Middle East & Africa Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Size & Outlook
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MEA testing, inspection, and certification market highlights
- The MEA testing, inspection, and certification market generated a revenue of USD 15,095.9 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% 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.
- Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 15,095.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 19,304.2 million |
| Growth rate | 3.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Testing |
| Fastest growing segment | Certification |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Testing, Inspection, Certification |
| Key market players worldwide | ALS 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, MEA region accounted for 3.6% of the global testing, inspection, and certification market in 2025.
- Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 205,672.3 million by 2033.
Testing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 76% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa testing, inspection, and certification market based on testing, inspection, certification covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), such as KSA, the UAE, and Qatar, are aggressively pursuing economic diversification under initiatives like Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE Vision 2021. These programs emphasize the growth of manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors, creating demand for TIC services to ensure quality, compliance, and safety.
The MEA region is witnessing increasing investments in various industries such as, oil & gas, petrochemicals, renewable energy, automotive, and construction, particularly in KSA and the UAE, necessitating inspection and testing for equipment and infrastructure.
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Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Scope
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 |
MEA testing, inspection, and certification market size, by country, 2021-2033 (US$M)
Middle East & Africa Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Outlook Share, 2025 & 2033 (US$M)
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