The global environment testing, inspection, and certification market size was valued at USD 17873.84 million in 2022 and is likely to reach a valuation of USD 19,035.60 million in 2023. Furthermore, with rising environmental concerns across the world, the overall demand for environment testing, inspection, and certification is projected to increase at 6.5% CAGR between 2023 and 2033, totaling around USD 33,551.7 million by 2033.
Globally, greater natural resource management, eco-friendly fiscal policies, eco-friendly marketplaces, and efficient waste management programs are required to ensure sustainable growth. In order to regulate healthy ecosystems and control air, water, and soil pollution, numerous national and international governments are creating regulatory regulations.
Due to the increased rules and standards set by governments, it is projected that the market for environment testing, inspection, and certification is likely to grow at a robust pace over the next ten years.
Similarly, growing consumer awareness about the quality of products due to deterioration of resources such as water and soil continues to foster the market growth for services such as environmental testing, inspection, and certification.
Businesses now market goods with government-certified labels stating that they are both ecologically friendly and have a minimal effect on end users' health. There is a growing need to prevent environmental harm, minimize operational errors, and preserve the environmental effect.
The need for machine lubrication and maintenance is rising faster than supply due to rising production and manufacturing activity across several industries. Oil testing and inspection aid in preventing equipment failures, which helps firms from suffering significant financial losses.
A constant rise in testing and inspection services, particularly in the manufacturing sector, is driven due to maintenance and repair services across several geographies.
Currently, the environment testing, inspection, and certification market holds about ~7-9% of the global TCI (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) market.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Environment Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 6.5% |
| Environment Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Size (2023) | USD 19,035.60 million |
| Environment Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Size (2033) | USD 33,551.7 million |
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Energy-intensive production methods are reducing the ability of natural resources by degrading local environments, ultimately contributing to global climate change. To control the degradation of natural resources such as fossil fuels, soil, and air, governments are imposing stringent regulations on products and their manufacturing processes.
In order to ensure the safe execution of the products, manufacturers and leading companies are focusing on complying with the stringent regulations and standards set by the government. This continues to push the demand for environment testing, inspection, and certification during the forecast period.
Increasing Demand for Soil Inspection to Supplement the Market Growth
Due to growing awareness of sustainable and healthy lifestyles, consumers are expecting high-quality agricultural products. The demand for organic and high-quality agricultural goods has also been boosted due to the COVID epidemic.
Continuous usage of soil often results in a decrease in the quality and characteristics of the soil as well as the crops. To address this issue and add particular agrochemicals to the soil, various testing and inspection services are being adopted.
Manufacturers are concentrating on soil testing and inspection, which is predicted to boost the market, as manufacturing and import-export of goods are increasing in several countries. Soil testing is estimated to hold a share of about 15.3% in 2022. The service providers have chosen to test their products internationally due to the growing necessity to ensure product safety and high quality.
The global environment testing, inspection, and certification sector expands at a CAGR of 4.3% between 2018 and 2022. However, with the rising need for improving the quality of products as well as to comply with the stringent government regulations, the overall market is expected to surge at a robust CAGR of 6.5% between 2023 and 2033.
Demand for infrastructure development in the residential and commercial construction sectors has increased as a result of urbanization and population growth. This in turn is creating opportunities for the environmental testing, inspection, and certification sector. For instance, manufacturers are requesting high-quality tested, and certified construction materials due to increased investment in sustainable transport infrastructure.
The market is expanding as a result of the application of cutting-edge technologies in the construction, industrial, healthcare, and consumer electronics sectors as well as the introduction of new services and solutions, including virtual inspections, visual inspections, and remote auditing.
Similarly, rising environmental pollution crisis, increased efforts by public and private organizations to promote environmental protection, privatization of environmental testing and inspection service, and increased funding for wastewater treatment projects and programs are expected to drive the environmental testing and inspection market swiftly during the forecast period.
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| Country | Market Share (2022) |
|---|---|
| United States | 24.6% |
| Germany | 6.1% |
| Japan | 5.2% |
| Australia | 0.4% |
As per FMI, the environmental testing, inspection, and certification market in China is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. This is attributed to the introduction of stringent environmental regulations, presence of leading market players, and growing need for improving the quality of products across various industries.
Over the years, there has been a significant increase in rules and regulations on environmental safety and the effective participation of various governments and officials in environmental monitoring across China. This in turn is creating lucrative growth opportunities for environment testing, inspection, and certification providers and the trend is likely to continue during the forecast period.
Similarly, it is anticipated that other types of pollution, such as microbiological, residues, heavy metals, and solids, increase the need for environmental testing solutions in the country.
With increasing inspection activities across industries, the United States is projected to hold the leading share of 19.8% of the global environment testing, inspection, and certification market during the forecast period.
Rapid expansion of industries such as manufacturing and transportation across the United States has resulted in an increase in handling and storage of substances and hazardous products. In order to prevent any unfortunate incident from happening, various testing and inspection services are being adopted.
Similarly, growing environmental, health, and safety risks have increased frequency of testing and inspections. Regulatory bodies have made changes in inspection frequency requirements to regulate the degradation of resources.
Germany is anticipated to hold a significant share of more than 8.9% in the global environment testing, inspection, and certification market during the forecast period. Growth in Germany’s market is driven by growing environmental concerns, favorable government support, and rise in air and water quality regulations.
FMI, predicts the environment testing, inspection, and certification market in Germany reaching a valuation of USD 1,424.0 million in 2022, with a share of 6.1%. Testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services are anticipated to see an increase in demand due to the trend of regular testing and inspection across industries. This is true regardless of the seasonality of the industry. For instance, the demand for inspection services has increased as a result of the European Commission's warning to the German government to lower nitrate levels in water.
Testing Product Type to Hold About 57.2% of the Global Market Share.
Based on product type, the testing segment continues to lead the global environment testing, inspection, and certification market during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the increasing rate of testing across numerous end-use industries.
Due to improved consumption and the availability of high-quality products, FMI states that the market for testing reached a value of USD 19,244.7 million in 2022.
As per FMI, the agriculture industry is likely to lead the environment testing, inspection, and certification, exhibiting a growth rate of 5.1% during the forecast period. However, in 2022, Industrial products manufacturers dominated the market with a share of 34.0%.
Growing need to ensure safety and premium quality of the products has led the manufacturers to opt for testing products globally. Strict quality and safety requirements for agricultural products, an increase in outbreaks of food-borne illness, and increased environmental disposal of untreated industrial waste are a few of the factors pushing the demand for environment testing, inspection, and certification across the agriculture industry.
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Given the increased demand for testing and inspection services across industries, service providers of environmental testing, inspection, and certification are constantly under pressure to improve their offerings. As a result, they are continuously introducing new products and services as well as collaborating with domestic players.
Recent developments:
In April 2022, Intertek announced that it provided data quality assurance and carbon intensity certification in Xpansiv’s new Digital Crude Oil Platform
In February 2022 - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. launched a new rapid environmental test to help in the fight against COVID-19. The new test “Renvo Rapid Test” is performed on air samples collected using the company’s Thermo Scientific AerosolSense Sampler.
SGS SA, Intertek, and Bureau Veritas – Top Leaders Helping You Achieve Quality Assurance and Ensure Compliance with Defined Standards
SGS SA, Intertek, and Bureau Veritas are the top providers of environment testing, inspection, and certification that helps end users to improve product quality and cope with the stringent regulations.
Since its establishment, SGS SA has become the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company that is continuously striving to ensure that the environment we live in and world is secure and clean, and the products that we use or consume are safe.
The main services provided by SGS are the inspection and verification of the quantity, weight, and quality of traded goods, the testing of product performance and quality against various health, safety, and regulatory standards, and the assurance that goods, systems, or services adhere to the standards established by regulatory bodies, standardization organizations, or SGS clients.
