Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Market Research Report Information by Service Type (Conventional Non-Destructive Testing (Visual Testing, Dye Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Inspection Testing, Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Positive Material Identification (PMI), Radiographic Testing, Eddy Current Testing, Leak Testing (LT), Others) and Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing, Computed/Digital Radiography, Infrared Thermography, Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM), Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT)

Global Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Market Overview

The Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Market was valued at USD 18.87 Billion in 2024. The Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Market industry is projected to grow from USD 20.13 Billion in 2025 to USD 47.30 Billion by 2035, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% during the forecast period (2025-2035).

The increasing emphasis on quality assurance and stringent regulatory mandates and growing focus on asset integrity are driving the growth of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Market.

Two core elements are involved in effective QA: qualifications of competent NDT operators and management oversight. Quality results from competent operators but also results from proactive management conducting a QMS that rules over NDT activities. For example, a QMS should encourage regular evaluations of pending quality incidents as well as the proper pursuit of established procedures and standards. There can be dangerous consequences of poor QA-like accidents and loss of finances, emphasizing the importance of a robust QA approach. As such risks are surfacing in industries, the demand for high-quality NDT services is turning high, compelling continuous improvement of QA practices with the view of more efficient and safe operation in the market.

As per the Analyst at MRFR, the critical roles NDT services play in the assurance of industrial products' safety and reliability make the increasing emphasis on Quality Assurance in the services market a result. With increasing technological sophistication and the advancement of industries, the need for powerful Quality Assurance frameworks to prevent costly failures and maintain strict compliance with stratospheric standards for quality is growing more acute.

FIGURE 1: NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) SERVICES MARKET VALUE (2019-2035) USD BILLION

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Market Opportunity

TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN NDT TECHNIQUES 

The technology advancement in the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services market offers tremendous scope for growth and innovation. Robotics, artificial intelligence, and sophisticated imaging techniques are transforming the NDT landscape to achieve greater accuracy, efficiency, and safety in inspection. Robotics has been one of the most revolutionary elements as it has allowed inspection in pipeline systems and nuclear facilities while keeping the error and risk caused by humans at bay. Drones allow for remote visual inspections and offer high-resolution data from difficult-to-reach locations, which enhances inspection quality. 

AI further revamps the industry with the adoption of automated defect recognition systems analysing enormous datasets to quickly identify and more accurately pinpoint structural issues. The integration of AI in the inspection process also helps improve decision-making ability with the application of advanced analytics of data. In addition, state-of-the-art imaging technologies such as computed tomography and phased-array ultrasonics provide high-resolution imaging of material integrity, hence comprehensive assessment. The move toward the integration of these technologies into holistic systems is promising as it enables data fusion from various sources, hence understanding the asset conditions holistically. 

As the NDT market welcomes these innovations, companies can upscale their operational capabilities, minimize costs, and enhance safety standards. But these opportunities will only be realized fully if the workforce continually trains and upskills to be in a position where professionals can utilize the sophisticated tools in a meaningful manner. Therefore, the advancement of NDT technologies places companies in an advantageous position to respond to demands for increased reliability and safety and encourages an innovative culture that might spur the industry into a promising future.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Market Segment Insights

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services System by Service Type Insights

Based on Service Type, this segment includes Conventional Non-Destructive Testing (Visual Testing, Dye Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Inspection Testing, Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Positive Material Identification (PMI), Radiographic Testing, Eddy Current Testing, Leak Testing (LT), Others) and Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing, Computed/Digital Radiography, Infrared Thermography, Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM), Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT), Acoustic Emission Testing (AET), Low Frequency Eddy Current Testing (LFET), Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC), Others). The Conventional Non-Destructive Testing segment dominated the global market in 2024, while the Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (Computed/Digital Radiography) is projected to be the fastest–growing segment during the forecast period. 

Conventional Non-Destructive Testing consists of traditional practices that serve to assess material and structural integrity without causing destruction. This includes ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, magnetic particle testing, and dye penetrant testing among others. Conventional NDT is common in aerospace and manufacturing industries among others, aimed at detecting defects, measuring thickness, and determining properties of a material. Conventional NDT is valued for its reliability and proven effectiveness, though it often requires skilled technicians and can be time-consuming. As technology evolves, these methods are increasingly integrated with modern techniques to enhance accuracy and efficiency in inspections.

FIGURE 2: NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) SERVICES MARKET SHARE BY SERVICE TYPE 2024 AND 2035 (USD BILLION)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services System by Vertical Insights

Based on Vertical, this segment includes Construction, Pharmaceuticals, Entertainment, Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Automotive, Papermills, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Biomedical and Medical Devices, Others. The Aerospace segment dominated the global market in 2024, while the Automotive segment is projected to be the fastest–growing segment during the forecast period. The aerospace industry relies on NDT to ensure that aircraft components and structures are safe and reliable. 

Advanced techniques such as eddy current testing and phased array ultrasonic testing are employed to detect surface and subsurface defects in critical parts. Regular NDT inspections are essential for compliance with stringent regulatory standards and for maintaining the airworthiness of aircraft. Through proper implementation of strong NDT practices, aerospace manufacturers and operators can improve safety, decrease the total cost of maintenance, and extend the aircraft's life cycle towards optimum efficiency and reliability in aviation.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services System Regional Insights

Based on the Region, the global Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services are segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa and South America. Major demand factors driving the North America market are the increasing emphasis on quality assurance and stringent regulatory mandates and growing focus on asset integrity. The Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services market is particularly growing in North America due to the strong industrial base, safety standards, and technological development.

