Middle East And Africa Food Allergen Testing Market Report

 Middle East and Africa Food Allergen Testing Market Size

The Middle East and Africa food allergen testing market size was valued at USD 60.27 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 87.05 million by 2034 from USD 62.78 million in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.17%.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Food allergies have affected nearly every person at some of points in their lifetime A food allergy causes hypersensitivity of the body’s immune system. It involves an abnormal response triggered by the immune system upon ingestion of certain kinds of food. The most common food allergens reported in food allergy or intolerance testing include cow’s milk, peanuts, eggs, seafood, shellfish, soy, wheat, and tree nuts such as almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts. According to the World Allergen Organization (WAO), food allergies affect 220 - 250 million people worldwide. In the last few decades, the Middle East and Africa market for food allergy and intolerance products has gone from being a niche space to the mainstream. A number of people suffering from food allergies are increasing, the market is witnessing promising growth.

The market is mainly driven by the implementation of stringent food safety regulations, growing allergic reactions among consumers and international trade of food materials. Until a few years ago, the sales of foods for people suffering from food intolerance were confined largely to specialized wellness shops and pharmacies. However, that situation has since experienced a change with a few mainstream retail stores now offering these items. Due to the rise in the popularity of such products, there has been an expansion in the product pipeline as well. This has led to large multi-retail players launching their own name brands selling gluten-free foods. The market is witnessing a plethora of bakery items, sauces, cereals, pizzas, and meat items. Supermarkets have begun to advertise intolerant foods on the internet to gain new customers. Moreover, the increase in awareness and popularity of intolerance foods has led many restaurants into offering allergen-free food items on their menus. The growth of the Middle East and Africa food allergens and intolerance testing market has thus taken off. Gluten- and wheat-free products are thus making advances into the mainstream food and beverages industry. Apart from those suffering from food-related intolerance and allergies, many individuals are opting for specialized food for general health and well-being reasons.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the  Middle East and Africa allergen testing market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Source

• Peanuts & Soy

• Wheat

• Milk

• Eggs

• Tree Nuts

• Seafood

The market for peanut and soy in this segment accounts for the largest share. They have a wide range of applications and are used in the preparation of various food products. Hence, allergies due to peanuts and soy have been on a rise, leading to an increase in the demand for allergen testing for safety. Soy is one of the complicated allergens to avoid as it is incorporated with a wide number of processed food and hence it is also known as a "hidden allergen". Asian cuisine is a high-risk zone for people allergic to Soy due to excessive use of Soy during the preparation of the food. 

By Technology

• PCR-Based 

• Immunoassay-Based (Elisa).

ELISA is one of the most widely used immunoassays in food allergen testing. This technology is economic and is the most commonly used technology to detect and quantify allergens in food products.  The key advantages of this technology are Low detection limits and high analytic selectivity. It is projected to grow at the most in this segment.

By Food Tested

•  Bakery & Confectionery 

• Infant Food

By Country

• UAE

• Israel

• KSA

• South Africa

• Egypt

On the basis of geography, the market is analyzed under various regions namely the Middle East and Africa. The share of the Middle East and African countries currently remains restricted because of low awareness about food allergens and intolerance testing. Lack of government initiatives, poor economy and above all lack of awareness among individuals regarding allergies related to food are going to hinder the market, though its untapped potential and an increasing number of food allergy cases among people are going to help the growth of the market. 

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

• SGS S.A.
• Intertek Group plc
• TUV SUD Psb Pte. Ltd 
• ALS Limited
• Eurofins Scientific SE
•  Merieux Nutrisciences Corporation
• AsureQuality Ltd.
• Microbac Laboratories Inc
• Romer Labs Diagnostic GmbH 
• Symbio Laboratories