Environmental Science Services in Australia - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
Melbourne, Australia
Last Updated: October 2023
ANZSIC M6925Revenue
$7.3bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
36,422
Businesses
5,812
Wages
$X.Xbn
Environmental Science Services in Australia industry analysis
The Environmental Science Services industry provides a range of testing services to businesses. Mining firms are significant users of industry services and companies in other industries that invest significantly in research and development (R&D). Industry testing services include geotechnical modelling for stress analysis (typically provided to miners), meteorological services, weather station operation by the Bureau of Meteorology, and material testing services for the Manufacturing division.Despite annual fluctuations, growth in demand from the Mining division, a key industry market, has supported industry revenue over the past five years. Growth in demand from the Mining division has increased the need for specialist geotechnical modelling and metallurgical analysis of ore samples. Continued demand from the Scientific Research Services industry has also created opportunities for industry revenue growth. However, volatile demand from the Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Services subdivision and the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing division has hindered industry revenue.Foreign manufacturers' lower operating costs have driven many domestic manufacturers to shift their production facilities overseas. This has been offset by strong demand from the Manufacturing sector, specifically, the car and aerospace industries, which experienced a boom in demand after the pandemic. Overall, industry revenue is expected to increase at an annualised 0.1% over the five years through 2023-24 to $7.3 billion. This trend includes a decline of 0.1% in the current year.Industry revenue is forecast to rise at an annualised 1.5% over the five years through 2028-29 to $7.8 billion. Ongoing demand from the Scientific Research Services industry and the Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Services subdivision are projected to fuel industry revenue growth. An upturn in private research and development expenditure and continued demand across the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing divisions, albeit slower than the previous five-year period, are also likely to provide avenues for industry revenue growth. However, almost static growth across the Mining division and a forecast contraction in demand from the Manufacturing division is projected to constrain industry expansion.
Trends and Insights
- Rising competition and higher operating costs are projected to erode industry profitability. Profit margins will also be deteriorated by rising wage costs.
- Despite a decline in crime rates, forensic testing continues to rise. Growing use of advanced DNA testing technology is spearheading this increase, providing crucial evidence in legal cases.
- Western Australia's thriving mining sector is a magnet for industry players. Researchers prioritise offering high turnaround on test results and aim to provide the best equipment and services for miners.
- In-house research is increasingly popular in sectors like mining and agriculture. It offers customised, relevant data that improves business operations, reducing the need to outsource research to industry researchers.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $7.3bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
Growing global demand has further exacerbated mining boom
- The Mining division is a key market for the industry's testing services. Despite significant annual fluctuations, overall demand from mining has grown over the past five years.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The mining sector is projected to plummet severely, negatively affecting environmental science services
- Demand from the Mining division, a key market for the industry, is projected to exhibit a fall dramatically over the next three years through 2026-27 and stagnate after that.
Biggest companies in the Environmental Science Services in Australia
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
ALS | 726.5 | |
Bureau of Meteorology | 428.8 | |
Bureau Veritas | 363.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Meteorological services , Forensic testing and Pollution monitoring. Meteorological services is the largest segment of the Environmental Science Services in Australia.
Trends and Insights
Mining technical services have been boosted due to rising capital expenditure in the mining sector
- Mining technical services include geotechnical modelling for stress analysis, seismicity, pillar closure and back-fill exposures; geochemical and metallurgical laboratory analysis of samples from ore deposits; and analysis of geographic information systems data, aerial photography, GPS computations and mapping accuracy.
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Competitors
- Scientific Research Services in Australia
Complementors
- Engineering Consulting in Australia
- Pathology Services in Australia
- Veterinary Services in Australia
International industries
- Geophysical Services in the US
- Scientific & Economic Consulting in the US
- Oil, Gas & Mining Consultants in the US
- Geophysical Services in Canada
- Scientific & Economic Consulting in Canada
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry operators primarily provide scientific testing services to customers in the agricultural, mining, manufacturing and construction sectors. Industry firms also collect, analyse and forecast meteorological information. Other industry segments include pollution monitoring services, forensic sciences and general laboratory operations that may undertake testing for product safety and quality.
What's included in this industry?
Meteorological servicesForensic testingPollution monitoringMining technical servicesOther testing and servicesMaterial testingCompanies
ALSBureau of MeteorologyBureau VeritasPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
METEOROLOGYSTRESS ANALYSISSEISMICITYGEOTECHNICAL MODELLINGMETALLURGICAL ANALYSISIndustry Code
ANZSIC 6925 - Environmental Science Services in Australia
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Rising competition and higher operating costs are projected to erode industry profitability. Profit margins will also be deteriorated by rising wage costs.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Despite a decline in crime rates, forensic testing continues to rise. Growing use of advanced DNA testing technology is spearheading this increase, providing crucial evidence...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Western Australia's thriving mining sector is a magnet for industry players. Researchers prioritise offering high turnaround on test results and aim to provide the best equip...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
In-house research is increasingly popular in sectors like mining and agriculture. It offers customised, relevant data that improves business operations, reducing the need to ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Industry players are pivoting towards high-performing sectors like mining and agriculture. Such moves are paying off, turbocharging growth and profitability.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of ALS's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Bureau of Meteorology's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Bureau Veritas's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for ALS, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Bureau of Meteorology, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Bureau Veritas, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The industry receives high public assistance with government funding set to increase over the next few years. Despite this, private assistance is absent from the industry.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Rising demand in sectors like scientific research services and mining has strengthened industry profitability. Significant reductions in purchase costs and other expenses hav...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Australia include:
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Australian Taxation Office
- Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
Finally, IBISWorld’s global data scientists maintain a proprietary database of macroeconomic and demand drivers, which our analysts use to help inform industry data and trends. They also maintain a database of statistics and analysis on thousands of industries, which has been built over our more than 50-year history and offers comprehensive insights into long-term trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Environmental Science Services industry in Australia in 2024?
The market size of the Environmental Science Services industry in Australia is $7.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Environmental Science Services in Australia industry in 2023?
There are 5,812 businesses in the Environmental Science Services industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Environmental Science Services industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Environmental Science Services industry in Australia has been growing at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Environmental Science Services industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Environmental Science Services industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Environmental Science Services market in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Environmental Science Services market in Australia are ALS, Bureau of Meteorology and Bureau Veritas
What does the Environmental Science Services in Australia include?
Meteorological services and Forensic testing are part of the Environmental Science Services industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Environmental Science Services in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in Australia is ALS.
How competitive is the Environmental Science Services industry in Australia?
The level of competition is low and increasing in the Environmental Science Services industry in Australia.
