Saudi Arabia Food Safety Testing Market Analysis 2025-2033: Size, Trends & Outlook
Saudi Arabia Food Safety Testing Market Overview
Market Size in 2024: USD 233.88 Million
Market Size in 2033: USD 460.18 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 7.81%
According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Food Safety Testing Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Food Tested, Technology, and Region, 2025-2033", The Saudi Arabia food safety testing market size reached USD 233.88 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 460.18 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.81% during 2025-2033.
How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Food Safety Testing Market
- AI-powered rapid testing tools cut food contamination detection time by up to 70%, enabling quicker response and reducing public health risks across Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) integrates AI analytics to monitor food safety compliance, improving accuracy in inspections and regulatory enforcement nationwide.
- Machine learning models analyze supply chain data to predict food product spoilage, helping companies minimize waste and maintain safety in delivery and storage.
- AI-driven robotic labs automate complex sample analyses, boosting throughput and precision in microbial and chemical food safety testing facilities across the Kingdom.
- Several Saudi startups leverage AI platforms to provide real-time food quality tracking for restaurants and retailers, enhancing transparency and consumer trust in food safety.
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Saudi Arabia Food Safety Testing Market Trends & Drivers:
Saudi Arabia's food safety testing market is being strongly driven by rigorous regulations from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), which mandates detailed food labeling, pathogen testing, and compliance with new facility standards. For instance, private food testing labs now require a minimum of 100 square meters of space, and food establishments must disclose calorie, allergen, caffeine, and high sodium content on menus. These regulations create a mandatory demand for advanced testing services, helping ensure consumer safety while encouraging more businesses to utilize cutting-edge microbiological and chemical testing technologies.
Increasing food imports and public health concerns further fuel growth by raising the emphasis on foodborne illness prevention. The market reacts strongly to incidents like the Riyadh food poisoning outbreak, which involved multiple hospitalizations and botulism cases, highlighting the critical need for reliable pathogen testing. Concurrently, Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative supports private investments, with over SAR 37 billion invested to modernize food production and agriculture, enabling the adoption of innovative food safety testing methods, smart labs, and quality assurance solutions.
The rise of e-commerce and online food delivery services in Saudi Arabia is reshaping food safety dynamics. As consumers demand fresh, high-quality, and safe products, companies are focusing on strict safety checks during packaging, transportation, and last-mile delivery. This shift has triggered demand for more frequent and advanced testing across the food supply chain, including rapid on-site tests. Together with growing consumer awareness about nutrition and allergens, these trends compel the food industry to partner with specialized labs offering comprehensive testing solutions to maintain trust and regulatory compliance.
Saudi Arabia Food Safety Testing Industry Segmentation:
The report has segmented the market into the following categories:
Type Insights:
- Pathogen
- Genetically Modified Organism
- Chemical and Toxin
- Others
Food Tested Insights:
- Meat and Meat Products
- Dairy and Dairy Products
- Cereals, Grains, and Pulses
- Processed Food
- Others
Technology Insights:
- Agar Culturing
- PCR-based Assay
- Immunoassay-based
- Others
Regional Insights:
- Northern and Central Region
- Western Region
- Eastern Region
- Southern Region
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Food Safety Testing Market
- August 2025: SFDA enforces new regulations requiring detailed allergen and nutritional labeling on all packaged foods, enhancing consumer safety and market transparency.
- July 2025: AGQ Labs Saudi Arabia launches AI-powered food testing technology, reducing contamination detection time by 60% and increasing lab processing efficiency.
- February 2025: Saudi government invests SAR 150 million in modernizing food safety labs, integrating robotic automation and AI analytics for advanced testing accuracy.
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