Testing Inspection and Certification Market Size To Expand at a Notable CAGR Of 4.88% During 2024-2032

MRFR Press Release/- Market Research Future has published a half-cooked research report on the Global Testing Inspection and Certification Market.

Testing Inspection and Certification Market Overview

Testing, inspection & certification is a process adopted by end-user sector to ensure safety, maintenance, and quality in consumer products. Testing, Inspection & Certification services play an essential role in increasing productivity by meeting product quality with international standard.

In recent years, regulatory norms of health, quality, and safety have become strict which is thereby affecting the global import & export business. Imports from developing regions have to pass through stringent quality and safety testing procedures. This, as a result, has increased demand for testing, inspection, and certification process in the manufacturing sectors.

Moreover, strong industry fundamentals and stringent regulation in end-user sectors such as food & beverage, textiles, and pharmaceuticals, are escalating the market on the global platform, creating a massive demand for these services. 

Acknowledging the exponential traction, the market perceives currently, Market Research Future (MRFR), in its recently published study report asserts that the The Testing Inspection and Certification (TIC) Market is projected to grow from USD 63.33 Billion in 2024 to USD 92.75 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.88% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Additionally, the market size for Testing Inspection and Certification (TIC) was valued at USD 59.98 billion in 2023.

With the growing awareness about quality among consumers which is thereby generating a considerable demand for these services is allowing the market to grow at twice the rate of global GDP. Also, the growing manufacturing units in emerging countries such as China, India, and Singapore among others drive the growth of testing, inspection, and certification market.

“It’s a perfect time for the mergers and acquisitions for the providers operating in this highly acquisitive market as trade buyers target external growth and private equity (PE) opt for aggressive buy and build growth strategies,” states the MRFR research analyst.

On the other hand, factors such as the lack of international standards of testing, inspection & certification are hampering the growth of the market. Also, the regional rules & regulations differentiation is affecting the investments made by international players.  Nevertheless, a large number of transactions and the high demand for these services from small and mid-size companies is expected to support the growth of the TIC market over the assessment period.Global TIC Market – Segmentations

The MRFR analysis is segmented into five key dynamics for enhanced understanding.

By Sourcing Type: Outsourcing and In-house.

By Service Type: Testing Service, Inspection Service, And Certification Service.

By End-user: Automotive, Textile, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Petroleum, and Food & Beverage among others.

By Application: Commercial and Industrial.

By Regions:  North America, Europe, APAC, and the Rest-of-the-world (RoW).

Regional Analysis

North America is dominating the global testing, inspection and certification market with the largest market share due to the large presence of the electronics sector in the region. Moreover, factors such as the increased global trade, growth in the software, defense, and aviation industry, and advancement in medical equipment automation substantiate the growth of the regional market. The region is expected to create a large revenue pocket over the forecast period.

The testing, inspection and certification market in the European region is expected to account for the second-largest market, following the North American market closely.  The presence of high-tech automation division in the region which provides extensive vehicle testing & inspection services to the automotive products alongside the burgeoning automobile industry in the region drives the growth of the regional market. Moreover, factors such as the growing demand for organic and processed food fuels the market growth.

The Asia Pacific is rapidly becoming a promising market for testing, inspection and certification services.  The high demand of these services, especially in emerging countries such as China and India along with the stringent government regulations to ensure better health and strong security in various end-user sectors are fueling the growth of the TIC market in the region.  

Moreover, factors such as the increased demand for consumer electronics, growing consumer awareness towards quality, increase in cross border imports and exports substantiate market growth.

Global TIC Market – Competitive Analysis

The global TIC market appears highly competitive and fragmented characterized by the presence of a number of giant players with their strong presence in the international and regional market. The high potential for growth opportunities, demonstrated by the market attracts several entrants to join the bandwagon, resulting in intensifying the market competition.

Product launch, distinguished services & product offerings, agreement & partnership, acquisition & expansion are some of the prevailing strategies traced from the analysis of recent developments of the key players. The deal activity will remain high as larger players seek to consolidate what is still a highly fragmented industry.

Key Players –

Some of the players leading the global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market includes Bureau Veritas SA (France), SGS group (Switzerland), Dekra Certification GmbH (Germany), ALS Limited (Australia), Intertek Group plc. (U.K.), ASTM International (U.S.), SAI Global Limited (Australia), BSI Group (U.K.), UL LLC (U.S.), and MISTRAS Group, Inc. (U.S.) among others.

June 01, 2018 ---- Eurofins Scientific (Belgium), a global leader in bioanalytical testing, announced the acquisition of VTT Expert Services Ltd. (Finland) and Labtium Ltd. (Finland), two wholly owned subsidiaries of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., covering all of VTT’s testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) operations.

The acquisition strengthens Eurofins’ market leadership in testing, inspection, and certification alongside its presence in the Finnish market. The acquisition of VTTES will complement Eurofins existing product testing services portfolio whereas, the acquisition of Labtium will strengthen Eurofins global leadership in environmental testing.