Global Automatic Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analyzer Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Fully Automatic Kjeldahl Analyzers, Semi-Automatic Kjeldahl Analyzers, Integrated Digestion-Distillation Systems, and Others), By Component (Digestion Units, Distillation Units, Titration Systems, Sample Handling & Accessories, and Others), By Application (Food & Beverage Testing, Agriculture & Fertilizer Analysis, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Automatic Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analyzer Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Automatic Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analyzer Market Size Was Expected at USD 346.4 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.7% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Automatic Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analyzer Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 706.61 Million by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, the global automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market size was worth around USD 346.4 million in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 706.61 million by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% from 2025 to 2035. The worldwide automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market is growing in view of the growing demand for precise, quick nitrogen content measurement in food, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications, owing to quality control and regulatory requirements, combined with the trends in laboratory automation and high-throughput technology.

Market Overview

The global automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market is essentially the international market for the instruments used for estimating the nitrogen component in different samples based on Kjeldahl reactions and techniques, which are extensively used for testing food, agriculture, and chemical samples for any elemental presence. The Kjeldahl reaction is accuracy-oriented but time-consuming and labour-intensive when conducted manually. The automatic Kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer essentially reduces such disadvantages and operates efficiently regarding faster results and precise estimates for estimating nitrogen components. The automatic Kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market has primarily been driven by growing applications and uses from the food and beverage sectors.

In October 2025, the Indian government’s CSIR-CFTRI called for tenders for automatic Kjeldahl nitrogen analyzers. This is indicative of the initiatives that the government is undertaking to improve the level of analytical testing. This will help in increasing compliance and will create a demand for automated nitrogen analytical solutions. The market has potential growth opportunities in emerging economies with thriving food processing, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical research, and environmental studies, which have strong demands for accurate nitrogen analysis. Major market players are FOSS, Buchi Labortechnik AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Hach, and Shimadzu Corporation, which are under increasing demand from various industries for product innovation, automation, and global distribution channels. The market has been growing due to advancements in technology and an increasing awareness of analytical accuracy.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market. 

Driving Factors

The major driving factor in the global automatic Kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market is the increasing use of accurate, speedy, and automated nitrogen analysis in the food, agriculture, environmental, and chemical industries. The increasing demands from governments regarding nutritional and quality labeling and safety norms stimulate laboratories to use automated instruments. Food and beverage industry growth, particularly in protein and dairy, further accelerates the use of automatic Kjeldahl nitrogen analyzers in these sectors because of their rising demands and advantages for testing purposes. Moreover, increasing research work in the fertilizer, pharmaceutical, and environmental sectors also stimulates the use of automatic instruments worldwide.

Restraining Factors

The global automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market has some limitations, such as high cost of machines, complicated maintenance process, and specialized operators. Moreover, the presence of alternative methods for nitrogen determination, such as Dumas methods or spectroscopy, and low adoption rates in smaller labs also hamper market growth.

Market Segmentation

The automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market share is classified into product type, component, and application.  

• The fully automatic kjeldahl analyzers segment dominated the market in 2024, approximately 52% and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product type, the automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market is divided into fully automatic kjeldahl analyzers, semi-automatic kjeldahl analyzers, integrated digestion-distillation systems, and others. Among these, the fully automatic kjeldahl analyzers segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The fully automatic kjeldahl analyzers segment led the way in the growth of the market owing to the accuracy, efficacy, and less human intervention in the process, leading to quicker results in nitrogen content estimates. The demand from food, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and environmental labs, and also various regulations regarding accuracy in protein and nitrogen measurement, resulted in the acceptance of fully automatic kjeldahl analyzers worldwide.

• The digestion units segment accounted for the largest share in 2024, approximately 41% and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the component, the automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market is divided into digestion units, distillation units, titration systems, sample handling & accessories, and others. Among these, the digestion units segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Digestion units account for a major share in the component segment due to their importance in the Kjeldahl nitrogen estimation process. Being widely applied in food, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and environmental industry labs, improvements made in digestion units concerning temperature control, safety, corrosion resistance, and energy efficiency help strengthen the dominant position in the component segment.

