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Pfas Testing Market

Author: Vineet Pandey - Business Consultant, Report ID - DS1606002, Published - November 2024

Segmented in Test Type (Water Testing, Soil Testing, Air Testing, Blood Testing), Application (Environmental Monitoring, Industrial Waste Management, Human Health Risk Assessment), End-Use and Regions - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2033

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Pfas Testing Market Outlook

The market for PFAS Testing is growing because of the increasing understanding of the health impacts of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) especially in water sources. As of 2023 the market was valued at USD 233 million, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.8%, Predicted to reach USD 613 million by 2030 and USD 1.2 billion by 2035. PFAS testing plays a role, in detecting contamination levels and exposure risks offering vital data for ensuring environmental safety and protecting public health.


Cutting edge testing techniques such as chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS) are employed to identify minute levels of PFAS in samples from the environment and living organisms worldwide due to the growing emphasis from regulatorson monitoring and cleaning up PFAS contamination. This has led to a rise in demand for testing services in laboratories and healthcare facilities, across the globe.


Market Size Forecast & Key Insights

2018
$233M2023
2028
$927M2033

Absolute Growth Opportunity = $694M

The Pfas Testing market is projected to grow from $233.3 million in 2023 to $927 million in 2033. This represents a CAGR of 14.8%, reflecting rising demand across Environmental Monitoring, Industrial Waste Management and Human Health Risk Assessment.

The Pfas Testing market is set to add $694 million between 2023 and 2033, with service providers targeting Soil Testing & Air Testing Test Type projected to gain a larger market share.

With Growing regulatory pressure, and Increased awareness of pfas health risks, Pfas Testing market to expand 298% between 2023 and 2033.

Opportunities in the Pfas Testing Market

Integration with Digital Platforms for Real-Time Data Analysis

Using platforms, for collecting and analyzing data improves the effectiveness and availability of PFAS testing information.

Expansion of PFAS Testing in Developing Regions and Development of Portable PFAS Testing Solutions

Growing economies are placing emphasis and resources into monitoring environmental and health conditions. This trend is opening up avenues, for providers that offer PFAS testing services.

Field ready testing tools allow for detection of PFAS contaminants on location and provide a practical approach for assessing environmental conditions, in the field.

Growth Opportunities in North America and Europe

Europe Outlook

In Europe there has been a rise in the need for PFAS testing as the standards, within the EU become stricter leading both local and international companies to invest in advanced testing methods to fulfill regional compliance requirements.

North America Outlook

In North America, the testing of PFAS is influenced by environmental regulations and a strong public awareness. Major companies such, as SGS and Eurofin offer testing options that meet EPA guidelines.

North America Outlook

In North America, the testing of PFAS is influenced by environmental regulations and a strong public awareness. Major companies such, as SGS and Eurofin offer testing options that meet EPA guidelines.

Europe Outlook

In Europe there has been a rise in the need for PFAS testing as the standards, within the EU become stricter leading both local and international companies to invest in advanced testing methods to fulfill regional compliance requirements.

Growth Opportunities in North America and Europe

Established and Emerging Market's Growth Trend 2024–2033

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Major Markets : United States, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia are expected to grow at 13.3% to 17.8% CAGR

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Emerging Markets : India, Brazil, South Korea are expected to grow at 10.4% to 15.5% CAGR

Market Analysis Chart

The PFAS testing industry is influenced by government regulations pushing for standards of testing equipment and procedures alongside advancements in technology and increased focus on health issues among the population at large despite facing obstacles like expensive costs and intricate regulations with promising prospects emerging in portable testing solutions and expanding markets offering considerable opportunities, for growth.

Recent Developments and Technological Advancement

July 2024

Eurofin introduced a PFAS testing tool designed for conducting environmental evaluations, in the field.

April 2024

SGC broadened its ability to test for PFAS by including blood and biological samples, for monitoring exposure.

January 2024

Thermo Fisher Scientific unveiled a kit designed for testing water with high sensitivity to detect PFAS.

Recent advancements in testing for PFAS emphasize the importance of being portable and expanding testing capabilities while integrating technologies to meet the increasing demand, for thorough and easily accessible PFAS monitoring.

