Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Service (Certification, Inspection, Testing); By Sourcing; By Application; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024 - 2032

Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Service (Certification, Inspection, Testing); By Sourcing; By Application; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024 - 2032



The global testing, inspection, and certification market size is expected to reach USD 509.03 Billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Service (Certification, Inspection, Testing); By Sourcing; By Application; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024 - 2032” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry is a rapidly expanding sector that is pivotal in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of a broad range of products and services across various industries. The market has been experiencing significant growth due to a heightened awareness among consumers, increasingly stringent regulations, and the need for quality assurance.

The increasing need for quality control and safety measures primarily drives the market. As globalization and outsourcing continue to rise, companies face greater challenges in maintaining the quality and safety standards of their products. Consequently, they are relying more and more on third-party services for testing, inspection, and certification to ensure their products meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations. The surge in product further propels the growth of the market recalls and safety concerns, which highlight the indispensability of TIC services.

Nevertheless, the market faces challenges due to the high cost associated with TIC services, which represent a substantial expense for companies. Additionally, the lack of standardization in testing and inspection methods results in consistent outcomes, engendering confusion and trust among clients.

The growth of the market is predominantly driven by the surging demand for quality and safety across diverse industries, including but not limited to consumer goods, industrial equipment, and healthcare. The rising awareness among consumers regarding the quality and safety of the products they avail has compelled companies to ensure that their products comply with rigorous safety and quality standards. This has resulted in an upsurge in the demand for TIC services, which provide impartial verification that products adhere to pertinent regulations and industry standards.

Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Report Highlights
  • The inspection segment holds a significant position in the market owing to its crucial role in enforcing compliance with safety regulations and standards, especially in industries such as manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, and transportation.
  • The consumer goods and retail industry is poised for significant expansion as there is a rising need for safety and quality assurance in consumer products. This demand has been brought about by increasing awareness among consumers, who are keen on purchasing products that meet the required safety standards.
  • In 2023, the Asia Pacific region dominated the global market due to the rapid industrialization in countries like China, India, and Indonesia. This rise in industrialization has led to a surge in demand for Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services, which are crucial for ensuring product safety and quality.
  • The global key market players include ALS, Applus+, Bureau Veritas, DEKRA, DNV AS, Element Materials Technology, Eurofins Scientific, Intertek Group plc, MISTRAS Group, SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance) SA, TÜV NORD GROUP, TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD, UL LLC, among others.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the Testing, Inspection, and Certification market report based on service, sourcing, application, and region:

Testing, Inspection, and Certification, Service Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
  • Certification
  • Inspection
  • Testing
Testing, Inspection, and Certification, Sourcing Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
  • In-house
  • Outsourced
Testing, Inspection, and Certification, Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Agriculture and Food
  • Automotive
  • Chemicals
  • Consumer Goods and Retail
  • Education
  • Energy and Power
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Infrastructure
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining
  • Oil, Gas and Petroleum
  • Public Sector
  • Supply Chain and Logistics
  • Others
Testing, Inspection, and Certification, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
  • North America
- U.S.

