PFAS Testing Market Growth

Published: July 2025


The PFAS Testing Market Growth is anticipated at a CAGR of 11.1%; Market Value to Grow to USD 1,209.5 million till 2040 | Roots Analysis

According to a recently published report by Roots Analysis, the rising incidence of chronic diseases occurring due to PFAS analytes coupled with the stringent regulatory guidelines, rising public awareness and advancements in analytical methods, has created lucrative opportunities for PFAS testing solution providers

PFAS Testing Industry Overview

The global PFAS testing market is expected to reach USD 1209.5 million by 2040, growing at a CAGR of 11.1% during the forecast period, till 2040.  

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) commonly known as forever chemicals are a diverse group of synthetic compounds characterized by the presence of multiple fluorine atoms attached to an alkyl chain. These substances have unique properties, including resistance to water, heat and oil due to the strong carbon-fluorine bonds. Owing to their thermally stable and chemically non-biodegradable nature, PFAS substances are used in the production of various products, such as water and heat-resistant textiles, utensils, coatings, cosmetics and packaging materials.

Since these chemical compounds are difficult to break down, they accumulate in air, water and soil and penetrates into crops, and plants thereby entering the food chains. This leads to bioaccumulation in human and animal bodies by binding with the proteins present in blood, kidney and liver leading to toxicity, therefore, becoming a cause of several chronic diseases due to which there is an urgent need for PFAS extraction, screening and quantification.

Browse 100+ figures and 120+ market data tables spread across 260+ pages and detailed Table of Content on “PFAS Testing Market Industry Trends and Global Forecasts, till 2040 by Distribution by Type Of Sample Tested (Water, Soil, Food and Beverages, Blood / Serum / Plasma, Air, Other Samples), Type Of Testing Service Offered (Quantification, Screening and Extraction), Type of PFAS Analyte Tested (Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid, Perfluorohexane Sulfonate, Perfluorononanoic Acid and Other Analytes), Method / Testing Standard (EPA / USEPA, ISO, ASTM, DIN and Other Methods / Testing Standards), Type Of Technology (LC-MS, GC-MS, ELISA, NMR and Other Technologies), End-User (Pharmaceutical Companies, Environmental Scientists, Research Institutes, Government Agencies, Testing Laboratories and Other End-Users), Geographical Regions (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa and Latin America) and Leading Players” here: https://www.rootsanalysis.com/reports/pfas-testing-market.html

Market Drivers

Several factors are propelling the PFAS testing market growth, such as the rising public awareness, stringent regulatory guidelines and latest advancements in analytical methods and technology. This has prompted the manufacturers to develop efficient PFAS testing solutions. Notably, PFAS testing solution providers offer specialized testing solutions to effectively monitor and manage PFAS contamination in water, soil, air, and other samples. This has propelled industries to adopt rigorous testing solutions and invest in advanced testing infrastructure to monitor PFAS contamination, ensuring PFAS-free product manufacturing, presenting lucrative opportunities for PFAS testing solution providers.

Market Restraints

While the PFAS testing market is experiencing substantial growth, there are certain restraints that can hinder the growth of this industry. One of the primary factors include the high cost of testing and technologies involved in the complex process involving sampling, extraction, screening and extraction of PFAS compounds and getting certified from compliances which can be a significant barrier for smaller companies. Additionally, lack of skilled workforce and lack of consistent regulatory frameworks for testing processes of PFAS analytes, can also hinder market penetration. To address these restraints, various stakeholders and professionals involved in this domain require high investments and well-framed regulatory guidelines.

Growth Factors

Despite the aforementioned challenges, various growth factors continue to drive the PFAS testing market forward. One such factor is increasing wastewater treatment and water management strategies. This heightened need and demand of water testing and treatment has necessitated reliable testing in order to check for PFAS contaminants in drinking and wastewater. Further, rising research on a wide range of PFAS analytes and their diverse chemical properties is a significant opportunity for PFAS testing domain allowing the understanding of PFAS contamination across various environments. These growth factors are likely to contribute to the expansion of the PFAS testing market.

PFAS Testing Market Segments

Based on the type of sample tested, the market is segmented into water testing, soil testing, food and beverages testing, blood / serum / plasma testing and air testing

  • The water sample testing is likely to capture the largest revenue share close to 40% in the PFAS testing market, in 2025.
  • The food and beverages testing is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment in this industry, with an annualized rate (CAGR) of 11.6% during the forecast period.

Based on the type of testing service offered, the market is segmented into quantification, screening and extraction

  • The quantification testing service is likely to capture the largest revenue share of 40% in the PFAS testing market, in 2025.
  • The quantification testing service is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment in this industry, with an annualized rate (CAGR) of 11.5% during the forecast period.

Based on the type of PFAS analyte tested, the market is segmented into the perfluorooctanoic acid, perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, perfluorohexane sulfonate acid, perfluorononanoic acid and other analytes

  • The perfluorooctanoic acid segment is likely to capture the largest revenue share of 35% in the PFAS testing market, in 2025.
  • The perfluorohexane sulfonate segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment in this industry, with an annualized rate (CAGR) of 12.5% during the forecast period.

Based on the method / testing standard, the market is segmented into the Environmental Protection Agency / United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA / USEPA), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) and other testing methods / standards

  • The Environmental Protection Agency / United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA / USEPA), segment is likely to capture the largest revenue share more than 35% in the PFAS testing market, in 2025.
  • The Environmental Protection Agency / United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA / USEPA), segment is also anticipated to be the fastest growing segment in this industry, with an annualized rate (CAGR) of 11.5% during the forecast period.

Based on the type of technology, the market is segmented into the Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and other technologies

  • The Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) segment is likely to capture the largest revenue share of 55% in the PFAS testing market, in 2025.
  • The Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment in this industry, with an annualized rate (CAGR) of 11.5% during the forecast period.

Based on the end-user, the market is segmented into pharmaceutical companies, environmental scientists, research institutes, government agencies, testing laboratories and other end-users.

  • The pharmaceutical companies segment is likely to capture the largest revenue share of 40% in the PFAS testing market, in 2025.
  • The pharmaceutical companies segment is also anticipated to be the fastest growing segment in this industry, with an annualized rate (CAGR) of 11.3% during the forecast period.

Based on geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North America and Latin America

  • North America dominated the PFAS testing market and is likely to account for the largest revenue share in the current year.
  • In Asia-Pacific, PFAS testing market is anticipated to demonstrate lucrative growth during the forecast period.

Key Companies Profiled

The PFAS testing market report also includes detailed profiles of key players (listed below) that offer PFAS testing:

  • Agilent
  • Biotage
  • Danaher
  • Envirolab Services
  • FREDsense
  • GL Sciences
  • LCTech
  • Macherey-Nagel
  • Merck Corporation
  • MPL Laboratories
  • PerkinElmer
  • Sartorius
  • Shimadzu
  • Symbio Laboratories
  • Waters Corporation

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