Water Testing Equipment Industry

The global water testing equipment market is projected to attain a valuation of USD 7.14 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% over the forecast period, according to a newly released report by Grand View Research, Inc. One of the key drivers fueling this growth is the increasing demand for safe and potable drinking water, coupled with a growing awareness of the health risks associated with bacteria and chemical contaminants in water. As public and industrial focus shifts toward chemical-free and microbiologically safe water, the need for advanced water testing solutions is expanding significantly.

The demand for chemically treated water is also rising steadily, primarily due to its importance in the production of high-quality food & beverage and pharmaceutical products. Strict legislation and regulatory frameworks mandating the use of treated water in these industries are further reinforcing market growth. As a result, the positive trajectory in demand for chemically treated water is expected to bolster the water testing equipment market throughout the forecast horizon.

With industries and power generation facilities increasing their consumption of clean water, companies are now under pressure to treat water post-processing to ensure environmental compliance and operational efficiency. This necessity is creating a growing reliance on water testing equipment to monitor water quality, thus becoming a pivotal factor driving market expansion.

Governments, particularly in developing economies such as India and China, are instituting stringent regulatory policies concerning water usage in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Regulatory authorities routinely conduct audits and safety inspections to enforce compliance and maintain hygiene standards. These regulatory efforts have significantly increased the adoption of water testing technologies, thereby accelerating product demand in these regions.

The expansion of various industrial sectors—including food & beverage, chemicals, pulp & paper, pharmaceuticals, power generation, and oil & gas—is further amplifying the requirement for clean, processed water. Moreover, regions such as the Middle East & Africa and parts of China are grappling with a decline in freshwater and potable water availability, which is expected to further intensify the need for efficient water testing equipment to manage and monitor water quality.

The market landscape is marked by strong competition, spurred by frequent technological innovations and new product introductions. Companies are increasingly focusing on application-specific product development to cater to diverse industry needs and to carve out a competitive advantage. However, large global corporations are facing mounting challenges from local manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region, who offer comparable product quality at more competitive price points, thereby posing a serious threat to established players.

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Water Testing Equipment Market Segments Highlights:

1. Spectrometer led the market and accounted for 35.0% of the global revenue share in 2022. The equipment is primarily utilized to assess the purity and quality of water in a variety of settings, including drinking water, processed water, and wastewater

2. The significant market share held by portable and handheld devices is attributed to the growing need for portable water testing equipment that can be utilized in the field or in a makeshift lab to look for physical, chemical, and microbiological impurities. In addition, it is expected that this market segment is expected to register the highest CAGR throughout the forecast period

3. The physical test held the largest share of 56.3% in 2022. The test logs information on the following parameters: color, total solids, turbidity, suspended particles, dissolved solids, odor, and taste. The color tests indicate whether the water treatment system is effective

4. North America led the market and accounted for 34.2% of the global revenue share in 2022. Several regulations, including the Clean Water Act, recommend that states in the U.S. designate surface waters used for drinking water and set water quality standards. These regulations would escalate the product demand during the projection period

5. Key players are currently engaged in the development of innovative products using advanced material technology coupled with collaboration with governments in ecological transformation projects

Water Testing Equipment Market Report Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global water testing equipment market based on instrument, product type, test type, technique, end-use, and region:

Water Testing Equipment Instrument Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

1. TOC Meter

2. pH Meter

3. Dissolved Oxygen Meter

4. Conductivity Meter

5. Turbidity Meter

6. Spectrometer

7. Chromatograph

8. Others

Water Testing Equipment Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

1. Portable & Handheld

2. Benchtop

Water Testing Equipment Test Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

1. Physical Test

2. Chemical Test

3. Biological Test

Water Testing Equipment Technique Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

1. Electrochemistry

2. Separation Technique

3. Atomic & Molecular Spectroscopy

Water Testing Equipment End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

1. Industrial

2. Governmental Facilities

3. Private Laboratories

4. Others

Water Testing Equipment Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

1. North America

   1. US

   2. Canada

   3. Mexico

2. Europe

   1. France

   2. Germany

   3. UK

   4. Italy

   5. Spain

3. Asia Pacific

   1. China

   2. India

   3. Japan

   4. Australia

   5. South Korea

4. Central & South America

   1. Argentina

   2. Brazil

5. Middle East & Africa

   1. UAE

   2. South Africa

Key Water Testing Equipment Company Insights

1. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

2. SGS SA

3. Emerson Electric Co.

4. Honeywell International, Inc.

5. Danaher Corporation

6. General Electric Company

7. Horiba Ltd.

8. 3M Company

9. Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.

10. Perkinelmer, Inc.

11. Tintometer GmbH

12. Eurofins Scientific SE

13. Idexx Laboratories Inc.

14. Agilent Technologies, Inc.

15. Shimadzu Corporation

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