Food safety testing instruments refer to instruments and equipment used to detect harmful substances, microorganisms, nutrients, etc. in food, including chromatographs, mass spectrometers, spectrometers, biochemical analyzers, rapid detectors, etc. The food safety testing instrument industry is an important part of the food safety guarantee system and a key link in international trade. With the continuous improvement of China's food safety laws and regulations, the demand for food safety testing equipment will continue to grow.

According to data from the Champ Consulting Group,2022In 2010, the market size of food safety testing instruments in China reached about300Billion yuan, up about15%. Expected2023Throughout the year, the market size will reach approximately350Billion yuan, year-on-year growth of about17%. The main drivers of market growth include the following:

The continuous improvement of food safety laws and regulations and the increase of enforcement have promoted the demand for food safety testing equipment by food production enterprises and regulatory authorities;

The upgrading of food consumption structure and consumers' increasing attention to food quality and safety have promoted the demand for food safety testing equipment from food testing agencies and third-party testing service agencies;

The growth of food export trade and the improvement of the safety standards of imported food in the international market have stimulated the demand of export enterprises for food safety testing equipment;

The progress and innovation of food safety testing technology provides new products and solutions for food safety testing instruments, and expands the application field and market space.

Shangpu Consulting believes that although my country's food safety testing instrument industry has achieved rapid development in recent years, there are still some gaps and deficiencies compared with the international advanced level. Mainly in the following aspects:

The ability of technological innovation is not strong, the core technology and key components rely on imports, and the market share of high-end products is low;

The level of standardization is not high, lack of docking and recognition mechanism with international standards, affecting product quality and reputation;

Lack of international market development capacity, lack of well-known brands and channel advantages, facing fierce competition and trade barriers;

The level of international cooperation is not high, the lack of effective information exchange and resource sharing platform, it is difficult to grasp the international market dynamics and technological development trends.

In order to enhance the international competitiveness of China's food safety testing equipment industry, this paper puts forward the following strategic suggestions:

Strengthen technological innovation and improve independent research and development capabilities and core competitiveness. Increase investment in scientific research, strengthen industry-university-research cooperation, break through the bottleneck of key technologies and parts, improve product performance and stability, reduce product costs and maintenance difficulties, and meet the needs and expectations of different customers;

Improve the level of standardization, improve product quality and reputation. Improve the national standards and industry standards of food safety testing instruments, integrate with international standards, participate in the formulation and revision of international standards, promote the recognition and mutual recognition of international standards, and improve the recognition and competitiveness of products in the international market;

Expand the international market and enhance the brand and channel advantages. Strengthen market research and analysis, understand the needs and norms of food safety testing in different countries and regions, formulate targeted market strategies and marketing programs, build well-known brands and quality services, establish stable partners and distribution networks, and increase the share and influence of products in the international market;

Strengthen international cooperation and raise the level of information exchange and resource sharing. Strengthen contacts and communication with international organizations and institutions, participate in international conferences and exhibitions, share technical experience and achievements, learn advanced concepts and methods, seek cooperation opportunities and projects, expand cooperation fields and levels, and promote technological progress and market development.