eDNA Biomonitoring Market Size to Reach USD 136.9 Million in 2032
The eDNA Biomonitoring Market size was USD 66.8 Million in 2024 and is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period
March 25, 2025 – Rising demand for biodiversity conservation & ecosystem monitoring is a key driver driving eDNA biomonitoring market revenue growth. Environmental DNA (eDNA)-based species monitoring is changing the way how it is possible to understand biological composition and has proven to be a reliable, cost-effective, and non-invasive biomonitoring tool. Routine eDNA monitoring at a high frequency can improve unsupervised biological integrity evaluation and give vital information about the trajectory of aquatic ecosystems under intense human disturbances. Molecular toolkits in the form of eDNA and eRNA analyses are increasingly being acknowledged as giving the capacity to address these concerns in a cost-effective manner at speed and scale.
On May 2024, Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has acquired Hydrock, a 950-person integrated engineering design firm headquartered in Bristol, England. Founded in 1995, Hydrock holds a nationwide presence with 22 UK locations and industry-renowned experience providing sustainable solutions for major projects across the country’s public and private sectors. Hydrock has extensive capabilities in fire safety, energy, and sustainability, civil and structural, MEP, transport, environmental, and geotechnical services.
Water bodies differ greatly in their biological, physical, and chemical features, hence a general methodology for eDNA analysis may not be acceptable across habitat types. Ponds have properties that make them suitable systems for eDNA monitoring and research, but they also present challenges for eDNA analysis. Many countries lack clear policies on eDNA data use in environmental impact assessments (EIA) and biodiversity monitoring. eDNA presence does not always correlate with species abundance, limiting its use in population assessments.
Key Highlights:
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) & metabarcoding segment is expected to register the largest market share over the forecast period. eDNA metabarcoding is widely acknowledged as an effective approach for collecting complete biodiversity data. Its environmental management applications are becoming more accessible, including biodiversity surveys, early identification of invasive species, detection and monitoring of rare/protected species, and biodiversity-based environmental quality assessments.
- Forensic & biodefense applications segment is expected to account for the highest growth rate over the forecast period. eDNA biomonitoring is expanding beyond ecological research into forensic science and biodefense, such as early detection of biological threats such as pathogens, bioterrorism agents, and invasive species. eDNA helps identify animal species from skin, hair, or biological remains in cases of poaching and illegal wildlife trade.
- North America accounted for largest market revenue share in the eDNA biomonitoring market in 2024 due to the rising demand for biodiversity conservation & ecosystem monitoring and advancements in DNA sequencing & molecular techniques. On August 2022, Minderoo Foundation and Illumina, Inc. have announced a partnership worth 40 million Australian dollars (USD 27.8 million) to harness genomics in advancing scientific knowledge of marine ecosystems. This three-year collaboration aims to support marine conservation efforts by providing data-driven insights, reflecting both organizations’ commitment to preserving marine biodiversity and understanding the shifting dynamics of oceanic environments that sustain communities and national economies.
- Some major companies in the market report include Illumina, AllGenetics & Biology SL, CD Genomics, Stantec, NatureMetrics, eDNAtec, EnviroDNA, RIFCON, SPYGEN, eDNA solutions AB, eDNA Labs, Eurofins Genomics, Genidaqs, and ID-GENE ecodiagnostics Ltd.
- On November 2024, BHP stated that it has invested USD 7.8 million in Curtin University’s environmental DNA (eDNA) research initiative, which supports global conservation efforts. The eDNA for Global Environment Studies (eDGES) initiative includes efforts to monitor the endangered Pilbara olive python in Western Australia, safeguard native birds in Chile’s high-altitude wetlands, locate secretive subsurface invertebrates, and create new tests to identify invasive marine species.
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Navistrat Analytics has segmented eDNA biomonitoring market based on sample type, technology, application, and end-use:
- Sample Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2022-2032)
- Water
- Soil & Sediment
- Airborne
- Biological Samples
- Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2022-2032)
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) & Metabarcoding
- Microarrays & Biosensors
- CRISPR-based eDNA Detection
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2022-2032)
- Biodiversity Assessment & Conservation
- Water Quality & Aquatic Ecosystem Health
- Agricultural & Soil Health Monitoring
- Forensic & Biodefense Applications
- Air Quality & Environmental Health Monitoring
- End-Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2022-2032)
- Government & Regulatory Agencies
- Academic & Research Institutions
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Biotechnology & Environmental Testing Companies
- Agriculture & Forestry Sector
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2022-2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Benelux
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Oceania
- ASEAN Countries
- Rest of APAC
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Rest of LATAM
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC Countries
- South Africa
- Israel
- Turkey
- Rest of MEA
- North America