Middle East and Africa Food Allergen Testing Market Trends and Analysis by 2027

The MEA food allergen testing market is expected to grow from US$ 55.45 million in 2018 to US$ 98.28 million by 2027; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.6%from 2019 to 2027.

Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE are major economies in this region. Anaphylaxis and food allergies are an increasing public health risks in developed countries. Prevalence is higher in young children; however, as per a few recent studies, these conditions are also becoming more common in adolescents and young adults. Moreover, there is growing evidence of the increasing prevalence of food allergies in rapidly developing countries. The food allergen incidence is rising at a rapid pace in developed regions such as the MEA. ~40% of children with food allergies in this region are allergic to multiple food types. Rapid growth in the food and beverages industry and growing international trade of food and food ingredients is projected to provide opportunities for the growth of key players operating in the food allergen testing market. The imported food and food ingredients are strictly checked against quality and labeling standards in the MEA, which boost the demand for food allergen testing solutions and services.

The COVID 19 pandemic has been hampering the businesses related to the food industry; it has also affected the food allergen testing market in the MEA. The major countries in the MEA region are under lockdown. The governments of countries that have experienced high infection spread have imposed isolation and social distancing measures to keep a check on disease transmission. The lesser production of goods and commodities is hampering the growth of the MEA food allergen testing market. Saudi Arabia has the largest number of COVID-19 cases in the MEA, followed by South Africa and the UAE, among others. The UAE was the first country in this region to report a confirmed case of COVID-19 infection.

With the new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the MEA food allergen testing market; it is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.

MEA Food Allergen Testing Market Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)

MEA Food Allergen Testing Market Segmentation

MEA Food Allergen Testing Market – by Source

• Peanut and Soy
• Wheat
• Milk
• Egg
• Tree nuts
• Seafood
• Others

MEA Food Allergen Testing Market – by Technology

• PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)-Based
• Immunoassay Based/ELISA
• Other Tests/Techniques

MEA Food Allergen Testing Market – by Food Tested

• Bakery and Confectionery
• Infant Food
• Processed Food
• Dairy Products and Alternatives
• Seafood and Meat Products
• Other Foods

MEA Food Allergen Testing Market – by Country

• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• UAE
• Rest of MEA

Middle East and Africa Food Allergen Testing Report Scope