The research study involved four major activities in estimating the size of the NDT and inspection market. Exhaustive secondary research has been done to collect important information about the market and peer markets. The next step has been to validate these findings and assumptions and size them with the help of primary research with industry experts across the value chain. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate the market size. Post which the market breakdown and data triangulation have been adopted to estimate the market sizes of segments and sub-segments.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various secondary sources were referred to identify and collect information required for this study. The secondary sources include annual reports, press releases, investor presentations of companies, white papers, and articles from recognized authors. Secondary research has been mainly done to obtain key information about the market’s value chain, the pool of key market players, market segmentation according to industry trends, regional outlook, and developments from both market and technology perspectives.
The NDT and inspection market report estimates the global market size using both the top-down and bottom-up approaches, along with several other dependent submarkets. The major players in the market were identified using extensive secondary research, and their presence in the market was determined using secondary and primary research. All the percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
Primary Research
Extensive primary research has been conducted after understanding the NDT and inspection market scenario through secondary research. Several primary interviews have been conducted with key opinion leaders from demand- and supply-side vendors across four major regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Approximately 25% of the primary interviews have been conducted with the demand-side vendors and 75% with the supply-side vendors. Primary data has been collected mainly through telephonic interviews, which consist of 80% of the total primary interviews; questionnaires and emails have also been used to collect the data.
After successful interaction with industry experts, brief sessions were conducted with highly experienced independent consultants to reinforce the findings of our primary research. This, along with the in-house subject matter experts’ opinions, has led us to the findings as described in the report.
Note: “Others” includes sales, marketing, and product managers
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Market Size Estimation
In the market engineering process, top-down and bottom-up approaches and data triangulation methods have been used to estimate and validate the size of the NDT and inspection market and other dependent submarkets. The research methodology used to estimate the market sizes includes the following:
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Identifying stakeholders in the NDT and inspection market, including regulatory bodies (e.g., ASME, ISO, API), certification agencies, industry associations, consulting firms, equipment manufacturers, service providers, and end users across industries such as oil & gas, aerospace, automotive, power, and public infrastructure
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Analyzing major providers of NDT equipment and services and their key offerings, including ultrasonic testing (UT), radiographic testing (RT), eddy-current testing (ECT), magnetic particle testing (MPT), liquid penetrant testing (LPT), acoustic emission testing (AET), visual inspection systems, and other emerging techniques (e.g., terahertz imaging and near-infrared spectroscopy)
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Studying trends of NDT adoption across sectors such as manufacturing, oil & gas, aerospace, automotive, power, and public infrastructure
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Tracking recent market developments, including regulatory updates, technology advancements (e.g., AI- and IoT-integrated inspection platforms, robotic and drone-based inspection systems), product innovations, facility expansions, and mergers & acquisitions by key players to forecast market size and emerging opportunities
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Conducting multiple discussions with key opinion leaders, including equipment OEMs, service providers, quality assurance consultants, and regulatory auditors to understand real-time adoption trends, technical challenges, and the rising focus on predictive maintenance, automation, and data-driven inspection strategies
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Validating market estimates through in-depth consultations with industry experts—ranging from R&D heads of leading NDT equipment manufacturers to asset integrity managers and technical advisors—and aligning insights with domain specialists at MarketsandMarkets for accurate and reliable market projections
NDT and Inspection Market : Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size by the market size estimation process explained in the earlier section, the overall NDT and inspection market has been divided into several segments and subsegments. The data triangulation and market breakdown procedures have been used to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments, wherever applicable. The data has been triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply-side perspectives. Along with data triangulation and market breakdown, the market has been validated through top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Market Definition
The non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection market comprises technologies and services used to assess the quality, integrity, and performance of materials or structures without causing damage. NDT techniques, such as ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy-current, visual, and magnetic particle testing, enable flaw detection, stress analysis, and material characterization across critical applications. Inspection, including both visual and instrument-based methods, ensures compliance with quality standards, specifications, and regulations. NDT and inspection are essential for ensuring operational safety, product reliability, and process efficiency across industries such as aerospace, manufacturing, oil & gas, automotive, and power. The market is evolving with digital advancements, such as AI, IoT, robotics, and cloud-based platforms, for real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
Key Stakeholders
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Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
