Salmonella testing market seen topping $4.1 billion by 2030

The Salmonella testing market is projected to rise from $2.85 billion in 2025 to $3.08 billion in 2026, driven by food safety concerns, tighter regulation and better lab technology. The Business Research Company expects the market to reach $4.11 billion by 2030 as rapid diagnostics, ready-to-eat foods and outsourced testing gain traction.

Why it matters: - Salmonella testing is a core food safety tool that helps detect contamination in food, water and environmental surfaces before products reach consumers. - Rising foodborne illness cases are increasing demand for faster and more reliable detection methods. - The market’s growth signals more spending on lab infrastructure, compliance testing and rapid diagnostics across the food supply chain.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released Salmonella Testing Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 on August 28, 2026. - The report says the Salmonella testing market will grow from $2.85 billion in 2025 to $3.08 billion in 2026, a 7.9% CAGR. - The market is forecast to reach $4.11 billion by 2030, with a 7.5% CAGR. - Download a free sample of the salmonella testing market report. - View the full salmonella testing market report.

The details: - Historical growth has been driven by foodborne illness outbreaks, stricter food safety rules, packaged food growth, better public health surveillance and improved laboratory testing infrastructure. - Future growth is expected to come from demand for rapid diagnostic tools, more global food supply chains, higher consumption of ready-to-eat meals, advances in detection technology and stronger food hygiene awareness. - The report identifies molecular diagnostic kits, on-site food testing, regulatory compliance testing, laboratory automation and outsourcing to contract testing facilities as key trends. - North America held the largest share of the global market in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. - The report also breaks out the market across Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa.

Between the lines: - The market outlook suggests food safety testing is moving closer to a routine operating cost for manufacturers and processors, not just a response to recalls. - Growth in on-site testing and automation points to pressure for faster results and lower dependence on centralized labs. - More outsourcing to contract testing facilities suggests some companies may be seeking lower costs and specialized testing capacity. - In December 2024, the European Food Safety Authority reported 5,691 foodborne outbreak cases in 2023, up 1.2% from 2022, underscoring continued contamination risks.

What's next: - The Business Research Company’s 2026 report package adds market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics and updated trend analysis. - Continued adoption of molecular kits and compliance testing should shape purchasing decisions across food safety laboratories and manufacturers. - Regional demand is likely to remain strongest in North America while the fastest expansion shifts to Asia-Pacific.

The bottom line: - Salmonella testing is turning into a faster, more automated and more global market as food safety risks and regulatory pressure keep climbing.