Europe Hydrogen Technology Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Market (2024-2029)

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The study involved four major activities in estimating the size of the hydrogen technology TIC market. Exhaustive secondary research has been carried out to collect information on the market, the peer markets, and the parent market. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches have been employed to estimate the total market size. Market breakdown and data triangulation methods have also been used to estimate the market for segments and subsegments.

Secondary Research

Revenues of companies offering hydrogen technology TIC services have been obtained from the secondary data available through paid and unpaid sources. The revenues have also been derived by analyzing the product portfolio of key companies, and these companies have been rated according to the performance and quality of their products.

In the secondary research process, various sources have been referred to for identifying and collecting information for this study on the hydrogen technology TIC market. Secondary sources considered for this research study include government sources, corporate filings, and trade, business, and professional associations. Secondary data has been collected and analyzed to arrive at the overall market size, which has been further validated through primary research.    

Secondary research has been mainly used to obtain key information about the supply chain of hydrogen technology TIC systems to identify key players based on their products and prevailing industry trends in the hydrogen technology TIC market by processor, type, application, end-user, and region. Secondary research also helped obtain market information- and technology-oriented key developments undertaken by market players to expand their presence and increase their market share.  

Primary Research

Extensive primary research has been conducted after understanding and analyzing the current scenario of the hydrogen technology TIC market through secondary research. Several primary interviews have been conducted with the key opinion leaders from the demand and supply sides across four main regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of Europe. Approximately 25% of the primary interviews were conducted with the demand-side respondents, while approximately 75% were conducted with the supply-side respondents. The primary data has been collected through questionnaires, emails, and telephone interviews.

After interacting with industry experts, brief sessions were conducted with highly experienced independent consultants to reinforce the findings from our primary. This, along with the in-house subject matter experts’ opinions, has led us to the findings as described in the remainder of this report. The breakdown of primary respondents is as follows:

To know about the assumptions considered for the study, download the pdf brochure

Market Size Estimation

The bottom-up procedure has been employed to arrive at the overall size of the hydrogen technology TIC market.

• More than 25 companies offering testing, inspection, and certification services for hydrogen technology have been identified, and their services have been mapped based on service type, application, and region.
• The global hydrogen technology TIC market size has been derived through the data sanity method. The revenues of hydrogen technology TIC service providers have been analyzed through annual reports and press releases and summed up to derive the overall market size.
• For each company, a percentage has been assigned to the overall revenue to derive the revenues from the hydrogen technology testing, inspection, and certification segment.
• Each company's percentage has been assigned after analyzing various factors, including service offerings, geographic presence, initiatives, and recent developments/strategies adopted for growth in the hydrogen technology TIC market.
• For the CAGR, the market trend analysis of hydrogen testing, inspection, and certification was conducted by understanding the industry penetration rate and the demand for the supply of hydrogen testing, inspection, and certification services in different sectors.
• Estimates at every level were verified and validated by discussing with key opinion leaders, including CXOs, directors, operation managers, and domain experts in MarketsandMarkets.
• Various paid and unpaid information sources, such as annual reports, press releases, white papers, and databases, have been studied.

The top-down approach has been used to estimate and validate the total size of the hydrogen technology TIC market.

• The report focused on top-line investments and expenditures in the ecosystems of various industries. The hydrogen technology TIC market has been further segmented based on process, testing, type, service type, and application.
• Further information has been derived from the market revenue generated by the key hydrogen testing, inspection, and certification service providers.
• Multiple on-field discussions have been carried out with key opinion leaders from each major company involved in providing hydrogen technology TIC services.
• The geographic splits have been estimated using secondary sources based on various factors such as the number of players in a specific country, region, and major applications.

Data Triangulation

After arriving at the overall market size-using the market size estimation processes as explained above-the market has been split into several segments and subsegments. To complete the entire market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment, data triangulation and market breakdown procedures have been employed, wherever applicable. The data has been triangulated by studying various factors and trends from the demand and supply sides in the hydrogen technology TIC market.

Market Definition

The hydrogen technology testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market focuses on ensuring the safety, performance, and efficiency of various aspects of the hydrogen value chain. This market encompasses the testing, inspection, and certification of hydrogen technology components related to generation, storage, and transportation. In terms of hydrogen technology, the focus is on evaluating the processes involved in generating hydrogen, such as electrolysis and steam methane reforming, to assess efficiency and environmental impact. Storage methods like compressed gas, liquefied hydrogen, and chemical carriers are tested for effectiveness and safety. Transportation methods, including pipelines, trucks, and ships, undergo testing to ensure safety, efficiency, and infrastructure integrity. The services provided in this market, including testing, inspection, and certification, are crucial for maintaining the safe and reliable operation of hydrogen technologies. Testing involves assessing equipment performance and safety through various tests, while inspection visually identifies defects or hazards. Certification verifies compliance with safety and performance standards set by regulatory bodies, offering assurance to operators and the public. This market serves a range of stakeholders in the hydrogen industry, including equipment manufacturers, developers, project owners, and regulatory bodies. By ensuring that hydrogen technologies meet stringent safety and performance standards, the hydrogen technology TIC Market plays a pivotal role in promoting the safe and sustainable growth of the hydrogen economy.

Key Stakeholders

• Raw material and testing equipment suppliers
• Research organizations
• Technology standards organizations, forums, alliances, and associations
• Technology investors
• Analysts and strategic business planners
• Government bodies, venture capitalists, and private equity firms
• Manufacturers of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVS)
•  Government organizations
•  Owners of hydrogen charging stations
•  Developers and operators of hydrogen fuel pumps
•  Manufacturers and suppliers of hydrogen generation equipment
•  Developers of hydrogen generation infrastructure
•  Institutional investors
•  Merchant hydrogen producers
•  Methanol producers
•  Refinery operators

Report Objectives

• To define, describe, segment, and forecast the hydrogen technology TIC market, process, service type, testing type, and application, in terms of value
• To describe and forecast the market for various segments, with respect to four main regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW), in terms of value
• To forecast and compare the market size of pre-recession with that of the post-recession at the regional level
• To provide detailed information regarding drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the growth of the hydrogen technology TIC market
• To provide a detailed overview of the hydrogen technology TIC market’s supply chain, along with the ecosystem, technology trends, use cases, regulatory environment, and porter’s five forces analysis for the market
• To analyze industry trends, pricing data, patents and innovations, and trade data (export and import data) related to the hydrogen technology TIC.
• To strategically analyze the micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the total market
• To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their market share and core competencies2
• To analyze opportunities for stakeholders and provide a detailed competitive landscape of the market
• To analyze competitive developments, such as product launches/developments, collaborations, partnerships, acquisitions, and research & development (R&D) activities, carried out by players in the hydrogen technology TIC market
• To profile key players in the hydrogen technology TIC market and comprehensively analyze their market ranking based on their revenue, market share, and core competencies

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:

• Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players based on various blocks of the supply chain