- Canada
  • Europe
- Germany

- UK

- France

- Italy

- Spain

- Russia

- Netherlands

- Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
- China

- India

- Japan

- South Korea

- Indonesia

- Malaysia

- Australia

- Rest of APAC
  • Latin America
- Argentina

- Brazil

- Mexico

- Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
- UAE

- Saudi Arabia

- Israel

- South Africa

- Rest of MEA


1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Insights
4.1. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Sourcing Snapshot
4.2. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Increasing demand for quality and safety drives testing, inspection, and certification market growth
4.2.1.2. Development in new technologies drives market growth
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. The complexity of regulations hinders the testing, inspection, and certification market growth
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Sourcing Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.3. Aerospace and Defense
5.3.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Aerospace and Defense, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.4. Agriculture and Food
5.4.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Agriculture and Food, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.5. Automotive
5.5.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Automotive, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.6. Chemicals
5.6.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Chemicals, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.7. Consumer Goods and Retail
5.7.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Consumer Goods and Retail, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.8. Education
5.8.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Education, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.9. Energy and Power
5.9.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Energy and Power, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.10. Government
5.10.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Government, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.11. Healthcare
5.11.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Healthcare, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.12. Infrastructure
5.12.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Infrastructure, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.13. Manufacturing
5.13.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Manufacturing, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.14. Mining
5.14.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Mining, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.15. Oil, Gas and Petroleum
5.15.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Oil, Gas and Petroleum, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.16. Public Sector
5.16.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Public Sector, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.17. Supply Chain and Logistics
5.17.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Supply Chain and Logistics, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
5.18. Others
5.18.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Others, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
6. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
6.3. Testing
6.3.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Testing, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
6.4. Inspection
6.4.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Inspection, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
6.5. Certification
6.5.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Certification, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
7. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
7.3. In-house
7.3.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by In-house, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
7.4. Outsourced
7.4.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Outsourced, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
7.5. Online Stores
7.5.1. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Online Stores, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8. Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Geography
8.1. Key findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Assessment, By Geography, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.3. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – North America
8.3.1. North America: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.3.2. North America: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.3.3. North America: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.3.4. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – U.S.
8.3.4.1. U.S.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.3.4.2. U.S.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.3.4.3. U.S.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.3.5. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Canada
8.3.5.1. Canada: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.2. Canada.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.3. Canada: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Europe
8.4.1. Europe: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.2. Europe.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.3. Europe: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.4. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – UK
8.4.4.1. UK: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.4.2. UK.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.4.3. UK: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.5. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – France
8.4.5.1. France: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.2. France.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.3. France: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.6. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Germany
8.4.6.1. Germany: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.2. Germany.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.3. Germany: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.7. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Italy
8.4.7.1. Italy: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.2. Italy.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.3. Italy: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.8. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Spain
8.4.8.1. Spain: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.2. Spain.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.3. Spain: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.9. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Netherlands
8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.9.2. Netherlands.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.10. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Russia
8.4.10.1. Russia: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.10.2. Russia.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.4.10.3. Russia: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Asia Pacific
8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.2. Asia Pacific.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.4. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – China
8.5.4.1. China: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.4.2. China.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.4.3. China: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.5. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – India
8.5.5.1. India: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.5.2. India.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.5.3. India: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.6. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Malaysia
8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.6.2. Malaysia.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.7. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Japan
8.5.7.1. Japan: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.7.2. Japan.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.7.3. Japan: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.8. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Indonesia
8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.8.2. Indonesia.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.9. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – South Korea
8.5.9.1. South Korea: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.9.2. South Korea.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.5.9.3. South Korea: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Middle East & Africa
8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.2. Middle East & Africa.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.4. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Saudi Arabia
8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.5. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – UAE
8.6.5.1. UAE: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.5.2. UAE.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.5.3. UAE: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.6. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Israel
8.6.6.1. Israel: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.6.2. Israel.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.6.3. Israel: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.7. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – South Africa
8.6.7.1. South Africa: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.7.2. South Africa.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.6.7.3. South Africa: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.7. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Latin America
8.7.1. Latin America: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.7.2. Latin America.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.7.3. Latin America: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.7.4. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Mexico
8.7.4.1. Mexico: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.7.4.2. Mexico.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.7.4.3. Mexico: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.7.5. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Brazil
8.7.5.1. Brazil: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.7.5.2. Brazil.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.7.5.3. Brazil: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.7.6. Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market – Argentina
8.7.6.1. Argentina: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.7.6.2. Argentina.: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Sourcing, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8.7.6.3. Argentina: Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market, by Service, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
9.1.1. Expansion
9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. ALS
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Financial Performance
10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Applus+
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Financial Performance
10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Bureau Veritas
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Financial Performance
10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. DEKRA
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Financial Performance
10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. DNV AS
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Financial Performance
10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Element Materials Technology
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Financial Performance
10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Eurofins Scientific
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Financial Performance
10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Intertek Group plc
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Financial Performance
10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. MISTRAS Group
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Financial Performance
10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance) SA
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Financial Performance
10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. TÜV NORD GROUP
10.11.1. Company Overview
10.11.2. Financial Performance
10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. TÜV Rheinland
10.12.1. Company Overview
10.12.2. Financial Performance
10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
10.12.4. Recent Development
10.13. TÜV SÜD
10.13.1. Company Overview
10.13.2. Financial Performance
10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
10.13.4. Recent Development
10.14. UL LLC
10.14.1. Company Overview
10.14.2. Financial Performance
10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
10.14.4. Recent Development

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