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NDT Equipment Distributors and Suppliers
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Suppliers of Accessories and Consumables for NDT Equipment
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Providers of NDT and Inspection Services
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Research Organizations, Testing Laboratories, and Consulting Firms
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Government Bodies, Regulatory Authorities, and Policymakers
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Industry Associations, Standards Bodies, and Alliances (e.g., ASNT
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Venture Capitalists and Private Equity Firms
Report Objectives
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To define, describe, segment, and forecast the size of the NDT and inspection market, by technique, service, vertical, and region, in terms of value
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To describe the NDT and inspection market based on application
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To forecast the market size for the technique segmentation for ultrasonic testing (UT) equipment, in terms of volume
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To forecast the size of various segments of the market in four regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Rest of the World (RoW), in terms of value
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To offer detailed information on drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the market growth
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To provide a detailed overview of the NDT and inspection market value chain
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To strategically analyze the micromarkets concerning individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
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To study the impact of AI/Gen AI and the 2025 US tariff on the market under study, along with the macroeconomic outlook for each region
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To analyze opportunities for various stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the market
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To benchmark the key players and analyze their market position in terms of revenue, market share, and core competencies2, and a detailed competitive landscape for the market leaders
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To analyze competitive developments such as product/service launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations, acquisitions, and investments carried out by players in the NDT and inspection market
Available Customizations:
With the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations according to the specific requirements of companies. The following customization options are available for the report:
Country-wise Information:
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Country-wise breakdown for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World
Company Information:
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Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five)
Daniil
Jan, 2017
I am really interested on NDT, so can you provide me the general information about it and also a market research on NDT in Spain if that is possible..
Dennis
May, 2013
I am interested in the following sections of the report - Gamma Radiography Equipment and Isotopes for Industrial Radiography Inspection. Digital Imaging in Industrial Radiography for CR and DR..
Calum
Aug, 2019
After reviewing several different market research reports, MarketsandMarkets have concluded that the NDT market is much lower than other research institutions by up to 50%. I was wondering if you could highlight why this may be? .
David
Jun, 2016
Could you give me a sample of pages, inspection (page 82 onwards)? It would be very helpful in making a decision on whether to buy..
Tania
Jun, 2019
I am looking for information to support an NDT Inspection Services client in making strategic growth decisions..
Mustafa
Jun, 2019
We need the details of 2019 to 2024 market of Turkey about Advanced NDT methods and conventional NDT methods..
j
May, 2019
This is not a typical area for us, just trying to get a high level understanding of what industrial radiography (only) looks like at the global level. .
clara
Feb, 2016
Can I get more information related to NDT Market, identify top player US and international players, pricing analysis, market share?.
rohit
Feb, 2019
I want to start my business in NDT market. Do you have any discounts for start-ups?.
JAS
May, 2019
I am looking to tap into the NDT rental equipment market in Malaysia but not limited to the Asia region. Any help in the current market information would be great..
Faisal
Dec, 2014
I was wondering if this report could be reorganized or customized to fit the NDT trends in Saudi Arabia. We are interested to learn about the demand in terms of industry, techniques, growth, competition, etc. .
Komal
Nov, 2017
I am interested in the following - 1. market share of UAE alone, 2.market share of NDT companies within UAE. 3. Market share for NDT equipment 4. Market share of NDT services. .
Ahmed
Apr, 2016
Could you please provide data related to the prices of the following equipment; AC Yoke, UT wall thickness, UT Shear wave, Flux inspection equipment & Eddy Current..
Patrick
Dec, 2014
Request a Complimentary Copy of the NDT Report Insights, Key Findings, Drivers, Trends, Program Sources, and Methodology. .
Kiran
Jun, 2019
We are a start up in Kenya for NDT solutions and want to do aerospace and industrial testing. Our scope is east and central Africa, please send us some date..
Kiran
Jun, 2019
We are a start up in Kenya for NDT solutions and want to do aerospace and industrial testing. Our scope is east and central Africa, please send us some date..
Ralf
Jun, 2014
Do you provide any discount for visual inspection Technology only? Details available for visual inspection e.g. video scopes..
Fumi
Feb, 2016
We are a sales agent in Japan. Now we are asked by one of our customers in Japan for quote for the NDT market report (Single User License). If we help the customer to purchase the report, could you give us quote for it, please ? The customer has difficulty to pay directly to foreign companies, therefore, they ask us to obtain the item on behalf of them. As for payment, we will pay by our corporate credit card or remit by wire transfer into your bank account in advance. When we place an order, we will send you a PO by fax if required..
