| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 5.62 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
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MEA Food Safety Testing Market Analysis
The Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.62% during the forecast period.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial influence on the Middle-East Food safety testing business since the pandemic has changed consumer lifestyles and raised the likelihood of the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, the increased customer concern about the safety and security of food items has had an impact on the food and supply chain sectors.
Customers' increasing sensitivity to allergen foods such as gluten, dairy, and other foods leads to allergy-free product advances throughout the world. This subsequently led to a growth in demand for allergen-free goods which manufacturers test for traces of allergens in packaged and processed foods.
As the demand for organic products grows, chemical testing in organic goods has also been gaining popularity in the industry, owing to the fact that firms operating globally test these items for traces of listed or banned chemicals as per the regulatory requirements of various country-level agencies.
In addition, the governments in several Middle Eastern and African countries have accredited many commercial laboratories to provide thorough food safety testing throughout the pandemic . For example, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) approved numerous commercially recognized food safety testing laboratories to continue food testing during COVID-19, this increased the number of food safety testing laboratories in Middle East & Africa. It is expected that all these factors will drive the growth of the Food Safety Testing Market in the Middle-East & Africa over the coming years.
MEA Food Safety Testing Market Trends
Consumer Interest in Food Safety Testing and Quality is Growing
Across the region, the frequency of food-borne illnesses is increasing, and frequent differences in food safety and quality standards disrupt the international food trade. As a result, food safety is an important component of human health, and food and nutrition security, as well as determining market access and promoting economic growth.
The demand for high-quality food has continuously grown over the last several decades, owing to rising consumer awareness of food quality issues, as well as other considerations such as health and environmental repercussions. With changing dietary habits, the growth of chain restaurants, and the globalization of the food sector, food safety is becoming increasingly important.
As the world's food supply has grown more globalized, the need to strengthen food safety systems inside and between countries has become more apparent. Because of the rising population and greater awareness of the cleanliness of food production, the public and private sectors are being pushed to embrace hygienic food production. This is where the food safety standard requirements come into play, ensuring that the food business conforms with the law.
Due to the increase in literacy rates and more and more people joining the workforce, consumers in the Middle East & Africa are becoming more aware of the food they consume. This factor has helped contribute to the increase in the number of food safety testing laboratories in the region, thereby, augmenting the growth of the market.
All these factors are expected to push the market significantly during the forecast period (2022-2027).
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Increase in Number of Food Fraud Cases and Strict Government Laws are Propelling the Growth of the Food Safety Testing Market
Food fraud cases have become more common due to increased rivalry among food producers, which has led to a purposeful replacement, tampering, misrepresentation of food goods, defective packaging, and false advertising of the products. Small players are tampering with processed and ordinary food goods, including milk, using melamine, urea, and other substances to help their commercial benefits. While there are many sorts of food fraud, some of them can directly endanger consumer health while others are typically done for financial benefit.
To make the food seem better or more valuable, there is widespread intentional fraud and food adulteration on the market. However, significant corporations are creating fraud mitigation techniques in conformity with federal rules and regulations. For instance, the Trade Associations-sponsored Produce Traceability Initiative seeks to implement case-level electronic traceability in the fresh produce business across the Middle East & Africa.
In the past few years, even before COVID-19, governments across the region have been forming strict regulations with respect to food safety to protect consumer health, by ensuring that food products consumed, distributed, marketed, or produced meet the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. These governments have also been taking stringent action in countries like the United Arab Emirates, which imports a significant portion of the food it requires. The United Arab Emirates passed legislation on food safety, launched the National Rapid Alert System for Food, introduced the National Food Accreditation and Registration System, and implemented controls on imported food for non-trading uses.
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MEA Food Safety Testing Industry Overview
Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Market is consolidated, Some of the key players in the market studied are Intertek Group plc, ALS Limited, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Eurofins Scientific S.E, and TUV SUD. The market is highly competitive owing to an increased need for food safety testing and technological advancements and
presence of several well-established manufacturers and vendors in the region.
Companies are using various marketing techniques to enhance customer awareness about the need of purchasing goods that are free of foodborne pathogens and have passed rigorous quality inspections, which is contributing to the growth of the food safety testing market. Various local regulatory groups are also taking crucial steps to prevent food theft in the region. In the United Arab Emirates, the government-run Dubai Central Laboratory, for example, has offered three food testing services.
MEA Food Safety Testing Market Leaders
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INTERTEK GROUP PLC
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ALS Limited
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Bio-Rad Laboratories
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Eurofins Scientific S.E
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TUV SUD
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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MEA Food Safety Testing Market News
- In June 2022, Eurofins Scientific partnered with the owners of Saudi Ajal to successfully complete the acquisition of a majority investment in the business in Ajal for Laboratories, a food testing laboratory based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Ajal for Laboratories is a leading food and pharmaceutical testing laboratory in the KSA and the Gulf Cooperation Council area.
- In March 2022, Mérieux NutriSciences South Africa expanded its testing & advisory operations in Southern Africa with the acquisition of Hortec (Pty) Ltd, a key player in pesticide residue testing and consulting. Mérieux NutriSciences' acquisition of Hortec offers its customers a full range of services at every point in the value chain, from farm to fork, and meets food safety goals.
- In February 2022, an additional 836 Sharjah-based food outlets joined the Sharjah Food Safety Program (SFSP), increasing the overall number of these facilities to 6,091 since the program's launch in 2011. The goal of the SFSP is to assure the application of optimal health practices in food production, preparation, presentation, and distribution in order to keep customers safe and well-nourished throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and to ensure the food industry's viability.
MEA Food Safety Testing Industry Segmentation
Food safety testing is a scientific-based process that evaluates the safety of food based on microbiological, physical, or chemical composition. The Middle East & Africa Food Safety Testing Market is segmented by contaminant type into pathogen Testing, GMOs, pesticides, residue testing, and others. Based on the application the market studied is segmented into Pet Food & Animal Feed and Food. Based on technology, the market has been segmented into HPLC-based, LC-MS/MS-based, immunoassay-based, and other technologies. Based on geography the market has been segmented into Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, South Africa, and the Rest of Middle East and Africa. The report offers market size and values in (USD million) during the forecasted years for the above segments.
| By Contaminant Type | Pathogen Testing | ||
| Pesticide and Residue Testing | |||
| GMO Testing | |||
| Other Contaminant Testing | |||
| By Application | Pet Food and Animal Feed | ||
| Food | Meat and Poultry | ||
| Dairy | |||
| Fruits and Vegetables | |||
| others | |||
| By Technology | HPLC-based | ||
| LC-MS/MS-based | |||
| Immunoassay-based | |||
| Other Technologies | |||
| By Geography | Saudi Arabia | ||
| United Arab Emirates | |||
| Qatar | |||
| Egypt | |||
| South Africa | |||
| Rest of Middle East and Africa | |||
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MEA Food Safety Testing Market Research FAQs
What is the current Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Market size?
The Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.62% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Market?
INTERTEK GROUP PLC, ALS Limited, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Eurofins Scientific S.E and TUV SUD are the major companies operating in the Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Market.
What years does this Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Market cover?
The report covers the Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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