United Kingdom Pesticide Residue Testing Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The United Kingdom Pesticide Residue Testing Market Size was valued at USD 0.09 Billion in 2023.
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 8.84% from 2023 to 2033
• The United Kingdom Pesticide Residue Testing Market Size is Expected to reach USD 0.21 Billion by 2033

The United Kingdom Pesticide Residue Testing Market is anticipated to exceed USD 0.21 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.84% from 2023 to 2033.  

Market Overview

Pesticide residue testing is a method that provides food producers and manufacturers with confidence in the nutrition of their products by determining the levels of pesticide residue in food items through a thorough chemical and microbiological analysis. Maximum levels of particular residues in food are determined by regulatory bodies. In the environment and the body, many of these chemical residues especially those derived from chlorinated pesticides bioaccumulate to hazardous amounts. Furthermore, evidence of persistent chemicals has been identified in many different kinds of products, including meat, poultry, fish, vegetable oils, nuts, and fruits and vegetables. These chemicals can also be amplified along the food chain. Thus, to detect and minimize pesticide residues following local, state, federal, and international regulations, pesticide residue testing is a crucial first step. Overuse of pesticides may cause extremely high levels of hazardous substances to enter the food chain. Fresh produce gets consumed in more quantities and is more vulnerable to pesticide residues.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom pesticide residue testing market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom pesticide residue testing market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom pesticide residue testing market.

Driving Factors

The increasing risk of pesticide residue contamination in animal feed and the rising incidence of pesticide residue in crops are expected to fuel the growth of the pesticide residue testing market over the forecast period. Animals that eat contaminated feed or graze on crops treated with pesticides may release pesticides into the food chain. As a result, there may be a risk to human health when pesticide residues accumulate inside animal products like milk, meat, and eggs. As a result, the need for pesticide residue testing rises in response to the growing risk of pesticide residue contamination, which is expected to fuel market expansion. Furthermore, Increased awareness among consumers over food quality has promoted technological advancements, driving the residue safety testing market in this nation. Expanding the food safety testing scenario in the UK has been made possible by improved surveillance and identification systems. Through safety certifications and compliance, food processing companies and food service organizations encourage consumer trust in their operations. The market for residue testing is being stimulated by various organizations' mass awareness efforts and consumer education on food safety.

Restraining Factors

A growing number of individuals in the UK have concerns about the lack of awareness of food safety regulations. Foodborne illness risk can be increased by being unaware of food safety laws, which are in place to protect the public's health by ensuring that food is safe to eat. One of the primary causes of this awareness is the complexity of food safety regulations. It can be challenging to understand and comply with the criteria, especially for small companies and individuals who do not have the resources or expertise to deal with the rules efficiently. Therefore, the demand for pesticide residue testing declines as a result of a lack of knowledge about the food safety rules, which is projected to hinder the market's growth in the years to come.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom pesticide residue testing market share is classified into type and technology.

• The herbicides segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the market share through the forecast period.

The United Kingdom pesticide residue testing market is segmented by type into herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and others. Among these, the herbicides segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the market share through the forecast period. The herbicide segment is increasing at the fastest rate and is predicted to hold a dominant position in the UK pesticide residue testing market over the coming years. Herbicides are being used more often in agricultural activities to control unwanted plants, which can reduce the need for other chemical treatments like fungicides and insecticides and help minimize the overall use of chemicals in agriculture, which is good for the environment.

• The LC-MS/GC-MS segment dominates the market with the largest market share over the predicted period.

The United Kingdom pesticide residue testing market is segmented by technology into LC-MS/GC-MS, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography, single residue method, multi residue method, and others. Among these, the LC-MS/GC-MS segment dominates the market with the largest market share over the predicted period. Due to its enhanced sensitivity that allows precise detection, high accuracy, and shorter response times. Liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry are combined to generate the powerful LC-MS/GC-MS technology, which has a high sensitivity and can be applied to many various circumstances.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom pesticide residue testing market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Eurofins
• Premier Analytical Services
• Fera
• SGS
• Intertek
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In August 2022, Fera investigation and generation of new pesticide targets and delivery systems, such as hormones and receptors, venoms from parasitic bees, immune suppression for improved biological control, alteration of reproductive behaviour, fusion proteins for improved oral absorption, new toxins, and RNA-interference (RNAi).

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom pesticide residue testing market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Pesticide Residue Testing Market, By Type

• Herbicides
• Insecticides
• Fungicides
• Others

United Kingdom Pesticide Residue Testing Market, By Technology

• LC-MS/GC-MS
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Gas Chromatography
• Single Residue Method
• Multi Residue Method
• Others