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Food and Environment Manual Testing Market

Food and Environment Manual Testing Market Research Report: By Type (Photometers, Turbidimeter, Refractometers, Colorimeters, Thermarators), By Device Type (Benchtop, Portable), By Application (Environment Testing, Beverage Testing, Food Testing, Others), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World) Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Regional Analysis, Competitor Analysis and Forecast Period 2026-2035

Last Updated:
Feb 15, 2026
Base year:
2025
Historical Data:
2022 - 2024
Region:
Global
Pages:
301
Report Format:
PDF + Excel
Report ID:
EMR00434

Market Overview

The Global Food and Environment Manual Testing Market reached a valuation of US$ 14.2 Billion in 2026 and is anticipated to grow to US$ 25.0 Billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast timeline 20262035.

Market Size in Billion USD

Manual testing is the process of testing software manually for bugs and defects without the use of automated tools or programs. The test environment is a dedicated system for testing software that allows running the test cases have defined. It supports test execution with hardware, software, and network configured. In addition, food manual testing refers to a specific and widely recognized term in the context of software testing or traditional quality assurance methodologies.

Food and Environment Manual Testing Drivers:

  • Growing awareness and concerns regarding food safety

Growing awareness and concerns regarding food safety is a key factor driving the growth of the global food and environment manual testing market. People are conscious about the hygienic and safety of the food they eat. People usually start to focus on food safety only when various food scandals are exposed and it is too late. Moreover, consumer prefer the foods those have manual testing.

Rising concerns about foodborne illnesses and product recalls, consumers are becoming more conscious of the safety and quality of the food they consume. This increased awareness is driving the demand for food manual testing, as consumers seek reliable information and assurance regarding the safety of the food they purchase. Thus, driving demand of the global market.

Opportunities:

  • Advancements in Testing Technologies

The food testing industry is undergoing a rapid transformation due to technological advancements. The emergence of rapid testing methods, portable devices, automation, AI, and blockchain technology has revolutionized the way food testing laboratories operate. Furthermore, food manual testing is frequently carried out by specific agencies organized by the government of a country to scrutinize and ensure that food products comply with its food safety regulations to protect public health. Key player are more focused on the advancement in their testing. Therefore, growing demand of global market during the forecast period.

Restraints:

  • High cost of testing

High cost of food and environment manual testing due to stringent regulatory standards and quality assurance. Comprehensive food safety testing can be expensive, especially for small-scale food producers and organizations. The expensive expense of advanced testing technology, as well as the necessity for experienced personnel, may hinder their use, particularly in poor countries. Thus, hamper the growth of the food and environment manual testing market.

Segment Overview

  • By Type

Based on type, the global food and environment manual testing market is divided into photometers, turbidimeter, refractometers, colorimeters, thermarator&rsquo,s. The photometers segment dominated the market in 2023 and is expected to dominating during the food and environment manual testing market in the forecast period, due to the Increasing use of photometers in the food industry and extensive use of environmental testing due to 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.

  • By Device Type

Based on device type, the global food and environment manual testing market is divided into benchtop, and portable. The benchtop segment dominated the global food and environment manual testing market in 2023. This is attributed to the increasing use of benchtop devices for PH check in the food and environment manual testing. This device such as photometers, turbidimeter, refractometers, colorimeters, thermarator&rsquo,s, are mostly employed in laboratory research. Furthermore, benchtop device also used in water testing, food composition analysis mineral and turbidity testing, and other applications. This is expected to fuel the demand of this segment in the food and environment manual testing market.

  • By Application

Based on application, the global food and environment manual testing market is divided into environment testing, beverage testing, food testing, and others. The environment testing segment dominated the food and environment manual testing market with the largest revenue share in 2023. This is due to rising government safety regulations are implemented to safeguard the environment and identify and measure elements of water, soil and air, such as minerals and different gases that are present in the atmosphere such test as BOD, COD and other turbidity systems for several equipment and systems. Therefore, increasing growth of this segment in the global market over the forecast period.

Food and Environment Manual Testing Overview by Region

North America dominated the food and environment manual testing market in 2023. This is attributed to benefiting from a convergence of variables such as strong regulatory frameworks, increased consumer awareness, and the strategic presence of significant market participants. The United States and Canada, demonstrate a rising commitment to food safety standards and regulations, driving an increase in food safety testing adoption. According to the Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 48 million people in the United States are affected by food poisoning every year, with 128,000 of those affected requiring hospitalizations and 3,000 succumbing to foodborne diseases in the United States each year. Thus, with the rising frequency of food-related diseases in the region, consumers are increasingly demanding food safety accountability. These all factors affecting the growth of the global market in this region.

Food and Environment Manual Testing Competitive Landscape

In the global food and environment manual testing market, a few major players exert significant market dominance and have established a strong regional presence. These leading companies remain committed to continuous research and development endeavors and actively engage in strategic growth initiatives, including product development, launches, joint ventures, and partnerships. By pursuing these strategies, these companies aim to strengthen their market position, expand their customer base, and capture a substantial share of the market.

Food and Environment Manual Testing Market Leading Companies:

  • Tintometer Gmbh,

  • Hach,

  • Hanna Instruments,

  • Merck KGaA,

  • Xylem,

  • Anton Paar GmbH,

  • Horiba, Ltd.,

  • LMT Lichtmesstechnik GmbH Berlin,

  • Eurofins,

  • Mettler Toledo,

  • Rudolph research analytical,

  • Sinotecg, and Others.

Food and Environment Manual Testing Recent Developments

  • In 2021, Eurofins Scientific purchased Efurofins Scientific Alliance Technical Laboratories Ltd. located in the United Kingdom. This purchase will improve the companys Uk food, water and feed testing service facilities.

  • In 2023, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has given its stamp of approval to the manual of methods of analysis of foods beverages such as tea, coffee, and chicory.

Food and Environment Manual Testing Market Report Scope & Segmentation

AttributesDetails
Market Size Value In
US$ 14.18 Billion in 2026
Market Size Value By
US$ 25 Billion By 2035
Growth Rate
CAGR of 6.5% from 2026 to 2035
Forecast Period
2026 - 2035
Base Year
2025
Historical Data Available
Yes
Regional Scope
Global
Segments Covered

By Testing Type

  • Pathogen Testing

  • Mycotoxin Testing

  • Pesticide Testing

  • Allergen Testing

  • Others

By End-User

  • Food andamp; Beverage Industry

  • Environmental Testing Laboratories

  • Government Agencies

Report coverage includes all mentioned segments
8 key metrics analyzed

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