Dairy Testing Market Size to Reach USD 3.43 Billion by 2030 Driven by Pathogen Detection and Tighter Food Safety Regulations

The global dairy testing industry is expected to expand significantly, with its market size estimated at USD 2.28 billion in 2025 and projected to reach USD 3.43 billion by 2030, reflecting a steady CAGR of 8.51% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by rising food safety concerns following contamination incidents worldwide, along with stricter regulatory standards in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. In the United States, the suspension of milk quality monitoring in April 2025 prompted dairy processors to rely on accredited third-party laboratories, expanding private testing demand.

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Dairy Testing Market Key Trends

Pathogen Detection Maintains Largest Market Share

Pathogen detection remains at the forefront, commanding the largest share of the dairy testing market at 38.45% in 2024. Recurring listeria and salmonella incidents continue to drive routine testing. For example, the USDA launched a national milk testing strategy for bird flu in December 2024, reinforcing systematic pathogen surveillance across dairy categories. In Europe, stringent standards under Regulation (EU) 2023/915 ensure that pathogen testing retains its critical role in dairy quality assurance programs.

Rapid Growth in Mycotoxin Testing

The fastest-growing segment within dairy testing is mycotoxin analysis, forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 9.87% through 2030. Increasing aflatoxin risks driven by climate variability are prompting dairy processors to enhance feed testing protocols. Advanced technologies such as biosensors and hyperspectral imaging now enable real-time aflatoxin screening, allowing processors to proactively manage quality.

Technological Advancements Streamline Testing

Technologies like immunoassays, biosensors, aptasensors, and lab-on-chip platforms are enabling faster and more accurate testing. While immunoassays accounted for a market share of 33.64% in 2024 due to broad regulatory acceptance, biosensors are gaining traction with a forecast CAGR of 10.55%, offering dairy processors real-time, high-frequency testing for immediate decision-making.

Dairy Testing Market Segmentation

By Testing Type

- Pathogen detection leads, accounting for the largest proportion of dairy testing revenue in 2024 due to mandatory safety protocols.

- Mycotoxin testing is gaining prominence, with its share increasing as dairy producers implement comprehensive aflatoxin monitoring programs.

- Pesticide residue, allergen, and hormone testing maintain steady demand, driven by regulatory oversight and rising consumer awareness.

By Product Tested

- Liquid milk represents the largest segment by product tested, with a market size share of 26.89% in 2024, highlighting regulatory emphasis on maintaining milk integrity.

- Ice cream and frozen desserts are expected to expand at a CAGR of 9.96%, driven by premium brand innovations requiring detailed allergen and compositional checks.

- Cheese testing continues to grow due to regulations tailored for aging profiles, while powdered milk, infant formula, butter, and ghee testing focuses on contaminants and compositional validation.

By Technology

- Immunoassays hold the largest share of the market due to cost-effectiveness and regulatory acceptance.

- Biosensors and lab-on-chip platforms are increasing their market share as processors integrate them for rapid, on-line measurement.

- LC-MS/MS and HPLC remain critical for complex compositional testing in reference laboratories.

By Geography

- Europe leads the market with a share of 32.89% in 2024, supported by rigorous testing standards and laboratory accreditation programs.

- Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, with the dairy testing market size forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 10.49%, driven by new national food safety standards in China and expanding testing requirements in Japan.

- North America maintains a substantial market size, with commercial laboratories filling testing gaps after the suspension of federal milk-quality monitoring.

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Dairy Testing Market Key Players

The dairy testing sector remains moderately fragmented, featuring global leaders and strong regional competitors:

- Eurofins Scientific: Generated EUR 5,142 million in food testing revenue in the first nine months of 2024, enabling strategic acquisitions to expand market presence.

- Intertek Group plc: Provides comprehensive testing across pathogen, mycotoxin, and compositional segments with global laboratory networks.

- SGS Group: Holds significant market share in dairy testing, offering rapid turnaround times with ISO/IEC 17025-accredited services.

- Bureau Veritas S.A.: Recently divested routine food testing to Mérieux NutriSciences to focus on specialized offerings.

- Neogen Corp.: Expanded its portfolio by integrating 3M's Food Safety Division, providing a consolidated catalog of pathogen, allergen, and mycotoxin testing for dairy conglomerates.

Regional laboratories are leveraging partnerships with technology suppliers to achieve accreditation standards, such as the US Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF), to strengthen their position within the dairy testing market.

Conclusion

Overall, the global dairy testing market is poised for stable growth, driven by stricter food safety regulations, consumer demand for quality assurance, and technological advancements in testing equipment. While pathogen detection will remain the dominant testing type, segments such as mycotoxin analysis and biosensor-based testing are expected to experience significant expansion. Leading companies will continue investing in new technologies to deliver rapid, accurate results that meet evolving regulatory standards. As dairy processors prioritize premium product safety and authenticity, the demand for comprehensive testing services will remain a key driver of market size growth and competitive differentiation in the years ahead.

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