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Australia Environmental Testing Market (2024-2031)

The Australia environmental testing market was valued at $141.7 million in 2023. It is expected to reach $294.5 million by 2031 from an estimated $153.3 million in 2024, at a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2031. Australia Environmental Testing Market Size & Forecast The growth

Published
Sep 2024
Pages
112
Format
PDF + Excel
Report ID
MRICT - 1041324
Base year
2023
Market size · USD million · 2023–2031Forecast 2024–2031 · 9.8% CAGR
2023 · BASELINE
$141.7M
2031
$294.5M
CAGR 2024–2031
9.8%
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2023 baseline · 2024–2031 forecast at 9.8% CAGR · hover a bar for the value

Key highlights

01

The Conductivity Sensors Segment to Dominate the Australia Environmental Testing Market in 2024

02

The Wastewater/Effluent Segment to Dominate the Australia Environmental Testing Market in 2024

03

The Microbes Segment to Dominate the Australia Environmental Testing Market in 2024

04

The Industrial Manufacturers Segment to Dominate the Australia Environmental Testing Market in 2024

Report summary

ParticularsDetails
Number of Pages250
FormatPDF
Forecast Period2024–2031
Base Year2023
CAGR (Value)9.8%
Market Size (Value)$294.5 Million by 2031
Segments CoveredBy Product · Conductivity Sensors · ToC Analyzers · Mass Spectrometers · Molecular Spectroscopy · Turbidity Meters · Chromatography · Dissolved Oxygen Analyzers · Ph Meters · Other Products · By Sample · Wastewater/Effluent · Soil · Water · Air · Other Samples · By Contaminant · Microbes · Organic Compounds · Heavy Metals · Residues · Solids · By End User · Government and R&D Laboratories · Industrial Manufacturers · Agricultural Producers · Other End Users
Key Companies ProfiledEurofins Environment Testing Australia Pty Ltd (Australia), Symbio Laboratories Pty Ltd (Australia), Envirolab Services Pty Ltd (Australia), ALS Limited (Australia), SGS SA (Switzerland), AB Sciex LLC (A subsidiary of Danaher Corporation) (U.S.), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Xylem Inc. (U.S.), Intertek Group plc (U.K.), HANNA Instruments Australia (Australia), Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation (U.S.), HACH Pacific Pty Ltd (Australia), ESS Earth Science (Australia), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.), Bruker Corporation (U.S.), and Metrohm AG (Switzerland)

Report overview

Market size trajectory
2023
USD 141.7 million
2024
USD 153.3 million
2031
USD 294.5 million
~1.9× expansion 2024–2031 at 9.8% CAGR
Scope note

Segments covered: product, sample, contaminant.

The growth of the Australia environmental testing market is driven by enhanced government regulations for environmental protection, rising awareness of environmental pollution, and increasing demand for cost-effective and efficient customized testing services. However, elevated operating costs associated with environmental testing restrain the growth of this market.

Furthermore, the increasing adoption of environmental testing solutions by government and R&D laboratories is anticipated to generate growth opportunities for market stakeholders. On the other hand, the lack of awareness regarding environmental testing solutions is a major challenge impacting market growth.

Market dynamics

2 factors across 2 forces
01

Rising Awareness Regarding Environmental Pollution

Environmental pollution refers to the contamination of air, water, and soil by various agents, including microbes, organic compounds, heavy metals, pesticides, residual pharmaceuticals, and solid waste. Key contributors to this pollution include industrial activities, transportation, agriculture, and improper waste disposal practices. Air pollution involves the release of pollutants such as particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere, contributing to respiratory diseases and climate change. Water bodies are contaminated by chemicals, plastics, heavy metals, and pathogens, adversely impacting aquatic ecosystems and drinking water quality. Additionally, harmful substances like pesticides, heavy metals, and industrial waste infiltrate the soil, degrading land quality and posing risks to food safety. 

These pollutants lead to long-term damage to ecosystems, loss of biodiversity, and health risks such as cancers, neurological disorders, and respiratory diseases. Environmental testing plays a crucial role in identifying these contaminants in air, water, and soil while ensuring that industries adhere to regulatory standards and reduce their environmental impact. Growing awareness of these issues, coupled with increasingly stringent environmental regulations, corporate sustainability objectives, public demand for accountability, and advancements in pollution detection technologies, is driving the growth of the Australia environmental testing market. 

