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Dairy Testing Market

Dairy Testing Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis Report by Product Type, Technology, Test Type and End User: Global Opportunity and Industry Forecast (2025-2030).

Report ID:

1050

Industry:

Food & Beverages

Published on:

Sept 2025

Dairy Testing Market Overview

Dairy testing is the process of assessing the quality, safety, and acceptability of milk and dairy products for human consumption. This procedure is crucial in the dairy sector since it evaluates whether raw ingredients and finished products match regulatory requirements and consumer expectations. Dairy testing evaluates several factors, including purity, chemical composition, microbiological content, and physical properties. Testing also detects any contamination with chemicals like water or preservatives. Testing services are required to detect contaminants, validate nutritional content, and ensure compliance with international safety regulations. As global dairy trade grows and processed dairy consumption rises, especially in Asia and Africa's urbanizing regions, rigorous testing standards become increasingly important. 

Governments and regulatory agencies play an important role in implementing restricted food safety rules, which encourages dairy processors and exporters to use third-party testing services for certification and traceability. The industry has a small but growing proportion of numerous larger parent markets. Dairy testing accounts for 12-15% of the USD 30+ billion global food safety testing industry, owing to strict microbiological and quality tests. About 0.5 to 0.7 % of the USD 25 billion agricultural testing services market is allocated to testing services, mostly for compliance and export preparedness, in the vast USD 900 billion dairy industry. 10 to 12 % of the market is made up of testing linked to dairy products, such as raw milk and feed analysis. Dairy makes up about 8–10% of the USD 45 billion food and beverage testing market, which is indicative of its perishable nature. Additionally, with the help of quick testing, dairy-specific diagnostics make up 1% to 2% of the $100 billion biotech and diagnostics market.

Dairy Testing Market

This extensive analysis by Jadhavar Business Intelligence Pvt Ltd provides consumers with a complete and actionable picture of the Global Dairy Testing Market, including market size, share, trends, and growth estimates from 2024 to 2030. It provides a complete overview of important locations and countries by Product Type, Technology, Test Type and End User. Clients receive comprehensive market dynamics, business tool analysis (PORTER and PESTLE), a Technology roadmap, and regulatory updates. The study also includes country-specific projections, competitive benchmarking, Company profiles, and M&A activity, all of which aid in strategic planning, market entry analysis, and competitor positioning.

Dairy Testing Market Dynamic’s

The market for dairy testing is expected to growing in the forecast period, thanks to the rising demand for dairy products.  Foods made from or containing milk are referred to as dairy products.  For dairy products to be guaranteed to be healthy, valuable, and compliant, testing is necessary.  For Example, Dairy Products are expected to rise by 2% to 679 kilotons in 2023-24 from 663 kilotons in 2022-23, according to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, a government agency based in Australia, in August 2023.  Consequently, the market for dairy testing is being driven by the rising demand for dairy products. 

Growing regulations regarding food safety are a major driver of industry growth. The existence of pollutants like toxins, adulterants, and pathogens in dairy products is an area that both consumers and regulatory bodies are paying more attention to. To battle the H5N1 avian influenza virus in dairy herds, for instance, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) in December 2024, which requires testing of raw milk. Similarly, to guarantee that milk and dairy products fulfil strict quality standards, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) started a Nationwide Milk Quality Survey in March 2024. This is anticipated to increase need for cutting-edge testing solutions.

Several significant constraints hamper the dairy testing market's overall growth and efficiency. A key problem is the ineffectiveness of conventional treatment techniques like pasteurization, which, although commonly used, have not been successful in getting rid of different chemical pollutants and are not totally effective against all harmful microbes. This reveals a crucial gap since, despite hormones' extensive usage in the cattle sector, no single technique has been shown to completely eradicate all types of pollutants. No particular removal techniques have even been documented for hormones.

The market for dairy testing is severely limited by the lack of qualified workers in the food diagnostics industry. Chemistry and microbiology knowledge are essential for dairy testing. Reduced capacity, increased error rates, and longer testing procedures are the results of a shortage of skilled workers. This restricts the scalability of testing services and has a direct effect on product safety, quality, and operating expenses. It gets harder to comply with stringent regulations, which raises the possibility of fines or market limitations. As a result of a lack of R&D talent, the labour shortage also hinders the use of modern diagnostic technologies, which need skilled monitoring, and restricts the development of innovative testing techniques and equipment. The effectiveness, dependability, and expansion prospects of the global dairy testing business are all threatened by this shortage of competent labour.

