DNA Barcoding Services Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type (Plant DNA Barcoding Services, Animal DNA Barcoding Services, Microbial DNA Barcoding Services), By Method (Sanger Sequencing, Short Read Sequencing, Long Read Sequencing), By Application (Pathogen Identification and Monitoring, Product Authentication and Quality Control, Biodiversity and Conservation Monitoring, Forensic and Legal Investigations, Others), By End Use (Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies, Agriculture and Food Industry, Academic & Research Institutes, Others), By Region and Competition, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 197.11 Million
CAGR (2026-2031)	12.02%
Fastest Growing Segment	Plant DNA Barcoding Services
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 389.48 Million

Market Overview

The Global DNA Barcoding Services Market will grow from USD 197.11 Million in 2025 to USD 389.48 Million by 2031 at a 12.02% CAGR. DNA barcoding services involve the analysis of short, standardized genetic markers to enable rapid species identification and taxonomic classification for academic, commercial, and regulatory applications. The market is primarily propelled by the increasing necessity for supply chain transparency, particularly in verifying the authenticity of food products and herbal supplements, alongside robust global initiatives for biodiversity monitoring. Driving this demand further, according to the Earth BioGenome Project, in 2025, the consortium initiated its second phase with the strategic objective to sequence 150,000 eukaryote species, thereby necessitating extensive sequencing and data analysis capacities to support this large-scale biological inventory.

Despite this expansion, the market faces a significant challenge regarding the incompleteness of public reference libraries, which creates gaps in identification capabilities for rare or regionally specific taxa. This lack of comprehensive genetic data for all known species can lead to ambiguous results or misidentifications, potentially stalling adoption in critical regulatory frameworks where absolute certainty is required for compliance and safety assurance.

Key Market Drivers

Enhanced focus on supply chain transparency and traceability solutions is a primary catalyst for the Global DNA Barcoding Services Market. As food fraud and mislabeling incidents persist, regulatory bodies and consumers increasingly demand rigorous verification of product authenticity, particularly in the seafood and herbal supplement sectors. DNA barcoding provides the necessary genetic precision to validate species identity across complex supply networks, ensuring compliance with safety standards and mitigating economic losses from adulteration. This trend is directly evidenced by the market's shift toward certified sustainable products that require robust auditing. According to the Marine Stewardship Council, in its Annual Report 2024-25, sales of MSC-labelled products by volume increased by 8% globally, reflecting a heightened reliance on traceability mechanisms that utilize verification technologies to guarantee provenance.

Simultaneously, the growing utilization of environmental DNA (eDNA) for ecological monitoring is reshaping the market landscape. This non-invasive technique allows for the rapid detection of species in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, becoming essential for the biodiversity assessments and invasive species management required by large-scale conservation frameworks. The commercial scalability of this application is attracting substantial industry investment; according to NatureMetrics, in January 2025, the company secured $25 million in funding to scale its eDNA-based biodiversity monitoring technology. Furthermore, international financial support for such biological inventories is expanding the addressable market for these services. According to the Global Environment Facility, in July 2025, the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund made an additional $161.8 million available to support developing countries in implementing biodiversity strategies, a move expected to drive significant demand for genomic analysis capacities.

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Key Market Challenges

The limited coverage of public reference libraries presents a fundamental barrier to the expansion of the DNA barcoding services market. When reference databases lack comprehensive genetic profiles for rare or regionally specific taxa, service providers often struggle to deliver definitive species identification. This incompleteness leads to ambiguous results or potential misidentifications, which significantly erodes trust among commercial clients who rely on absolute accuracy for quality control and regulatory compliance. Consequently, industries such as agriculture and supply chain management may hesitate to fully replace traditional morphological methods with DNA-based solutions, viewing the current technology as insufficient for total inventory verification.

The persistence of these data gaps restricts the market from scaling into sectors that demand one hundred percent certainty for safety and legal adherence. The inability to match sample DNA against a complete global inventory creates operational liabilities that stall broader commercial adoption. Highlighting the magnitude of this deficit, according to the International Barcode of Life, in 2024, the global reference database contained barcode records for approximately 1.5 million species, covering only a small fraction of the estimated biodiversity required for universal industrial application. This statistical reality underscores why the lack of a fully populated library remains a primary constraint on market revenue growth.

Key Market Trends

Commercialization of Portable and Handheld DNA Sequencing Devices for Field Applications is fundamentally reshaping the market by decentralizing genetic analysis capabilities. Moving beyond traditional laboratory constraints, these compact devices allow field researchers and border control agents to perform on-site species identification, significantly reducing the turnaround time for critical biodiversity and regulatory decisions. This mobility is proving particularly vital for intercepting illegal wildlife trade and managing invasive species at points of entry, where immediate verification is required. The commercial scalability of this technology is robust; according to Oxford Nanopore Technologies, in September 2024, the company reported revenue of £84.1 million for the first half of the year, driven by substantial demand in applied industrial markets that are increasingly adopting these flexible sequencing platforms for real-time biological monitoring.