Impact of Industry Transitions on the Pfas Testing Market

As a core segment of the Industrial Service industry, the Pfas Testing market develops in line with broader industry shifts. Over recent years, transitions such as Transition to Portable and Field-Ready Testing and Increased Use of Digital Data Platforms have redefined priorities across the Industrial Service sector, influencing how the Pfas Testing market evolves in terms of demand, applications and competitive dynamics. These transitions highlight the structural changes shaping long-term growth opportunities.

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Transition to Portable and Field-Ready Testing:

The move towards PFAS testing options allows for quick, on site evaluations that support prompt decision making.

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Increased Use of Digital Data Platforms:

The blending of platforms with PFAS testing enables live monitoring which boosts transparency and improves access, to data.

Global Events Shaping Future Growth

The chart below highlights how external events including emerging market developments, regulatory changes, and technological disruptions, have added another layer of complexity to the Industrial Service industry. These events have disrupted supply networks, changed consumption behavior, and reshaped growth patterns. Together with structural industry transitions, they demonstrate how changes within the Industrial Service industry cascade into the Pfas Testing market, setting the stage for its future growth trajectory.

Market Dynamics and Supply Chain

Driver: Growing Regulatory Pressure, and Advancements in Testing Technology

There is also a rising trend where governments are also enforcing stringent rules to address PFAS pollution concerns. This has also led to an increased need for testing services, in the market.
Recent advancements in testing approaches like sensitive LC/MS methodologies have also improved the precision of PFAS detection. This advancement plays a role, in bolsterin the growth of the market.
The increasing public knowledge about health concerns related to PFAS is also driving the need for testing services, in industries.

Restraint: High Cost of Advanced Testing Equipment, and Limited Standardization in Testing Protocols

It can be expensive to acquire the tools needed for conducting PFAS tests. This cost can pose a barrier, for smaller laboratories looking to perform testing.
Differences in testing standards for PFAS vary by region creating obstacles for providers striving to achieve uniformity and adherence, to regulations.

Challenge: Complex Analytical Procedures

Testing for PFAS entails methods that call for proficient technicians and specialized tools.

Supply Chain Landscape

Chemical Supplier

Sigma-Aldrich

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Testing Service Provider

SGS

Eurofins

Distributor
VWR / Thomas Scientific
End User
Environmental labs / Industrial facilities / Healthcare providers / Government agencies
Chemical Supplier

Sigma-Aldrich

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Testing Service Provider

SGS

Eurofins

Distributor

VWR

Thomas Scientific

End User

Environmental labs

Industrial facilities

Healthcare providers

Government agencies

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Leading Providers and Their Strategies

Application AreaIndustryLeading ProvidersProvider Strategies
Water Testing
Environmental Labs
SGS, ALS Limited
High-accuracy water testing for compliance with regulatory limits
Industrial Waste Monitoring
Manufacturing
Bureau Veritas, Intertek
Providing tailored PFAS testing solutions for industrial waste streams
Human Exposure Assessment
Healthcare
LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics
Comprehensive testing services for blood and biological sample analysis
Soil Testing
Agriculture
Eurofins, Enthalpy Analytical
Targeted soil testing solutions for PFAS contamination in agricultural zones

Elevate your strategic vision with in-depth analysis of key applications, leading market players, and their strategies. The report analyzes industry leaders' views and statements on the Pfas Testing market's present and future growth.

Our research is created following strict editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy

Applications of Pfas Testing in Industrial Waste Management, Human Health Risk Assessment and Environmental Monitoring

Industrial Waste Management

Businesses rely on PFAS testing to oversee and control the levels of PFAS in waste streams with companies, like ALS Limited and Bureau Veritas providing services for managing industrial waste effectively.

Human Health Risk Assessment

PFAS testing is now commonly used in the healthcare sector to measure the levels of exposure in blood and other biological samples. LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics are, among the providers offering clinical PFAS analysis services.

Environmental Monitoring

Testing for PFAS is commonly employed for keeping tabs on pollution in water and soil areas by factories and other industrial locations. The main companies in this sector such, as SGS and Eurofin offer testing services for meeting regulatory standards.

Pfas Testing vs. Substitutes:
Performance and Positioning Analysis

Testing for substances like VOC and heavy metals focuses on environmental issues whereas PFAS testing provides specific benefits in detecting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances targeted by regulatory bodies more frequently today. The need for PFAS testing is projected to rise due to the health and environmental threats these substances pose; this sets them apart, from other pollutants.

