The global non-destructive testing market size was valued at USD 20,019.5 million in 2023 and is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% from 2023 to 2030. The growing manufacturing activities across the developing and the developed nations is estimated to drive the market over the forecast period. Furthermore, the increasing technological innovations pace have enable the development of advanced non-destructive testing processes with improved & precise safety & fault detection. Furthermore, increasing awareness amongst the manufacturers regarding the use of Non-destructive Testing (NDT) is expected to improve the penetration of NDT techniques in the coming years.

The utilization of NDT techniques in projects allows for quicker completion due to the detection of faults in complex areas and irregular surfaces. This reduction in the possibility of failures is expected to drive the demand for non-destructive testing in the coming years. Additionally, the ease of operating and efficiency in fault detection provided by ultrasonic equipment, compared to other NDT equipment, is a significant factor contributing to the increasing adoption of the ultrasonic test method. Moreover, advancements in ultrasonic technology anticipated within the next eight years are likely to further boost the adoption of this testing procedure due to its simplicity.

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Non-destructive Testing Market Segments Highlights:

  • The services segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 75% in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant over the forecast period.
  • The equipment segment is expected to experience steady growth throughout the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to technological advancements, which have resulted in the availability of state-of-the-art equipment variants.
  • The non-destructive testing methods include traditional NDT methods and digital/advanced NDT methods. The traditional test method segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 80% in 2022.
  • Within the digital/advanced NDT method segment, the phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) segment accounted for a significant share of 20.0% in 2023.
  • The manufacturing vertical segment dominated the NDT market and accounted for the largest revenue share of more than 22% in 2022. The growth is attributed due to ever-increasing volume of manufacturing across the globe.
  • The oil & gas vertical is further sub segmented into Upstream, Midstream, & Downstream. The downstream activities in the oil & gas industry include refining petroleum products to produce end products, such as gasoline and kerosene.
  • The power generation segment comprises numerous industries such as power grids and hydroelectric power plants. The segment is expected to witness healthy growth over the forecast period with a CAGR of more than 8.6%.
  • North America emerged as the dominant segment in 2022 with a revenue share exceeding 36%. This is due to there is widespread acceptance of NDT techniques in various applications, the presence of a proficient workforce, and the presence of multiple non-destructive testing training institutes in the region.
  • In Asia Pacific, the market is expected to witness a CAGR of more than 9.3% over the forecast period. This growth is ascribed to an increase in manufacturing, construction, and power generation activities in the region.
  • Furthermore, Middle East, due to the significant presence of the oil and gas industry is expected to be a potential market for NDT techniques.

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Non-destructive Testing Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global non-destructive testing market based on offering, test methods, vertical, and region:

Non-destructive Testing Offering Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2017 - 2030)

  • Services
    • Inspection Services
    • Support and Maintenance Services
    • Training Services
    • Others
  • Equipment

Non-destructive Testing Test Methods Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2017 - 2030)

  • Traditional NDT Method
    • Visual Testing
    • Magnetic Particle Testing
    • Liquid Penetrant Testing
    • Eddy Current Testing
    • Ultrasonic Testing
    • Radiographic Testing
  • Digital Radiography (DR)
    • Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)
    • Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC)
    • Time-Of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD)
    • Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM)
    • Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT)

Non-destructive Testing Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2017 - 2030)

  • Oil & Gas
    • Upstream
    • Midstream
    • Downstream
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Power Generation
  • Others

Non-destructive Testing Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)

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