 The aerospace, oil and gas industries, automotive, and infrastructural industries are among those that are shifting towards the use of NDT practices, methods in their production processes. Industry regulating bodies such as the ASME and the FAA set stringent standards requiring extensive testing, especially in areas where faults could lead to adverse outcomes. For instance, the aerospace industry has Boeing and Lockheed Martin companies that use sophisticated NDT services to ensure structural reliability of their aircraft parts.

FIGURE 3: GLOBAL NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) SERVICES VALUE BY REGION 2024 AND 2035 (USD BILLION)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Further, the countries considered in the scope of the Application Tracking System Market are the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, GCC Countries, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina and others.

Global Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Many global, regional, and local vendors characterize the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Market. The market is highly competitive, with all the players competing to gain market share. Intense competition, rapid advances in technology, frequent changes in government policies, and environmental regulations are key factors that confront market growth. The vendors compete based on cost, product quality, reliability, and government regulations. Vendors must provide cost-efficient, high-quality products to survive and succeed in an intensely competitive market.

The major competitors in the market are Eddyfi Technologies, Intertek, Acuren, MISTRAS Group, Evident (Olympus), Ashtead Technology, Bureau Veritas, TUV Rheinland, Superior Joining Technologies, Inc., Pure Prime Solutions, Innovative NDT Services Pvt. Ltd., TÜV SÜD, TWI Ltd., Challenge Testing Inc., RNDT, Inc. are among others. The Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Market is a consolidated market due to increasing competition, acquisitions, mergers and other strategic market developments and decisions to improve operational effectiveness.

Key Companies in the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Market include

• Eddyfi Technologies


• Intertek


• Acuren


• MISTRAS Group


• Evident (Olympus)


• Ashtead Technology


• Bureau Veritas


• TUV Rheinland


• Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.


• Pure Prime Solutions


• Innovative NDT Services Pvt. Ltd.


• TÜV SÜD


• TWI Ltd.


• Challenge Testing Inc.


• RNDT, Inc.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Industry Developments

March 2024: Evident announced significant advancements in operability and versatility with its field-proven phased array inspection solutions, the MapROVER and SteerROVER scanners. To help resolve on-site challenges, these scanners offer new capabilities that ease weld and corrosion inspections of hard-to-reach areas and high-temperature surfaces of pipes, large tanks and pressure vessels.

October 2023: Eddyfi Technologies announced a significant expansion of its capabilities with the integration of Sensor Network, Inc. (SNI). This strategic acquisition has transformed Eddyfi Technologies into the comprehensive one-stop destination for all things related to phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT).

November 2023: Intertek announced its partnership with Emitech Group, the French independent testing and engineering specialist. This strategic alliance brings market-leading facilities and expanded coverage to Emitech Group and Intertek’s European customers.

December 2023: Voliro announced its recent partnership with the largest Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection service providers in the United States: Acuren, MISTRAS, and now TEAM, the newest addition. This strategic relationship is a key milestone for Voliro since it strengthens its position in the industry and highlights the need for creative solutions in NDT inspections.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Market Segmentation:

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services by Service Type Outlook

• Conventional Non-Destructive Testing
  
  
  
  • Visual Testing
  
  
  • Dye Penetrant Testing
  
  
  • Magnetic Particle Inspection Testing
  
  
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  
  
  • Positive Material Identification (PMI)
  
  
  • Radiographic Testing
  
  
  • Eddy Current Testing
  
  
  • Leak Testing (LT)
  
  
  • Others
  
  
  
  


• Advanced Non-Destructive Testing
  
  
  
  • Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
  
  
  • Computed/Digital Radiography
  
  
  • Infrared Thermography
  
  
  • Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM)
  
  
  • Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT)
  
  
  • Acoustic Emission Testing (AET)
  
  
  • Low Frequency Eddy Current Testing (LFET)
  
  
  • Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC)
  
  
  • Others
  
  
  
  

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services by Vertical Outlook

• Construction


• Pharmaceuticals


• Entertainment


• Power Generation


• Oil And Gas


• Aerospace


• Automotive


• Papermills


• Manufacturing


• Chemicals


• Biomedical and Medical Devices


• Others

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  • Mexico
  
  
  
  


• Europe
  
  
  
  • The UK
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • Benelux
  
  
  • Nordics
  
  
  • Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  


• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Taiwan
  
  
  • Singapore
  
  
  • Malaysia
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  


• Middle East & Africa
  
  
  
  • GCC Countries
  
  
  • South Africa
  
  
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa
  
  
  
  


• South America
  
  
  
  • Brazil
  
  
  • Argentina
  
  
  • Rest of South America
  
  
  
  

Report Attribute/Metric	Details
Market Size 2024	USD 18.87 Billion
Market Size 2025	USD 20.13 Billion
Market Size 2035	USD 47.30 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)	8.7% (2025-2035)
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025-2035
Historical Data	2019-2023
Forecast Units	Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered	By Service Type, By Vertical
Geographies Covered	North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South America
Countries Covered	The US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, GCC Countries, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina
Key Companies Profiled	Eddyfi Technologies, Intertek, Acuren, MISTRAS Group, Evident (Olympus), Ashtead Technology, Bureau Veritas, TUV Rheinland, Superior Joining Technologies, Inc., Pure Prime Solutions, Innovative NDT Services Pvt. Ltd., TÜV SÜD, TWI Ltd., Challenge Testing Inc., RNDT, Inc.
Key Market Opportunities	Technological advancements in NDT techniques, Rising adoption in emerging economies, Expansion into new applications and industries
Key Market Dynamics	The increasing emphasis on quality assurance, Stringent regulatory mandates, Growing focus on asset integrity