The Global NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Services Market is valued approximately at USD 21.79 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand at a robust CAGR of 7.90% over the forecast period 2025-2035. NDT services represent an indispensable element of industrial integrity, enabling the inspection, evaluation, and testing of materials and components without causing any harm to their structure or functionality. These techniques serve as the backbone of modern engineering processes, ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of assets across industries such as oil & gas, aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. The surge in demand for predictive maintenance, combined with the growing emphasis on asset optimization and safety compliance, has been catalyzing the NDT services market. As industries worldwide embrace automation and digitalization, the adoption of advanced NDT techniques, such as phased array ultrasonics, digital radiography, and acoustic emission testing, continues to gain traction, setting the tone for significant market transformation.
The growing focus on operational efficiency and the prevention of catastrophic failures has been a decisive force driving the NDT services market forward. With industrial equipment becoming increasingly sophisticated, regular inspection has become imperative to mitigate risks and extend the lifecycle of critical assets. According to the World Economic Forum, industries globally lose billions annually due to unplanned downtime, highlighting the growing relevance of non-destructive testing as a preventive measure. Moreover, stringent regulatory frameworks, such as those imposed by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) and ISO standards, have encouraged industries to integrate comprehensive testing programs. The integration of digital technologies-especially artificial intelligence, IoT-based sensors, and robotics-has given rise to a new wave of "Smart NDT," enabling real-time diagnostics and data-driven maintenance decision-making. However, the high capital costs associated with advanced testing systems and a shortage of skilled personnel remain key barriers that could temper market expansion during the forecast timeline.
The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:
By Offering:
By Test Method:
- Traditional NDT Method
- Digital/Advanced NDT Method
By Vertical:
- Oil & Gas
- Aerospace & Defense
- Power Generation
- Automotive & Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Others
By Region:
North America
Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
NDT Services Segment Expected to Dominate the Market
Among the offerings, the Services segment is projected to dominate the global NDT services market during the forecast period. This dominance is underpinned by the increasing reliance of industries on specialized service providers that offer inspection, certification, and quality assurance solutions across complex assets. As asset owners prioritize cost optimization and focus on core operations, outsourcing NDT operations to third-party specialists has become a strategic imperative. Moreover, the growing demand for periodic maintenance and infrastructure assessments in aging industrial plants further strengthens the services segment's position. The proliferation of remote inspection technologies and drones, combined with the increasing sophistication of service-based models, is expected to further propel this segment's market share over the coming years.
Digital/Advanced NDT Methods Lead in Revenue Contribution
In terms of testing methodology, Digital/Advanced NDT Methods currently generate the lion's share of market revenue. The shift from traditional, manual inspection techniques to automated, data-driven, and AI-assisted testing solutions has revolutionized the NDT landscape. These advanced methods not only ensure higher accuracy and repeatability but also significantly reduce inspection time and human error. Industries such as aerospace, nuclear power, and offshore oil & gas are rapidly adopting digital NDT for high-precision analysis and predictive maintenance. Although traditional methods like ultrasonic and magnetic particle testing still hold a substantial share in routine inspections, the exponential adoption of advanced modalities indicates a paradigm shift toward predictive, cloud-based, and AI-integrated testing ecosystems-marking the digital segment as both the present and the future of the industry.
North America held the largest share of the global NDT services market in 2025, driven by a mature industrial infrastructure, strong regulatory oversight, and the widespread adoption of automation technologies. The region's oil & gas and aerospace industries have been key revenue generators, continuously investing in inspection technologies to maintain compliance and operational safety. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region over the forecast period. The region's rapid industrialization, surging manufacturing output, and extensive investment in infrastructure development-particularly in China, India, and Japan-are stimulating demand for advanced inspection services. Europe also holds a significant share due to the region's strong automotive and energy sectors, stringent safety standards, and rising adoption of advanced inspection solutions. The Middle East & Africa and Latin America are expected to emerge as attractive markets as they accelerate industrial diversification and strengthen their oil & gas infrastructure.
Major market players included in this report are:
- Olympus Corporation
- General Electric (GE Measurement & Control)
- Mistras Group, Inc.
- Ashtead Technology Ltd.
- Nikon Metrology Inc.
- Intertek Group plc
- SGS SA
- Bureau Veritas SA
- Applus+ Services, S.A.
- TUV Rheinland AG
- Eddyfi Technologies
- Zetec, Inc.
- Magnaflux Corporation
- Sonatest Ltd.