Pfas Testing
  • VOC Testing /
  • Heavy Metals Testing
    High Sensitivity for Specific Contaminants
    Expensive and Requires Specialized Equipment
    Cost-Effective
    Limited to Specific Contaminant Types

Pfas Testing vs. Substitutes:
Performance and Positioning Analysis

Pfas Testing

  • High Sensitivity for Specific Contaminants
  • Expensive and Requires Specialized Equipment

VOC Testing / Heavy Metals Testing

  • Cost-Effective
  • Limited to Specific Contaminant Types

Testing for substances like VOC and heavy metals focuses on environmental issues whereas PFAS testing provides specific benefits in detecting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances targeted by regulatory bodies more frequently today. The need for PFAS testing is projected to rise due to the health and environmental threats these substances pose; this sets them apart, from other pollutants.

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Research Methodology

This market research methodology defines the Pfas Testing market scope, captures reliable data, and validates findings through integrated primary and secondary research. The framework ensures accurate market sizing, demand-supply analysis, and competitive benchmarking specific to service-driven business models.


Secondary Research Approach


We begin secondary research by defining the targeted market at both global and regional levels. Positioned within the Industrial Service ecosystem, we analyze Pfas Testing adoption across Environmental Monitoring, Industrial Waste Management, and Human Health Risk Assessment Applications. Data is systematically collected from Professional Associations, Industry-specific Service Registries, company annual reports, country level ministerial sources and other credential sources, enabling detailed mapping of service delivery models, pricing structures, regulatory compliance, and technology enablers.


Key Sources Referenced:

Annual Reports / Industry Magazines / Country Level Ministerial Sources

Interviews of Industry Stake Holders

Industry Views of Consultants

Analyst Views

• Annual Business Surveys (US, EU, Japan)

• NAICS - Economic Statistics (US, Canada)

We benchmark service providers such as SGS, Eurofins, and ALS Limited, using industry databases, client case studies, annual reports, and partnership disclosures. This secondary research identifies market drivers and constraints, providing the foundation for validation through primary research.


Primary Research Methods


We conduct structured interviews and surveys with industry stakeholders, including Chemical Supplier, Testing Service Provider, and Distributor. Our geographic coverage spans Americas (45%), Europe (30%), and Asia-Pacific (25%) and Middle East & Africa (5%). Our online surveys generally secure a 70% response rate, while in-depth interviews achieve 84% engagement, ensuring a 91% confidence level with ±8.5% margin of error.


Through targeted questionnaires and in-depth interviews, we capture customer satisfaction, vendor selection criteria, service delivery effectiveness, outsourcing vs in-house trade-offs, and post-service value realization. We use interview guides to ensure consistency and anonymous survey options to mitigate response bias. These primary insights validate secondary findings and align market sizing with real-world conditions.


Market Engineering and Data Analysis Framework


Our data analysis framework integrates Top-Down, Bottom-Up, and Company Market Share approaches to estimate and project market size with precision.


Top-down and Bottom-up Process


In the Top-down approach, we disaggregate the global Industrial Service revenues to estimate the Pfas Testing segment, guided by enterprise spending, outsourcing penetration, and service intensity ratios. In the Bottom-up approach, we aggregate project-level, contract-level, and client-spending data at the country and industry levels to construct detailed adoption models. By reconciling both methods, we ensure forecast accuracy and statistical robustness.


We evaluate the service value chain, covering Chemical Supplier (Sigma-Aldrich, Thermo Fisher Scientific), Testing Service Provider (SGS, Eurofins), and Distributor. Our parallel substitute analysis examines alternative models such as VOC Testing and Heavy Metals Testing, highlighting diversification opportunities and competitive risks.


Company Market Share and Benchmarking


We benchmark leading service providers such as SGS, Eurofins, and ALS Limited, evaluating their strengths in workforce capacity, global delivery centers, client engagement models, pricing competitiveness, and digital transformation capabilities. By analyzing company revenues, service portfolios, and client contracts, we derive comparative market shares, competitive positioning and growth trajectories across the ecosystem.


Our integration of data triangulation, contract analysis, and company benchmarking, supported by our proprietary Directional Superposition methodology, ensures us precise forecasts and actionable strategic insights into the Pfas Testing market.


Quality Assurance and Compliance


We cross-reference secondary data with primary inputs and external expert reviews to confirm consistency. Further, we use stratified sampling, anonymous surveys, third-party interviews, and time-based sampling to reduce bias and strengthen our results.


