The dairy testing market is estimated at USD 7.42 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 11.05 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.3 % from 2025 to 2030. The growth of the dairy market in emerging economies is poised to hold new opportunities for the dairy testing market because there is a high demand for safe and high-quality dairy products. Whereas populations from countries such as China, India, Brazil, and Southeast Asia are increasing and changing to becoming more urban, dairy consumption is witnessing rapid growth in terms of milk, yogurt, and cheese. This shift is also coupled with growing disposable incomes, changes in dietary habits, and a growing middle class, which in turn increase the demand for dairy products.

The rapid segment dominated the technology segment of the dairy testing market.

The rapid technology segment dominated the dairy testing market as it can meet the growing demand for faster, more accurate, and cost-effective testing solutions. Traditional testing methods often fail to meet the speed and efficiency requirements of consumers who are increasingly demanding food safety and quality. Advancements in rapid testing technologies, including PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays), and biosensors, provide the possibility of detecting pathogens, contaminants, and quality parameters in dairy products much faster and with greater accuracy. These technologies are essential since the dairy producer is confronted by very tight production schedules as well as the shortening period before the product is ready for marketing.

The milk and milk powder segment dominated the form segment of the dairy testing market.

The milk and milk powder segment is projected to dominate the dairy testing market, due to the growing global demand for such products, coupled with heightened awareness over food safety and quality. The consumption of milk and milk powder is among the highest for dairy products, particularly in the developing world, as they form an essential source of nutrition. Higher population growth in such areas as Asia Pacific and Africa, coupled with a growing middle class, will lead to high increases in demand for milk and milk powder. The consumption increase directly relates to the growing demand for whole-testing services of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

During the forecast period, APAC within the region segment is estimated to witness a significant CAGR in the dairy testing market.

Both rapid population growth, rapid urbanization, and increasing consumption of dairy would result in Asia Pacific (APAC) recording the most significant growth rates in the market for dairy testing. The demand for dairy is rapidly growing across one of the world's most populous regions-the APAC, with countries like China, India, and Southeast Asia having a majority share. Additionally, the APAC region also encounters specific challenges, namely foodborne illness, product adulteration, and poor storage infrastructure, particularly in rural setups. This sets a greater burden on reliable, efficient dairy testing solutions to confirm that products do not pose hazards to health through consumption and still meet the respective health standards.

In-depth interviews have been conducted with chief executive officers (CEOs), Directors, and other executives from various key organizations operating in the dairy testing market:

By Company Type: Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 20%, and Tier 3 - 40%

By Designation: CXO’s - 26%, Managers - 30%, Executives - 44%

By Region: North America - 20%, Europe - 20%, Asia Pacific - 40%, South America - 10% and Rest of the World - 10%

Prominent companies in the market include SGS Institut Fresenius (Germany), Bureau Veritas (France), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), Intertek Group plc (UK), TÜV SÜD (Germany), TÜV NORD GROUP (Germany), ALS Limited (Australia), AsureQuality (New Zealand), Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation (US), Romer Labs Division Holding (Austria), Symbio Labs (Australia), Neogen Corporation (US), Microbac Laboratories, Inc. (US), Certified Laboratories (US), AGROLAB GROUP (Germany), Dairy One (US), FARE Labs (India), Lactanet (Canada), Doctors' Analytical Laboratories Pvt Ltd. (India), CVR Labs Private Limited (India), and Lilaba Analytical Laboratories (India).

Other players in the market include Tentamus (Germany), Microbial Research Inc. (US), Envitro Laboratories (India), Apex Testing and Research Laboratory (India), Opal Research And Analytical Services (India)

Research Coverage:

This research report categorizes the dairy market by test type (safety testing and quality testing), product type (milk and milk powder, cheese, butter & spreads, infant foods, icecream & desserts, yogurt, and others), technology (traditional and rapid), end-users (dairy producers, dairy processors, food & beverage manufacturers, regulatory authorities, others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World). The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of dairy testing.

A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, services, key strategies, contracts, partnerships, agreements, new service launches, mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the dairy testing market. Competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the dairy testing market ecosystem is covered in this report. Furthermore, industry-specific trends such as technology analysis, ecosystem and market mapping, and patent, and regulatory landscape, among others, are also covered in the study.

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The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall dairy testing and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

Analysis of key drivers (increasing applications in the food industry), restraints (corn and potato starches can serve as alternatives for certain applications), opportunities (rise in demand from the pet food industry), and challenges (evolving Food Labeling Standards and Regulations) influencing the growth of the dairy testing market.

New product launch/Innovation: Detailed insights on research & development activities and new product launches in the dairy testing market.

Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyzes dairy testing across varied regions.

Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the dairy testing market.

Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, product offerings, brand/product comparison, and product food prints of leading players such as SGS Institut Fresenius (Germany), Bureau Veritas (France), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), Intertek Group plc (UK), TÜV SÜD (Germany), TÜV NORD GROUP (Germany), ALS Limited (Australia), AsureQuality (New Zealand), Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation (US), Romer Labs Division Holding (Austria) and other players in the dairy testing market.