Services NDT and Inspection Market worth USD 17.31 billion by 2030

The report "Services NDT and Inspection Industry by Inspection Services (Ultrasonic Inspection, Radiographic Inspection, Visual Inspection, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Advanced Eddy Current Inspection), Equipment Rental Services, Calibration Services- Global Forecast to 2030" The services NDT and inspection market is expected to grow from USD 11.41 billion in 2025 to USD 17.31 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2025 to 2030.

Inspection services segment is expected to hold the largest market share in 2025.

The services NDT and inspection market is driven by a rising emphasis on asset integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational safety across critical industries, including energy, transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Aging assets and increasing failure risks are prompting operators to adopt frequent, specialized inspection interventions and long-term service contracts. The shift toward predictive and condition-based maintenance further enhances demand, as organizations prioritize continuous monitoring, early fault detection, and data-driven maintenance planning. In addition, the growing complexity of materials, such as composites, advanced alloys, and additive-manufactured components, is increasing the need for advanced inspection expertise delivered by service providers.

The growing adoption of digital inspection solutions such as automated ultrasonic inspection, digital radiography, drones, robotics, and AI-driven analysis is creating significant opportunities. Service firms are increasingly incorporating the provision of integrated digital solutions for advanced analysis and timely reporting. The concept of remote inspection and continuous monitoring is gaining popularity with the adoption of predictive maintenance approaches by industries.

Inspection services are expected to lead the market in 2025 because they form the core operational requirement for asset owners seeking compliance, safety assurance, and uninterrupted production. Most industries rely on recurring inspection cycles, shutdown-based assessments, and routine surveillance activities that cannot be replaced by equipment alone. As inspection programs increasingly adopt advanced modalities, such as phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD), and high-resolution digital imaging, the service intensity and value delivered by inspection providers continue to rise. This reinforces inspection services as the highest revenue contributing segment within the services market.

Aerospace segment is projected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

The aerospace sector is expected to grow at the fastest rate due to stringent quality and safety regulations, increasing use of composites, and more complex geometries that require high-precision NDT services. Aircraft manufacturing, engine assembly, and MRO operations all demand frequent and sophisticated interventions, including CT scanning, advanced ultrasonic testing, and digital radiographic evaluation. Fleet expansion, rising air travel demand, and accelerated maintenance schedules further elevate inspection intensity. These factors collectively position aerospace as the most rapidly expanding end-user segment in the services NDT and inspection market.

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North America is expected to lead the market in 2025.

North America is expected to lead the services NDT and inspection market in 2025, driven by its mature industrial base, stringent regulatory frameworks, and strong emphasis on asset integrity across key sectors such as oil & gas, aerospace, power generation, and transportation. The region hosts a high concentration of aging infrastructure, including pipelines, refineries, aircraft fleets, and utility assets, which drives recurring demand for advanced inspection services and predictive maintenance programs. Additionally, North America service providers are early adopters of digital inspection technologies, robotics, automated ultrasonic systems, and data analytics platforms, further strengthening market leadership. Robust investment in aerospace manufacturing and renewable energy infrastructure continues to reinforce the region’s dominant position in the services landscape.

Key Players

Leading players in the services NDT and inspection market include SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA (SGS SA) (Switzerland), Bureau Veritas (France), Baker Hughes Company (US), Applus+ (Spain), and Intertek Group plc (UK).