Rapid Microbiology Testing Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Product(Instruments (Automated Microbial Identification & Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Systems, Mass Spectrometers, Bioluminescence & Fluorescence-Based Detection Systems, PCR Systems), By Method(Growth-Based Rapid Microbiology Testing, Cellular Component-Based Rapid Microbiology Testing, Nucleic Acid-Based Rapid Microbiology Testing, Viability-Based Rapid Microbiology Testing), By Application(Industrial Testing (Food & Beverage Testing, Pharmaceutical & Biological Drug Testing, Environmental Testing, Cosmetics & Personal Care Products Testing), By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032

Rapid Microbiology Testing Market size was valued at USD 4.79 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 5.27 Billion in 2024 to USD 10.05 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.12% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

Rapid biological analysis is close to real-time analysis of microorganisms in a sample without incubation, exposure, or lab services. Rapid urbanization has increased water pollution, causing many diseases such as diarrhea. The CDC’s March 2024 estimates showcased that Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections and 26,500 hospitalizations annually in the United States. However, the current detection methods are slow and lack accuracy, which makes it difficult to prevent and control water-borne diseases. It, thus, necessitates the requirement for rapid microbiology testing.  
 
In addition, the increasing consumption of packaged foods across the globe boosts the rapid microbiology testing market growth. For example, in January 2024, Modesto-based Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. recalled all packaged goods produced in the month due to the potential contamination with listeriosis causing Listeria monocytogenes.  
 
Such incidents necessitate the application of rapid methods of microbial analysis to deliver the critical information needed to maintain control of the production process across different industry verticals.