Dairy Testing Market Segment Analysis

Dairy Testing Market Segment is segmented into by Product Type, Technology, Test Type and End Users.

By Product Type,

Based on Product Type, The Market is segmented into by Milk & Milk Powder, Cheese, Butter & Spreads, Infant Foods, Ice Creams & Desserts and Others. The milk and milk powder segment had the largest market revenue share of 43.5% in 2024, owing to milk's extensive usage, sensitivity to contamination from improper handling or packaging, and position as a base for other dairy products. Milk is an essential food product in households around the globe, and milk powder extends shelf life and improves product stability, making it a popular choice among manufacturers. Stringent safety requirements and increased demand for high-quality dairy products have necessitated rigorous testing in the milk and milk powder segments. Consumer health awareness has increased the demand for contaminant-free milk, resulting in major investments in new testing equipment. Furthermore, rising dairy output, particularly in emerging economies, has contributed to the segment's dominance, as regulatory authorities impose stringent quality standards to safeguard customer safety.

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By Test Type,

Based on Test Type, The Dairy Testing Market is segmented into Pathogens, Adulterants, Pesticides, GMOs, Mycotoxins and Others. In 2024, the pathogen testing segment accounted for 38.45% of the total dairy testing market revenue. Increased regulatory requirements for surveillance, prompted by frequent listeria outbreaks, necessitate regular testing numbers throughout the year. The installation of severe safety measures, as well as the need for constant monitoring, have highlighted pathogen detection's critical role in dairy safety assurance. Mycotoxin testing, although being a minor industry, is expected to develop at a 9.87% CAGR as rising aflatoxin risk zones in temperate countries resulting from wetter climates drive dairy operations to conduct extensive mycotoxin testing on feed materials. Pesticide residue and allergen testing help to maintain a consistent baseline demand, whereas hormone testing demand rises as a result of increased worries about veterinary drug residues. The growing awareness of food safety among consumers and regulatory agencies has increased the significance of these testing industries.

Dairy Testing Market Region analysis

Europe dominated the dairy testing market in 2024, with a 32.89% share, thanks to systematic application of Regulation (EU) 2023/915 and extensive laboratory accreditation. Regional processors combine quick microbiological platforms with enterprise resource planning systems to improve compliance reporting for cross-border exports. National reference laboratories work together through inter-laboratory proficiency programs to assure results consistency and protect the region's export interests. Asia-Pacific has the fastest growth rate, with 10.49% CAGR through 2030. China's implementation of 50 new National Food Safety Standards adds pesticide, heavy-metal, and mycotoxin testing requirements, resulting in increased investment in mass spectrometry equipment. Japan's ingredient-notification system now includes verification for functional fermented milks, which will extend the dairy testing market for molecular-identification assays. India and Southeast Asian countries prioritize cold-chain integrity programs, increasing demand for stabilizer, preservative, and shelf-life testing.

Dairy Testing Market Competitive Analysis 

The dairy testing market is highly competitive, with Eurofins Scientific, Intertek, SGS, and Bureau Veritas being the key market leaders. These companies have broad global networks and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditations. Eurofins' food testing revenue was EUR 5,142 million in the first nine months of 2024, allowing the company to make significant acquisitions. Bureau Veritas will stop performing ordinary food testing in October 2024 with a EUR 360 million divestment to Mérieux NutriSciences, indicating a shift toward specialized suppliers. Neogen Corporation merged 3M's Food Safety Division, combining pathogen, mycotoxin, and allergen platforms into a single catalogue that appeals to huge dairy conglomerates looking for one-stop solutions. Labs employing AI-driven reporting solutions may produce validated results up to 30% faster, giving them a significant advantage in fast-moving short-shelf-life areas.

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Dairy Testing Market Key Players –

Frequently Ask Questions – 

  1. Who are the major Key players of Dairy Testing Market?

Ans - The Major Key players of Dairy Testing Market are SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA, Bureau Veritas, Eurofins Scientific, Intertek Group plc and Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation

  1. Which Region accounted highest share of the Dairy Testing Market in 2024?

Ans Europe region accounted highest share of 32.89% in 2024 for the Dairy Testing Market.

  1. What was the market size of Dairy Testing Market in 2024?

Ans – In 2024, market size of the Dairy Testing Market was USD 2.48 Billion.

  1. Which Segment is expected to lead the market during forecast period?

Ans – Product Type Segment is the top segment hold the largest share in Dairy Testing Market during forecast period.

  1. What will be the market size of Dairy Testing Market in 2030?

Ans- The market size of Dairy Testing Market in 2030 will be USD 3.74 Billion.


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