China Water Testing Equipment Market Size, Share, By Test Type (Physical Test, Chemical Test, And Biological Test), By Instrument (TOC Meter, pH Meter, Dissolved Oxygen Meter, Conductivity Meter, Spectrometer, And Others), By Product (Portable & Handheld And Benchtop), By Technique (Electrochemistry, Separation Technique, And Atomic & Molecular Spectroscopy), And China Water Testing Equipment Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

China Water Testing Equipment Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• China Water Testing Equipment Market Size 2024: USD 526.4 Mn
• China Water Testing Equipment Market Size 2035:  USD 1143.8 Mn
• China Water Testing Equipment Market CAGR 2024: 7.31%
• China Water Testing Equipment Market Segments: Test Type, Instrument, Product, & Technique

China Water Testing Equipment Market Size encompasses the economic environment created by instruments, tools, systems and the related services necessary to measure and analyze the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water in different settings, municipal, industrial, agricultural and environmental. All these products allow for an analysis of drinking, diluting, moving, cleaning, and discharging into surface waters, aquifers and industrial waste ultimately ensuring public safety through adherence to both environmental regulations and the protection of our environment. The recent growth of the industrial and urban landscape combined with a rise in public concern for water safety and increase in demand for fast, accurate and automated testing methods. The population growth in China   will also add to the complexity of contaminants that would require more sophisticated methods of testing.

The water testing equipment in China are backed by government support, including Ecological Environment Monitoring Plan, which aims to improve and expand the national surface water quality monitoring program by providing automated monitoring stations for thousands of locations and upgrading networks to support the monitoring of pollutants and early warning systems. The plan provides the basis for further enhancing the procurement of water testing equipment by both public and private entities. China's water environment monitoring equipment market (including water testing) is estimated to reach approximately RMB 274.43 billion by 2024, representing an increase of approximately 5.28% over 2023 and includes nearly half of that total value from the various segments of the monitoring equipment market indicating the strength of demand for water testing equipment in China.

As technology advances, Chinese water testing equipment providers are now using catalysts primarily as the basis for evolving this market. As such, these companies have developed multiple innovative products, including AI enabled analytical tools immediately at point of testing, wireless internet connectivity, micro fluidic technologies, multi parameter monitoring systems, and cloud based data collection. Each of these technologies will increase sensitivity, decrease the need for manual testing by laboratory personnel, and allow for trend analysis and predictive modelling of changes in water quality occurring over time.

Market Dynamics of the China Water Testing Equipment Market:

The China Water Testing Equipment Market Size is driven by the increased government enforcement of water quality standards, rise in industrial development and urbanization, rise in the amount and risk of wastewater discharges and contamination, an increase in the adoption of reliable testing solutions, an increase in public awareness about drinking water safety, increase in demand for the ability to continually monitor for the presence of multiple pollutants simultaneously, and increasing support through government regulations.

The China Water Testing Equipment Market Size is restrained by the high initial purchase and maintenance costs of advanced systems, uneven technical capabilities across geographic regions, a lack of standardized methods in remote areas, and inadequate support for data interoperability and quality control present challenges.

The future of China Water Testing Equipment Market Size is bright and promising, with versatile opportunities emerging from the increase in the level of investment in smart city infrastructures, the expansion of wastewater treatment, increased emphasis on safe rural drinking water programs, and the focus on sustainable and digitalized environmental monitoring are providing new ways for portable, automated, and AI-based testing equipment to gain entry into the market, also domestic innovators and developers are beginning to develop core components through domestic channels instead of relying on imports. This will also open opportunities for significant domestic manufacturer growth and expansion into new markets, thereby increasing market share.

Market Segmentation

The China Water Testing Equipment Market share is classified into test type, instrument, product, and technique.

By Test Type:

The China Water Testing Equipment Market Size is divided by test type into physical test, chemical test, and biological test. Among these, the chemical test segment held the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is predicted to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Stringent environmental regulations, widespread industrial pollution through broad chemicals, and focus on comprehensive quality monitoring all contribute to the chemical test segment's dominance and higher spending on water testing equipment when compared to other test.

By Instrument:

The China Water Testing Equipment Market Size is divided by instrument into TOC meter, pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, conductivity meter, spectrometer, and others. Among these, the spectrometer segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The spectrometer segment dominates because of their high accuracy for detecting contaminants like heavy metals, strong demand from industrial labs for analysis, strict regulations and continuous tech upgrades for water quality monitoring.

By Product:

The China Water Testing Equipment Market Size is divided by product into portable & handheld and benchtop. Among these, the benchtop segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is predicted to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Offer superior accuracy, stability, and comprehensive multi-parameter testing, widely used in industrial labs, research centres, and municipal treatment plants, and need for stringent compliance all contribute to the benchtop segment's dominance and higher spending on water testing equipment when compared to other product.

By Technique:

The China Water Testing Equipment Market Size is divided by technique into electrochemistry, separation technique, and atomic & molecular spectroscopy. Among these, the electrochemistry segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The electrochemistry segment dominates because they are widely used to measure essential parameters, easy to use, portable, give fast response, and cost effective technique for routine monitoring, and widely applicable across municipal and industrial sectors.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the China Water Testing Equipment Market Size, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product 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 product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

Top Key Companies in China Water Testing Equipment Market:

• Beijing Zhongyi Pengcheng Co., Ltd.
• Guangzhou RYD Technology Co., Ltd.
• Yantai Huagong Co., Ltd.
• Jinan H & C Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
• Shanghai Boqu Instrument Co., Ltd.
• Zhejiang Lohand Environment Technology Co., Ltd.
• Tianjin Tianhong Instrumentation Co., Ltd.
• Shenzhen Autoware Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
• Zhejiang Taizhou Wangye Power Co., Ltd.
• Eflo International Ltd.
• QIMA
• Lohand Biological Technology
• Others

Recent Developments in China Water Testing Equipment Market:

• In December 2025, Shaoxing Keqiao Water Services environmental technology arm had its water quality testing laboratory officially accredited by the China National Accreditation Service, significantly expanding its technical capabilities and certification scope. This move strengthens its competitive position in regional water monitoring services and enhances technical support for water environment management.

• In September 2025, Nali Technology showcases at Wuhan Environmental Expo exhibited a range of core water quality testing instruments at the 2025, demonstrating its active engagement in industry events and expanding visibility among professional audiences.

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the China, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the China Water Testing Equipment Market Size based on the below-mentioned segments:

China Water Testing Equipment Market, By Test Type

• Physical Test
• Chemical Test
• Biological Test

China Water Testing Equipment Market, By Instrument

• TOC Meter
• pH Meter
• Dissolved Oxygen Meter
• Conductivity Meter
• Spectrometer
• Others

China Water Testing Equipment Market, By Product

• Portable & Handheld
• Benchtop

China Water Testing Equipment Market, By Technique

• Electrochemistry
• Separation Technique
• Atomic & Molecular Spectroscopy