Report Overview

According to the deep-dive market assessment study by Growth Plus Reports, the global E. coli testing market was valued at US$ 1.6 in 2021 and is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 7.3% to reach US$ 3.01 billion by 2030.

E. Coli Testing Market Fundamentals 

Escherichia coli (E. coli) are rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria found in the guts of humans and animals. Some E. coli strains are essential components of a healthy human intestinal system, and most E. coli strains are usually harmless. However, some strains of E. coli, such as Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, can cause severe foodborne illness and are mostly transmitted through the consumption of undercooked or raw ground meat products, contaminated raw vegetables, raw milk, and sprouts. There are various pathogenic E. coli strains that are classified based on their pathotypes. There are six pathotypes of E. coli that are associated with diarrhea and are known as diarrheagenic E. coli.

The process of detecting and monitoring the presence of foodborne pathogens is referred to as E. coli testing. E. coli infection can cause numerous illnesses, such as food poisoning, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections (UTIs). According to a study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, E. coli is responsible for 80%-85% of all urinary tract infections. Cases of E. coli infection are usually confirmed by the presence of bacteria in the infected individual’s stool. Furthermore, the bacterium is found on the skin of animals, most notably sheep, cows, and goats. 

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E. Coli Testing Market Dynamics

Increase in the prevalence of diarrhea and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and rise in the number of water-borne diseases, which are more prevalent in developing and underdeveloped countries, are expected to drive revenue growth in the global E. coli testing market during the forecast period. Moreover, increase in the concern related to the improvement of quality of life has resulted in rise in the need for timely testing of the food and water that are consumed and avoiding ingestion of contaminated products. These factors are expected to help boost revenue growth in the market in the coming years.

However, increase in concerns related to the reliability of testing kits is likely to be a major challenge for the E. coli testing market during the forecast period.

E. Coli Testing Market Ecosystem

The global E. coli testing market is analyzed based on three parameters: testing method, end users, and region. 

E. coli Testing Market by Testing Method

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Based on the testing method, the E. coli testing market is segmented into environmental testing method and clinical testing method.

The environmental testing method segment is sub-segmented into membrane filtration, multiple tube fermentation, and enzyme-substrate method. The clinical testing method segment is sub-segmented into polymerase chain reaction, enzyme immunoassay (EIA) kits, and others.

The enzyme immunoassay (EIA) kits segment dominates the market. However, the environment testing method segment has registered the fastest revenue growth, owing to factors such as the need for less skill and equipment and the ability to assess large sample sizes, such as water bodies. Various environmental samples are tested on a regular basis to detect E. coli contamination and to take preventive measures, particularly during epidemics, to halt the spread of infections. Rise in water and foodborne diseases has increased global demand for E. coli testing. During disease outbreaks, the World Health Organization (WHO) encourages national strategies and initiatives in developing countries to promote the management of diarrhea and its complications and improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation. Water test kits are useful in rural areas, where the regions may lack laboratory equipment for water quality monitoring.

E. coli Testing Market by End User

Based on the end user, the E. coli testing market is segmented into water and wastewater treatment plants, government agencies, hospitals and clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and others (private well owners, farm testing, and drinking water suppliers).

The diagnostic laboratories segment is the fastest-growing segment in the market. A patient’s stool sample is sent to a laboratory for testing to determine the presence of E. coli infection. To confirm the diagnosis, bacterium cultures are grown, and specific toxins produced by E. coli are discovered.

E. coli Testing Market by Region

Based on the region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW).

North America dominates the E. coli testing market. The major driving factors for this market in the region are awareness about the importance of hygiene, stringent government regulations, and presence of a significant number of key players.

Asia Pacific is expected to register revenue growth at rapid pace during the forecast period. This is primarily due to improvements in the region’s healthcare infrastructure, government regulations to ensure water purity, and focus of major players to expand their businesses in the region.

E. Coli Testing Market Competitive Landscape

The prominent players operating in the global E. coli testing market include: -

• Meridian Bioscience, Inc
• Becton
• Dickinson and Company
• IDEXX Laboratories, Inc
• CPI International, Inc
• Pro-Lab Diagnostics, Inc
• Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc
• Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc
• BioMerieux Inc
• Alere Inc
• NanoLogix, Inc

E. Coli Testing Market Strategic Developments 

• In June 2022, researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur developed a highly sensitive enzyme-substrate medium-based E. coli water testing kit that can detect the presence or absence of even a single E. coli in drinking water
• In June 2021, Bio-Rad Laboratories, based in the U.S., announced the approval of its RAPID’E coli 2 Agar for water testing by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for testing intended for E. coli and total coliforms in drinking and untreated water

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