Table of contents

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1.1Market Definition & Scope
1.2Currency & Limitations
1.2.1Currency
1.2.2Limitations

Segmental analysis

SegmentLargest share (2024)Fastest growth (2024–2031)
By ProductConductivity SensorsMass spectrometers
By SampleWastewater/EffluentWastewater/effluent
By ContaminantMicrobesOrganic compounds
By End UserIndustrial ManufacturersAgricultural producers
01

By Product

  • The conductivity sensors segment is expected to account for the largest share of 19.2% of the Australia environmental testing market.
  • The substantial market share of this segment is driven by the growing demand for real-time, accurate, and cost-effective data that supports effective monitoring, early issue detection, and informed decision-making in water and ecosystem management.
  • Additionally, it is extensively used in environmental testing, water quality monitoring, and various industrial applications.
  • However, the mass spectrometers segment is estimated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
  • This segment's growth is attributed to the increasing demand for accurate, sensitive, and versatile analytical tools that effectively tackle complex and evolving environmental challenges.
CoversMass SpectrometerspH MetersToC Analyzers
02

By Sample

  • The wastewater/effluent segment is expected to account for the largest share of 37.8% of the Australia environmental testing market.
  • This significant market share of this segment is driven by stringent regulatory requirements, heightened environmental awareness, increased industrial activities, urbanization, and concerns regarding water scarcity and resource management.
  • Moreover, the wastewater/effluent segment is anticipated to record the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
03

By Contaminant

  • The Microbes Segment to Dominate the Australia Environmental Testing Market in 2024
  • The microbes segment is expected to account for the largest share of 28.6% of the Australia environmental testing market.
  • This segment's substantial market share is driven by the Australian government's strong focus on public health and food safety, alongside the increasing incidence of water and foodborne illnesses in the country.
  • However, the organic compounds segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
  • High emissions from various sources and the rising use of hydrocarbon-based products drive this growth.
  • Additionally, growing awareness of environmental pollution and the increasing need to measure and monitor volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in different samples further contribute to this rapid growth.
04

By End User

  • The industrial manufacturers segment is expected to account for the largest share of 36.9% of the Australia environmental testing market.
  • This segment’s substantial market share is driven by rapid industrialization, the increasing use of chemicals in the industrial sector, and a growing need to ensure compliance with stringent environmental regulations.
  • However, the agricultural producers segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
  • This segment's growth is driven by the increasing demand for soil quality testing, the rising need for pesticide and chemical residue analysis, the growing emphasis on irrigation water quality management, and the focus on maximizing crop yield and quality in agriculture.

Competitive landscape

Recent developments
  1. June 2024

    Agilent Technologies, Inc. (U.S.) introduced two new products: the 7010D Triple Quadrupole GC/MS and the 6545XT AdvanceBio LC/Q-TOF. The 7010D Triple Quadrupole GC/MS System is designed for the food and environmental sectors and offers enhanced precision and sensitivity in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

  2. June 2023

    Agilent Technologies, Inc. (U.S.) introduced two new liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry systems (LCMS): the Agilent 6495D LC/TQ and the Agilent Revident LC/Q-TOF. The 6495D LC/TQ system is specifically designed for rigorous targeted analysis applications that demand the highest level of analytical sensitivity.

Companies profiled (14)
  • Eurofins Environment Testing Australia Pty Ltd · Australia
  • Symbio Laboratories Pty Ltd · Australia
  • Envirolab Services Pty Ltd · Australia
  • ALS Limited · Australia
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. (U.S.)
  • Xylem Inc. (U.S.)
  • Intertek Group plc (U.K.)
  • HANNA Instruments Australia · Australia
  • Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation (U.S.)
  • HACH Pacific Pty Ltd · Australia
  • ESS Earth Science · Australia
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.)
  • Bruker Corporation (U.S.)
  • Metrohm AG · Switzerland

Frequently asked questions

The Australia environmental testing market study focuses on market assessment and opportunity analysis based on the sales of Australia environmental testing products across the country and market segments. The study includes a competitive analysis based on an extensive assessment of the leading players’ product portfolios and key growth strategies adopted in the last 3–4 years.

Cite this report

Meticulous Research. (2024). Australia Environmental Testing Market - Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast (2024-2031) (Report No. MRICT - 1041324). Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. https://www.meticulousresearch.com/product/australia-environmental-testing-market-6007

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