European NDT and Inspection Market

The European NDT and inspection market is projected to reach USD 4.80 billion by 2030 from USD 3.48 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2025 to 2030. The European NDT and inspection market is mainly driven by strict regulatory requirements and a strong focus on operational safety. The need to maintain long-term asset integrity in manufacturing, energy, transportation, and process industries further supports market growth. Europe's role as a center for global and regional NDT technology providers boosts adoption, as local OEMs and service companies regularly invest in product innovation, certification standards, and automation capabilities. This mix of regulatory pressure and technological progress strengthens the region's leadership in inspection solutions. The aging infrastructure, along with increased investment in modernization and renewable energy projects, increases the demand for advanced inspection solutions. Moreover, the rapid integration of automation, digital inspection platforms, and data analytics enables higher inspection frequency, better accuracy, and less downtime. This makes NDT & inspection a crucial part of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies across the region.

Major players in the European NDT and inspection market include SGS SA (Switzerland), Bureau Veritas (France), Baker Hughes Company (US), Applus+ (Spain), and Intertek Group plc (UK). Product launches, partnerships, expansions, and acquisitions are key strategies that companies use to grow market share, improve product offerings, and increase their presence in the European NDT and inspection market.

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For example, in November 2025, Intertek Group plc opened a new Caleb Brett laboratory in Naples, Italy. This facility improves its testing and inspection capabilities for crude oil, refined fuels, and biofuels. This expansion boosts Intertek's presence in Southern Europe and supports growth in both conventional and renewable energy markets.

SGS SA (Switzerland)

SGS SA has a leading and commanding position in the European NDT and inspection ecosystem with its extensive network of laboratories, service centers, and field teams that span the region. The strengths of the company include broad technical competence, methodologies accredited by industries, and the ability to deliver conventional and advanced NDT services on a large scale. The company is recognized for its ability to support complex inspection programs using its digital platforms, remote inspection capabilities, and robust quality systems, ensuring consistency and adherence to regulations. Longstanding relationships with industrial, energy, and transportation clients in Europe, along with the ability to integrate inspection with certification and conformity assessment, further enhance its competitiveness. Overall, these attributes position it as a preferred partner for operators seeking reliable, high-quality inspection services that align with the demanding safety and compliance environment.

Bureau Veritas (France)

Bureau Veritas holds a prominent position in the European NDT and inspection services industry with its expertise in regulatory compliance, risk-based inspection, and asset integrity management. Services offered by Bureau Veritas include various NDT methods, digital inspection solutions, structural health inspections, and life cycle assessment. This enables Bureau Veritas with the benefit of catering to diverse industry sectors such as manufacturing, energy, marine, utilities, and infrastructure. They also have a widespread presence and a robust network of experts with knowledge of the European standards and certification processes.

The company is also continuously investing in digital transformation. This includes data analytics, digital inspection, and digital twin solutions. The solutions enhance decision-making capabilities and help reduce downtimes and maintenance activities by increasing efficiency.

Market Ranking

The European NDT and inspection market is dominated by established global service providers. SGS SA, Bureau Veritas, Baker Hughes, Applus+, and Intertek. These players have emerged as key providers due to their comprehensive service portfolios and demonstrated capability for large-scale integrity, compliance, and maintenance programs utilizing advanced inspection technologies for industrial customers in Europe. Differentiation in this market is enabled by factors, including digital inspection platforms, sectoral regulatory expertise, geographic penetration into critical European industrial hubs, and the ability to provide integrated solutions that combine inspection, condition monitoring, and risk-based assessment. This competitive landscape favors continued innovation, further investment in automation and data-driven services, and entry into emerging sectors such as renewable energy, hydrogen infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.

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