Adoption of High-Throughput Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) for Metabarcoding Services is simultaneously transforming the industry's ability to analyze complex biological mixtures with unprecedented depth. Unlike legacy methods that process single specimens, NGS platforms enable the simultaneous identification of thousands of taxa from bulk environmental samples, such as soil, water, or composite food products, thereby drastically lowering the cost per sequence. This technological shift is essential for industrial-scale applications requiring mass-volume auditing, such as checking the purity of processed supply chains or conducting large-scale ecosystem baselines. Highlighting the financial magnitude of this infrastructure demand, according to Illumina, in November 2024, the company reported third-quarter revenue of $1.08 billion, reflecting the sustained investment in high-throughput genomic capacities that underpin these advanced metabarcoding workflows.

Segmental Insights

The Plant DNA Barcoding Services segment is recognized as the fastest-growing category within the Global DNA Barcoding Services Market. This rapid expansion is primarily driven by the increasing demand for authenticating herbal medicines and dietary supplements, as manufacturers prioritize quality control to combat widespread product adulteration. Furthermore, the agricultural sector relies on these services for precise crop variety identification and the monitoring of invasive species to protect biodiversity. Consequently, stringent regulatory frameworks enforcing accurate species validation for botanical trade are significantly driving the adoption of plant-based barcoding solutions globally.

Regional Insights

North America holds the leading position in the DNA barcoding services market due to robust infrastructure for genomic research and stringent regulations regarding biological safety and labeling. The United States Food and Drug Administration enforces specific protocols for the authentication of food products and botanical supplements, creating a sustained demand for accurate species identification services. Additionally, substantial funding for biodiversity studies and environmental monitoring programs supports the integration of these technologies. The concentration of key biotechnology companies within the region further enables the widespread availability and application of commercial barcoding services.

Recent Developments

• In August 2025, BaseClear announced the successful scaling of its Oxford Nanopore sequencing services to a production-ready level, tailored for high-throughput and traceable delivery. By integrating this long-read sequencing technology, the company enhanced its ability to provide detailed microbial insights and assemble strain-level genomes directly from complex samples. The service capacity was significantly increased to process a high volume of flow cells, demonstrating the ability to support large-scale metagenomics projects. This operational advancement underscores the company's commitment to offering accessible and rapid DNA analysis solutions for applications in environmental monitoring, quality control, and microbial genomics.
• In October 2024, the botanicals division of Eurofins Scientific entered into a strategic partnership with LeafWorks to launch the industry's first Mushroom DNA Species Identification Tests. This collaboration aimed to provide a precise solution for the natural products market, enabling the accurate verification of functional mushrooms used in dietary supplements, foods, and cosmetics. By leveraging advanced DNA validation technology, the new service addresses the critical need for supply chain transparency and product authenticity. This initiative allows manufacturers to substantiate their label claims and ensures that consumers receive genuine fungal ingredients, effectively mitigating risks associated with adulteration or species substitution.
• In October 2024, SGS North America announced the expansion of its food safety and quality assurance testing capabilities with a move to a larger, state-of-the-art facility in Fairfield, New Jersey. This strategic expansion was designed to meet the growing demand for testing in the food and nutraceutical markets, driven by stricter safety regulations and consumer demand for high-quality products. The new facility offers a comprehensive range of analytical services, including rapid and traditional pathogen testing using DNA-based detection methods. This development allows the company to provide faster turnaround times and enhanced support for manufacturers ensuring product authenticity and safety through advanced molecular techniques.
• In July 2024, CD Genomics announced the launch of its advanced Nanopore sequencing services, marking a significant expansion of its DNA and RNA analysis capabilities. This new offering utilizes technology to sequence ultra-long DNA fragments in a single read, which facilitates the assembly of complex genomes and the detailed understanding of structural variations. The service enables direct sequencing of native DNA strands without the need for amplification, thereby accelerating research timelines and providing comprehensive genetic information. This strategic development positions the company to better support life sciences research by delivering rapid, accurate, and cost-effective genomic insights for diverse applications, including species identification.

Key Market Players

• Eurofins Scientific
• CD Genomics
• REPROCELL Group
• Illumina, Inc.
• PacBio Biosciences of California, Inc..
• Oxford Nanopore Technologies Plc.
• AllGenetics & Biology SL
• 1st BASE
• Bento Bioworks Ltd
• PT Genetika Science Indonesia

By Type	By Method	By Application	By End Use	By Region
Plant DNA Barcoding Services Animal DNA Barcoding Services Microbial DNA Barcoding Services	Sanger Sequencing Short Read Sequencing Long Read Sequencing	Pathogen Identification and Monitoring Product Authentication and Quality Control Biodiversity and Conservation Monitoring Forensic and Legal Investigations Others	Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies Agriculture and Food Industry Academic & Research Institutes Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global DNA Barcoding Services Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• DNA Barcoding Services Market, By Type:

• Plant DNA Barcoding Services
• Animal DNA Barcoding Services
• Microbial DNA Barcoding Services

• DNA Barcoding Services Market, By Method:

• Sanger Sequencing
• Short Read Sequencing
• Long Read Sequencing

• DNA Barcoding Services Market, By Application:

• Pathogen Identification and Monitoring
• Product Authentication and Quality Control
• Biodiversity and Conservation Monitoring
• Forensic and Legal Investigations
• Others

• DNA Barcoding Services Market, By End Use:

• Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
• Agriculture and Food Industry
• Academic & Research Institutes
• Others

• DNA Barcoding Services Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE