United States Grain Analysis Market By Grain Type (Cereals, Oilseeds and Pulses), By Target Tested (Pathogens, Pesticides, GMO, Mycotoxins and Others), By Technology (Traditional Technology and Rapid Technology), By End Use (Food and Feed), By Component (Instruments, Reagents & Consumables, Reference Materials), By Region, Competition, Forecast and Opportunities, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 492.32 Million
CAGR (2026-2031)	5.83%
Fastest Growing Segment	Cereals
Largest Market	Midwest
Market Size (2031)	USD 691.67 Million

Market Overview

The United States Grain Analysis Market will grow from USD 492.32 Million in 2025 to USD 691.67 Million by 2031 at a 5.83% CAGR. Grain analysis involves the comprehensive testing of agricultural commodities to assess physical properties, chemical composition, and safety parameters such as mycotoxin levels to ensure compliance with industry standards. The market is primarily propelled by rigorous government regulatory frameworks regarding food safety and the increasing necessity for standardized quality certification to facilitate international trade. According to the U.S. Grains Council, in 2024, U.S. corn exports to Mexico reached a record 23.4 million metric tons, demonstrating the critical operational volume that necessitates precise verification services to support cross-border commerce.

However, a notable challenge hindering broader market expansion is the prohibitive capital investment required for advanced analytical instrumentation. Smaller grain elevators and independent testing facilities often face significant financial constraints that prevent the adoption of automated, high-throughput testing equipment. This high barrier to entry can create disparities in testing capabilities across the supply chain, effectively delaying the universal implementation of rapid analysis technologies required for real-time quality assurance.

Key Market Drivers

The expansion of global grain trade and export certification requirements acts as a primary catalyst for the United States Grain Analysis Market, compelling exporters to adopt rigorous testing protocols. As international buyers increasingly mandate precise documentation regarding commodity composition and safety, U.S. suppliers must implement advanced analytical measures to verify compliance with diverse phytosanitary standards. This reliance on verified quality is critical for maintaining market share in competitive regions such as Southeast Asia and Latin America, where import specifications are strictly enforced. According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, October 2024, in the 'Grain: World Markets and Trade' report, U.S. corn exports for the 2024/2025 trade year are forecast at 59.1 million tons, a volume that underscores the immense operational necessity for certified analysis to facilitate cross-border transactions and meet contractual obligations.

The implementation of stringent food safety and quality assurance regulations further drives market growth, necessitating comprehensive screening for contaminants like mycotoxins throughout the supply chain. Regulatory bodies and industry associations have established tight thresholds for toxic compounds, forcing grain handlers to utilize sensitive detection technologies to prevent compliant lots from being rejected. This testing burden is directly proportional to the massive scale of domestic agriculture; according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, in August 2024, U.S. corn production alone was forecast at 15.1 billion bushels, creating a substantial aggregate workload for testing facilities. Compliance efforts are particularly intensive for specific crop varieties; according to U.S. Wheat Associates, October 2024, in the '2024 Crop Quality Report', the 342 million bushels of Soft Red Winter wheat produced required extensive monitoring to confirm that vomitoxin levels remained below USDA thresholds, demonstrating the critical role of analysis in ensuring regulatory adherence.

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Key Market Challenges

The high capital investment required for automated testing instruments presents a significant barrier to the expansion of the United States grain analysis market. Advanced equipment necessary for detecting specific chemical compositions and contaminants often commands a high price point, rendering it inaccessible for small and medium-sized grain elevators or independent laboratories. When these smaller entities cannot afford to upgrade from manual to automated systems, the market experiences a fragmentation in testing capabilities. This disparity creates a bottleneck in the supply chain, as smaller facilities cannot process samples at the speed required by modern logistics, thereby limiting the overall market revenue potential.

Financial pressure on the agricultural sector further exacerbates this issue, as operators prioritize essential operational costs over capital improvements. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service, in 2024, total farm production expenses were forecast to reach 455.1 billion dollars. This rising cost burden forces grain handlers and associated facilities to defer investments in updated analysis technology. Consequently, the high cost of entry not only restricts the customer base for equipment manufacturers but also slows the industry-wide shift toward real-time quality assurance methods.

Key Market Trends

Automation of Grain Grading via Computer Vision is reshaping the market by eliminating the subjectivity inherent in manual inspection. This shift addresses the industry's need for consistent, objective grading standards that human visual inspection cannot guarantee. Multi-spectral imaging allows for the rapid identification of specific kernel characteristics, streamlining workflows for regulatory bodies and high-volume handlers. This momentum is evident federally; according to the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, in the 'FGIS FY 2024 Annual Report to Congress', the Federal Grain Inspection Service procured advanced spectral imaging instruments in October 2024 to develop prediction models for identifying inspection factors in corn, signaling a definitive move toward automated verification systems.