- Element Materials Technology
Global NDT Services Market Report Scope:
- Historical Data - 2023, 2024
- Base Year for Estimation - 2024
- Forecast Period - 2025-2035
- Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
- Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
- Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:
Key Takeaways:
- Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
- Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
- Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
- Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
- Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
- Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
- Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Global NDT Services Market Report Scope & Methodology
- 1.1. Research Objective
- 1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
- 1.3. Research Attributes
- 1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
- 1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
- 2.2. Strategic Insights
- 2.3. ESG Analysis
- 2.4. key Findings
Chapter 3. Global NDT Services Market Forces Analysis
- 3.1. Market Forces Shaping The Global NDT Services Market (2024-2035)
- 3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. surge in demand for predictive maintenance
- 3.2.2. growing emphasis on asset optimization and safety compliance
- 3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. Shortage Of Skilled Professionals
- 3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. adoption of advanced NDT techniques
Chapter 4. Global NDT Services Industry Analysis
- 4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2. Porter's 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
- 4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
- 4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
- 4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
- 4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
- 4.7. Global Pricing Analysis And Trends 2025
- 4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global NDT Services Market Size & Forecasts by Offering 2025-2035
- 5.1. Market Overview
- 5.2. Global NDT Services Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
- 5.3. Services
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 5.4. Equipment
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
Chapter 6. Global NDT Services Market Size & Forecasts by Test Method 2025-2035
- 6.1. Market Overview
- 6.2. Global NDT Services Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
- 6.3. Traditional NDT Method
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 6.4. Digital/Advanced NDT Method
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
Chapter 7. Global NDT Services Market Size & Forecasts by Vertical 2025-2035
- 7.1. Market Overview
- 7.2. Global NDT Services Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
- 7.3. Oil & Gas
- 7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 7.4. Aerospace & Defense
- 7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 7.5. Power Generation
- 7.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 7.6. Automotive & Transportation
- 7.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 7.7. Manufacturing
- 7.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.7.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 7.8. Construction
- 7.8.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.8.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
- 7.9. Others
- 7.9.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.9.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
Chapter 8. Global NDT Services Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035
- 8.1. Growth NDT Services Market, Regional Market Snapshot
- 8.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
- 8.3. North America NDT Services Market
- 8.3.1. U.S. NDT Services Market
- 8.3.1.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.3.1.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.3.1.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.3.2. Canada NDT Services Market
- 8.3.2.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.3.2.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.3.2.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4. Europe NDT Services Market
- 8.4.1. UK NDT Services Market
- 8.4.1.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.1.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.1.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.2. Germany NDT Services Market
- 8.4.2.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.2.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.2.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.3. France NDT Services Market
- 8.4.3.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.3.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.3.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.4. Spain NDT Services Market
- 8.4.4.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.4.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.4.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.5. Italy NDT Services Market
- 8.4.5.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.5.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.5.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.6. Rest of Europe NDT Services Market
- 8.4.6.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.6.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.6.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5. Asia Pacific NDT Services Market
- 8.5.1. China NDT Services Market
- 8.5.1.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.1.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.1.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.2. India NDT Services Market
- 8.5.2.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.2.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.2.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.3. Japan NDT Services Market
- 8.5.3.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.3.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.3.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.4. Australia NDT Services Market
- 8.5.4.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.4.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.4.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.5. South Korea NDT Services Market
- 8.5.5.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.5.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.5.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.6. Rest of APAC NDT Services Market
- 8.5.6.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.6.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.6.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.6. Latin America NDT Services Market
- 8.6.1. Brazil NDT Services Market
- 8.6.1.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.6.1.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.6.1.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.6.2. Mexico NDT Services Market
- 8.6.2.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.6.2.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.6.2.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7. Middle East and Africa NDT Services Market
- 8.7.1. UAE NDT Services Market
- 8.7.1.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.1.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.1.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.2. Saudi Arabia (KSA) NDT Services Market
- 8.7.2.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.2.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.2.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.3. South Africa NDT Services Market
- 8.7.3.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.3.2. Test Method breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.3.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence
- 9.1. Top Market Strategies
- 9.2. Olympus Corporation
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Key Executives
- 9.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 9.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 9.2.6. Recent Development
- 9.2.7. Market Strategies
- 9.2.8. SWOT Analysis
- 9.3. General Electric (GE Measurement & Control)
- 9.4. Mistras Group, Inc.
- 9.5. Ashtead Technology Ltd.
- 9.6. Nikon Metrology Inc.
- 9.7. Intertek Group plc
- 9.8. SGS SA
- 9.9. Bureau Veritas SA
- 9.10. Applus+ Services, S.A.
- 9.11. TUV Rheinland AG
- 9.12. Eddyfi Technologies
- 9.13. Zetec, Inc.
- 9.14. Magnaflux Corporation
- 9.15. Sonatest Ltd.
- 9.16. Element Materials Technology