The global testing, inspection, and certification market size is anticipated to reach USD 499.00 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2025 to 2030. The incremental deployment rates of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) systems and solutions can be accredited to the rise in manufacturing activities worldwide. Furthermore, the onset of Industry 5.0 and the rise in connected systems further augments the need to deploy TIC-based technologies in tandem with manufacturing activities.
The need to optimize manufacturing processes and end products has resulted in the manufacturing application segment capturing the highest growth rate of 6.4% over the forecast period. For instance, in January 2022, SGS, a Swiss international business that provides inspection, verification, testing, and certification services, has launched a new Vehicle Over the Air (OTA) performance testing laboratory in Suzhou, China. The lab will assist automotive manufacturers in helping them test, validate, and comply with evolving wireless standards and regulations. It fully integrates beneficial resources in automobile, communication, electronics, and reliability testing to provide commercial customers with technical verification, quality improvement product certification, and technology development services.
The integration of cloud technology with the TIC market is one of the significant market drivers. The need to access data instantly, automate certification, and issue reports on a real-time basis highlights the importance of storing essential TIC-related data in the cloud. Moreover, cybersecurity concerns such as increasing instances of cyberattack and data privacy threats further highlight the importance of a safe cloud architecture to safeguard data from people with malicious intent.
This is expected to help in general data regulation, security certifications, and software testing. For instance, in February 2022, Intertek Group plc, one of the prominent providers in connectivity testing and cybersecurity, established its Acucert, the first ISO/IEC certified cybersecurity testing lab in Mumbai, India. Acucert has significant expertise in IT system and software testing while meeting stringent quality control standards. Further opening a new testing lab would help them promote internationally and nationally.
The gradual acceptance of big data analytics with the TIC-based technology model is also expected to offer an impetus to the TIC market. The adoption of big data analytics technology by service providers is expected to diversify their service offerings, such as data-based services and predictive maintenance data and enable service providers to offer better solutions to their customers.
In September 2021, TÜV SÜD, a safety, security, and sustainability solutions provider, offered wind turbine certification for areas affected by tropical storms. Within the scope of type certification, the company has designed a computer framework to analyze the data of the areas and check compatibility for these regions based on the worldwide IEC 61400 standard. The computer model allows for the simulation of even the most extreme wind conditions in tropical cyclone-prone areas and the use of this simulation to determine if a wind turbine is suited for such places.
Asia Pacific is expected to capture the highest growth rate over the forecast period. Rapid industrialization and rising infrastructure development in Australia, South Korea, and India facilitate deploying proficient TIC solutions. Furthermore, the emerging technology ecosystem in countries such as Japan and China have resulted in several companies outsourcing their software and product development tasks. The ability to gain high-performance products at affordable rates from these countries promotes companies to access TIC solutions and services related to specific needs and requirements, thereby offering an impetus to market growth.
In December 2021, Eurofins Scientific, a global scientific leader in bioanalytical testing and a clinical diagnostic testing leader with Transgenic Inc., announced the acquisition of GeneticLab Co., Ltd., a molecular biology-based testing vendor. This acquisition will assist the company in strengthening its position in the Japanese market. It would further expand the company’s global presence in Asia, specializing in advanced genetic testing.
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The certification segment is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period. The segmental growth can be attributed to increasing need of companies to certify their business practices use the right talent for specialized work.
The outsourced segment is expected to register the highest CAGR over the forecast period owing to the ability to access more affordable TIC products and solutions and decreased operational expenditure.
The manufacturing segment is expected to capture the highest growth rate over the forecast period owing to rising industrial activity around the world and development of new machine components which need to be tested and inspected before deployment.
Asia Pacific region is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period. This can be attributed to rising economic activity in China and India. The implementation of Bharat Stage 6 in India has led automotive developers to develop new automotive components which have to be tested rigorously to meet international standards.
Grand View Research has segmented the global testing, inspection, and certification market report based on service type, sourcing type, application, and region:
Testing, Inspection, And Certification Service Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
Testing
Inspection
Certification
Testing, Inspection, And Certification Sourcing Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
In-House
Outsourced
Testing, Inspection, And Certification Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
Environmental Services
Education
Government
Consumer Goods & Retail
Softlines & Accessories
Hardlines (incl. Toys)
Electrical & Electronics (E&E)
Others
Agriculture
Seed & Crop Testing
Commodity Testing
Others
Food
Chemicals
Commodities (Trade)
Downstream
Upstream
Others
Infrastructure
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Health & Safety or Industrial Safety
Others
Energy & Power
Manufacturing
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Health & Safety
Others
Healthcare
Cosmetics Testing
Hygiene Testing
Others
Mining
Commodities
Coal
Others
Metallurgical Testing
Upstream
Coal
Others
Others
Oil & Gas and Petroleum
Commodities (Trade)
Downstream
Upstream
Others
Public Sector
Upstream
Road Safety
Others
Automotive
Hardlines Testing
Connected Device Testing
Others
Aerospace & Defense
Supply Chain & Logistics
Others
Testing, Inspection, And Certification Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Russia
Eurozone
Spain
Italy
Germany
France
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Taiwan
New Zealand
Latin America
Brazil
Chile
Peru
MEA
KSA
UAE
South Africa
Turkey
Morocco
List Of Key Players in the Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market
Applus+
Bureau Veritas
DEKRA SE
Det Norske Veritas group
Eurofins Scientific
Intertek Group plc
SGS Societe Generale de Surveillance SA
TUV Rheinland
TUV SUD
UL LLC
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