Concurrently, the Widespread Adoption of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Technology is accelerating as the grain trade pivots toward component-based valuation. Market participants are prioritizing devices capable of detecting minute compositional variances to optimize processing efficiency. This trend forces laboratories to upgrade to high-precision spectroscopic instruments that can reliably differentiate year-over-year quality shifts essential for milling applications. The necessity for such precision is highlighted by crop variability; according to U.S. Wheat Associates, October 2024, in the '2024 Crop Quality Report', the average protein content of the Soft Red Winter wheat crop rose to 9.7 percent, a critical fluctuation necessitating advanced NIR analysis to accurately segregate inventory.

Segmental Insights

The Cereals segment constitutes the fastest-growing category within the United States Grain Analysis Market, driven by heightened safety regulations and increasing export quality requirements. The United States Department of Agriculture enforces rigorous standards for major crops such as corn and wheat, necessitating frequent testing for contaminants like mycotoxins and pesticide residues. Additionally, the Food and Drug Administration maintains strict oversight to ensure consumer safety, prompting producers to adopt comprehensive testing protocols. This intensified focus on regulatory compliance and quality assurance directly accelerates the demand for analytical services throughout the cereals sector.

Regional Insights

The Midwest United States maintains a leading position in the grain analysis market, driven by its substantial output of commodities such as corn and wheat. This region features a dense concentration of storage and processing infrastructure, necessitating frequent testing to verify quality and safety. Demand is reinforced by compliance requirements from the USDA Federal Grain Inspection Service, which oversees the weighing and inspection of grain for commercial standards. The combination of high production volumes and established regulatory frameworks ensures that the Midwest remains the central hub for grain analysis activities.

Recent Developments

• In March 2025, PerkinElmer introduced the QSight 500 LC/MS/MS system, a new dual-source mass spectrometer designed to enhance efficiency in food safety laboratories. Unveiled at the Pittcon conference, this advanced instrument offers high sensitivity and rapid analysis capabilities, making it particularly suitable for detecting contaminants such as pesticides and mycotoxins in complex grain matrices. The system is engineered to deliver reliable performance for high-throughput testing environments, enabling grain processors and safety labs to meet stringent regulatory standards while optimizing their operational costs and turnaround times for sample analysis.
• In January 2025, Romer Labs secured official approval from the United States Department of Agriculture Federal Grain Inspection Service (USDA-FGIS) for its AgraStrip Pro Total Aflatoxin WATEX test kit. This quantitative rapid test utilizes a water-based extraction method to detect aflatoxins in various corn commodities, including field corn, corn meal, and cracked corn. The certification confirms that the test kit meets the rigorous performance standards required for official grain inspection, providing the industry with an accurate, eco-friendly, and efficient solution for on-site mycotoxin management without the need for organic solvents.
• In January 2025, Eurofins Grain Inspection significantly expanded its service capabilities by enhancing its on-site railcar inspection and testing offerings across the United States. This strategic development was designed to provide more agile and rapid quality assurance solutions for local grain elevators, cooperatives, and flour mills. by increasing the availability of mobile testing and official inspection services, the company aims to support the seamless transport of agricultural commodities, ensuring that shipments meet necessary quality specifications and regulatory requirements before they enter the domestic or export supply chains.
• In November 2024, Alltech released its comprehensive 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis, a research report detailing the prevalence of mycotoxins in the season's new-crop grains. Based on samples collected from farms and feed production sites nationwide, the study revealed a moderate to high risk of contamination, specifically noting increased levels of Type B trichothecenes and other fusarium-related toxins in corn and corn silage compared to the previous year. This data provides critical insights for grain producers and livestock nutritionists, enabling them to implement proactive management strategies to mitigate food safety risks and protect animal health.

Key Market Players

• Bureau Veritas North America
• Eurofins USA
• ALS Limited
• Intertek Group PLC
• SGS USA
• Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
• Neogen Corporation
• Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH
• AB Sciex LLC
• Waters Corporation

By Grain Type	By Target Tested	By Technology	By End Use	By Component	By Region
Cereals Oilseeds Pulses	Pathogens Pesticides GMO Mycotoxins Others	Traditional Technology Rapid Technology	Food Feed	Instruments Reagents & Consumables Reference Materials	Northeast Midwest South West

Report Scope:

In this report, the United States Grain Analysis Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• United States Grain Analysis Market, By Grain Type:

• Cereals
• Oilseeds
• Pulses

• United States Grain Analysis Market, By Target Tested:

• Pathogens
• Pesticides
• GMO
• Mycotoxins
• Others

• United States Grain Analysis Market, By Technology:

• Traditional Technology
• Rapid Technology

• United States Grain Analysis Market, By End Use:

• Food
• Feed

• United States Grain Analysis Market, By Component:

• Instruments
• Reagents & Consumables
• Reference Materials

• United States Grain Analysis Market, By Region:

• Northeast
• Midwest
• South
• West