| Product Code: ETC6181158 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The food testing market in Australia is expanding due to stringent regulatory standards and rising demand for traceability and transparency in food supply chains. Testing for allergens, contaminants, pesticide residues, and nutritional labeling compliance is critical. The growth of organic and specialty food segments further drives specialized testing services.
Stringent food safety regulations and increasing consumer awareness are driving growth in the food testing market. There is a rising demand for rapid testing kits and digital traceability systems. Additionally, technologies like DNA barcoding and mass spectrometry are being adopted to improve the accuracy and speed of testing procedures.
The Food Service Disposable Market in Australia faces growing regulatory pressures to reduce single-use plastics and promote biodegradable alternatives. Transitioning to sustainable disposables involves higher production costs and supply chain adjustments. Consumer awareness and demand for eco-friendly options are rising, but cost sensitivity limits widespread adoption. Waste management infrastructure also needs improvement to handle biodegradable disposables effectively.
The food testing market is seeing significant demand from the government and private sectors for ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with international standards. Investment in rapid testing kits, mobile lab services, and automation of analytical testing for contaminants, allergens, and nutritional content can be lucrative. There is also potential in providing cloud-based data platforms that streamline regulatory reporting for food manufacturers and exporters.
The food testing market is tightly regulated through policies that uphold food safety, public health, and export compliance. FSANZ sets national standards for microbiological, chemical, and allergen testing. The Department of Agriculture provides protocols for export testing and certification. Government labs and funding programs also support private-sector testing capabilities, ensuring widespread compliance and international trade competitiveness.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Food Testing Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Food Testing Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Food Testing Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Service Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Food Testing Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Stringent food safety regulations in Australia |
4.2.2 Increasing awareness about foodborne illnesses and contamination |
4.2.3 Growing demand for quality and safety assurance in the food industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial setup costs for food testing facilities |
4.3.2 Lack of standardized testing methodologies |
4.3.3 Limited skilled professionals in the food testing industry |
5 Australia Food Testing Market Trends |
6 Australia Food Testing Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Food Testing Market, By Service Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Service Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Microbiological Testing, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By GMO Testing, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical & Nutritional Testing, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Residues & Contamination Testing, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Allergen Testing, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Food Testing Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Culture-based Tests, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By PCR-based Assays, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Immunoassay-based Assays, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Food Testing Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Processed Food, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Cereals & Grains, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Milk & Dairy Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Australia Food Testing Market Revenues & Volume, By Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Food Testing Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Food Testing Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Food Testing Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Food Testing Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of food testing laboratories accredited by regulatory bodies |
8.2 Number of new food testing technologies adopted in the market |
8.3 Rate of compliance with food safety standards by food businesses |
9 Australia Food Testing Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Food Testing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Service Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Food Testing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Food Testing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Food Testing Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Food Testing Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Food Testing Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |