Global Pesticides Residue Testing Market Size, Share, Opportunities, and Trends By Type, Method, Class, Crop Type, and Geography - Forecasts from 2025 to 2030

Report CodeKSI061614576
PublishedDec, 2025

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Pesticides Residue Testing Market Size:

Global Pesticides Residue Testing Market, with a 6.35% CAGR, is anticipated to reach USD 2.498 billion in 2030 from USD 1.837 billion in 2025.

Pesticides Residue Testing Market Highlights:

  • Ensuring food safety: Testing is detecting harmful pesticide residues effectively.
  • Driving regulatory compliance: Governments are enforcing strict residue limit standards.
  • Boosting global trade: Testing is supporting safe food commerce expansion.
  • Enhancing testing technology: Advanced chromatography is improving residue detection accuracy.
  • Promoting consumer awareness: Demand for safe food is increasing testing needs.
  • Supporting organic trends: Testing is verifying pesticide-free organic products.
  • Expanding Asia-Pacific growth: China’s innovations are fueling regional market demand.

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After being applied to food crops, pesticides may linger in and on food. Moreover, these residues are occasionally accessible to consumers. The most frequent ways for this to happen are by eating food items and being close to pesticide-treated regions like farms or lawns. The existence of persistent chemicals is also proven in foods, including meat, poultry, and fish, as well as in vegetable oils, nuts, and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Persistent chemicals can also be amplified through the food chain. In order to safeguard consumers, pesticide residue is governed by strict laws everywhere. To identify and manage pesticide residues in line with national and international laws, pesticide residue testing is a crucial tool. Overuse of pesticides can cause dangerously high quantities of hazardous chemicals to enter the food chain.

The market for pesticide residue testing is anticipated to expand throughout the forecast period as a result of growing instances of pesticide residue contamination in crops and the increased danger of pesticide residue contamination in animal feed. Effective pesticide residue testing techniques are necessary for sustainable food production, given the expanding worldwide population. The adoption of strict food safety standards, developments in testing technology, and worldwide commerce in food supplies are driving the global market for pesticide residue testing.

The market is being driven by an uptick in chemical contamination in the food processing sector, stringent safety requirements, increased disposable income, a rise in consumer allergies, worldwide commerce in food products, and a global organic revolution. Lack of knowledge of food safety rules and a lack of infrastructure and resources for food control are the main problems impeding industry expansion.

Pesticides Residue Testing Market Growth Drivers:

  • Growth is fueled by favorable support from government organizations.

The positive assistance provided by the government and regulatory bodies to encourage the testing of dangerous substances in food items is what drives the growth of this market. The regulatory body that evaluates consumer safety based on pesticide toxicity is the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Pesticides that are presently or have previously been used in agriculture inside or outside of the EU are covered by regulation from the EFSA. The EU changed its rules addressing the maximum allowable level of pesticide residues in various foods on July 22, 2022. The adjustments to the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) for food-borne Spodoptera exigua multicapsid nucleopolyhedrovirus (SeMNPV) isolate BV-0004 and the active compounds nicotine, profenofos, chlormequat, iodine, and ametoctradine were specifically addressed in Regulation (EU)2022/1290.

  • Expanding food commerce between emerging economies' borders increases the market's potential for expansion.

Expanding food commerce between emerging economies' borders increases the market's potential for expansion. Food must be tested for pesticide residues due to the increased incidence of food-borne diseases and the unsanitary and subpar processing facilities in some companies. Demand for testing services is anticipated to rise in emerging economies where rules are being implemented and authorities are being given permission to restrict the import and supply of tainted food and enforce food recalls. In addition, it is anticipated that rising mycotoxicosis epidemics in Asia and Africa would generate sizable growth prospects for pesticide residue testing in these countries.

Pesticides Residue Testing Market Geographical Outlook:

  • North America is projected to be the prominent market shareholder in the pesticide residue testing market worldwide and is anticipated to continue throughout the forecast period.

Germany is a market leader and the main driver of growth in Europe, while the United States dominates the market in North America, owing to innovative industries and expanding R&D activities for providing product types like devices, reagents & kits, and other services. Germany also has a promising growth rate due to the rising use of reagents and kits. Due to technological advancements, food testing innovation, expanding regional consumption, and a changing lifestyle, China is predicted to lead the market in the Asia-Pacific area.

Because customers want more information about food safety, the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations have a significant influence on the food sectors in North America. Recent reports of acrylamide in processed potatoes and cereals and arsenic in apple juice are raising consumer awareness of chemical testing. Businesses have created FDA-recommended DNA barcode tests for species identification, which are becoming more popular in the US market. One such company is Eurofins.

Pesticides Residue Testing Market Key Developments:

  • November 2025: Mizoram, India, inaugurated an advanced pesticide residue analysis laboratory at the College of Veterinary Sciences to monitor chemical contamination in agricultural produce.
  • October 2025: PerkinElmer, in collaboration with Pollucon Laboratories, developed a high-throughput LC-MS/MS method capable of quantifying 135 different pesticide residues within chili powder samples.
  • September 2025: Agilent Technologies India expanded its partnership with the ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes to advance food safety through refined pesticide detection protocols.
  • May 2025: PerkinElmer launched the QSight® 500 LC/MS/MS System at Pittcon 2025, enhancing high-sensitivity pesticide and contaminant detection with rapid blend-and-inject workflows.

