Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Market

Market Introduction

Food safety testing is a scientific analysis of a food product and its contents to find information about various characteristics such as physiochemical properties, composition, and structure. The information is used to determine the safety of the product for consumption. The rising prevalence of foodborne illnesses demands food safety testing for all food and beverage products to prevent health hazards, which boosts the growth of the food safety testing market.

Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Strategic Insights

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Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Report Scope

Middle East and Africa Food Safety Testing Regional Insights

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The Middle East and Africa food safety testing market is projected to reach US$ 2,434.4 million by 2028 from an estimated value of US$ 1,451.3 million in 2021; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2021 to 2028. The major factors driving the market's growth are the greater emergence of foodborne illness and the ascension of Middle East and Africa food & beverages industry. However, the insufficient food safety testing methods are hampering the market growth.

All companies in the food & beverages industry involves distributing, packaging, and processing of food materials. The food & beverages industry is increasingly focused on mechanical manipulation and technology to create more value-added products. Changing lifestyles and hectic schedules are leading to increased consumption of ready-to-eat meals. Many industries reported to have suffered heavy losses and stagnancy or low growth during amid lockdowns enforced worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. However, the food & beverages industry was one of the very few industries that reported growth in 2020. The growth was especially observed in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) in food products recording double-digit growth in 2020. Although the decline in foodservice demand for oilseeds and grains negatively impacted sales in 2020, the reopening of Middle East foodservice platforms and higher selling prices are expected to boost the market during the forecast period. Consumers hoarded frozen food products amid tensions around lockdown and unavailability of food products. The dairy sector witnessed high growth rates in 2020 and is expected to continue to grow during the forecast period. The dairy sector is one of the most vulnerable sectors to foodborne illnesses as dairy products harbor a variety of microorganisms. As pasteurization may not destroy all pathogens in milk, testing of milk becomes essential to ensure safety. Hence, the high consumption of milk leads to a higher volume of food safety testing, thereby driving the market further.

Turkey, South Africa, Iraq, and Israel reported a high number of COVID-19 confirmed cases and deaths in the MEA. According to the International Finance Corporation, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the economy of the MEA, which led to a decline in oil production and tourism and remittances. Due to lockdown in the Middle Eastern and African countries, various food and beverages companies remained closed. The shutdown of various food manufacturing plants in the region has affected the global supply chain and negatively impacted the manufacturing capabilities, delivery schedules, and sales of various goods. Food & beverages was one of the major industries suffering severe disruptions such as supply chain breaks and shutdowns of production plants. However, the manufacturing soon picked pace and continued growth with a high growth rate, which helped the surge in demand for food safety testing.

Key Market Segments

Based on contaminant, the Middle East and Africa food safety testing market is segmented into pathogens, pesticides, toxins, GMOS, and others. The pathogens segment is further sub-segmented into salmonella, E. coli, listeria, and others. The pathogens segment would hold the largest market share in 2021; however, the GMOS segment is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on technology, the Middle East and Africa food safety testing market is bifurcated into traditional and rapid. The rapid segment is further sub-segmented into PCR-based testing, immunoassay-based testing, and others. The rapid segment is likely to hold a larger market share in 2021 and is expected to grow at a faster CAGR from 2021 to 2028.

Based on food type, the Middle East and Africa food safety testing market is segmented into meat, poultry, and seafood products, dairy products, cereals and grains, processed food, fruits and vegetables, and others. The meat, poultry, & seafood products segment would hold the largest market share in 2021; however, the fruits and vegetables segment is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Major Sources and Companies Listed

A few market players referred to while preparing the report on the Middle East and Africa food safety testing market are SGS SA, Eurofins Scientific, and Intertek Group Plc.

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MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA FOOD SAFETY TESTING MARKET SEGMENTATION

By

Contaminant

• Pathogens

• Salmonella
• E. coli
• Listeria
• Others

• Pesticides
• Toxins
• GMOs
• Others

By

Technology

• Traditional
• Rapid

• PCR-Based Testing
• Immunoassay-Based Testing
• Others

By Food Type

• Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Products
• Dairy Products
• Cereals & Grains
• Processed Food
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Others

By Country

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

Company Profiles

• SGS SA
• Eurofins Scientific
• Intertek Group Plc
• TÜV SÜD
• TÜV NORD GROUP.
• Bureau Veritas
• NEOGEN Corporation
• ALS Limited
• AsureQuality