Global Food Mycotoxin Testing Market Size, Share, and Trends Analysis Report – Industry Overview and Forecast to 2032

Food Mycotoxin Testing Market Analysis

The food mycotoxin testing market has witnessed significant advancements, particularly in testing methods and technology, enhancing its effectiveness and scope. Traditional methods such as thin-layer chromatography (TLC) are being replaced or complemented by more sophisticated techniques such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). These methods offer higher sensitivity, faster results, and the ability to test multiple mycotoxins simultaneously, ensuring safer food products for consumers.

Another emerging advancement is biosensor technology, which enables rapid on-site testing with portable devices, reducing reliance on laboratory-based methods. These sensors offer real-time results, improving efficiency in food safety monitoring.

The growth of the food mycotoxin testing market is driven by increasing concerns over food safety, regulatory pressure, and the rising prevalence of foodborne illnesses. The market is also fueled by technological advancements, which enable faster, more reliable detection of mycotoxins in a range of food products, from grains to processed foods. In addition, demand for mycotoxin testing in food is increasing in developing regions as awareness about food safety grows. This all contributes to a growing market trend toward more precise, affordable, and accessible testing solutions.

Food Mycotoxin Testing Market Size

The global food mycotoxin testing market size was valued at USD 1.14 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.97 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 7.10% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2032. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, pricing analysis, brand share analysis, consumer survey, demography analysis, supply chain analysis, value chain analysis, raw material/consumables overview, vendor selection criteria, PESTLE Analysis, Porter Analysis, and regulatory framework.

Food Mycotoxin Testing Market Trends

“Rising Demand for Rapid Detection Methods”

A key trend driving the growth of the food mycotoxin testing market is the increasing demand for rapid detection methods. Traditional testing methods can be time-consuming, but with the advancement in technologies such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and PCR-based methods, results can now be obtained within hours. For instance, ELISA kits are being widely adopted by food manufacturers and regulatory bodies due to their speed and accuracy in detecting mycotoxins such as aflatoxins and ochratoxins in grains, nuts, and cereals. The faster turnaround time allows for quicker decisions, reducing the risks associated with contaminated food, thus promoting market growth.

Report Scope and Food Mycotoxin Testing Market Segmentation     

Food Mycotoxin Testing Market Definition

Food mycotoxin testing involves the detection and quantification of mycotoxins— toxic chemicals produced by certain molds (fungi) that can contaminate crops such as grains, nuts, and fruits. These toxins can pose serious health risks, including liver damage, immune system suppression, and cancer. The testing process uses advanced methods such as chromatography, immunoassays, and mass spectrometry to identify and measure mycotoxin levels. Regulatory bodies set maximum allowable limits for mycotoxins in food products, making testing essential for food safety. Testing ensures compliance with safety standards and protects public health by preventing contaminated food from reaching consumers.

Food Mycotoxin Testing Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing Incidences of Foodborne Illnesses

The increasing incidences of foodborne illnesses linked to mycotoxin contamination, particularly aflatoxins, are driving the demand for food mycotoxin testing. Aflatoxins, produced by mold in improperly stored crops such as peanuts and corn, can cause severe health issues, including liver damage and cancer. For instance, in 2021, an outbreak of aflatoxins in peanut products led to significant health concerns and product recalls, prompting stricter safety measures. Such incidents highlight the need for routine testing to ensure food safety and prevent public health threats. Consequently, food manufacturers are investing in advanced testing methods to comply with regulations, protect consumers, and safeguard their brands from potential damage.

• Increasing Traceability and Supply Chain Transparency Demand

The growing demand for transparency and traceability in the food supply chain is a significant driver for the food mycotoxin testing market. Consumers are increasingly concerned about the origins of their food and the safety standards it meets, prompting companies to ensure their products are free from contaminants. For instance, major food manufacturers and retailers, such as Nestlé and Walmart, have implemented robust tracking systems to monitor food from farm to shelf. These companies invest in mycotoxin testing to ensure compliance with safety regulations and reassure consumers of the integrity of their products. This increased focus on transparency is pushing the demand for mycotoxin testing solutions across the supply chain.

Opportunities

• Advancements in Testing Technology

Recent advancements in testing technologies, particularly immunoassays and PCR-based methods, have significantly enhanced the speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of mycotoxin detection. These innovations enable faster results, which is critical for manufacturers aiming to meet stringent regulatory deadlines. For instance, lateral flow immunoassay kits now allow on-site testing with minimal equipment, offering convenience to small-scale producers. In addition, PCR-based techniques can detect multiple mycotoxins simultaneously with greater precision, reducing the need for complex procedures. These technologies are expanding market opportunities by lowering testing costs, increasing accessibility, and driving adoption across different sectors, including food processing, agriculture, and even small-scale farms, ensuring safer food products for consumers.

• Consumer Demand for Organic and Safe Foods

The rising consumer preference for organic and natural food products has created significant opportunities in the mycotoxin testing market. Organic foods, while free from synthetic pesticides, are more vulnerable to mycotoxin contamination due to their cultivation methods and natural exposure to fungi. This vulnerability has led to an increased demand for mycotoxin testing to ensure product safety. For instance, in regions such as Europe and North America, where organic food consumption is rising, food safety standards have become stricter, prompting food producers to invest in regular testing. This trend fosters growth for testing companies, driving innovation in affordable and efficient testing solutions to meet the demands of the organic food market.

