Middle East and Africa Food Pathogen Testing Market is expected to reach US$ 846.68 Mn by 2027

According to The Insight Partners market research study on “Middle East and Africa Food Pathogen Testing Market Forecast to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact and Analysis - By Type (E.coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter and Others), Technology (Traditional Technology and Rapid Technology), and Food Type (Meat and Poultry, Processed Food, Fruits and Vegetables, Dairy, and Cereals and Grains)”, the market is expected to reach US$ 846.68 million by 2027 from US$ 479.22 million in 2019; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2020 to 2027. The report provides trends prevailing in the Middle East and Africa Food Pathogen Testing market, and the drivers and restraints pertaining to the market growth. There has been a sudden upsurge in foodborne illness outbreak as well as there has been a rise of rapid pathogen testing in dairy production which will drive the demand for Food Pathogen Testing. However, food pathogen testing has provided sampling complexities which is going to hamper the market in developing countries in Middle East and Africa.

The Food Pathogen Testing market in Middle East and Africa is segmented into type, technology and food type. Based on food type market is segmented into Meat and Poultry, Processed Food, Fruits and Vegetables, Dairy, and Cereals and Grains. In 2019, Meat and Poultry segment held the largest share of the Middle East and Africa Food Pathogen Testing market. Meat consumption has increased tremendously owing to its health benefits, such as improved protein intake coupled with a rise in spending on outdoor dinners. The necessity to improve or maintain the product quality due to growing consumer awareness and health consciousness drives the food pathogen testing demand. Developing regulations attributed to increasing food pathogen outbreaks through poultry, meat, and seafood products amplify the segment growth. The most important pathogens associated with meat and poultry are E. coli, campylobacter, and Salmonella. Unhygienic conditions and improper handling during skinning and de-feathering results in contamination anticipated supporting this segment growth. Escherichia coli colonizes the intestines of animals that can contaminate muscle meat at slaughter. Salmonella is found in the intestinal tracts of livestock, poultry, and other warm-blooded animals. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 and lockdown imposed by the governments across Middle East and Africa is anticipated to have a huge disruption in the growth of various industries across Middle East and Africa. The governments across Middle East and Africa are taking measure like travel bans, business shutdowns, and lockdown, which is expected to hamper the anticipated revenue generation and growth opportunities for coming months.

SGS SA, Bureau Veritas, Intertek Group Plc, Eurofins Scientific, Nérieux NutriSciences, and ALS Limited are among the leading companies in the Middle East and Africa Food Pathogen Testing market. The companies are focused on adopting organic growth strategies such as product launches and expansions to sustain their position in the dynamic market.  

The Report Segments the Middle East and Africa Food Pathogen Testing market as Follows:

Middle East and Africa Food Pathogen Testing market, by Type

• E. coli
• Salmonella
• Listeria
• Campylobacter
• Others

Middle East and Africa Food Pathogen Testing market, by Technology

• Traditional Technology
• Rapid Technology

Middle East and Africa Food Pathogen Testing market – by Food Type

• Meat and Poultry
• Processed Food
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Dairy
• Cereals and Grains

Middle East and Africa Food Pathogen Testing market – by Country

• South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa