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飼料検査市場- 世界の産業規模、シェア、動向、機会、予測、検査タイプ別、地域別セグメント、競合、2020年~2030年

Feed Testing Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Test Type, By Type, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F


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飼料検査市場- 世界の産業規模、シェア、動向、機会、予測、検査タイプ別、地域別セグメント、競合、2020年~2030年
出版日: 2025年08月25日
発行: TechSci Research
ページ情報: 英文 188 Pages
納期: 2~3営業日
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概要

飼料検査の世界市場規模は2024年に50億8,000万米ドルとなり、2030年までのCAGRは4.87%で予測期間には67億7,000万米ドルに達すると予測されています。

世界の飼料検査市場の成長は、動物衛生と食品安全規制に関する意識の高まりが原動力となっています。世界中の政府や規制機関は、動物飼料の品質を監視するための厳格な基準を施行し、フードチェーンにおける汚染のリスクを最小限に抑えています。こうした規制は、畜産業者に包括的な飼料検査ソリューションの採用を促し、市場の成長をさらに促進しています。さらに、食肉や乳製品の需要の高まりにより、安全で栄養価の高い動物飼料のニーズが高まっており、信頼性の高い飼料検査手法の需要が高まっています。

市場概要
予測期間 2026-2030
市場規模:2024年 50億8,000万米ドル
市場規模:2030年 67億7,000万米ドル
CAGR:2025年~2030年 4.87%
急成長セグメント ペット飼料
最大市場 北米

市場情勢を形成する上で、技術的進歩が重要な役割を果たしています。迅速検査キット、PCRベースのアッセイ、クロマトグラフィー技術などの革新により、飼料中の汚染物質、病原体、栄養レベルの検出精度、スピード、効率が大幅に向上しています。これらの進歩は、結果までの所要時間を短縮するだけでなく、世界の飼料安全基準の遵守を確実なものにしています。さらに、主要企業による研究開発投資の増加は、より費用対効果が高く、ユーザーフレンドリーな検査ソリューションを導入し、それによって市場の足跡を拡大すると予想されます。

主な市場促進要因

食品安全に関する意識の高まり

主な市場課題

標準化された検査プロトコルの欠如

主要市場動向

高度な検査技術とデジタル化の統合

目次

第1章 製品概要

第2章 調査手法

第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第4章 顧客の声

第5章 世界の飼料検査市場展望

  • 市場規模・予測
    • 金額別
  • 市場シェア・予測
    • 検査タイプ別(病原体検査、油脂分析、飼料成分分析、金属・ミネラル分析、農薬・肥料、医薬品・抗生物質、マイコトキシン検査、栄養成分表示、近似分析)
    • タイプ別(ペットフード、馬用飼料、魚用飼料、家禽用飼料、乳用飼料、牧草、プレミックス、薬用飼料)
    • 地域別(北米、欧州、アジア太平洋、南米、中東・アフリカ)
    • 企業別(2024)
  • 市場マップ
  • 検査タイプ別
  • タイプ別
  • 地域別

第6章 北米の飼料検査市場展望

  • 市場規模・予測
  • 市場シェア・予測
  • 北米:国別分析
    • 米国
    • カナダ
    • メキシコ

第7章 欧州の飼料検査市場展望

  • 市場規模・予測
  • 市場シェア・予測
  • 欧州:国別分析
    • フランス
    • ドイツ
    • 英国
    • イタリア
    • スペイン

第8章 アジア太平洋地域の飼料検査市場展望

  • 市場規模・予測
  • 市場シェア・予測
  • アジア太平洋地域:国別分析
    • 中国
    • インド
    • 日本
    • 韓国
    • オーストラリア

第9章 南米の飼料検査市場展望

  • 市場規模・予測
  • 市場シェア・予測
  • 南米:国別分析
    • ブラジル
    • アルゼンチン
    • コロンビア

第10章 中東・アフリカの飼料検査市場展望

  • 市場規模・予測
  • 市場シェア・予測
  • 中東・アフリカ:国別分析
    • 南アフリカ
    • サウジアラビア
    • アラブ首長国連邦

第11章 市場力学

  • 促進要因
  • 課題

第12章 市場動向と発展

  • 最近の動向
  • 合併と買収
  • 製品上市

第13章 世界の飼料検査市場:SWOT分析

第14章 ポーターのファイブフォース分析

  • 業界内の競合
  • 新規参入の可能性
  • サプライヤーの力
  • 顧客の力
  • 代替品の脅威

第15章 競合情勢

  • SGS SA.
  • RJ Hill Laboratories Ltd.
  • Eurofins Scientific SE.
  • Intertek Group PLC.
  • Romer Labs Diagnostic GmbH.
  • NSF International Holdings.
  • Invisible Sentinel Inc.
  • Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Adpen Laboratories Inc.
  • Genetic ID NA Inc.

第16章 戦略的提言

第17章 調査会社について・免責事項

目次
Product Code: 2621

Global Feed Testing Market was valued at USD 5.08 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 6.77 billion in the forecast period with a CAGR of 4.87% through 2030. The growth of the global feed testing market is driven by increasing awareness regarding animal health and food safety regulations. Governments and regulatory bodies across the globe are enforcing strict standards to monitor the quality of animal feed, minimizing the risk of contamination in the food chain. These regulations are encouraging livestock producers to adopt comprehensive feed testing solutions, further propelling market growth. Additionally, the rising demand for meat and dairy products is increasing the need for safe and nutritious animal feed, thus boosting the demand for reliable feed testing methods.

Market Overview
Forecast Period2026-2030
Market Size 2024USD 5.08 Billion
Market Size 2030USD 6.77 Billion
CAGR 2025-20304.87%
Fastest Growing SegmentPet Feed
Largest MarketNorth America

Technological advancements in feed testing techniques are playing a vital role in shaping the market landscape. Innovations such as rapid test kits, PCR-based assays, and chromatography technologies have significantly enhanced the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of detecting contaminants, pathogens, and nutrient levels in feed. These advancements are not only reducing the turnaround time for results but are also ensuring compliance with global feed safety norms. Moreover, increased R&D investments by key players are expected to introduce more cost-effective and user-friendly testing solutions, thereby expanding the market footprint.

Key Market Drivers

Increasing Awareness Pertaining to Food Safety

Increasing awareness about food safety is being fueled by the growing number of foodborne illness cases globally. Recent data reveals that nearly 1 in 10 people fall ill each year due to consuming contaminated food, accounting for around 600 million cases annually and approximately 420,000 deaths. These figures have raised serious public health concerns and pushed food safety to the forefront of consumer consciousness. The heightened sensitivity is compelling stakeholders across the food supply chain, including livestock and feed producers, to implement rigorous testing practices to minimize health risks and ensure compliance with global safety standards.

Public health campaigns and regulatory efforts are playing a pivotal role in reinforcing food safety awareness. For instance, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) aims to train 2.5 million food handlers by March 2026, emphasizing hygiene and food handling protocols across the supply chain. Events like World Food Safety Day, which spotlight that 1.6 million people fall ill daily due to unsafe food, have further amplified the conversation globally. These initiatives are not only increasing awareness among consumers but also pressuring industries to adopt preventive testing to protect brand reputation and public health.

Consumers are becoming increasingly selective about the brands they trust, with over 70% indicating they prefer companies that prioritize food safety and transparency. This consumer shift has created a ripple effect across the livestock and feed industries, encouraging companies to openly communicate safety protocols and maintain rigorous testing. Whether it's disclosing feed ingredients, adopting third-party certifications, or promoting traceability, brands are leveraging food safety as a competitive advantage. As consumers become more educated, their expectations are pushing producers to adhere to higher safety and quality standards.

Technological innovations are aligning with these growing expectations. Advanced testing methods such as rapid microbial detection, PCR assays, and residue analysis tools are being adopted to provide quick and reliable results. Additionally, technologies like blockchain and QR-code-enabled traceability are enabling end-users to track food origin and quality instantly. These innovations are streamlining feed testing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building trust among stakeholders. As food safety awareness deepens, the integration of such technologies becomes essential for businesses seeking to stay relevant and responsible in an increasingly safety-conscious market.

Key Market Challenges

Lack of Standardized Testing Protocols

A major challenge restraining the growth of the feed testing market is the lack of standardized testing protocols across countries and regions. Different nations follow varying guidelines for feed safety, quality control, and contaminant detection-leading to inconsistencies in testing scope, methodology, and reporting. For instance, while regions like the European Union and North America enforce strict testing regulations aligned with Codex Alimentarius standards, many developing countries operate under outdated or loosely enforced protocols. This disparity hampers the comparability of test results across borders, complicating international trade. Exporters often face challenges in meeting the destination country's safety requirements, necessitating additional testing or documentation, which increases both time and cost. The absence of harmonized standards also creates confusion among producers and lab operators, often resulting in inadequate or misaligned testing procedures that may compromise feed safety and fail to identify critical hazards in time.

Moreover, the lack of uniformity in sampling procedures, testing parameters, permissible limits, and quality control benchmarks leads to operational inefficiencies and credibility issues. Feed testing labs in different regions may report different results for the same feed sample, making it difficult to draw definitive conclusions or ensure compliance with safety norms. This inconsistency can erode trust among stakeholders-be it livestock farmers, feed manufacturers, or regulatory bodies-and increases the risk of foodborne pathogens or toxins entering the animal feed chain. In regions where enforcement is weak, producers may neglect comprehensive testing altogether, relying on minimal internal checks. A globally harmonized framework-covering test methods, contamination thresholds, and reporting formats-is essential to strengthen feed safety and support fair, transparent trade in the animal nutrition sector.

Key Market Trends

Integration of Advanced Testing Technologies & Digitalization

The integration of advanced testing technologies and digitalization, while transformative, presents notable challenges for the feed testing market. A primary concern is the high initial cost and complexity of adopting sophisticated systems such as PCR machines, liquid chromatography, and AI-based analytics tools. Smaller laboratories and feed producers, especially in emerging markets, often lack the financial resources and infrastructure to invest in such advanced technologies. Moreover, the transition to digital platforms like Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) requires not only capital investment but also long-term maintenance and cybersecurity measures. Many facilities struggle with data integration and compatibility issues, particularly when existing equipment is outdated or incompatible with newer digital tools. These barriers can create technological disparities within the industry, resulting in uneven testing quality and delayed adoption of global best practices across the feed supply chain.

Key Market Players

  • SGS SA
  • RJ Hill Laboratories Ltd.
  • Eurofins Scientific SE
  • Intertek Group PLC
  • Romer Labs Diagnostic GmbH
  • NSF International Holdings
  • Invisible Sentinel Inc.
  • Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Adpen Laboratories Inc.
  • Genetic ID NA Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Feed Testing market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Feed Testing Market, By Test Type:

  • Pathogen Testing
  • Fats and Oil Analysis
  • Feed Ingredient Analysis
  • Metal and Mineral Analysis
  • Pesticides and Fertilizers
  • Drugs and Antibiotics
  • Mycotoxin Testing
  • Nutritional Labelling
  • Proximate Analysis

Feed Testing Market, By Type:

  • Pet Food
  • Equine Feeds
  • Fish Feeds
  • Poultry Feed
  • Dairy Feed
  • Forages
  • Premixes
  • Medicated Feed

Feed Testing Market, By Region:

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • France
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Australia
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Feed Testing Market.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

  • 1. 1. Product Overview
  • 1.1. Market Definition
  • 1.2. Scope of the Market
    • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
    • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
    • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

  • 2.1. Objective of the Study
  • 2.2. Baseline Methodology
  • 2.3. Key Industry Partners
  • 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
  • 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
  • 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
  • 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

  • 3.1. Overview of the Market
  • 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
  • 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
  • 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
  • 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Feed Testing Market Outlook

  • 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 5.2.1. By Test Type (Pathogen Testing, Fats and Oil Analysis, Feed Ingredient Analysis, Metal and Mineral Analysis, Pesticides and Fertilizers, Drugs and Antibiotics, Mycotoxin Testing, Nutritional Labelling and Proximate Analysis)
    • 5.2.2. By Type (Pet Food, Equine Feeds, Fish Feeds, Poultry Feed, Dairy Feed, Forages, Premixes and Medicated Feed)
    • 5.2.3. By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa)
    • 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
  • 5.3. Market Map
  • 5.3.1 By Test Type
  • 5.3.2 By Type
  • 5.3.3 By Region

6. North America Feed Testing Market Outlook

  • 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Test Type (Pathogen Testing, Fats and Oil Analysis, Feed Ingredient Analysis, Metal and Mineral Analysis, Pesticides and Fertilizers, Drugs and Antibiotics, Mycotoxin Testing, Nutritional Labelling and Proximate Analysis)
    • 6.2.2. By Type (Pet Food, Equine Feeds, Fish Feeds, Poultry Feed, Dairy Feed, Forages, Premixes and Medicated Feed)
    • 6.2.3. By Country
  • 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
    • 6.3.1. United States Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.2.1. By Test Type
        • 6.3.1.2.2. By Type
    • 6.3.2. Canada Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.2.1. By Test Type
        • 6.3.2.2.2. By Type
    • 6.3.3. Mexico Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.2.1. By Test Type
        • 6.3.3.2.2. By Type

7. Europe Feed Testing Market Outlook

  • 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 7.1.1. By Value
  • 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 7.2.1. By Test Type (Pathogen Testing, Fats and Oil Analysis, Feed Ingredient Analysis, Metal and Mineral Analysis, Pesticides and Fertilizers, Drugs and Antibiotics, Mycotoxin Testing, Nutritional Labelling and Proximate Analysis)
    • 7.2.2. By Type (Pet Food, Equine Feeds, Fish Feeds, Poultry Feed, Dairy Feed, Forages, Premixes and Medicated Feed)
    • 7.2.3. By Country
  • 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
    • 7.3.1. France Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.2.1. By Test Type
        • 7.3.1.2.2. By Type
    • 7.3.2. Germany Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.2.1. By Test Type
        • 7.3.2.2.2. By Type
    • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.2.1. By Test Type
        • 7.3.3.2.2. By Type
    • 7.3.4. Italy Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.2.1. By Test Type
        • 7.3.4.2.2. By Type
    • 7.3.5. Spain Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.2.1. By Test Type
        • 7.3.5.2.2. By Type

8. Asia-Pacific Feed Testing Market Outlook

  • 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 8.1.1. By Value
  • 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 8.2.1. By Test Type (Pathogen Testing, Fats and Oil Analysis, Feed Ingredient Analysis, Metal and Mineral Analysis, Pesticides and Fertilizers, Drugs and Antibiotics, Mycotoxin Testing, Nutritional Labelling and Proximate Analysis)
    • 8.2.2. By Type (Pet Food, Equine Feeds, Fish Feeds, Poultry Feed, Dairy Feed, Forages, Premixes and Medicated Feed)
    • 8.2.3. By Country
  • 8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
    • 8.3.1. China Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.2.1. By Test Type
        • 8.3.1.2.2. By Type
    • 8.3.2. India Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.2.1. By Test Type
        • 8.3.2.2.2. By Type
    • 8.3.3. Japan Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.2.1. By Test Type
        • 8.3.3.2.2. By Type
    • 8.3.4. South Korea Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.2.1. By Test Type
        • 8.3.4.2.2. By Type
    • 8.3.5. Australia Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.2.1. By Test Type
        • 8.3.5.2.2. By Type

9. South America Feed Testing Market Outlook

  • 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 9.1.1. By Value
  • 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 9.2.1. By Test Type (Pathogen Testing, Fats and Oil Analysis, Feed Ingredient Analysis, Metal and Mineral Analysis, Pesticides and Fertilizers, Drugs and Antibiotics, Mycotoxin Testing, Nutritional Labelling and Proximate Analysis)
    • 9.2.2. By Type (Pet Food, Equine Feeds, Fish Feeds, Poultry Feed, Dairy Feed, Forages, Premixes and Medicated Feed)
    • 9.2.3. By Country
  • 9.3. South America: Country Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Brazil Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.2.1. By Test Type
        • 9.3.1.2.2. By Type
    • 9.3.2. Argentina Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.2.1. By Test Type
        • 9.3.2.2.2. By Type
    • 9.3.3. Colombia Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.2.1. By Test Type
        • 9.3.3.2.2. By Type

10. Middle East and Africa Feed Testing Market Outlook

  • 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 10.1.1. By Value
  • 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 10.2.1. By Test Type (Pathogen Testing, Fats and Oil Analysis, Feed Ingredient Analysis, Metal and Mineral Analysis, Pesticides and Fertilizers, Drugs and Antibiotics, Mycotoxin Testing, Nutritional Labelling and Proximate Analysis)
    • 10.2.2. By Type (Pet Food, Equine Feeds, Fish Feeds, Poultry Feed, Dairy Feed, Forages, Premixes and Medicated Feed)
    • 10.2.3. By Country
  • 10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
    • 10.3.1. South Africa Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.2.1. By Test Type
        • 10.3.1.2.2. By Type
    • 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.2.1. By Test Type
        • 10.3.2.2.2. By Type
    • 10.3.3. UAE Feed Testing Market Outlook
      • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.2.1. By Test Type
        • 10.3.3.2.2. By Type

11. Market Dynamics

  • 11.1. Drivers
  • 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

  • 12.1. Recent Development
  • 12.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
  • 12.3. Product Launches

13. Global Feed Testing Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • 14.1. Competition in the Industry
  • 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
  • 14.3. Power of Suppliers
  • 14.4. Power of Customers
  • 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

  • 15.1. SGS SA.
    • 15.1.1. Business Overview
    • 15.1.2. Company Snapshot
    • 15.1.3. Products & Services
    • 15.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
    • 15.1.5. Recent Developments
    • 15.1.6. Key Personnel Details
    • 15.1.7. SWOT Analysis
  • 15.2. RJ Hill Laboratories Ltd.
  • 15.3. Eurofins Scientific SE.
  • 15.4. Intertek Group PLC.
  • 15.5. Romer Labs Diagnostic GmbH.
  • 15.6. NSF International Holdings.
  • 15.7. Invisible Sentinel Inc.
  • 15.8. Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
  • 15.9. Adpen Laboratories Inc.
  • 15.10. Genetic ID NA Inc.

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer