in the TIC market now, the intervention of emerging digital technologies and increasing demand for interoperability testing are also expected to boost the development of the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) market in the food & beverage industry.
- Apart from having a large consumer base, several countries of the Asia-Pacific region are among the leading exporters of agricultural and food products. As the exported products need to fulfill international regulatory guidelines and industry standards, the expanding export market is expected to impact the demand for TIC services positively.
- For instance, according to China Customs, the export value of agricultural products from China increased from USD 76.03 billion in 2020 to USD 84.35 billion in 2021. The country also imports a significant amount of agricultural products, with the United States being among the major exporters. According to USDA, in 2021, the United States' agricultural export to China increased to USD 32.98 billion from USD 26,399 million in 2020.
- Considering the growing demand, several new players are entering the Asia-Pacific TIC market, while the existing players are focusing on offering farm-to-fork conformity assessment services that seek to use innovative techniques, such as live data feeds on crops to more traditional inspections of ship containers and trucks, to ensure that food safety requirements and standards are met at each level of the supply chain.
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Agriculture & Food Industry Testing, Inspection, & Certification Industry Overview
The Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market for the Agriculture & Food Industry has a mixed presence of new and established players, which is increasing the competitiveness among the players. The vendors operating in the market focus on becoming a one-stop solution provider by integrating new solutions and certifications into their portfolios. Furthermore, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions are among these players' other major strategic priorities. Some major vendors operating in the market include Bureau Veritas SA, Cotecna Inspection SA, SGS SA, and Intertek Group Plc, among others.
- August 2022 - The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Right Authority (PPVFRA) under the agriculture ministry announced that it is conducting field testing and assessments of more than 11,000 new seed varieties of cotton, cereals, vegetables, oilseeds, spices, flowers, and legume crops to boost research & development of new seed varieties, and to protect rights of plant breeders through the grant of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) certification.
- May 2022 - Bureau Veritas, opened its third US microbiology laboratory located in Reno, Nevada. The new laboratory offers microbiology indicator analyses as well as rapid pathogen testing to ensure the safety of food and agriculture commodities.
Agriculture & Food Industry Testing, Inspection, & Certification Market Leaders
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Bureau Veritas SA
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SGS SA
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Cotecna Inspection SA
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Intertek Group Plc
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TUV SUD
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Agriculture & Food Industry Testing, Inspection, & Certification Market News
- March 2022 - Bureau Veritas, a leading TIC service provider, opened its fifth Canadian Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The new laboratory will offer Rapid Pathogen testing (E.coli O157:H7, Salmonella & Listeria) and Indicators (Generic E.coli/Coliforms, Total Plate Count, Yeast & Mold). Expanding the company's food testing and certification business in Canada further enhanced its food safety and quality laboratory testing capabilities across the North American region.
- January 2022 - SGS announced a collaboration with Microsoft. Through this collaboration, the company will integrate Microsoft's cross-industry expertise, productivity platforms, and advanced data solutions with its global network and leading industry competence to develop innovative solutions for the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry's customers from various sectors including nutrition, health, and wellness, sustainability and climate, etc.
Agriculture & Food Industry Testing, Inspection, & Certification Industry Segmentation
The Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services help improve the standards of agricultural and packaged food products, along with related manufacturing processes, by conducting tests, inspections, and certifications by global regulations. This allows the companies operating in the agricultural & food industry to produce quality and safe products.
The scope of the study includes a detailed analysis of TIC services in the agricultural and food sectors. The study analyzes factors, such as market characteristics and growth trends of the Agriculture Food Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry, based on segments by Service Type (Testing and Inspection Service, Certification Service), Sourcing Type (Outsourced, In-House), and Geography. The report also includes an analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on the industry. The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.
| By Service Type | Testing and Inspection Service | ||
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| By Sourcing Type | Outsourced | ||
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| By Geography | North America | United States | |
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| Europe | United Kingdom | ||
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| Asia-Pacific | China | ||
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| Latin America | Brazil | ||
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Agriculture & Food Industry Testing, Inspection, & Certification Market Research FAQs
What is the current Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market for the Agriculture & Food Industry size?
The Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market for the Agriculture & Food Industry is projected to register a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market for the Agriculture & Food Industry?
Bureau Veritas SA, SGS SA, Cotecna Inspection SA, Intertek Group Plc and TUV SUD are the major companies operating in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market for the Agriculture & Food Industry.
Which is the fastest growing region in Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market for the Agriculture & Food Industry?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market for the Agriculture & Food Industry?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market for the Agriculture & Food Industry.
What years does this Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market for the Agriculture & Food Industry cover?
The report covers the Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market for the Agriculture & Food Industry historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market for the Agriculture & Food Industry size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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