South Korea Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Size & Outlook

The testing, inspection, and certification market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 11,788.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.1% is expected of South Korea testing, inspection, and certification market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$8,678.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$11,788.6
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
5.1%
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South Korea testing, inspection, and certification market highlights

  • The South Korea testing, inspection, and certification market generated a revenue of USD 8,678.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 11,788.6 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, testing was the largest revenue generating service in 2024.
  • 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 2024USD 8,678.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 11,788.6 million
Growth rate5.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentTesting
Fastest growing segmentCertification
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
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, South Korea accounted for 2.2% of the global testing, inspection, and certification market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China testing, inspection, and certification market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 26,970.9 million by 2030.

Testing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 81.21% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea testing, inspection, and certification market based on testing, inspection, certification covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The TIC market in South Korea is propelled by a combination of technological innovation, export-driven industries, stringent regulations, and consumer demand for high-quality and safe products. South Korea’s strict data privacy laws, such as the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), require companies to undergo TIC processes for compliance.

With the rise in IoT devices, smart factories, and connected products, there is a growing emphasis on cybersecurity testing and certification. The South Korean government actively supports industrial growth through policies and initiatives that prioritize product safety and international competitiveness.

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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

South Korea testing, inspection, and certification market size, by service, 2018-2030 (US$M)

South Korea Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Outlook Share, 2024 & 2030 (US$M)

South Korea testing, inspection, and certification market size, by service, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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