Carlos
Aug, 2016
We are interested in your report on Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection Market by Technique (Visual Testing, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Radiographic, Acoustic Emission, Terahertz Imaging), Service, Vertical, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2022 .
Rajeev
May, 2019
Please share the PDF file of NDT market for us to evaluate the suitable technology..
alexandros
Jan, 2015
I am interested in the following - Non-Destructive Testing Equipment & Services Market by Contact Methods (Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Electromagnetic, Liquid Penetrant), Non-Contact (Radiography, Thermography, Visual Testing), Services (Inspection, Rental, Training, Consultation).
AURORA
Dec, 2017
I am interested in the following - Pulse Reflectometry Technology, Acoustic Pulse Recognition (APR), global market analysis, current trends and future growth potential. NDT tech applications in new sectors, cross-industry applications, and potential revenues..
Ann
Nov, 2016
Our focus is on most granular data available. Ideally view on supplier landscape (competitive research) in Power gen. Focus on wind, nuclear, gas… Can you provide a free sample of the report?.
Sharon
Nov, 2019
We are looking for testing service market size of "corrosion" vs. "welding/construction" as % of NDT market in North America. Do you have this type of breakdown?.
Olawale
Nov, 2019
Kindly assist with a copy of Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection Market by Technique (Visual Testing, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Radiographic, Acoustic Emission), Method, Service, Vertical, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2023.
KIM
Oct, 2019
I'd like to have some information which is NDT inspection market size. Especially, I want to know RT(Radiographic testing) application market information..
Lee
Sep, 2019
We would like to know NDT market situation in Kazakhstan. Specifically we would like to know NDT market information of NDT flat panel detector in Kazakhstan. .
Telmo
Sep, 2019
What all have you covered under NDT by technique section? Can you provide more details?.
Walid
Sep, 2018
I'm interested in the following sections: Visual Testing, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Radiographic, Acoustic Emission.
Ruben
Aug, 2016
I am preparing a business plan, and want to know the movement or the world market for my business and NDT market..
Dean
Aug, 2016
I am interested in the applications part of NDT market. Do you provide only that section?.
Laurence
Aug, 2018
Our focus is on Eddy current NDT primarily. Can we get a pdf brochure of the NDT report?.
Matt
Jul, 2019
I'm looking to better understand the size and structure of the NDT market and would appreciate a sample of this report before committing to the full report..
Volker
Jul, 2016
We are looking for some information on Market by Non-Contact (Radiography, Thermography, Visual Testing), Services (Inspection, Rental, Training, Consultation), Application & Geography - Analysis & Global Forecast to 2013 - 2020.
SAGAR
Jun, 2018
I am looking for cheaper solutions for NDT equipment and accessories, list of manufacturers in India and NDT work force solutions..
RIVELINO
Jun, 2017
I am interested in your NDT report. I see that it is a worldwide report but the point it is that I am only interested of Mexico which I am located. Does it include the customers list directory per industry as well? Is it possible to buy only the Mexico section of your report? In case of positive, could you please let me know the cost?.
Humphrey
Jun, 2019
I am working on SAM for NDT & Inspection in Sub-Sahara Africa and looking for material to help my forecast..
Robert
May, 2015
I would like to better understand the services analysis to assure this product is appropriate for our use..
peter
Apr, 2015
I am interested in the phase array method, eddy current testing method and a whole overview of the NDT services..
surendran
Apr, 2018
Can I get more information about Pulsed eddy current, ACFM, In-Line inspection, Robotic online tank inspection, Infrared thermography?.
Wilson
Apr, 2017
I am looking for information about the NDT application and their automatization. Investment impact and cost-benefit are my focus point..
Nick
Apr, 2019
Looking for the biggest companies by market share for both Germany and Europe would be helpful. Also the market volumes of both Regions in total and for each technological category (Ultrasonic testing, eddy current,..).
Marc
Apr, 2016
Specifically want examples of sales figures of penetrant testing equipment world wide, Europe & UK 2014 on wards .
Spencer
Feb, 2017
I am a student doing an industry report project on the NDT industry. Access to this report would help me understand and gain more knowledge on this industry..
John
Jan, 2015
I am interested in understanding the NDT market size in dollar value for each country in Asia. If this information is sufficient we may consider buying the entire document to assist with expansion planning. .
sreelal
Jan, 2019
Looking forward for Visual Inspection Standards evolution in Gas Turbine Industry and Additive Mfg. inspection for the same..