• The food & beverage testing segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024, approximately 48% and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market is divided into food & beverage testing, agriculture & fertilizer analysis, and others. Among these, the food & beverage testing segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Food and beverage analysis leads the application category, as the international community has tough regulations regarding the labeling of proteins, nutritional labeling, and food safety standards. Automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzers are utilized in the food processing industry, the dairy industry, and quality control labs by many organizations to ensure the quality of the products and meet international standards, thereby creating huge market demand.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Automatic Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analyzer Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market over the predicted timeframe. North America is expected to possess the 35% market share for automatic Kjeldahl nitrogen analyzers. This can be attributed to the presence of sophisticated laboratory facilities, a stringent regulatory environment, and a greater usage of automation in analytical instruments in this region. The United States leads the North American market, owing to stringent food safety regulations being implemented by organizations such as the FDA and the USDA, necessitating precise protein and nitrogen content determination for labeling and regulatory compliance. Canada follows in North America, owing to investment in agricultural research, soil nutrient analysis, food testing, and rising laboratory automation, solidifying the dominant market position in the region.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific market for automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzers is expected to have a 20% market share, owing to increased food processing and analysis activities in food industries and environmental testing in research centers and labs in this region. China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Australia are heavily focusing on food safety and research testing in soils and fertilizers. China is boosted by enhanced food safety requirements and nationwide agricultural testing, while Indian government regulations, such as FSSAI, advance the use. Precision analytical technologies are a focus for Japan and South Korea, while environmental monitoring and export food safety obligations serve as a strong sector driver for the Australian market.

The market for the automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer in Europe is fueled by stringent food safety and environmental laws as well as a great demand for accurate analysis in laboratories. The countries driving these requirements include Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and the Netherlands, which have large food processing and R&D environments in their countries. The focus in Germany ranges from industry to agriculture, in France and Italy to food and dairy analysis, in the UK and the Netherlands to environmental analysis and laboratory automation, respectively.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Elementar Analysensysteme GmbH
• BUCHI Labortechnik AG
• Shimadzu Corporation
• C. Gerhardt GmbH & Co. KG
• FOSS Analytical A/S
• Metrohm AG
• OPSIS AB
• VELP Scientifica Srl
• Hanon Instruments Co., Ltd.
• Skalar Analytical B.V.
• Bruker Corporation
• PerkinElmer Inc.
• Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In May 2025, Bruker Corporation launched MOVE-T, an advanced liquid dairy analyzer using FT-NIR technology. Designed for superior precision in raw milk and liquid dairy analysis, it enhances quality control, product consistency, and supports the growth of Bruker Optics within the Bruker Scientific Instruments CALID segment.
• In March 2025, BÜCHI upgraded its Kjeldahl digestion and distillation systems with advanced safety and energy-efficiency features, promoting sustainable laboratory operations while maintaining high performance, reliability, and precision in nitrogen and protein analysis.
• In May 2024, C. Gerhardt Analytical Systems launched the N-Realyzer, a laboratory system for protein analysis in food, animal feed, and fertilizers using the Dumas method. Featuring high throughput, low maintenance, and intuitive operation, it includes a Festo valve block for precise gas distribution, ensuring fast and reliable results.
• In May 2023, C. Gerhardt introduced the Vapodest 500, an advanced Kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer. Featuring parallel distillation and online titration, high-quality components, and a ceramic microdosing pump, it supports continuous operation and high sample throughput, making it ideal for laboratories requiring efficient, reliable nitrogen determination.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the automatic kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer market based on the below-mentioned segments:  

Global Automatic Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analyzer Market, By Product Type

• Fully Automatic Kjeldahl Analyzers
• Semi-Automatic Kjeldahl Analyzers
• Integrated Digestion-Distillation Systems
• Others

Global Automatic Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analyzer Market, By Component

• Digestion Units
• Distillation Units
• Titration Systems
• Sample Handling & Accessories
• Others

Global Automatic Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analyzer Market, By Application

• Food & Beverage Testing
• Agriculture & Fertilizer Analysis
• Others

Global Automatic Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analyzer Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa