Middle East & Africa Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Size & Outlook

The testing, inspection, and certification market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 17,591.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.2% is expected of Middle East & Africa testing, inspection, and certification market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$14,529.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$17,591.4
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
3.2%
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Middle East & Africa

Middle East & Africa testing, inspection, and certification market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Middle East & Africa testing, inspection, and certification market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

MEA testing, inspection, and certification market highlights

  • The MEA testing, inspection, and certification market generated a revenue of USD 14,529.7 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, testing was the largest revenue generating service in 2024.
  • Certification is the most lucrative service segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 14,529.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 17,591.4 million
Growth rate3.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentTesting
Fastest growing segmentCertification
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTesting, Inspection, Certification
Key market players worldwideALS Ltd, Applus Services SA, Bureau Veritas SA, DEKRA Certification, Element Materials Technology, Eurofins Scientific SE, Intertek Group PLC, MISTRAS Group Inc, SGS AG

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 3.6% of the global testing, inspection, and certification market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 178,615.5 million by 2030.

Testing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 78.23% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa testing, inspection, and certification market based on testing, inspection, certification covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), such as KSA, the UAE, and Qatar, are aggressively pursuing economic diversification under initiatives like Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE Vision 2021. These programs emphasize the growth of manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors, creating demand for TIC services to ensure quality, compliance, and safety.

The MEA region is witnessing increasing investments in various industries such as, oil & gas, petrochemicals, renewable energy, automotive, and construction, particularly in KSA and the UAE, necessitating inspection and testing for equipment and infrastructure.

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