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Food Allergen Testing Market to Reach $1.7B by 2030 at 8.7% CAGR

April 21, 2026 by Marketing Posting

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How Much Growth In Market Value Is Expected For The Food Allergen Testing Market Between 2026 And 2030?

The food allergen testing market has experienced substantial expansion in recent years. This market is set to increase from $1.11 billion in 2025 to $1.22 billion in 2026, driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The historical growth of the market is largely due to factors such as an increase in food allergy prevalence, the implementation of food labeling regulations, the growth of the packaged food industry, the expansion of food testing laboratories, and the adoption of ELISA testing.

The food allergen testing market is projected to experience substantial expansion in the coming years. This market is set to reach a value of $1.71 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. This anticipated growth during the forecast period stems from factors such as increased demand for highly sensitive detection methods, an uptick in global food trade, the broadening application of PCR-based testing, more stringent allergen regulations, and greater automation in food testing procedures. Key trends anticipated within this period involve an escalating demand for food safety testing, more rigorous regulatory compliance demands, broader implementation of allergen detection in processed food products, the increasing deployment of rapid testing technologies, and the uptake of advanced molecular diagnostic approaches.

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Which Factors Are Influencing The Growth Of The Food Allergen Testing Market?

The rising occurrence of food allergies is projected to fuel the expansion of the food allergen testing market in the future. Food allergies are defined as unfavorable immune system reactions triggered by specific food proteins, which can manifest in a spectrum of symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe responses. The increasing incidence of food allergies stems from genetic predispositions, environmental influences, alterations in diet, and improved awareness coupled with better diagnosis. Food allergen testing serves to identify and quantify allergenic substances present in food products, thereby aiding in the prevention of allergic reactions for individuals afflicted by food allergies. For instance, in March 2024, as per CPD Online College Limited, a UK-based company, approximately 2 million people in the UK are believed to have a diagnosed food allergy. In the US, an estimated 33 million individuals are thought to have allergies. Australia exhibits some of the highest allergy rates globally, with food allergies impacting 10% of infants, 4-8% of children, and 2% of adults. Consequently, the growing number of food allergy cases is propelling the growth of the food allergen testing market.

What Are The Main Segments Within The Food Allergen Testing Market Segment Structure?

The food allergen testing market covered in this report is segmented –

1) By Test Type: Allergen Testing, Intolerance Testing

2) By Technology: Biosensors, Immunoassay Or Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Other Technologies

3) By Application: Seafood And Meat Products, Dairy Products, Beverages, Bakery And Confectionery, Baby Food And Infant Formula, Other Applications

Subsegments:

1) By Allergen Testing: Immunoassay-Based Tests, PCR-Based Tests, Mass Spectrometry-Based Tests, Luminex xMAP Technology, Chromatography-Based Tests

2) By Intolerance Testing: Breath Tests, Blood Tests, Elimination Diets And Food Challenge Testing

Which Trends Are Influencing Demand In The Food Allergen Testing Market?

Leading firms within the food allergen testing sector are concentrating on creating quick tests, like immunochromatographic assays, to identify allergens and secure a competitive advantage. An immunochromatographic assay is defined as a fast diagnostic testing approach designed to pinpoint particular allergenic proteins in food items by utilizing chromatographic and immunological principles. For example, in March 2024, Gold Standard Diagnostics Budapest Kft, a Hungarian diagnostic solutions provider, introduced the SENSIStrip Gluten PowerLine lateral flow test. This product aims to reduce false negative outcomes in rapid gluten detection. This test employs an immunochromatographic assay. It functions as a highly sensitive detection system, relying on a monoclonal antibody, and is specifically adept at identifying gluten traces across food matrices, rinse water, and swabs. The test enables prompt and sensitive gluten detection, which is vital for individuals suffering from gluten intolerance or celiac disease. Additionally, it features an integrated hook line designed to prevent false-negative interpretations in samples with high contamination levels. While results are interpretable visually, quantitative assessment is also achievable when used alongside their RapidScan ST5 lateral flow reader.

Who Are The Companies Participating In The Food Allergen Testing Market?

Major companies operating in the food allergen testing market are Thermo Fisher Scientific, Ecolab Inc., Eurofins Scientific, SGS SA, Bureau Veritas, Intertek Group plc, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., ALS Limited, Neogen Corporation, IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group, AsureQuality Limited, Mérieux NutriSciences, Microbac Laboratories Inc, R-Biopharm AG, TUV SUD America, Symbio Laboratories, Campden BRI, Romer Labs, Q Laboratories Inc., NSL Analytical Services Inc.

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Which Region Is The Largest In The Food Allergen Testing Market?

North America was the largest region in the food allergen testing market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food allergen testing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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