Grain Analysis Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth 2030

Grain Analysis Industry Prospective:

The global grain analysis market size was worth around USD 2.12 Billion in 2022 and is predicted to grow to around USD 3.45 Billion by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 6.31% between 2023 and 2030.

The report analyzes the global grain analysis market drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the grain analysis market.

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Grain Analysis Market: Overview

The grain analysis industry refers to the various analytical technologies and techniques that are used for the testing, and analysis of different types of grains like barley, wheat, maize, rice, and many more. The techniques are helpful in determining the quantity, quality, and properties of the grains. The industry plays a crucial role in ensuring that the food being sold is safe for consumption. It also assists in controlling quality alongside compliance with various food grain-related regulatory laws.

The fraternity functions with the aid of various types of tests, such as fat, protein, mycotoxin, moisture, and gluten content. Instruments like mass spectrometers, spectrophotometers, and chromatography systems are used to conduct the tests. As the demand for high-quality food products is growing, the industry players can expect more revenue during the forecast period. It may also benefit from the rising investments directed toward research & development of more efficient techniques.

Key Insights: 

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global grain analysis market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 6.31% over the forecast period (2023-2030)
• In terms of revenue, the global grain analysis market size was valued at around USD 2.12 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 3.45 billion, by 2030.
• The grain analysis industry is projected to grow at a significant rate due to the growing demand for high-quality food grains
• Based on components segmentation, reference materials were predicted to show maximum market share in the year 2022
• Based on target tested segmentation, mycotoxins were the leading targets in 2022
• On the basis of region, North America was the leading revenue generator in 2022

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Grain Analysis Market: Growth Drivers

Growing demand for high-quality food grains to propel market growth

The global grain analysis market is projected to grow owing to the increasing demand for high-quality food grains in consumers who are health conscious. As the popularity rate of healthy diets owing to increased awareness programs undertaken by various government and non-government organizations, has increased, the industry players are expected to benefit from the trend. The grain analysis is an extremely crucial tool to understand the exact quantity and quality of food grain and hence the information obtained from the technique is of importance, at least in the group of consumers who opt for healthy eating.

Furthermore, the growing number of medical concerns leading to doctors and medical professionals emphasizing heavily on the consumption of organic food products that pass through regulatory quality checks could work in the favor of the industry. Increasing concerns over consumers related to food safety are expected to encourage more grain suppliers and distributors to obtain accurate information on the nutritional content of the grain before being sold in the commercial market.

Grain Analysis Market: Restraints

Lack of standardization to restrict the market growth

One of the key factors that negatively influence global grain analysis industry growth is the lack of standardization in the industry. This means that the results of various grain analysis tools cannot be compared as there is an absence of a standardized benchmark that needs to be obtained for classifying the food quality index. In addition to this, the price of food grains is highly sensitive to external social-economic-political factors and their high price volatility can impact the demand for grain analysis tools acting as a roadblock during the growth period.

Grain Analysis Market: Opportunities

Growing research & development to provide growth opportunities

The global grain analysis market size may grow even further owing to the increasing resource allocation and monetary investment toward the development of new tools and techniques for accurate grain analysis. For instance, rapid testing and non-destructive testing are not only expected to improve test efficiency by also its accuracy. Companies can invest in the integration of other advanced testing mechanisms to gain a competitive edge over other players in the industry.

Grain Analysis Market: Challenges

Complexity of testing methods to challenge the market expansion

The grain analysis method is extremely complex in terms of methods and technologies. It also requires specialized knowledge and expertise. These factors may lead to doubts over the accuracy of the tools and reliance on testing services. Moreover, the growing competition from in-house testing processes is an added disadvantage against the grain analysis industry growth as many large grain processors and manufacturers have their own in-house testing facilities.

Grain Analysis Market: Segmentation

The global grain analysis market is segmented based on target tested, technology, components, grain type, and region.

Based on the target tested, the global market segments are pesticides, pathogens, mycotoxins, GMOs, and others. In 2022, the industry witnessed the highest growth in the mycotoxins segment. They are toxic compounds that contaminate food grains and can pose serious threats to animal or human health. Hence the detection and quantification of mycotoxins are crucial to the industry. The second most common target tested in the market are pathogens, such as E. coli and Salmonella. Both of these pathogens can cause severe stomach ache, diarrhea, and vomiting. In the elderly population and young children, the cases can be extreme and may lead to compromised immune systems. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates an average annual death of over 600 million children due to foodborne illnesses.

Based on technology, the grain analysis industry divisions are agar culturing, convenience-based, immunoassay, traditional technology, chromatography and spectrometry, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Based on components, the global market segments are reference materials, instruments, and reagents & consumables. In 2022, the highest growth was in the reference materials segment. These are products for which the value and properties are already known and hence can be used for instrument calibration and validation of test results. They are extremely crucial to the food analysis process. Instruments include devices like chromatographs, spectrophotometers, and mass spectrometers that are essential for the detection and measurement of specific components in various grains. Modern chromatographic instruments can achieve an accuracy rate ranging between 90% to 99%.

Recent Developments:

• In November 2020, Perten Instruments, currently a part of PerkinElmer, announced the launch of DA 7250 which is a mobile device using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) for quickly and accurately analyzing moisture, protein, and oil content of grains along with other essential quality parameters. The easy-to-use design of the product and faster test results have worked in the favor of the company
• In October 2020, Eurofins Scientific and Nestle Research, in a joint collaboration, announced the development of a new method that focuses on identifying fructans in adult nutrition and infant formulas. The method has already received official standard status from leading organizations like International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

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Grain Analysis Market: Regional Analysis

North America to witness the highest growth

The global grain analysis market is expected to witness the highest growth in North America due to the presence of major food and grain processing and analysis companies in the region along with the stringent mandates surrounding food quality and safety. The governments of the US and Canada have regulatory frameworks in place along with the deployment of various agencies that are responsible for ensuring that the framework is adhered to.

Europe is home to some of the largest food and beverages companies in the world and boasts of strict food quality and safety-ensuring processes. In relation to grain analysis, the European Union has implemented several regulations and standards, especially the ones targeting the analysis of pesticides and mycotoxins residues in food products.

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In Asia-Pacific, the regions of China and India are two of the largest agricultural sectors which is the leading cause of higher adoption of grain analysis techniques as the country leaders focus on population health.

Grain Analysis Market: Competitive Analysis

Some of the leading players in the global grain analysis market are:

• Bureau Veritas S.A.
• SGS SA
• LECO Corporation
• Eurofins Scientific SE
• Intertek Group plc
• FOSS A/S
• Neogen Corporation
• ALS Limited
• GERSTEL GmbH & Co. KG
• R-Biopharm AG
• Waters Corporation
• Romer Labs Diagnostic GmbH
• Sartorius AG
• Phenomenex Inc.
• Shimadzu Corporation
• Metrohm AG
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Bruker Corporation
• PerkinElmer Inc.
• Agilent Technologies Inc.

The global grain analysis market is segmented as follows:

By Target Tested

• Pesticides
• Pathogens
• Mycotoxins
• GMO
• Others

By Technology

• Agar Culturing
• Convenience-Based
• Immunoassay
• Traditional Technology
• Chromatography and Spectrometry
• Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

By Components

• Reference Materials
• Instruments
• Reagents & Consumables

By Grain Type

• Oilseeds
• Cereals
• Pulses

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France 
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa