South Africa Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Size & Outlook
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South Africa testing, inspection, and certification market highlights
- The South Africa testing, inspection, and certification market generated a revenue of USD 1,622.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,935.1 million by 2030.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% 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.
Testing, inspection, and certification market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 1,622.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 1,935.1 million |
| Growth rate | 2.8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Testing |
| Fastest growing segment | Certification |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Testing, Inspection, Certification |
| Key market players worldwide | ALS 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, South Africa accounted for 0.4% of the global testing, inspection, and certification market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia testing, inspection, and certification market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 5,857.9 million by 2030.
Testing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 79.31% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa testing, inspection, and certification market based on testing, inspection, certification covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
South Africa's diverse economy, driven by mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and increasingly by the services sector, demands rigorous testing, inspection, and certification services. TIC plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with quality standards, health and safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
South Africa has robust regulatory frameworks across multiple sectors, including energy, healthcare, automotive, food safety, and construction. These regulations require strict adherence to safety and quality standards, which is a major driver for the TIC market.
Regulatory bodies, such as the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), impose certifications and standards for industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.
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Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Scope
Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKRA Certification | View profile | 1001-5000 | Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands, Europe | https://www.dekra-certification.fr/ |
| MISTRAS Group Inc | View profile | 4800 | 195 Clarksville Road, Princeton Junction, NJ, United States, 08550 | https://www.mistrasgroup.com |
| Element Materials Technology | View profile | 5001-10000 | Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.element.com |
| Applus Services SA | View profile | 26770 | Calle Campezo 1,, Parque Empresarial Las Mercedes, Edificio 3, Madrid, Spain, 28022 | https://www.applus.com |
| ALS Ltd | View profile | 19085 | 299 Coronation Drive, Level 2, Milton, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4064 | https://www.alsglobal.com |
| Bureau Veritas SA | View profile | 81511 | 40/52 Boulevard du Parc, Immeuble Newtime, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, 92200 | https://group.bureauveritas.com |
| Intertek Group PLC | View profile | 44000 | 33 Cavendish Square, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0PS | https://www.intertek.com |
| SGS AG | View profile | 103193 | 1 Place des Alpes, P.O. Box 2152, Geneva, Switzerland, CH-1211 | https://www.sgs.com |
| Eurofins Scientific SE | View profile | 61798 | 23 Val Fleuri, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-1526 | https://www.eurofins.com |
South Africa testing, inspection, and certification market size, by service, 2018-2030 (US$M)
South Africa Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Outlook Share, 2024 & 2030 (US$M)
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