European NDT and Inspection Market

The research study involved four major activities in estimating the size of the European 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 European 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 European 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.

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 European NDT and Inspection Market and other dependent submarkets. The research methodology used to estimate the market sizes includes the following:

• Identifying stakeholders in the European 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
• 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)
• Studying trends of NDT adoption across sectors such as manufacturing, oil & gas, aerospace, automotive, power, and public infrastructure
• 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
• 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
• 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

Data Triangulation

After arriving at the overall market size by the market size estimation process explained in the earlier section, the overall European 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

• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• NDT Equipment Distributors and Suppliers
• Suppliers of Accessories and Consumables for NDT Equipment
• Providers of NDT and Inspection Services
• Research Organizations, Testing Laboratories, and Consulting Firms
• Government Bodies, Regulatory Authorities, and Policymakers
• Industry Associations, Standards Bodies, and Alliances (e.g., ASNT
• Venture Capitalists and Private Equity Firms

Report Objectives

• To define, describe, segment, and forecast the size of the European NDT and Inspection Market, by technique, service, vertical, and region, in terms of value
• To describe the European NDT and Inspection Market based on application
• To forecast the market size for the technique segmentation for ultrasonic testing (UT) equipment, in terms of volume
• 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
• To offer detailed information on drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the market growth
• To provide a detailed overview of the European NDT and Inspection Market value chain
• To strategically analyze the micromarkets concerning individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
• 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
• To analyze opportunities for various stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the market
• 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
• To analyze competitive developments such as product/service launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations, acquisitions, and investments carried out by players in the European 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:

• Country-wise breakdown for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World

Company Information:

• Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five)