Market overview
The global soil testing equipment market is worth USD 1.4 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 2.4 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.8% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Strength and compaction testers is the largest by equipment segment.
| Scope | Soil testing equipment: laboratory and field instruments for soil strength, compaction, moisture, permeability, nutrients and contamination, sold to construction, agriculture and environmental users. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Testing Equipment |
| Value 2025 | USD 1.3 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 1.4 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 2.4 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.8% |
| Volume 2026 | 543 thousand units |
| Volume 2036 | 864 thousand units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 2,525 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Soil Testing Equipment market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 1.37 bn |
| 2027 | USD 1.45 bn |
| 2028 | USD 1.54 bn |
| 2029 | USD 1.62 bn |
| 2030 | USD 1.72 bn |
| 2031 | USD 1.82 bn |
| 2032 | USD 1.92 bn |
| 2033 | USD 2.04 bn |
| 2034 | USD 2.15 bn |
| 2035 | USD 2.28 bn |
| 2036 | USD 2.41 bn |
Soil Testing Equipment market segmentation
By equipment
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength and compaction testers | 28.0% | 26.1% | USD 384 mn | 5.0% |
| Moisture and sensor probes | 24.0% | 28.3% | USD 329 mn | 7.5% |
| Sampling equipment | 16.0% | 14.2% | USD 219 mn | 4.5% |
| Nutrient and chemical test kits | 18.0% | 18.4% | USD 247 mn | 6.0% |
| Laboratory apparatus | 14.0% | 13.0% | USD 192 mn | 5.0% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction and civil engineering | 38.0% | 37.2% | USD 521 mn | 5.6% |
| Agriculture | 32.0% | 34.5% | USD 439 mn | 6.6% |
| Environmental testing | 18.0% | 17.6% | USD 247 mn | 5.6% |
| Research and education | 12.0% | 10.7% | USD 165 mn | 4.6% |
By test location
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory testing | 45.0% | 42.0% | USD 617 mn | 5.1% |
| Field and in-situ testing | 41.0% | 42.0% | USD 562 mn | 6.1% |
| Continuous monitoring | 14.0% | 16.0% | USD 192 mn | 7.2% |
By automation level
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | 36.0% | 28.0% | USD 494 mn | 3.2% |
| Digital handheld | 37.0% | 38.0% | USD 507 mn | 6.1% |
| Automated lab systems | 27.0% | 34.0% | USD 370 mn | 8.3% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct sales | 33.0% | 31.0% | USD 453 mn | 5.1% |
| Distributors and dealers | 47.0% | 46.0% | USD 645 mn | 5.6% |
| Online | 20.0% | 23.0% | USD 274 mn | 7.3% |
Top 25 countries for soil testing equipment by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 84.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.5%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 302 mn | 22.0% | USD 588 mn | 6.9% |
| 2 | United States | USD 274 mn | 20.0% | USD 434 mn | 4.7% |
| 3 | India | USD 137 mn | 10.0% | USD 309 mn | 8.4% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 82 mn | 6.0% | USD 123 mn | 4.1% |
| 5 | Brazil | USD 82 mn | 6.0% | USD 154 mn | 6.5% |
| 6 | Japan | USD 69 mn | 5.0% | USD 99 mn | 3.7% |
| 7 | Australia | USD 55 mn | 4.0% | USD 89 mn | 5.0% |
| 8 | France | USD 55 mn | 4.0% | USD 82 mn | 4.1% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | USD 55 mn | 4.0% | USD 84 mn | 4.4% |
| 10 | Canada | USD 41 mn | 3.0% | USD 67 mn | 5.1% |
| 11 | Russia | USD 16 mn | 1.2% | USD 25 mn | 4.6% |
| 12 | Mexico | USD 15 mn | 1.1% | USD 29 mn | 6.5% |
| 13 | Indonesia | USD 15 mn | 1.1% | USD 27 mn | 6.6% |
| 14 | Turkey | USD 14 mn | 1.0% | USD 26 mn | 6.6% |
| 15 | Spain | USD 13 mn | 0.9% | USD 20 mn | 4.5% |
| 16 | Italy | USD 12 mn | 0.9% | USD 19 mn | 4.5% |
| 17 | South Korea | USD 11 mn | 0.8% | USD 21 mn | 6.5% |
| 18 | South Africa | USD 11 mn | 0.8% | USD 20 mn | 6.5% |
| 19 | Netherlands | USD 9.7 mn | 0.7% | USD 15 mn | 4.5% |
| 20 | Argentina | USD 8.9 mn | 0.7% | USD 17 mn | 6.6% |
| 21 | Poland | USD 8.1 mn | 0.6% | USD 15 mn | 6.5% |
| 22 | Vietnam | USD 7.3 mn | 0.5% | USD 14 mn | 6.6% |
| 23 | Thailand | USD 6.5 mn | 0.5% | USD 12 mn | 6.7% |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | USD 5.6 mn | 0.4% | USD 11 mn | 6.5% |
| 25 | Sweden | USD 4.8 mn | 0.3% | USD 7.7 mn | 4.9% |
| Rest of world | USD 62 mn | 4.5% | USD 101 mn | 5.1% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Humboldt Mfg
- Controls Group
- Hach
- ELE International
- GDS Instruments
- Forney
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Eijkelkamp
- METER Group
- Campbell Scientific
- Gilson Company
- Geocomp
- Wille Geotechnik
- Soilmoisture Equipment Corp
- Delta-T Devices
- Sentek Technologies
- Irrometer
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- LaMotte
- Spectrum Technologies
- Hanna Instruments
- Soil Scout
- CropX
- Sensoterra
- Stevens Water Monitoring
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the soil testing equipment market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.8% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by equipment, by end use, by test location, by automation level, by sales channel. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the soil testing equipment market?
The global soil testing equipment market is estimated at USD 1.3 bn in 2025 and USD 1.4 bn in 2026.
How fast will the soil testing equipment market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 2.4 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 1.0 bn.
Which country is the largest market for soil testing equipment?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 302 mn in 2026, 22.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 52.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.4% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which soil testing equipment segment is largest?
In the by equipment split, Strength and compaction testers is the largest segment with 28.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading soil testing equipment companies?
Global leaders include Humboldt Mfg, Controls Group, Hach, ELE International.
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