Food testing kits market projected to hit $5.76 billion by 2030

The food testing kits market is expanding as regulators and consumers push for faster checks on food safety, allergens and contamination. The Business Research Company projects the market will rise from $3.33 billion in 2025 to $5.76 billion by 2030, with North America leading now and Asia-Pacific expected to grow fastest.

Why it matters: - Food testing kits help identify pathogens, meat species, GMOs, allergens and mycotoxins in food. - Faster testing is becoming more important as foodborne illness, export compliance and supply chain transparency become bigger priorities. - The market’s growth points to broader demand for quicker, on-site and digital food safety tools.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released a market study on the food testing kits sector. - The study projects the market will grow from $3.33 billion in 2025 to $3.72 billion in 2026. - The forecast implies 11.8% growth in 2026. - The market is expected to reach $5.76 billion by 2030. - The longer-term forecast implies a 11.6% CAGR from 2026 to 2030. - A free sample report is available here. - The full report is available here.

The details: - The study links recent growth to stricter food safety regulations, higher packaged food consumption, growth in food processing and more foodborne illnesses. - The report also cites standardized testing kits as a factor supporting adoption. - Future growth drivers include real-time food quality monitoring, portable testing devices, compliance testing for food exports, supply chain transparency and digital food safety platforms. - Key trends include broader use of rapid testing kits, on-site testing, PCR-based detection, allergen and GMO testing, and regulatory compliance tools. - North America held the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is forecast to be the fastest-growing region. - The report also covers South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa.

Between the lines: - The market outlook reflects a shift from periodic lab checks toward faster, field-ready testing. - Regulatory pressure and export requirements are likely to keep food safety testing embedded deeper in supply chains. - The regional split suggests mature markets are driving current revenue while developing markets are adding growth momentum. - An EFSA report cited in the release found foodborne outbreaks in Italy rose to 5,691 cases in 2023, up 1.2% from 2022.

What's next: - The Business Research Company said its 2026 reports add market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspot infographics, and updated graphics and tables. - The company is also offering expert contact points for follow-up on the study. - The market’s next phase will likely center on wider deployment of portable, rapid and digital testing systems.

The bottom line: - Food testing kits are moving from niche lab tools to a core food safety requirement as contamination risks, regulation and trade demands intensify.