The firm is involved in the following sectors: chemical, construction, consumer products, retail, energy, finance, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, logistics, mining, oil and gas, public sector, and transportation.
SGS SA is continuously adopting strategies such as new product launches, facility expansions, collaborations, and acquisitions to expand its global footprint. For instance, in September 2022, SGC announced the acquisition of Penumbra Security Inc., a recognized leader that provides various types of information security conformance testing to government standards and regulatory compliance for MNCs.
Similarly, in November 2021, to improve its capacity for chemical testing in China, SGS constructed a new facility there. The 1,500 M2 lab, which recently gained the ISO 17025 accreditation, is equipped to offer a variety of services, including pharmaceutical and raw material testing, drug packaging material testing, medical device testing, medical consumable testing, and extractable and leachable testing.
Another key player dealing with environment testing and inspection is Intertek Group. Headquartered in London, England Interlink specializes in assurance, inspection, product testing, and certification. Delivered consistently with accuracy, speed, and enthusiasm, Intertek Total Quality Assurance knowledge enables customers to advance safely.
In September 2021, Interlink completed the acquisition of SAI Global, one of the top providers of assurance services. With the addition of Intertek’s capabilities, along with SAI Global Standards and Assurance Services, end users have access to a comprehensive suite of solutions across the full assurance lifecycle. Additionally, this acquisition strengthened Intertek's market position in Australia, the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom and China.
Similarly, Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection, and certification company. The business supports its clients by assisting them with quality assurance, cost reduction, productivity improvement, and fostering a more responsible, sustainable culture across the course of their assets, goods, and infrastructure.
For instance, in August 2021, The Sattvik (Vegetarian) Food Certification Scheme was launched by Bureau Veritas India, bringing world-class competence to its evaluation of food safety and quality. Based on solid scientific research and strict Vedic principles, Sattvik Certification combines food safety regulation with vegetarianism to safeguard customers from cases of food-borne disease and ensure freedom from vegetarian contamination.
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North America region generated the maximum revenue of the global demand in 2023.
The United States is estimated to attain a maximum share through 2033.
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1. Executive Summary 2. Market Overview 3. Market Background 4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033 5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Product Type 5.1. Testing 5.2. Inspection 5.3. Certification 6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By End User 6.1. Agriculture Industry 6.2. Construction Industry 6.3. Government Institutes and R&D Laboratories 6.4. Industrial Product Manufacturers 6.5. Other End Users 7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Sample Type 7.1. Water Testing 7.2. Air Testing 7.3. Soil Testing 7.4. Building Materials 7.5. Waste Testing 7.6. Fuel/Oil Testing 8. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Test Type 8.1. Toxins 8.2. Chemicals 8.3. Pathogens 8.4. Physical Properties 8.5. Metal 8.6. Organic Matter 8.7. Nutrients/Elements/Minerals 8.8. Inorganics 8.9. pH Test 8.10. Other Types 9. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region 9.1. North America 9.2. Latin America 9.3. Western Europe 9.4. Eastern Europe 9.5. South Asia and Pacific 9.6. East Asia 9.7. Middle East and Africa 10. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 11. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 12. Western Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 13. Eastern Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 14. South Asia and Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 15. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 16. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 17. Key Countries Market Analysis 18. Market Structure Analysis 19. Competition Analysis 19.1. SGS SA 19.2. Intertek Group 19.3. Bureau Veritas 19.4. Yara International ASA 19.5. ALS Ltd, Assure Quality 19.6. Exova Group, SCS Global 19.7. RJ Hills Laboratories 19.8. APAL Agriculture 19.9. TUV Nord AG 19.10. Eurofins Scientific 19.11. GE Healthcare and Life Sciences 19.12. Danaher 19.13. Agrolab Group 19.14. SAI Global Limited 19.15. Cawood Scientific 19.16. HRL Holdings Ltd 19.17. EnviroLab 19.18. SESL Australia 20. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 21. Research Methodology
Industrial Automation
November 2023
REP-GB-14741
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