Pesticides Residue Testing Market Scope:

Report MetricDetails
Global Pesticides Residue Testing Market Size in 2025USD 1.837 billion
Global Pesticides Residue Testing Market Size in 2030USD 2.498 billion
Growth Rate6.35%
Study Period2020 to 2030
Historical Data2020 to 2023
Base Year2024
Forecast Period2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)Billion
SegmentationType, Method, Class, Crop Type
Geographical SegmentationNorth America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in Global Pesticides Residue Testing Market
  • Eurofins Scientific SE
  • SGS S.A
  • Bureau Veritas
  • Asurequality Ltd
  • ALS Limited
Customization ScopeFree report customization with purchase

Pesticides Residue Testing Market Segmentation:

  • PESTICIDES RESIDUE TESTING MARKET BY TYPE
    • Fungicides
    • Herbicides
    • Insecticides
    • Others
  • PESTICIDES RESIDUE TESTING MARKET BY METHOD
    • Liquid Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry Coupled
    • Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry Coupled
  • PESTICIDES RESIDUE TESTING MARKET BY CLASS
    • Organophosphate
    • Organochlorine
    • Carbamates
    • Others
  • PESTICIDES RESIDUE TESTING MARKET BY CROP TYPE
    • Fruits & Vegetables
    • Cereals & Grains
    • Pulses & Oil Seed
    • Others
  • PESTICIDES RESIDUE TESTING MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
    • North America
      • USA
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Others
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Spain
      • Others
    • Middle East and Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Israel
      • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • Indonesia
      • Taiwan
      • Others

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The global pesticides residue testing market is expected to grow from USD 1.837 billion in 2025 to USD 2.498 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.35%.

Key drivers include strict government regulations, rising food contamination incidents, expanding global food trade, increased consumer awareness, and growth in organic food consumption.

Advanced analytical techniques such as LC–MS/MS and GC–MS dominate due to their high sensitivity, accuracy, and ability to detect multiple pesticide residues simultaneously.

North America leads the market due to strong regulatory frameworks, while Germany drives European growth and China leads the Asia-Pacific region through technological advancements.

Limited awareness of food safety regulations, lack of testing infrastructure, and resource constraints in developing regions hinder widespread adoption of pesticide residue testing services.

Table Of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
    2.1. Market Overview
    2.2. Market Definition
    2.3. Scope of the Study
    2.4. Market Segmentation
3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
    3.1. Market Drivers
    3.2. Market Restraints
    3.3. Market Opportunities
    3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
    3.6. Policies and Regulations
    3.7. Strategic Recommendations
4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
5. PESTICIDES RESIDUE TESTING MARKET BY TYPE
    5.1. Introduction
    5.2. Fungicides
    5.3. Herbicides
    5.4. Insecticides
    5.5. Others
6. PESTICIDES RESIDUE TESTING MARKET BY METHOD
    6.1. Introduction
    6.2. Liquid Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry Coupled
    6.3. Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry Coupled
7. PESTICIDES RESIDUE TESTING MARKET BY CLASS
    7.1. Introduction
    7.2. Organophosphate
    7.3. Organochlorine
    7.4. Carbamates
    7.5. Others
8. PESTICIDES RESIDUE TESTING MARKET BY CROP TYPE
    8.1. Introduction
    8.2. Fruits & Vegetables
    8.3. Cereals & Grains
    8.4. Pulses & Oil Seed
    8.5. Others
9. PESTICIDES RESIDUE TESTING MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
    9.1. Introduction
    9.2. North America
        9.2.1. USA
        9.2.2. Canada
        9.2.3. Mexico
    9.3. South America
        9.3.1. Brazil
        9.3.2. Argentina
        9.3.3. Others
    9.4. Europe
        9.4.1. Germany
        9.4.2. France
        9.4.3. United Kingdom
        9.4.4. Spain
        9.4.5. Others
    9.5. Middle East and Africa
        9.5.1. Saudi Arabia
        9.5.2. UAE
        9.5.3. Israel
        9.5.4. Others
    9.6. Asia Pacific
        9.6.1. China
        9.6.2. India
        9.6.3. Japan
        9.6.4. South Korea
        9.6.5. Indonesia
        9.6.6. Taiwan
        9.6.7. Others
10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
    10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
    10.2. Market Share Analysis
    10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
    10.4. Competitive Dashboard
11. COMPANY PROFILES
    11.1. Eurofins Scientific SE
    11.2. SGS S.A
    11.3. Bureau Veritas
    11.4. Asurequality Ltd.
    11.5. ALS Limited
    11.6. Intertek Group Plc
    11.7. Merieux Nutrisciences (Institut Mérieux)
    11.8. Symbio Laboratories
    11.9. Microbac Laboratories
    11.10. Thermo Fisher Scientific
    11.11. Charles River Laboratories
12. APPENDIX
    12.1. Currency
    12.2. Assumptions
    12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
    12.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders
    12.5. Research Methodology
    12.6. Abbreviations
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES

Companies Profiled

Eurofins Scientific SE

SGS S.A

Bureau Veritas

Asurequality Ltd

ALS Limited

Intertek Group Plc

Merieux Nutrisciences (Institut Mérieux)

Symbio Laboratories

Microbac Laboratories

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Charles River Laboratories

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