UAE Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Size & Outlook

The testing, inspection, and certification market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,198.6 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 3.2% is expected of the UAE testing, inspection, and certification market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$2,473.4
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$3,198.6
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
3.2%
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UAE testing, inspection, and certification market highlights

  • The UAE testing, inspection, and certification market generated a revenue of USD 2,473.4 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3,198.6 million by 2033.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, testing was the largest revenue generating service in 2025.
  • Certification is the most lucrative service segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Testing, inspection, and certification market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 2,473.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 3,198.6 million
Growth rate3.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentTesting
Fastest growing segmentCertification
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTesting, Inspection, Certification
Key market players worldwideALS Ltd, Applus Services SA, Bureau Veritas SA, DEKRA Certification, Element Materials Technology, Eurofins Scientific SE, Intertek Group PLC, MISTRAS Group Inc, SGS AG


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 0.6% of the global testing, inspection, and certification market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia testing, inspection, and certification market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 6,686.7 million by 2033.

Testing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 74.61% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE testing, inspection, and certification market based on testing, inspection, certification covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


The UAE has stringent regulations across various industries to maintain public safety, environmental protection, and product quality. With regulations often aligned with international standards, businesses are increasingly relying on TIC services to ensure compliance.

These regulations span sectors such as construction, automotive, consumer goods, and healthcare, creating a continuous demand for TIC services. The government's focus on safety standards, such as those enforced by entities such as, the Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), and Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA), propels the growth of the TIC market.

These organizations set strict standards and mandate regular inspections and certifications, pushing businesses to seek accredited TIC providers.

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Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
DEKRA Certification View profile 1001-5000 Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands, Europe https://www.dekra-certification.fr/
MISTRAS Group Inc View profile 4800 195 Clarksville Road, Princeton Junction, NJ, United States, 08550 https://www.mistrasgroup.com
Element Materials Technology View profile 5001-10000 Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.element.com
Applus Services SA View profile 26770 Calle Campezo 1,, Parque Empresarial Las Mercedes, Edificio 3, Madrid, Spain, 28022 https://www.applus.com
ALS Ltd View profile 19085 299 Coronation Drive, Level 2, Milton, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4064 https://www.alsglobal.com
Bureau Veritas SA View profile 81511 40/52 Boulevard du Parc, Immeuble Newtime, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, 92200 https://group.bureauveritas.com
Intertek Group PLC View profile 44000 33 Cavendish Square, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0PS https://www.intertek.com
SGS AG View profile 103193 1 Place des Alpes, P.O. Box 2152, Geneva, Switzerland, CH-1211 https://www.sgs.com
Eurofins Scientific SE View profile 61798 23 Val Fleuri, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-1526 https://www.eurofins.com

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