Restraints/Challenges

• High Testing Costs

High testing costs significantly hinder the food mycotoxin testing market. Advanced technologies, such as chromatography and mass spectrometry, require substantial investment in equipment, maintenance, and skilled labor, making mycotoxin testing an expensive process. This financial burden is particularly challenging for small-scale food producers, who often cannot afford these sophisticated testing methods. As a result, smaller companies may struggle to comply with regulatory standards or provide accurate testing, limiting their market access and growth potential. The high costs of testing thus pose a significant barrier to widespread adoption, particularly in developing regions where financial resources for such technologies are limited, restricting market expansion.   

• Complexity of Mycotoxin Detection

The complexity of mycotoxin detection is a significant hindrance in the food mycotoxin testing market. Mycotoxins are diverse, encompassing over 300 known types, each requiring specialized detection methods. This diversity makes it challenging to create universal testing solutions, as each mycotoxin has unique chemical properties that demand tailored approaches. Developing and maintaining testing processes for each type is not only time-consuming but also technically demanding, requiring advanced equipment and expertise. In addition, ensuring accuracy in identifying low levels of contamination in complex food matrices further complicates the process. These factors result in high costs and slow adoption, limiting the scalability and efficiency of mycotoxin testing solutions globally.

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Food Mycotoxin Testing Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of product, technology and pathogen. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Product

• Cereals
• Grains and Pulses
• Milk and milk products
• Meat
• Poultry
• seafood
• Nuts
• seeds
• spices
• Fruits and vegetables
• Others

Technology

• Chromatography and  Spectroscopy based
  • High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
  •  GC
  • LC
  • Coupled Chromatography And Tandem Spectrometry
• Immunoassay based

 Pathogen

• Aflatoxins
• Ochratoxin
• Fumonisins
• Zearalenone
• Deoxynivalenol
• Trichothecenes
• Patulin
• Fusarium Toxins
• Others

Food Mycotoxin Testing Market Regional Analysis

The market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, product, technology and pathogen as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico in North America, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherland, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe in Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, New Zealand, Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in Asia-Pacific (APAC), Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America as a part of South America, U.A.E, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Europe is expected to dominate the food mycotoxin testing market due to high awareness of food security and stringent food safety regulations across the region. These factors lead to a significant demand for mycotoxin testing, ensuring safe food production and consumption.

Asia-Pacific is projected to show lucrative growth in the food mycotoxin testing market due to increasing per capita income, rising population, and its position as the largest food manufacturer. These factors drive demand for food safety testing and regulatory compliance in the region.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Food Mycotoxin Testing Market Share

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to market.

Food Mycotoxin Testing Market Leaders Operating in the Market Are:

• Bureau Veritas (France)
• Fera Science Limited (“Fera”) (U.K.)
• Symbio Laboratories (Australia)
• Intertek Group plc (U.K.)
• Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg)
• NEOGEN Corporation (U.S.)
• EnviroLogix (U.S.)
• TÜV SÜD (Germany)
• VICAM (U.S.)
• Waters Corporation (U.S.)
• SGS SA (Switzerland)
• SYNLAB International GmbH (Germany)
• R J Hill Laboratories Limited (New Zealand)
• Japan Food Research Laboratories (Japan)
• Soft Flow Ltd (Hungary)
• TLR International Laboratories (U.S.)
• Deltamune (South Africa)
• MÉRIEUX NUTRISCIENCES TESTING SERVICES (France)
• QIMA (Hong Kong)
• Certified Laboratories (U.S.)
• Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH (Austria)
• OMIC USA Inc. (U.S.)
• AsureQuality (New Zealand)

Latest Developments in Food Mycotoxin Testing Market

• In January 2024, Creative Diagnostics, a leader in producing and supplying critical assay reagents, antibodies, and conjugates for food and feed toxicology analysis, unveiled its latest reagents. These new reagents are fully compatible with aflatoxin B1/M1 ELISA Kits, Aflatoxin Total ELISA Kits, and Aflatoxin B1 Screen Tests, offering enhanced performance for accurate detection of aflatoxins, crucial for ensuring food safety and compliance with health standards in various industries
• In June 2023, IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group expanded its reach in Europe by acquiring SL Stanlab, a German laboratory known for its expertise in bacteriology and food hygiene services. This acquisition strengthens IEH's European network, significantly enhancing its testing capabilities. It aims to improve service offerings for existing clients and attract new customers across the continent, reinforcing IEH’s position as a global leader in food safety testing
• In March 2023, Bureau Veritas opened a new Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg, Manitoba, marking its fifth such facility. This lab offers rapid pathogen testing, including tests for E. coli O157, Salmonella, and Listeria, as well as indicator tests for E. coli, coliforms, and other microorganisms. This strategic expansion enhances Bureau Veritas' food testing and certification capabilities, strengthening its North American presence and providing faster, more reliable results for clients
• In April 2022, Charm Sciences launched a new Fumonisin test strip, specifically designed for the pet food sector, known as the ROSA FAST5-X Fumonisin Quantitative Test. This innovative product addresses the growing need for reliable mycotoxin test kits in pet food testing. By offering quick and accurate results, this test strip ensures pet food safety, enabling manufacturers to meet regulatory standards and protect pet health by detecting harmful fumonisin levels
• In September 2020, Charm Sciences, Inc. introduced the customizable Charm Myco Case, a portable solution for mycotoxin testing in the field. This all-in-one case includes essential tools such as a ROSA Quad Incubator, Bluetooth Adapter, Charm EZ-M system, printer, centrifuge, and all necessary disposable supplies. It allows users to detect mycotoxins such as DON, fumonisin, aflatoxin, zearalenone, and T-2/HT-2 toxins, offering flexible and reliable testing solutions in remote locations

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