Our methodology is developed in alignment with ISO 20252 standards and ICC/ESOMAR guidelines for research ethics. The study methodology follows globally recognized frameworks such as ISO 20252 and ICC codes of practice.

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Pfas Testing Market Data: Size, Segmentation & Growth Forecast

Report AttributeDetails
Market Value in 2024USD 267 million
Revenue Forecast in 2033USD 927 million
Growth RateCAGR of 14.8% from 2024 to 2033
Base Year for Estimation2023
Industry Revenue 2023233 million
Growth OpportunityUSD 694 million
Historical Data2018 - 2022
Growth Projection / Forecast Period2024 - 2033
Market Size UnitsMarket Revenue in USD million and Industry Statistics
Market Size 2023233 million USD
Market Size 2026353 million USD
Market Size 2028465 million USD
Market Size 2030613 million USD
Market Size 2033927 million USD
Market Size 20351.22 billion USD
Report CoverageMarket revenue for past 5 years and forecast for future 10 years, Competitive Analysis & Company Market Share, Strategic Insights & trends
Segments CoveredTest Type, Application, End-Use
Regional scopeNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa
Country scopeU.S., Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, UAE and South Africa
Companies ProfiledSGS, Eurofins, ALS Limited, Bureau Veritas, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Agilent Technologies, LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics, Intertek, ALS Environmental, Enthalpy Analytical and Pace Analytical
CustomizationFree customization at segment, region or country scope and direct contact with report analyst team for 10 to 20 working hours for any additional niche requirement which is almost equivalent to 10% of report value

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Table of Contents

Industry Insights Report - Table Of Contents

Chapter 1

Executive Summary

Major Markets & Their Performance - Statistical Snapshots

Chapter 2

Research Methodology

2.1Axioms & Postulates
2.2Market Introduction & Research MethodologyEstimation & Forecast Parameters / Major Databases & Sources
Chapter 3

Market Dynamics

3.1Market OverviewDrivers / Restraints / Opportunities / M4 Factors
3.2Market Trends
3.2.1Introduction & Narratives
3.2.2Market Trends - Impact Analysis(Short, Medium & Long Term Impacts)
3.3Supply Chain Analysis
3.4Porter's Five ForcesSuppliers & Buyers' Bargaining Power, Threat of Substitution & New Market Entrants, Competitive Rivalry
Chapter 4

Pfas Testing Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by Test Type

4.1Water Testing
4.2Soil Testing
4.3Air Testing
4.4Blood Testing
Chapter 5

Pfas Testing Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by Application

5.1Environmental Monitoring
5.2Industrial Waste Management
5.3Human Health Risk Assessment
Chapter 6

Pfas Testing Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by End-Use

6.1Environmental Laboratories
6.2Industrial Facilities
6.3Government Agencies
6.4Healthcare Providers
Chapter 7

Pfas Testing Market, by Region

7.1North America Pfas Testing Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.1.1U.S.
7.1.2Canada
7.2Europe Pfas Testing Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.2.1Germany
7.2.2France
7.2.3UK
7.2.4Italy
7.2.5The Netherlands
7.2.6Rest of EU
7.3Asia Pacific Pfas Testing Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.3.1China
7.3.2Japan
7.3.3South Korea
7.3.4India
7.3.5Australia
7.3.6Thailand
7.3.7Rest of APAC
7.4Middle East & Africa Pfas Testing Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.4.1Saudi Arabia
7.4.2United Arab Emirates
7.4.3South Africa
7.4.4Rest of MEA
7.5Latin America Pfas Testing Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.5.1Brazil
7.5.2Mexico
7.5.3Rest of LA
7.6CIS Pfas Testing Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.6.1Russia
7.6.2Rest of CIS
Chapter 8

Competitive Landscape

8.1Competitive Dashboard & Market Share Analysis
8.2Company Profiles (Overview, Financials, Developments, SWOT)
8.2.1SGS
8.2.2Eurofins
8.2.3ALS Limited
8.2.4Bureau Veritas
8.2.5Thermo Fisher Scientific
8.2.6Agilent Technologies
8.2.7LabCorp
8.2.8Quest Diagnostics
8.2.9Intertek
8.2.10ALS Environmental
8.2.11Enthalpy Analytical
8.2.12Pace Analytical